The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy) is organizing a BIP program on Sustainable Approaches in Food Production and Processing. This program is designed for students (BSc and MSc), PhD, and staff, offering an excellent opportunity to deepen their knowledge of various aspects of food quality, including applied microbiology, meat quality, packaging, sustainable intensification, and agricultural biodiversity.
Participants will engage in teaching activities, seminars, and practical experiences, exploring the renowned food traditions of the Emilia Romagna region, known for its exceptional products like Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar. Factory and farm visits will complement academic learning, with insights from national and international experts, including those from EFSA.
Subject
Aim of the BIP Course is to provide a focus on many aspects affecting the quality of food production and processing such as: Food applied microbiology, meet quality, packaging and shelf life, edible packaging, chemical photography, applied entomology, crop defence from pathogens, resistance to pesticides, sustainable intensification, biodiversity agricultural, plan ethology and Shinrin-yoku, rural development in the Balkan area
Teaching activities, seminars and practical activities on food sciences, factory and farm visits will take advantage of the longstanding food tradition of the Emilia Romagna region where there is a high concentration of products receiving acknowledgement of excellence all around the world (e.g. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Prosciutto di Parma, Traditional Balsamic Vinegar, etc)
National as well as international leaders in the field as well as experts from EFSA will joint and integrate the local teaching staff.
- Language: English
- Dates physical mobility: 23 June to 4 July 2025
- Location: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Italy)
- Dates virtual mobility: April – May 2025, 8 hours in virtual classe
- Number of ECTS: 4
- Maximum number of participants: 30
How to apply?
We invite who is interested in participating to the BIP to contact with BIP coordinators:
- Prof. Andrea Pulvirenti ([email protected])
- Prof. Enrico Francia ([email protected])
Deadline for admissions: 10 April 2025.