Introduction
The International Symposium on Food Environment for Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition 2025 (ISFE 2025) will centre on the theme of “Transcending Disciplines and Sectoral Boundaries to Create Sustainable and Healthy Food Environments.” ISFE 2025 brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and industry stakeholders across diverse disciplines to explore cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in the field of food environments. The symposium aims to highlight cross-cutting challenges and uncover collaborative opportunities that transcend traditional academic and sectoral boundaries.
By fostering meaningful dialogue and exchange, ISFE 2025 aspires to build a vibrant, interdisciplinary community - particularly among emerging researchers- committed to shaping healthier, more sustainable food systems, especially within transitioning economies.
Date: 21– 22 August 2025
Venue: 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ of Nottingham Malaysia, Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
Who should attend?
- 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ers and academics
- Postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students
- Government and regulatory bodies
- Learned societies
- Food manufacturers and retailers
- Agricultural producers and suppliers
- Non-governmental organisations
- Healthcare and professional bodies
Important dates
- Open for abstract submission: 20 March 2025
- Abstract submission deadline: 20 May 2025
- Early bird registration deadline: 1 June 2025
- Normal registration deadline: 15 July 2025
ISFE 2025 Highlights
Thought-Leading Talks
Gain insights from renowned experts across disciplines and sectors through plenary and invited talks, exploring the latest research, trends, and innovations shaping global food environments.
Celebrating Emerging Talent
Stand a chance to be recognised - awards will be given
for Best Oral and Poster Presentations to honour outstanding young researchers.
Collaborative Panel Discussion
Join a dynamic conversation featuring voices from academia, industry, and policymaking. This interdisciplinary dialogue will spark ideas and collaborative solutions for transforming food environments.
Registration
Registration Fees
| Early bird rate (before 1 June 2025) | Normal rate (2 June-15 July 2025) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local (RM) | International (USD) | Local (RM) | International (USD) | |
| Student | 200 | 50 | 300 | 80 |
| Non-Student | 350 | 90 | 450 | 120 |
How to register?
- Step 1: Complete the registration form.
- Step 2: An e-invoice will be sent to your registered email within 3–7 working days.
- Step 3: Make your payment via the e-Gateway. Payment instructions and the e-Gateway link will be included in your e-invoice.
- Step 4: Email your payment receipt to fsdiversification@nottingham.edu.my
with the subject line: Proof of Payment – [Registrant Name], [Registration ID].
Abstract submission
Submission period: 20 March - 20 May 2025
We welcome submissions from researchers, professionals, policymakers, industry experts, and postgraduate students working in fields related to food environment research.
How to submit: Submit your abstract via the submission link by 20 May 2025. Notification of acceptance will be sent via email between mid-May and the end of May 2025.
Submission guidelines
- Abstracts must be written in British English.
- You may submit multiple abstracts, but each must be submitted using a separate form.
- Best Poster and Oral Presentation Awards are open to postgraduate students and early career researchers (within three years of completing their PhD).
- The Scientific Committee will review all submissions and assign accepted abstracts as oral or poster presentations.
- All presenters must complete their registration by 10 June 2025. Failure to do so may result in your abstract being excluded from the symposium programme.
Programme Overview
| Breaking Barriers: A Trans-National and Multidisciplinary Lens on Food Environment |
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| Transdisciplinary Approaches and Methods in Food Environment 188体育网址_188体育在线-【唯一授权网站】@ - working across disciplinary and sectoral boundaries. |
| Urban Food Environments - understanding the challenges and opportunities for achieving sustainable healthy diets. |
| Foodscapes - celebrating diversity in food choices and fostering an inclusive food environment. |
| Technological Transformations – making sense of virtual and digital food environments. |
| Bridging Science, Policy and Consumer Plates: Transforming Food Environments |
| From Farm to Plate - understanding drivers that shape our food choice and dietary behaviours. |
| Sustainable Plates - prioritising environmental health, socio-economic equity and long-term nutrition security. |
| Dietary Plates - Promoting healthy eating habits to improve public health outcomes |
| Policy Plates - Shaping healthy food environments through regulatory actions to improve public health outcomes |
| Partnerships for Impact - multi-sectoral approaches involving public, private and civil society stakeholders |
