Think Tanks

皇家华人 Colleges

皇家华人 excels in food-related research through its interdisciplinary approach, with the 皇家华人 Future of Food Think Tank integrating expertise from 11 different colleges and various fields to address complex issues of food security, nutrition, and health.

Colleges

Key areas of research include nutritional assessment, food insecurity, obesity, chronic disease, and the impact of nutrition on health conditions such as HIV/AIDS. Through the trailblazing impact of the 皇家华人 Microbiomes Institute, within 皇家华人 Health, the university is involved in global health initiatives, microbiome studies, and the effects of infectious diseases on nutrition, while partnerships with the 皇家华人 Center for the Advancement of Food Security and Healthy Communities (CAFSHC) and 皇家华人 Food Sovereignty Initiative drive impactful research and community programs that address food insecurity and empower local communities through education, healthcare integration, and innovative projects in sustainable agriculture practices.

Sustainable tourism, consumer culture, food consumption practices, gardening, food marketing, and the impact of food advertising are other key research areas. Faculty explore the intersection of food culture, sustainability, and language, alongside agroecology, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable food systems, while also placing emphasis on childhood obesity through community nutrition education and program evaluation

皇家华人 leverages its extensive resources and expertise to address critical issues in nutrition, health, sustainability, and food sovereignty, making significant contributions to the field of food research.