Helen has been lecturing in higher education for over 20 years and has been at Sheffield Hallam University since 2020. Prior to her academic career, she worked in the food industry in technical management roles, where she led teams in successful accreditation applications and managed food safety and quality systems.

Helen is currently the Course Leader for the MSc Food and Nutrition Sciences programme and teaches a variety of food and nutrition modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. In recognition of her dedication to supporting student learning, she was awarded the 2024 Sheffield Hallam University Inspirational Teaching Award. Helen holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

As an active member of the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Helen’s involvement sees her regularly organising events at the University, as well as being a member of the Accreditation Assessment Panel for BSc and Msc courses.

Helen actively participates in a number of research teams across the University. Her current research interests focus on the intersection of modern food systems, sustainability, and health, with a particular emphasis on dark kitchens, ultra-processed foods, and reducing food loss.