IFR in the City
IFR in the City provides an opportunity for people with a real interest in the work and future of the IFR, and food science in general, to gain an insight into cutting edge science. Anyone can join 'IFR in the City'.
Members receive a newsletter three times a year and are invited to attend a variety of events, some of which are open to the public, others which are by invitation only and others which are special events organised specifically for members.
IFR in the City Annual Lecture
The annual lecture is held during National Science & Engineering Week in March and is held in the city centre of Norwich. In 2007 The Read Lecture was in honour of Bryan Read CBE and was given by Dame Deirdre Hutton. In 2008 The Derek Burke Lecture in honour of Derek Burke was given by Professor Tom Sanders. In 2009 The Gorsuch Lecture was in honour of Tom Gorsuch, given by Dr David Spiegelhalter from the University of Cambridge.
For 2010, we will be honouring David Richardson OBE. David is a farmer and journalist and has presented radio and TV programmes on farming, food and the countryside for over thirty years. The lecture will be given by Professor Harald von Witzke on food security. Details available HERE
Joining 'IFR in the City'
If you would like to register as a member of 'IFR in the City' you can do so via one of these methods :
- by completing the registration form below .
- by sending your full contact details to: Dawn Barrett, Institute of Food Research, Norwich Research Park, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7UA
We would prefer to contact you by email in line with our environmental commitments.


