EIT Food and UniTO on Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs)
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) brings together leading higher education institutions, research labs and companies to form dynamic cross-border partnerships - Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) - that develop innovative products and services, start new companies and train a new generation of entrepreneurs.
EIT Food’s online courses are open to all, aimed at anybody interested in learning more about the food system and can mostly be accessed for free. Expand your mind and learn more about food, such as where it comes from and how it affects human health.
Most of EIT Food’s courses deal with current topics you might already have an interest in or know something about. EIT Food’s MOOCs are interested in your views, and as part of the course, you will be invited to join the conversation, sharing your ideas on transforming the food sector to be more sustainable and creating a healthier society.
Up today, the are MOOCs accessible for free and others that can be accessed via a Future Learn premium account. Please check each MOOC for details.
Learn what makes up a healthy, sustainable diet and how certain food types can help to treat and prevent disease.
Learn how agri-food supply chains deal with crises and get practical advice on how you can minimise disruption during COVID-19.
Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions.
Consumer and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware.
Discover what the microbiome is, how it changes throughout your life, and the role it plays in good human health.
Become more confident in making informed decisions about the food you eat by exploring different food controversies.
Learn the principles, science and health benefits of the Mediterranean and the Okinawa diets.
Understand how food goes from farm to fork: explore food security, supply chains, food production and agriculture.
The gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health.
Discover the importance of public engagement in science, and learn techniques to share and raise awareness of your research.
What is a 'superfood'? What foods are 'superfoods'? What effect do they have on the body and society? Find out with this course.
How much do you trust your food? Learn about food supply systems, safety, sustainability and nutrition and quality.
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Explore animal feed manufacturing, and learn the best processes and systems for optimising animal feed quality.
Optimise the safety of your animal feed manufacturing process and keep your animal production system healthy and profitable.
From 2018 to 2022, the University of Turin has been involved in 67 projects funded by EIT Food, in all functional areas, becoming a reliable partner for the consortium.
Following you can find pages dedicated to open activities for students and for the general public.
