IFSTAL is a pioneering learning community and resource to enable a step change in food systems thinking. We have already built a large and diverse community of over 1500 food systems thinkers, including students from a wide range of backgrounds, alumni and workplace practitioners. IFSTAL is available to all postgraduate students enrolled at the participating institutions. The programme equips participants with the skills to apply critical interdisciplinary systems thinking to issues of long-term food security through fostering intra- and inter-institution activities, and the means for taking new learning to the work-place.
- Make change happen in the workplace
- See the bigger food systems picture
- Meet others who want to enact change
- Attend exclusive workshops and webinars
Find out more about IFSTAL and how IFSTAL works.
Latest news and blog posts
IFSTAL Year 7 launches
A focus on the ‘missing middle’ heralds the start of a new year for the food systems teaching programme. With diverse backgrounds and a common interest in the food system, more than 150... READ MORE
IFSTAL welcomes support for systems thinking in National Food Strategy
Food systems academics and trainers from IFSTAL have welcomed a call for ‘systems thinking’ in the newly launched National Food Strategy, led by food business leader Henry Dimbleby. The report, which devotes a... READ MORE
Public lecture 2021: Communicating the climate change impacts of food
In May 2021 we welcomed Sarah Bridle and Dan Crossley to our annual public lecture to discuss the challenges of communicating the climate change impacts of food. Chaired by the IFSTAL Programme Leader,... READ MORE
A two-step method for shaping the future of food systems
IFSTAL alum Paula Almiron reflects on the IFSTAL approach to building resilience in food systems. The annual IFSTAL Summer School – usually characterised by an intense week of food systems exchange, workplace inspiration... READ MORE