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Archaeoenology for biodiversity: recovering ancient forgotten wines

With support from AUR’s Center for Food Studies, Professor Theron Patterson (Program Director for Film at AUR) and his students are producing a documentary in collaboration with (and based on the research of) G.R.A.S.P.O., an organization dedicated to researching, documenting, and saving rare nat

“A Taste of Tomorrow.” Food Sustainability in the Trentino Region of Italy

Food sustainability was at the core of the annual plenary meeting of “Schools Beyond Regions and Borders," a European-wide civic education project coordinated by Giuseppe Zorzi and Daniela Ferrari that promotes multicultural interaction am

AUR Students join Global Youth Africa Dialogue 2024 in Rome

Students from The American University of Rome joined peers from Luiss University, Tor Vergata, Roma Tre, Sapienza University, Temple University, and John Cabot University for an intensive day of presentations, debates, and dialogue at FAO (the Food and Agriculture Organization of the Un

Providing Milk and Water for the Regione Lazio: MA Food Studies Field Trip report.

Graduate students from Dr. Giacomo Branca’s “Food Policy” course embarked on an insightful field trip to Consorzio di Bonifica Litorale Nord (CBLN) and Maccarese S.p.A., a prominent dairy farm in the Lazio region.

AUR students participate in the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the Codex Alimentarius

AUR Food Studies and Peace Studies master’s students Carlotta Cramer, Sophia Lovett, Marshall Everett, and Walda Umutomi were selected to participate in the 60th-anniversary celebrations of the Codex Alimentarius on 27 November at the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) headquarters in Rom

MA Food Studies student presents at 'Schools Beyond Regions and Borders'

Professor Mefleh and graduate student Mimi Veness will participate in the May 2024 seminar 'Our Food, Our Health, Our Planet' in Padova for the project  'Schools Beyond Regions and Borders.' Professor Mefleh will talk about novel foods, and Mimi Veness will discuss her MA thesis

AUR's MA in Food Studies announces experiential learning partnership with Cooperativa Agricola Co.r.ag.gio

Cooperativa Agricola Co.r.ag.gio is an agroecological youth farming project in Borghetto San Carlo, at the heart of the Veio Natural Park.

How to eat to support sports performance. A lecture by Dr. Kimia Moiniafshari

Kimia Moiniafshari received her Degree in Nutrition from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science and is an MSc student in Sports Nutrition. Her research interests focus on nutrition, neuroscience, nutrition and autism (prevention and management), and nutrition and sport.

When we say the Mediterranean diet, this is what we mean... on foraging in Lazio

Saturday, the 16th of September, saw The American University of Rome's graduate students embark on a sustainable food exploration along the ancient Appian Way leading to the picturesque landscapes near Giulianello in Lazio.

Six great reasons to start your AUR master’s degree in spring 2024

Many students choose to begin their MA studies at AUR in the spring rather than the fall, and there can be significant benefits to making that choice.