Insects as intermediate nutrient concentrators
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Biosciences
Abstract
C90D BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership 48 month PG
Organisations
Publications
Hawkey KJ
(2021)
Insects: A Potential Source of Protein and Other Nutrients for Feed and Food.
in Annual review of animal biosciences
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB/R50645X/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2021 | |||
| 1981134 | Studentship | BB/R50645X/1 | 30/09/2017 | 29/09/2021 |
| Description | BBC East Midlands Today News Interview |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A press release, press conference or response to a media enquiry/interview |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Media (as a channel to the public) |
| Results and Impact | BBC East Midlands Today news interview with lead supervisor (Andy Salter) highlighting insects as alternative protein. Involved in filming working with the insects. Good questions and discussion with the news presenter and film crew. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2020 |
| Description | University Open Day |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Undergraduate students |
| Results and Impact | Demonstrating the use of mealworms as an alternative protein source in animal diets at an open day to prospective undergraduate students and their parents. Lots of discussion as to using insects and their 'yuck' factor also disucssions about unsustainable farming practices. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018,2019 |