EIT

Europe’s future is connected to its power to innovate!
The EIT was created in 2008 to strengthen Europe’s ability to innovate. The EIT is a unique EU initiative, the only one to fully integrate business, education and research. The Institute supports the development of dynamic pan-European partnerships between leading universities, research labs and companies. These are called Innovation Communities and each focuses on a specific global challenge.

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Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems (FutureLearn)

Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions. Explore how circular economy can foster sustainable urban food systems. On this course, you’ll discover how to design and build circular food systems for resilient, smart and sustainable [...]

Understanding Food Labels (FutureLearn)

Learn how to interpret food labels so you can make informed food choices and buy food that supports your health and wellbeing. Get the facts you need to put your trust in the food system. Huge amounts of information are provided on food product labels, but surveys have shown [...]

Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology (FutureLearn)

Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology with this online course for 16-19 year olds studying biology. Learn how to address challenges in growing, harvesting, and processing food. Are you inspired to join the next generation of scientists and tackle challenges in food security? On this course, [...]

Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware (FutureLearn)

Discover the importance of kitchenware and packaging that is safe for people and the environment alike. Food safety is highly regulated. Yet, one blind spot is the migration of molecules from contact materials in kitchenware into food. Particular attention needs to be placed on chemicals present at low doses [...]

Engaging with Controversies in the Food System (FutureLearn)

Become more confident in making informed decisions about the food you eat by exploring different food controversies. Learn how to assess the reliability of different sources of food information. Consumers have never been confronted with so much food choice. Making a decision on what food to eat is affected [...]

Understanding Food Supply Chains in a Time of Crisis (FutureLearn)

Learn how agri-food supply chains deal with crises and get practical advice on how you can minimise disruption during COVID-19. Explore contingency plans for ensuring food security during COVID-19 in Europe. Movement restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus are leading to an increase in food stockpiling, and there are [...]

Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably (FutureLearn)
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Gain an understanding of sustainable food production and the challenges that farmers face to offer a sustainable food supply. Build your knowledge of the processes used by farmers and food producers. On this course, you’ll gain a better understanding of where our food comes from, how it is produced, [...]

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment (FutureLearn)

Understand how food goes from farm to fork: explore food security, supply chains, food production and agriculture. Discover food supply chains from farm to fork. How does food reach our plates? How is the food industry changing? What threats are there to food supply chains? How can we build [...]

Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets (FutureLearn)

Learn the principles, science and health benefits of the Mediterranean and the Okinawa diets. Learn to make healthier diet choices by examining two different diets. Your diet can make a big difference to your health. That’s why it’s so important to consider the value of different diets from around [...]

Intellectual Property Management in the Food Sector: Safeguarding Your Trademarks in the Global Marketplace (FutureLearn)

Jan 2nd 2023
Intellectual Property Management in the Food Sector: Safeguarding Your Trademarks in the Global Marketplace (FutureLearn)
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Intellectual property is your company’s lifeblood. Learn what you need to do to safeguard it. Discover how to manage intellectual property in the food industry. Your company’s Intellectual Property (‘IP’) is one of your greatest assets, providing a powerful competitive advantage in the global marketplace. On this course, you’ll [...]