Friday, 06 December 2024
The University of Nottingham has appointed Dr Peter Noy as the new Director of the Food Systems Institute. He will lead the Institute in its work to address the critical challenges of creating a healthier, more sustainable future for global food systems.
Dr Noy will succeed Jack Bobo, who is stepping down for a new role as Executive Director of the Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies at UCLA and will retain a connection to the Food Systems Institute as a member of the Advisory Board.
The Food Systems Institute addresses critical issues such as climate resilience and adaptation, food security, and diet-related health problems. The Institute aims to foster transdisciplinary research and collaboration with key food systems stakeholders to develop practical solutions that benefit both people and the planet.
The Food Systems Institute drives pioneering research and innovation across agricultural systems, food production, processing, distribution, and consumption. By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, the Institute fosters solutions that advance sustainability and resilience in every aspect of the food system.
Dr. Noy brings a wealth of experience coordinating food systems transdisciplinary research programmes, having previously served as the Associate Director of the Food Systems Institute and the Future Food Beacon at the University of Nottingham. His work has focused on developing partnerships with industry, government and academic organisations to develop innovative solutions to local, national and global food security challenges, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and enhancing food system resilience.
It has been an exciting 18 months for the Food Systems Institute, launching the Food Innovation Centre, Centre for Food Policy and Foresight and recently the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems. I’m thrilled that Dr. Peter Noy will continue to build the activities of the Institute and bring his vision for the Institute to life. His visionary leadership will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission of creating sustainable and equitable food systems.
I am honoured to be leading the University of Nottingham’s Food Systems Institute. We have a vibrant and active research community and together, we will work towards transforming our food systems to be more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive. I look forward to collaborating with the talented researchers and partners at the Institute to drive positive change.
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More information is available from Dr Peter Noy on Peter.noy@nottingham.ac.uk
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About the University of Nottingham
Ranked 97 in the world and 17th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings, the University of Nottingham is a founding member of Russell Group of research-intensive universities. Studying at the University of Nottingham is a life-changing experience, and we pride ourselves on unlocking the potential of our students. We have a pioneering spirit, expressed in the vision of our founder Sir Jesse Boot, which has seen us lead the way in establishing campuses in China and Malaysia - part of a globally connected network of education, research and industrial engagement.
Nottingham was crowned Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 – the third time it has been given the honour since 2018 – and by the Daily Mail University Guide 2024.
The university is among the best universities in the UK for the strength of our research, positioned seventh for research power in the UK according to REF 2021. The birthplace of discoveries such as MRI and ibuprofen, our innovations transform lives and tackle global problems such as sustainable food supplies, ending modern slavery, developing greener transport, and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
The university is a major employer and industry partner - locally and globally - and our graduates are the third most targeted by the UK's top employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2024 report by High Fliers Research.
We lead the Universities for Nottingham initiative, in partnership with Nottingham Trent University, a pioneering collaboration between the city’s two world-class institutions to improve levels of prosperity, opportunity, sustainability, health and wellbeing for residents in the city and region we are proud to call home.
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