Nutrition Without Borders: 80 Years of IUNS

Friday, 13 November 2026 | London

In 2026, the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) celebrates its 80th anniversary.

To mark this milestone, IUNS will bring together current and former IUNS leaders, representatives of IUNS Adhering Bodies and Regional Affiliated Bodies, partners, and members of the wider global nutrition community to celebrate 80 years of advancing nutritional science and international collaboration.

The celebration will also look towards the future of nutrition and the next generation of nutrition professionals, including the launch of IUNS’ first Early Career Committee.

Opportunity for Postgraduate Students and Early-Career Researchers

IUNS is pleased to offer a limited number of complimentary places at the anniversary celebration for postgraduate students and early-career researchers in nutrition.

This is an opportunity to:

• connect with international nutrition leaders and colleagues;
• exchange ideas and perspectives with peers from different countries and backgrounds; and
• take part in discussions about the future of nutrition and early-career engagement.

The event will begin with a light lunch and networking, followed by the formal programme and an evening drinks reception.

Programme at a Glance

The programme will bring together highlights from IUNS’s 80-year history, perspectives from across the global nutrition community, and an interactive session looking towards the future of nutrition.

14:00–16:30 | IUNS: 80 Years and Beyond

• Highlights from IUNS’s history, achievements and contribution to the global nutrition community
• Perspectives and local highlights from experts representing different regions of the world, including Latin America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania

16:30–18:00 | Interactive Workshop: Shaping the Future of Nutrition

• Reflections on the changing landscape of nutrition and the role of international collaboration
• An interactive session bringing together experts and global nutrition leaders
• Opportunities to exchange perspectives, explore emerging priorities and discuss the future of nutrition and international collaboration

Please note that the programme is currently being finalised and may be subject to change.

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is intended for postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and early-career professionals or researchers working in nutrition or a related field.

Applicants should:

• have a strong interest in nutrition science and global nutrition challenges;
• be interested in international collaboration and knowledge exchange; and
• be able to attend the event in London on 13 November 2026 if selected.

Places are limited, so submitting an application does not guarantee a place.

Apply to Attend

Places are limited and attendance is by confirmation only.

Before applying, please consider whether you will be able to attend the event in London on 13 November 2026 if selected. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel, accommodation and, where applicable, visa arrangements and costs. If you require a visa to travel to the UK, please check the relevant requirements and processing times before submitting your application.

If you are interested in attending, please submit an Expression of Interest through the online application form by 15 October 2026.

Apply Now

Submitting an Expression of Interest does not guarantee a place. Applications will be reviewed by IUNS, and selected participants will receive an email confirmation by the end of October 2026.

Please do not attend unless you have received confirmation from IUNS that your place has been confirmed. This is not a public drop-in event.

Selected participants will receive further information about the event and attendance arrangements with their confirmation.

IUNS will provide complimentary registration, including the event programme, lunch, refreshments and evening reception. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

For questions about the opportunity or application process, please contact the IUNS Office at office@iuns.org.

We look forward to welcoming emerging nutrition professionals to London as we celebrate 80 years of IUNS and look towards the future of global nutrition.