Scottish Alliance for Food

Upcoming Events and Activities

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Sandpit 2: UKRI/Defra Diet and Health call | 25th February 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:47:00 GMT

SCAF invites researchers from across sectors and disciplines to participate in two online sandpits to support the development of collaborative research proposals in response to the UKRI/Defra Diet and Health call.

SCAF Online Networking | 3rd March 2026

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:47:00 GMT

SCAF is hosting a series of 1-hour online networking events. The next session takes place on Tuesday 3rd March at 6pm.

Why Scots Should (Re)Discover Oily Fish to Build a Good Food Nation | 4th March 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:47:00 GMT

Join us for a roundtable discussion on getting fish back into Scottish diets, and why seafood is key for a nutritious food system that supports the UK's net zero carbon targets.

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Open notepad and pencil resting on a wooden desk with a green landscape in the background

SCAF Residential Writing Retreat | 9th - 12th March 2026

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:04:00 GMT

Open to all SCAF members actively working on professional pieces of writing, including SCAF-related writing projects as well as manuscripts, grant proposals, or fellowship applications.

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Cucumber, tomatoes and avocados captured mid-air on bold yellow background

SCAF Multimedia Snacks: Video & Audio Production Training | 17th - 18th March 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:37:00 GMT

Tempted by podcasting and vlogging, but don’t know where to start? SCAF's Early Career Network has the training for you!

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Joined up paper figures in a circle

Cross-ARC Webinar: Shaping Community and Lasting Impact | 30th March 2026

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:37:00 GMT

Adam Smith joins us to discuss improving research collaborations, building networks, and creating a personal brand.

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Collaborative office meeting with hands and papers

Governance Meeting | 23rd April 2026

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The governance group provides oversight, decision-making and accountability for the work of the Alliance.

SCAF Residential Writing Retreat | 01 - 04 June 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:04:00 GMT

Open to all SCAF members actively working on professional pieces of writing, including SCAF-related writing projects as well as manuscripts, grant proposals, or fellowship applications.

SCAF Webinars

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:38:00 GMT

Upcoming and past webinars about work relevant to the Alliance.

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