Colin Risbridger

Curriculum Leader | UHI Orkney

My preferred location(s)

  • Scotland

My background

  • Government or policy

My field of interest and expertise

  • AI, robotics, machinery and data science
  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Crop production
  • GHG measurement, accounting and markets
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Livestock farming
  • Power, inequality and just transition
  • Waste, energy and circular systems

I am interested in working with other members on

Net Zero transition in islands.

About me

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Rebecca Carter

Stakeholder and project manager  | Anglian Water

My preferred location(s)

  • East of England

My background

  • Industry

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Livestock farming
  • Policy and economics
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Marc Ottolini

CEO | Nanovision Ltd

My preferred location(s)

  • East of England

My background

  • Industry

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • GHG measurement, accounting and markets
  • Livestock farming

I am interested in working with other members on

Livestock emission monitoring systems and emission reduction/removal systems.

About me

I am a serial entrepreneur in cleantech ventures with the aim of developing breakthrough technologies to counter climate change and biosphere degradation.

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Vilma Xhakollari

Postdoc Researcher | University of Reading, School of Agriculture, Policy and Development

My preferred location(s)

  • East Midlands

My background

  • Academia

My field of interest and expertise

  • Consumers and diets
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Luke Neve

MSc Student - Sustainable Food and Natural Resources | Centre for Alternative Technology

My preferred location(s)

  • Wales
  • Yorkshire and the Humber

My background

  • Academia
  • Other

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
  • Systems thinking and modelling
  • Waste, energy and circular systems

I am interested in working with other members on

I would like to work with other members on exploring sustainable and sustainable methods of fertilisation, particularly through the use of vermicompost and vermicompost tea. Vermicomposting harnesses the natural decomposition process, enriching soil with microbe-dense, organic matter while minimizing waste. By collaborating with others, I aim to share the benefits of vermicompost, which boosts soil health, supports plant growth, and reduces the need for chemical fertilizers. In addition, I’m excited about the potential for brewing and fermentation processes in fertiliser production. These techniques can create bio-fertilisers that improve soil microbiology and plant nutrition. By combining the principles of vermiculture and fermentation, i believe there is potential to create innovative, sustainable fertilizers that contribute to healthier ecosystems. Through collaboration, I would like to foster discussions, research, and experiments on how to integrate these natural processes into larger-scale agricultural or home-gardening systems.

About me

I'm an Early Career Researcher currently completing a thesis on the impact of Vermicompost Tea on Cover Crops. I come from a 'non traditional' background as someone who is changing career after 10+ years of experience as a communications consultant in the architecture industry.

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James Ozden

Director of Philanthropy | Mobius

My preferred location(s)

  • East Midlands
  • East of England
  • International
  • London
  • North East
  • North West
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • South East
  • South West
  • Wales
  • West Midlands

My background

  • Third sector

My field of interest and expertise

  • Consumers and diets
  • Food security and trade
  • Livestock farming
  • Policy and economics
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality

I am interested in working with other members on

I manage a global philanthropic portfolio focused on improving our food system by reducing our reliance on intensive animal products. Interested in boosting the consumption of plant-based products, regulating environmentally damaging meat and dairy as well as innovation for alternative proteins.

About me

I manage a global philanthropic portfolio focused on improving our food system by reducing our reliance on intensive animal products. Previously, I ran a social science research nonprofit, worked in campaigning and sustainability consultancy.

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Julian Barnes

MSc Food Policy Graduate | City, University of London

My preferred location(s)

  • International
  • London
  • South East
  • South West

My background

  • Academia
  • Government or policy

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Food security and trade
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Policy and economics
  • Power, inequality and just transition
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
  • Systems thinking and modelling
  • Waste, energy and circular systems

I am interested in working with other members on

I am seeking Graduate/Entry-Level employment and/or internship opportunities that afford me the chance to grow my skillset whilst building upon the learning and knowledge acquired during my postgraduate programme.

About me

I am a MSc Food Policy Graduate from City, University of London. I am a dependable, well-organised, individual with excellent communication skills and a record of effective teamworking. My European heritage with strong cultural and linguistic connections to the continent have significantly shaped me as an individual. I am very interested in food production and consumption patterns and the political dynamics that govern them. My passion is rooted in how such patterns can strengthen communities and promote tangible systemic change. Having just completed my studies, I am seeking regular employment that affords me the opportunity to grow my skillset whilst building upon the learning and knowledge acquired during my postgraduate programme.

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Joanna Brookes

Assistant farm manager | Gipsy Hall Farms Ltd.

My preferred location(s)

  • West Midlands

My background

  • Academia
  • Industry

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • Livestock farming
  • Policy and economics
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
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Alexandra Vaughan

MSc student Sustainable Food and Natural Resources | Centre for Alternative Technology

My preferred location(s)

  • East Midlands
  • East of England
  • London
  • North East
  • North West
  • Scotland
  • South East
  • South West
  • Wales
  • West Midlands
  • Yorkshire and the Humber

My background

  • Academia
  • Industry
  • Third sector

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • Infrastructure and logistics
  • Policy and economics
  • Power, inequality and just transition
  • Processing and manufacturing
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
  • Systems thinking and modelling

I am interested in working with other members on

I am looking for internship opportunities in my areas of interest, remotely or in West Yorkshire.

About me

I am currently writing my dissertation as part of an MSc in Sustainable Food and Natural Resources, exploring if colour plays an impact on our expected and experienced enjoyment of wholemeal bread. I am looking for student placements/internships.

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Graeme Wilson

Farmer | Slade Farm Organics

My preferred location(s)

  • Wales

My background

  • Government or policy
  • Industry
  • Third sector

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade
  • Policy and economics
  • Power, inequality and just transition
  • Systems thinking and modelling

About me

Slade Farm Organics and Fieldwork CIC work in South Wales connecting communities to positive experiences with food here on the farm.

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Niamh Mahon

Environmental social scientist | the James Hutton Institute

My preferred location(s)

  • East Midlands
  • East of England
  • London
  • North East
  • North West
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • South East
  • South West
  • Wales
  • West Midlands
  • Yorkshire and the Humber

My background

  • Academia

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Food security and trade
  • Land strategy and sequestration
  • Livestock farming
  • Policy and economics
  • Power, inequality and just transition
  • Supply chains, retail and hospitality
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ANNE Hayden

GP and CEO Your Planet Doctors | Your Planet Doctors CIC

My preferred location(s)

  • South West

My background

  • Third sector

My field of interest and expertise

  • Biodiversity, ecology, conservation
  • Consumers and diets
  • Crop production
  • Food security and trade

I am interested in working with other members on

Controlled Enviroment Agriculture

About me

I am a recently retired GP, but still on the medical register. I specialised in helping those with mental health difficulties and was awarded an MBE for this in 2000 I founded a CIC called Your Planet Doctors( YPD) in 2021, in order to bring together marginalised communities through growing their own food within their neighbourhoods and from their own homes. My vision was to address both poor mental health, food insufficiency and self resilience. YPD are now trialling CEA in Bournemouth Food bank in order to provide nutrient dense food to their members.

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