Revealed: University provider for UK’s first food engineering degree

Sheffield Hallam University has been named as the successful university to partner the UK food and drink industry in the development of the country’s first dedicated food and drink engineering degree.

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), in partnership with the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink made the announcement after a rigorous selection process to run the unique course that is being developed in response to the need for world-class engineers for the industry.

“We are delighted to be working with Sheffield Hallam to design a degree course that perfectly matches food and drink manufacturers’ needs,” says FDF director of human resources Angela Coleshill. “We listened closely to our member companies’ expressions of the skills that they require to continue developing the highly regarded products that have put our UK industry at the forefront of innovation.”

Adds Dr Martin Howarth, head of engineering and mathematics at Sheffield Hallam University: “Sheffield Hallam is delighted to have been selected as the university to develop this course and centre of excellence. The project builds on our strong track record of providing excellent engineering education in partnership with leading industrial employers.”

Over the coming months, FDF and the National Skills Academy will be working with the university on the development of the course and the food industry has already committed to enhancing the course with work placements for successful students.

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