EIT Food Courses

Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems

12 reviews

Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions.

• FutureLearn
• 4 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware

9 reviews

Discover the importance of kitchenware and packaging that is safe for people and the environment alike.

• FutureLearn
• 5 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food for Thought: The Relationship Between Food, Gut and Brain

3 reviews

The gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology

2 reviews

Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology on this course for 16-19 year olds studying A level biology.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Alimentación: la relación entre la comida, el intestino y el cerebro

2 reviews

El intestino y el cerebro están muy estrechamente vinculados.

• FutureLearn
• 4 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

2 reviews

Understand how food goes from farm to fork: explore food security, supply chains, food production and agriculture.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste

2 reviews

Discover the causes and impact of food waste, and learn how you can tackle it on a personal, community, and national level.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engaging with Controversies in the Food System

1 review

Become more confident in making informed decisions about the food you eat by exploring different food controversies.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How Food is Made. Understanding Food Processing Technologies

1 review

Have you ever wondered how your food is processed before it reaches your plate? Find out with this online course.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Superfoods: Myths and Truths

1 review

What is a 'superfood'? What foods are 'superfoods'? What effect do they have on the body and society? Find out with this course.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines

1 review

Learn how to find reliable, scientific information about food and nutrition and identify the truth behind food headlines.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets

1 review

Learn the principles, science and health benefits of the Mediterranean and the Okinawa diets.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science Communication and Public Engagement

1 review

Discover the importance of public engagement in science, and learn techniques to share and raise awareness of your research.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Human Microbiome

1 review

Discover what the microbiome is, how it changes throughout your life, and the role it plays in good human health.

• FutureLearn
• 4 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Explore How Farmers Produce Food Sustainably

Gain an understanding of sustainable food production and the challenges that farmers face to offer a sustainable food supply.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 3rd Jan, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)