Dr Heather Smyth speaker at the 2021 HEIA National Conference

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and online Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Dr Heather Smyth Heather Smyth is a flavour chemist and sensory scientist from the University of Queensland, who has been working with premium food-and-beverage products for more than 15 years. With a background in wine-flavour chemistry, her expertise is in understanding consumer enjoyment of foods and beverages in terms of sensory properties and composition. Heather has a special interest in...

Bunya nut as a versatile gluten-free source for flour production – food science seminar series

Online and in-person 3.143 North, Queensland BioScience Precinct, 80/306 Carmody Rd, St Lucia, QLD, Australia

Joint DAF, QAAFI & CSIRO food science seminar series Coopers Plains. Bunya nut as a versatile gluten-free source for flour production Presenter: Jaqueline Moura Nadolny, PhD student, School of Chemical Engineering, ARC ITTC for Uniquely Australian Foods, The University of Queensland. Summary: Bunya nuts, the seeds of Araucaria bidwillii, are native to South-East Queensland. In contrast to most other nut varieties, they are low...

Sensory Evaluation Workshop – Dr. Heather Smyth – two days

ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods Elkhorn Building (#1024), 80 Meiers Road, Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia

Sensory Evaluation Workshop Two-day sensory evaluation workshop to provide HDR students a solid introduction to sensory evaluation, principles and practices. You need to commit to both days. It will be an interactive worksho0p with tastings, discussion sessions and practical examples. Held in-person at Elkhorn. This workshop is essential for students who are planning sensory experiments as part of their PhD....

Sensory Panel Elkhorn Induction

ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods Elkhorn Building (#1024), 80 Meiers Road, Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia

AIFST 2021 Convention: Food Science – Delivering in a changing world

Novotel, Sydney Olympic Park 11A Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, NSW, Australia

The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) is Australia's premier, member-based institute representing food scientists and technologists., with a mission to advance and inspire al food sector professionals through education, collaboration and recognition to champion a robust, innovative science based Australian food industry to meet future food needs. This year's event will be held over 2 days in...

Webinar: Governing crop genetics – Dr. Kamalesh Adhikari

Governing crop genetics: How to untie the knot of ownership, control and circulation of suitable seeds - Dr. Kamalesh Adhikari 22 October 2021, 10:00 – 13:00 CEST - FRIDTJOF NANSEN INSTITUTEChallenges and options of Gene Banks from the Local to the Global Level Kamalesh Adhikari (SAWTEE): The Role of IntellectualProperty in Shaping the History and Practices of Community Seed Banks...

Nutritional Quality and Food Functionality of Burdekin Plum (Pleiogynium timoriense). Presented by: Gengning Chen, Centre for Nutrition & Food Sciences

ARC Training Centre for Uniquely Australian Foods Elkhorn Building (#1024), 80 Meiers Road, Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia

Monday 25 Oct 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm, Elkhorn building # 1024, room 206, UQ Long Pocket campus Zoom link: https://uqz.zoom.us/j/84450711759 Presented by: Gengning Chen, Centre for Nutrition & Food Sciences Advisory team:  Prof Yasmina Sultanbawa, A/Prof Daniel Cozzolino, Dr Michael Netzel, Dr Sandra Olarte Mantilla, Dr Kamalesh Adhikari   About this seminar Pleiogynium timoriense, best known as Burdekin plum, is one of Australia’s native plants. Within...

Kamalesh Adhikari – Panelist – Pandora’s Box Launch Event

Terrace Room, Sir Llew Edwards Building, University of Queensland

JATL is pleased to announce the following panellists for our panel discussion on Monday night. Our discussion will be focusing on each panellist's experience with changes to the sphere of environmental justice over the course of their careers. Each panellist has contributed an article for the 2021 edition of Pandora's Box: Dr Kamalesh Adhikari is a Research Fellow with the...

Sciences Stream: Communicating your science effectively to engage audiences and empower your career

To be a successful scientist, you need be an effective communicator. The ability to engage others and clearly communicate the vision, relevance and impact of your ideas can empower you to create a thriving career by enhancing your ability to secure funding for your research, open up new career opportunities, drive innovation through inter-disciplinary collaboration, educate your peers and inspire...

$25 – $40

Uniquely Australian Food Annual Workshop

TBC

This is our 4th annual workshop, and will be held over 2 parts on the same day, with the opportunity to join in a virtual capacity via zoom, or in person. Part 1 will run 10-1215pm Part 2 will run 1-3pm. Details have been provided to internal staff, students, partner groups and organisations and other invited guests via calendar invite.

16th NZOZ Sensory and Consumer Science Symposium ABSTRACT SUBMISSION 29th OCTOBER

The 16th NZOZ Sensory and Consumer Science Symposium will be held on the 15-17th Feb 2022, hosted by The University of Queensland and The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology. We will enjoy a full program of speakers and poster presentations and we encourage all participants to submit an abstract for consideration as a poster or oral presentation (including students). Abstracts are due by 29th October....