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Cristina Grasseni is a full professor in Cultural Anthropology at Leiden University. Her research primarily focuses on food systems and collective food procurement in urban settings across Europe. She leads the 'Food Citizens?' project, which examines various case studies that highlight solidarity, diversity, and skill in the management of food resources in cities such as Gdańsk, Turin, and Rotterdam. Grasseni has a strong interest in the socio-cultural aspects of food production and consumption, exploring the myriad ways communities engage with food sourcing and distribution. Her work emphasizes the importance of local initiatives in fostering sustainable food practices and supports the development of interactive platforms for engaging citizens in the food dialogue. Through her research and teaching, she aims to cultivate critical awareness regarding food citizenship and the implications of urban food systems for social cohesion.
Department of Biology