Optimising Nutrition for Sustainable Health Impacts: a Life Course Perspective
The Nutrition Society Irish Section are delighted to be hosting the Irish Section Postgraduate Conference in conjunction with NICHE at Ulster University at the Lodge Hotel, Coleraine, Derry, from the 24th to 26th of February 2027.
Nutrition plays a vital role in shaping health throughout life, from early development to healthy ageing. This conference will explore the relationship between nutrition and health across the life course, with a particular focus on healthy and sustainable diets that support both human health and environmental wellbeing.
The programme will showcase emerging research, new perspectives and innovative approaches to promoting nutritionally adequate, environmentally sustainable dietary patterns. It will consider how food systems, dietary behaviour and policy can work together to support healthier and more sustainable food choices across the population.
Bringing together postgraduate researchers and the wider nutrition community, the event will feature exciting guest speakers, opportunities to share research and develop professional skills, alongside social activities including icebreakers, networking and a gala dinner.
Join us for an exciting opportunity to celebrate postgraduate research, build connections and engage with the next generation of nutrition scientists.
Local enquiries should be directed to Alannah ([email protected]) or Kasey ([email protected])
Day One
Welcome and Opening Address - Full Programme Coming Soon
This is an in-person event only.
Conference address:
The Lodge Hotel
Lodge Rd Roundabout
Coleraine
BT52 1NF
Details about our social events programme are coming soon.
Local enquiries should be directed to Alannah ([email protected]) or Kasey ([email protected])
An oral communication session is allocated to provide attendees with an opportunity to present their work in a less formal environment. There will be no formal abstract submission; instead, delegates will submit the title of their presentation and indicate whether they wish to present for three minutes or eight minutes at the time of registration. Three-minute presentations are intended for students who want to present an overview of their PhD but haven’t yet had any results. Ten-minute presentations should follow the scientific presentation format and include results.
The number of oral communication submissions has increased year on year at the Postgraduate Conference, and the organisers want to facilitate as many students as possible in presenting their work.
Please note that the deadline for title submission for those who wish to present at the conference is February 8th 2027.