Food and Nutritional Sciences Residential Summer School
Start Date 30 June 2026
Time 11:00 - 15:00
End Date 02 July 2026
Location Whiteknights campus, University of Reading (students need to be offered a place to attend to would prefer not to give exact location)
Event Information
Do you enjoy science? Are you passionate about food? Ever wondered what it’s like to be a food scientist?
Join us at the University of Reading for an exciting 3-day residential summer school in Food and Nutritional Sciences, where you’ll get a real taste of life as a food scientist. During the programme, you will: Work in our state-of-the-art pilot plant to create your own baked products, Explore the science of nutrition and health, Take part in hands-on sensory science activities, Experience the role of a new product development scientist, working in teams to design your own innovative food product — think The Apprentice, but for food scientists!
You’ll also gain insight into university life by spending two nights in en-suite accommodation on campus, just like a University of Reading student.
In addition, the summer school features exclusive talks from industry professionals and University of Reading graduates, giving you valuable insight into careers in food science and the diverse opportunities the field has to offer.
If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, apply now by clicking the link and completing the application form.
We’ll be in touch by the end of May to let you know if you’ve secured a place.
Come and discover where a passion for food and science can take you!
For more information email f.m.lane@reading.ac.uk or call 0118 378 3810