The Dairy Council has put out a call for expressions of interest for external experts in order to establish a working panel of scientific experts to help inform and develop the work of the Council. For more information please click here. The closing date for application is 28 February 2010.

The Nutrition Society is proud to announce the launch of this new textbook to celebrate our 70th Anniversary in 2011.

The Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal has been awarded annually since 1990 as a tribute to Sir David Cuthbertson.  It is awarded to scientists at an early stage of their career for excellence in Clinical Nutrition and/or Metabolism research providing an evidence base for clinical practice. For more information and details on how to apply, please click here. The application deadline is 9 July 2010.

Have you conducted research with investigators from multiple institutions? Maybe you have experience of embarking on a period of applied work alongside scientists from other disciplines? BASES are hosting a symposium on the theme of “Collaborative Sport & Exercise Science,” and are requesting proposals or ideas on how you may be able to contribute to this event. For more information please click here. The deadline for responding is 12 February 2010.

A new report ‘Oral feeding difficulties and dilemmas: A guide to practical care, particularly towards the end of life' has been prepared by the Royal College of Physicians in conjunction with the British Society of Gastroenterology in response to continuing unease about the lack of consensus, including among doctors, about when artificial nutrition and hydration is appropriate.