PhD studentship

Project title: Development of a non-isotopic assay for the detection of Paralytic Shellfish

Poisons

Supervisors:

Prof Chris Elliott Queen’s University Belfast, Dr. Katrina Campbell, Queen’s

University Belfast

Project aim: The aim of this p

The Food and Drink Skills Ambassadors Network, set up by the Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF), aims to highlight the range of careers on offer to youngsters and is being backed by the Scottish government and Skills Development Scotland (SDS)

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is offering training opportunities for students or young professionals in the areas of science, communication or administration.

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Health officials are investigating how to stop a rise in cases of a Salmonella strain which can lea

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Supermarkets have been given a blunt warning by the Junior Minister with responsibility for food promotion and saf

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The Call for Proposals for the Science-2-Business programme is now open so don’t miss this opportunity to assume a high-profile role in this innovative programme at ESOF2012.

The Science-2-Business programme will offer delegates the opportunity to ac

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently revised their estimates for the annual number of foodborne illnesses; 48 million Americans suffer from domestically acquired foodborne illness associated with 31 identified pathogens and a

RODENT droppings, maggots on meat and putrid fish were just some of the nasties found by health inspectors in food businesses last year.

2011 was the worst year on record for food safety infringements, with a record number of premises forced to close