Student Section Update

Kiu Sum, Student Section Chair

Since my last Gazette report, there has been a lot of new excitement in the Student Section.

We managed to successfully host Nutrition Futures 2021, the Society’s first hybrid conference in early September at Cavendish Conference Centre, London; something we never thought could happen during this pandemic.

It was an exciting two-day meeting, with over 170 delegates across 14 countires attending, either in-person or online. It was incredible to see how technology can facilitate engagement, no matter where you are in the world. Check out #NutritionFutures21 on Twitter where you can still continue to engage in discussion, or read the full overview of the conference on the Society Website, written by Rachel Moon, the Nutrition Futures Representative.

Despite the challenges faced along the way, on behalf of the Student Section, I would like to thank Mark Hollingsworth and his team at the Society for their support in making the meeting a success. Thank you also to Imperial College London for collaborating with us, to the Society’s Science Committee, and to all the speakers for their support and contributions in making our conference a success.

As another academic year passes by and a new one begins, I wish to congratulate those who graduated during this challenging time. It was sad to see those of you leaving the Student Section so I want to take this opportunity to thank Jordan Andrew (Activities and Resource Representative), Yu Qiong Chin (International Student Representative) and Kabale Oke (UK and Ireland Student Representative) for all your hard work on the Section this past year. A special thanks to Rachel Moon (Nutrition Futures Representative) for being one of the longest standing representatives of the Section. I wish you all the very best as you move onto new and exciting green pastures!

It has been fantastic to have so many new students express their interest and enthusiasm to support the Society through the Student Section. I want to welcome the following new Section Members: Raefella Masselli (Communication – Social Media Representative), Grace Rawlings (UK & Ireland Student Representative), Jack Windle (Activities & Resources Representative), Christina Choo (International Student Representative), and Elena Borisova (Nutrition Futures Representative). I look forward to working with you.

I am honoured to share that I have your support as your re-elected Chair of the Student Section for another term of office. Whether you are a student, graduate, an early career researcher, or a more established professional, I am sure you’ll agree that the Society offers fantastic support, and opportunies at each stage of your career. In my re-elected role, I hope to continue to grow the student community and support you through the Society, whether delivering your first poster presentation at Nutrition Futures, having your getting your first paper published, or getting your first nutrition job. I hope that we can continue working together to support students throughout their studies and future career journeys.

If any student members would like to find out more about our upcoming activities or become a University Ambassador, please do visit the website and or contact us directly at studentsection@nutritionsociety.org