Outstanding students
Ellie Read, BSc Nutrition and Food Science with Professional Training
Read about Ellie's highly successful new product development internship with Graze, and the support she received from the Department during her internship.
The Yasai Caulirice Sushi Team
Liwen Zheng, MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance
Rachel Jamieson, MSc Food Science
Ruth Barnes, PhD student
Kshama Khandige, MSc Food Science
Inspiring alumni
Lorna Kuriakose, Flavourist at Givaudan
Ben Hills, Head of Technical at Bigham's
Hannah Pettit, Junior Technical Manager at Ella's Kitchen
Louisa Andrews, Quality Systems Manager at Premier Foods
Discover how the combined science and business skills Louisa learned at Reading set her apart from other graduates.
Faye Wheller, Science teacher
Ewen Trafford, British Nutrition Foundation
Charlotte Dibble, Quality Technologist at Yeo Valley
Learn about Charlotte Dibble's impressive in the organic dairy product industry with Yeo Valley, following her graduation from the University of Reading with a BSc in Food Science. Charlotte's journey showcases how her education paved the way for her success in the field of food science and nutrition.
Cassie Moore, Public Health Strategist at Camden Public Health
Read about Cassie’s journey through the world of public health, where her passion for promoting well-being led her from undergraduate studies in Nutrition and Food Sciences at Reading to impactful roles as a public health analyst and strategic planner.
Meet our academic and teaching staff
Dr Colette Fagan
Dr Colette Fagan is Associate Professor in Food Processing and Head of the Food Processing Centre. Colette is an expert in industrial microbiology and engineering technology.
Professor Jeremy Spencer
Dr Luke Bell
Professor Lisa Methven
Professor Julie Lovegrove
Professor Julie Lovegrove is an award-winning researcher and Head of the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition.