Russia’s War in Ukraine and its Consequences for Sustainability

The University of Warwick is organising this one-day conference to discuss the global consequences of Russia’s War in Ukraine, for the sustainability of the planet. The ongoing war unleashed by Russia in February 2022 does not only have devastating consequences for Ukraine, but also has a significant impact on the rest of the world.

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University of Warwick signs agreement with agronomy specialist to bring UK beans to market

The University of Warwick’s research commercialisation wing, Warwick Innovations, has signed a contract with agronomy specialist Agrii to promote the commercial production of UK haricot beans developed by Professor Eric Holub from Warwick's Crop Centre, part of the School of Life Sciences.

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Exhi-BEAN-tion - a source of sustainable UK beans — Resonate Festival

Online Exhi-BEAN-Tion – Post-event blog — Resonate Festival

Impacts of COVID-19 on the Food System

'The food system is a complex web of activities including the production, processing, transport and consumption of food. However, the Covid-19 pandemic is illustrating its flaws and fragility'.

'Food on the Move', an online event on 7 July 2021 brought together academics, business reps and members of the public to discuss the ways in which fast-evolving food chains have been affected.

'Rethinking Hospitality - The Future of Food & Drinks Catering', a panel debate in the Resonate Festival on 20 April 2022, featured a brewer, wine merchant, historian & two gastro-entrepreneurs to assess short-term shocks and longer-term opportunities.