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AUR congratulates the World Food Programme for Nobel Prize 2020

AUR has a long history of involvement with WFP. We regularly welcome guest speakers from the Organization, our students undertake internships at its headquarters in Rome, and we are proud to have seen ten of our graduates go on to assume roles within the Organization.

The Mediterranean factor: healthy and sustainable diets in the COVID-19 pandemic

Prof. Consolandi welcomed the students of the Master in Food Studies, inviting them to take advantage of their presence in Italy to follow the Mediterranean diet, focusing on how to strengthen the immune system. How?

Professor Gaia Cottino to edit special Food and Gender issue of Anthropology journal

Professor Gaia Cottino, instructor of the course "Cultural and Social Dimensions of Food and Eating" will guest edit, together with Dr.

Uplifting news from Food Studies alumna Lexi Mestas

Lexi Mestas (MA Food Studies, 2018) has informed us about the official launch of the e-cookbook titled “SHELF: Stable & Staples” to benefit the World Central Kitchen (WCK).

Prof. Emily Pierini wins major research award

Prof. Emily Pierini has been a much-valued colleague teaching research methodology to grad students in the Food Studies and Sustainable Cultural Heritage programs since 2014.

Graduate School (Virtual) Commencement 2020

Here's the video of the proceedings.

 

Make a Master's degree your next move

The economic downturn that is causing disruption the world over has brought with it uncertainty for many – not least those who, as lockdowns came into force around the world, were seeking employment or a career change.

The Edible Gardens of Ethiopia. A new book by Prof. Valentina Peveri

An ethnographic and literary homage to a unique plant from a unique part of Ethiopia. Dr.

Guest lecture by Dr. Mohammad Hossein Emadi, Iranian Ambassador to the FAO, IFD and WFP

M.A. Food Studies Students attend Committee on World Food Security (CFS)

As part of the Food, Environment, and Society course, students attended the event "Putting Food Security and Nutrition at the Heart of Climate Action." The event showcased initiatives by both private sector and civil societ