Elevating Nutrition Science: UCD Visits i3L to Explore Academic Collaboration and Sharing Personalized Nutrition Insights

Jakarta, 11 December 2025 – On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, i3L University hosted a key delegation from the University College Dublin (UCD) College of Health and Agricultural Science. This visit marks an important step toward establishing a robust academic collaboration and furthering student initiatives in Food Science and Nutrition.

The presence of high-profile delegates underscores both institutions’ commitment to advancing nutrition science and creating valuable global opportunities for students.

Expert Meeting on Academic and Student Initiatives

i3L was honored to welcome:

Dr. Aifric O’Sullivan, an expert from UCD’s College of Health and Agricultural Science (demonstrating Expertise and Authoritativeness).
Dr. Christine Wong, UCD’s Senior Partnerships Manager for the Asia Pacific Region.

The meeting focused on exploring avenues for further collaboration, including academic activities and student-related initiatives. Attending from i3L were key academic leaders in the field:

Eleonora Valentia Sode Muda, S.T.P., M.Sc., Head of the Food Science and Nutrition Department.
Widya Indriani, S.T.P., M.Sc., and Yoshua Donny Rudinatha, S.Si., M.Si., Ph.D, faculty members from the department.
Representatives from the i3L International Office.

PowerTalk: Advancing Science of Personalized Nutrition

A highlight of the visit was the engaging PowerTalk delivered by Dr. Aifric O’Sullivan, titled “Personalized Nutrition: Eating What’s Right for You.”

The presentation dove into Dr. O’Sullivan’s cutting-edge research, which seeks to understand the complex interactions between genes, environment, diet, and metabolism that shape individual nutrition phenotypes. This research is crucial for developing personalized, sustainable, and healthy nutrition strategies across the lifespan.

The event was moderated by Vania Amelia, S.T.P., M.Si., from i3L, further enriching the discussion and providing a valuable experience for all attendees.

Looking Ahead to a Long-Term Partnership

The discussions and the informative PowerTalk significantly enriched attendees’ knowledge of contemporary nutrition research.

At the close of the event, Dr. O’Sullivan received a token of appreciation from Vania Amelia in recognition of her valuable contribution as a speaker.

This successful visitation represents a prominent step toward establishing a lasting partnership between i3L and the University College Dublin (UCD). These discussions will be a valuable, long-term academic collaboration between the two institutions, creating a strong foundation for future Food Science leaders.

ABOUT FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION

The Food Science and Nutrition undergraduate study program aims to meet the increasing demand for nutritious foods to improve health and well-being. Students study using a robust curriculum which consists of the essential aspects of the science of food and nutrition, both in class and during laboratory practical sessions.

Students also have a lot of opportunities to explore their research interests through various science competitions. i3L’s broad network of food industries, universities, and research institutions across the globe will assure that students have suitable internship and thesis placements. Graduates with solid knowledge and skills on food science and nutrition are highly-valuable and are highly sought after by the food industry focusing on healthy functions of food and wellness.