Work and Equalities Institute Workshop: What is the future of work in food?
| Dates: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Times: | 13:00 - 17:00 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Work and Equalities Institute |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, External researchers, Alumni, Current University students, General public |
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After a series of global shocks, and shifting geopolitical conditions, the food ecosystem is under pressure to engage in rapid transformation. These shocks - COVID-19, pressures on supply chains from sustainability directives, the energy crisis stemming from the Russian/Ukrainian war to name a few - have highlighted the precarious nature of the food supply chain, the importance of food security, the need for a strong sustainability focus, and the implications of labour shortages on food supply. In this context, we ask the question what is the future of work in the food ecosystem? This event draws on a series of projects spanning the breadth of work in food, starting with the value chain and agriculture, shifting into food processing, followed by the warehousing and retailing of food. While each of these areas of the food ecosystem faces their own distinct challenges, this event seeks to start a conversation about the implications of broader trends for the future of work in food.
Date: Tuesday 16th April 2024.
Time: 1pm – 5pm.
Register for attendance details at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/work-and-equalities-institute/future-of-the-food-ecosystem.
The event will be held in person at Alliance Manchester Business School and will be offered hybrid.
Speakers:
Sophie Van Huellen, University of Manchester
Adrian Smith, University of Sussex
Peter Carter, Nottingham University
Cassandra Bowkett, Huw Thomas, Laura Jarvis King, Jill Rubery, University of Manchester, University College Dublin
Jo Cutter, Gabriella Alberti, Leeds University
Charles Umney, Abby Winton and Gabriella Alberti, Leeds University
Alejandro Castillo Larrain, University of Manchester
Travel and Contact Information
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Room 3.015a/b (Hybrid Event)
Aliiance Manchester Business School
Booth Street West
