The Mission of the Center for Food Studies

  • To provide a forum in English for intercultural and interdisciplinary exchanges, debates, and food-related projects.
     
  • To promote and advance research in food-related topics within the University and with other research networks, including the Rome-based U.N. and CGIAR international organizations, the European Food Safety Authority, and the active civic food networks.
     
  • To promote and share teaching and experiential learning in the interdisciplinary topic of food within AUR and with other universities and research centers worldwide.
     
  • To foster internships with organizations involved in food.
     
  • To encourage contacts and cooperation with the non-profit sector, businesses, and public sector institutions.
     
  • To offer an affiliation opportunity for Visiting Scholars.

Contact:
Professor Maria Grazia Quieti, Center Coordinator and Director of the Master in Food Studies m.quieti@aur.edu

Scientific Board:

Professor Piermatteo Barone,  Director of the Master in Cultural Heritage 
Professor Lorenzo Coretti,  Program Director , Communication and Digital Media
Professor Antonio Marchesi, Director of the Master in Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution
Professor Laura Prota, Associate Professor,  Business Administration Program
Professor Anna Sasso, Coordinator of the Business Administration Program 
Professor Elizabeth Wueste, Director of the Archaeology and Classics Program