Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Leeds |
Funding for: | UK Students |
Funding amount: | Awards provide fees and maintenance at standard UKRI Rates (£18,622 in Session 2023/24). |
Hours: | Full Time |
Placed On: | 26th March 2024 |
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Closes: | 3rd May 2024 |
Session 2024-25 - Closing Date 17:00 (UK time) 3 May 2024
Awards provide fees and maintenance at standard UKRI Rates (£18,622 in Session 2023/24).
This fully funded project is a collaboration between the University of Leeds (Dr David Williams & Professor Nik Lomax) and the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe
Reducing the consumption of animal products in wealthy countries and avoiding shifts to high-meat diets as economies develop is essential for mitigating major environmental and societal risks. However, attempts to reduce consumption face resistance due to social, cultural, economic and political ties to animal products and production systems.
Alternative proteins (APs)—defined as plant-based, cultivated and fermentation-made meat, eggs, dairy, and seafood—offer a possible solution. They have lower environmental impacts, offer public health benefits, and could be a highly scalable solution offering consumers continued access to familiar tastes and dishes.
However, the growth of APs has not been universally welcomed, being described as a technological solution failing to address the complex social, economic and cultural factors associated with food production and consumption. Further, the social, cultural, economic, and ecological transformations resulting from a widescale shift to APs are understudied.
This project will address the overarching question: “How will alternative proteins affect people and the environment in the UK and Europe over the coming decades?”. Underpinning this are three questions:
This project will place a strong emphasis on tangible, easily communicable findings which can inform policy and industry development. The successful applicant will undertake a three-month virtual ‘Research in Practice’ placement with GFI Europe.
Skills and training opportunities
You will have the opportunity to:
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Further information about how to apply, please contact the Admissions Team.
For more information on the project, please contact David Williams.
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