📝Looking back at what happened in April, catch up on our latest monthly blog ⬇️ www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

📣SCAF Webinar: What Do Scottish People Think About Food? Dr Sue Bond, Principal Social Researcher @fsscot.bsky.social will outline the background and purpose of the Food and You 2 Survey as carried out in Scotland and some key findings from the latest Wave. 🔗 tinyurl.com/SCAF-Webinar

🍃Upcoming engaging and informal workshop to explore the many benefits of green prescribing. Alongside this, we’re keen to hear ideas and insights. What would you like to see from a space like this? Your input will help shape a resource designed for the whole community.

👋 Join SCAF's online networking sessions to meet new people, exchange and develop ideas, and discover potential collaborators across sectors and disciplines. The next event takes place on Tuesday 14th April at 12pm. 🔗 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

📢 SCAF Webinar: What do we mean by eating behaviour, what drives it, and how do we change it? Join Dr Tess Davis and Dr Amy Rodger to explore why changing consumer dietary behaviour in the current food system is not as simple as it seems. 🌱 🔗 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/rws1JjcnuQ

📢 Webinar: Shaping Community and Lasting Impact Adam Smith, Programme Director for @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social, is joining the Alliances to discuss the changing digital landscape, the difference between networks and communities, and how to measure online value and success. 🔗 bit.ly/3NgDhl7

Join food historian Dr Lindsay Middleton and award-winning food writer Peter G. for a celebration of World Bannock Day and to learn about Bannocks, McNeill, and the folklore and history behind what should be a nationally celebrated Scottish dish. 🍴 🔗 bit.ly/4s7TnNb #FoodStudies #WorldBannockDay

📢 SCAF's online networking series returns for a second year! Join us for the first session on Tuesday 3rd March at 6pm to meet new people, exchange and develop ideas, and discover potential collaborators 💡 ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

📢 The fifth SCAF residential writing retreat will take place in June! This is an opportunity for SCAF members actively working on professional pieces of writing to move their work forward in a dedicated, supportive environment 🌳 ⏰ Register interest by 30/03/2026, 5pm 🔗 bit.ly/4c9YDL4 #FoodStudies

🎣 Why Scots Should (Re)Discover Oily Fish The recently launched #GoodFoodNationPlan puts seafood back on Scottish tables. However, changes are needed to make this food category a larger part of our diets. This roundtable sets out to present the main issues & discuss a way forward 💡 #FoodStudies

January brought a full diary for SCAF, with new activities opening up space for writing, collaboration and funding conversations; 2026 will offer many opportunities for growth and for connections. 💡 Read our first blog of the year below 👇 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

🎤 Tempted by podcasting & vlogging? SCAF's hands-on workshop will equip you with the essential skills to create cohesive questions, facilitate engaging conversations, and showcase a perspective on food for meaningful dialogue and change 🌱 Find out more ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

🚨 Final chance to register interest for SCAF's fourth residential writing retreat! Unsure what to expect? Catch up on a collective blog from our third writing retreat to discover what's in store: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... The retreat is free and includes accommodation, meals and transport. 🌱

📢 SCAF is launching a new platform! The SCAF Dataset Aggregator is designed to make datasets more widely available, make the most of data which has been collected, avoid duplication, and identify possible collaborations.💡 ➡️ Sign up here: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

📢 Cross-Alliance Webinar: Shaping Community and Lasting Impact Join the Alliances for Research Challenges to explore capacity building and how to create community and lasting impact with Adam Smith! ➡️ bit.ly/4sXDrxA @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social

📢 SCAF have signed a Collaborative Agreement with NNEdPro! We foresee key opportunities for members across research, policy, and practice, including innovative initiatives such as community teaching kitchens, joint funding opportunities, and shared events and learning 🌱 #FoodStudies

📢 SCAF's online networking series returns for a second year! Join us for the first session on Tuesday 3rd March at 6pm to meet new people, exchange and develop ideas, and discover potential collaborators 💡 ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

🎤 Tempted by podcasting & vlogging? SCAF's hands-on workshop will equip you with the essential skills to create cohesive questions, facilitate engaging conversations, and showcase a perspective on food for meaningful dialogue and change 🌱 Find out more ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

📢 SCAF is launching a new platform! The SCAF Dataset Aggregator is designed to make datasets more widely available, make the most of data which has been collected, avoid duplication, and identify possible collaborations.💡 ➡️ Sign up here: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

📢 The fourth SCAF residential writing retreat will take place in March at the Loch Insh Outdoor Centre! Expect focused time for writing, talks and workshops, and opportunities to network and connect. 👉 Register interest before 04/02/2026, 5pm: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

To celebrate food preparation, heritage, and storytelling, we are inviting you to submit a recipe and short story that reflects your identity, family heritage, culture, or history - the perfect opportunity for reflection as we eat, gather, and reconnect with loved ones over the festive period!🎄✨

November blog ✍ Last month focused on testing what truly makes collaboration work across SCAF. From writing retreats to governance meetings and new projects, we asked “what works?” to refine formats that connect people most effectively and turn shared ideas into tangible outcomes. 💡 #FoodStudies

📢 Join SCAF next Tuesday for our final online networking session of 2025! Details below ⬇️ #FoodStudies

As a plant molecular biologist newly navigating the European agricultural landscape & focusing on crop systems, the writing retreat offered a profoundly valuable experience beyond lab. Appreciating Scotlands unique food culture & dietary awareness. Truly grateful! @SCAF_ARC

Congratulations to our round 4 seed funding awardees! 🎉 With collaboration from 30 researchers across 16 institutions, the 7 successful projects collectively focus on improving food security, sustainability, health, wellbeing, and community resilience across Scotland and beyond 🌱 #FoodStudies

📢 Join SCAF in Dundee next week for an engaging afternoon of hybrid research talks, a session on interviewing for grant panels, and a tour of the vertical farm at the @hutton.ac.uk! All are welcome! 👋 #FoodStudies ➡️ forms.office.com/pages/respon...

📢 Joint Seed Funding Call - closing 05 December 2025 SCAF and @quantum-alliance.bsky.social are calling for projects that bring together quantum technologies and the food sector! Up to £10,000 available for projects lasting up to 6 months. 💸 ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies

📢 SCAF webinar! Evie Nikokavoura, Saeko Yazaki, and Ada Garcia will present their findings from two SCAF-funded pump priming projects. 🌱 Join us to explore aesthetic demand versus food safety and lessons from Japanese cuisine for planetary health. 🍇 #FoodStudies

📢 Join SCAF in Dundee next week for an engaging afternoon of hybrid research talks, a session on interviewing for grant panels, and a tour of the vertical farm at the @hutton.ac.uk! All are welcome! 👋 #FoodStudies ➡️ forms.office.com/pages/respon...

📢 SCAF Online Networking - final session of 2025! Join us to make new connections, find collaborators, gain insights, and beginning developing ideas ahead of our next seed funding round in spring 🌱 #FoodStudies ➡️ Register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Monthly blog 🍂 October aligned with our four pillars: mapping & showcasing data and research capability; connecting members through networking and interdisciplinary workshops; creating and co-producing via our annual competition and Academy of Citizens panel; and sharing via the ECR-led webinar 👇

📣 Calling all cooks, storytellers and food lovers in Scotland! SCAF is inviting you to submit a recipe and short story to celebrate the diversity of food 🍴 Prizes are available & selected entries will feature in a “Recipes & Stories” collection ✨ 📅 Deadline: 16/01/2026

📢 Join the SCAF Open Day in Dundee! You're invited to an engaging afternoon of research talks, networking, and a tour of the vertical farm at @hutton.ac.uk 🌱 The day is designed to encourage making connections and to foster collaboration and creativity. All are welcome! 👋 #FoodStudies

📢 SCAF webinar! Evie Nikokavoura, Saeko Yazaki, and Ada Garcia will present their findings from two SCAF-funded pump priming projects. 🌱 Join us to explore aesthetic demand versus food safety and lessons from Japanese cuisine for planetary health. 🍇 #FoodStudies

📢 Round 5 of Quantum ARC seed funding is now open! For this round, money has been set aside specifically for projects that bring together quantum technologies with the food sector, in line with our sister ARC, @scafarc.bsky.social 🍴 Other projects will still be considered for funding. 💡

🔊 Calling Emerging Research Leaders! Public Engagement & Research Impact Workshop is NOW OPEN for applications 🚨 📅 28–30 January 2026 📍 The Burn 💸 Free of charge This 3-day residential workshop will introduce the concept of public engagement and how it can enhance the impact of your research 💡

This #WorldFoodDay2025, we are inviting recipes and short stories to celebrate the diversity of food and how it connects people across Scotland. 💙 Whether your dish represents your identity, family heritage, culture, or history, we would love to hear from you! 🍴 More info below 👇 #FoodStudies

📣 Tomorrow at 7pm! ➡️ Register here: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

What Happened in September blog 🌤️ It all comes together: events celebrating SCAF's diversity, launching strategic evaluations, and supporting member capacity to build competitive projects. Read our full blog below 👇 #FoodStudies www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

Speakers Prof Jaime L Toney (GALLANT), Prof @emiliecombet.bsky.social (@scafarc.bsky.social), & Prof Chris Pearce represented UofG. 🎥 tinyurl.com/4mfm9c3j 2/3

📢 Join our upcoming Early Career Network webinar with Indy Kaur, CEO and Founder of Plant Futures! Drawing on her retail strategy background, Indy will discuss how cross-sector coalitions can turn evidence into growth and healthier, more sustainable choices. 💡 #FoodStudies

📢 Join SCAF and @quantum-alliance.bsky.social for a collaborative workshop with introductory talks from both sectors (including an accessible intro to quantum tech), roundtable discussions, and information on how to secure £10k funding, per project, for ideas stemming from this event 💡 #FoodStudies

🌟 SCAF MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Nsongurua Inyang is a postgraduate researcher at the University of Aberdeen! 🌟 Nsongurua’s background is in agricultural economics and extension, and rural development. 🌱 #FoodStudies Full thread below 👇

With the ambition of connecting people, ideas, and disciplines for a better food future, we invited SCAF members to our hybrid two-day event for talks, research posters, and networking 💡 Thank you to our speakers, panellists, and moderators for inspiring conversations and new ideas! 👏 #FoodStudies

📣 Introducing Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge. ➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og #DataChallengeII 🧠

We're excited to be at the @scafarc.bsky.social meeting today! Drop on by to find out more!

What Happened in August Blog 🌻 August activities reflect SCAF’s breadth and diversity, making space for everyone in building Scotland’s food future. 🌱 Learn more about our online networking events, our response to the Good Food Nation national plan, and the upcoming annual event 👇 bit.ly/47rPdbq

📣 Today at 1pm! Register here 👉 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #FoodStudies 🍴

🥁 It's 2 weeks until our inaugural Annual Event! Final call to join us for a day of networking, engaging discussions, and working together to drive the future of local heat and energy efficiency. Who could say it better than our Director, @mettehigh.bsky.social? 👏 #NetZeroScotland #SRAEHL2025