Ishka Bless
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Agriculture, Food and Wine
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Ishka is a food scientist and Joint PhD candidate at The University of Adelaide and University of Nottingham.
She has a deep interest in factors influencing healthy and environmentally sustainable food choice behaviour. This led to her doctoral research, which explores the potential of insects as a food source in Australia and the United Kingdom. A large portion of this work focuses on better describing the sensory properties of commercially-available edible insects.
Prior to research, Ishka worked in community services and education. Drawing on this experience, she has been highly engaged in science communication and outreach alongside her research, with a penchant for storytelling and hands-on workshops. She is particularly interested in the impact of science communication on public health and the planet.
Find links to some of Ishka's recent science communication, outreach and media activities below.
- Edible Insect Adventure at WOMADelaide 2023, in collaboration with Wills Projects: https://tinyurl.com/46wvbejz
- Everyday Entomophagy Project, in collaboration with Post Dining and Monkeystack: https://tinyurl.com/yxhyvxzh
- Behind the News, 2024: https://tinyurl.com/2nz427ut
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2021 - ongoing PhD Candidate University of Adelaide / University of Nottingham -
Awards and Achievements
Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount 2022 Award The Eileen Scott Award for Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The University of Adelaide Australia - -
Language Competencies
Language Competency English Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 2021 University of New South Wales Australia Bachelor of Science (Hons) -
Research Interests
| Year | Grant |
|---|---|
| 2021 | University of Adelaide Research Scholarship |
| 2022 | Charlick Endowment Fund |
| 2022 | Inspiring SA Arts and Science Grant |
| Year | Course | Role |
| 2022 | FOOD SC 3028 Food Sensory Evaluation of Foods | Marking |
| 2022 | OENOLOGY7019WT Sensory Studies | Teaching and marking |
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