Outstanding students
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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.
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The Yasai Caulirice Sushi Team
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Liwen Zheng, MSc Food Technology – Quality Assurance
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Rachel Jamieson, MSc Food Science
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Kshama Khandige, MSc Food Science
Inspiring alumni
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Lorna Kuriakose, Flavourist at Givaudan
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Ben Hills, Head of Technical at Bigham's
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Hannah Pettit, Junior Technical Manager at Ella's Kitchen
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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.
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Faye Wheller, Science teacher
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Ewen Trafford, British Nutrition Foundation
Meet our academic and teaching staff
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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.
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Professor Jeremy Spencer
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Dr Luke Bell
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