Rob Richardson

2025-09-22 07:06:55

(MENAFN- The Conversation)

Senior Lecturer in Culinary Arts & Gastronomy, Auckland University of Technology

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Rob is a Senior Lecturer within AUT's School of Hospitality and Tourism. Currently the programme leader for the Master in Gastronomy and co-director of AUT's new Centre for Critical Food Research, Rob teaches courses focusing on the signs and symbolism inherent in contemporary food culture and food and beverage anthropology. Robs areas of research examine the role food plays in the formation of social and cultural identity. Current PhD work focuses on the concept of national identity and the impact of food and associated food culture in its construction and interpretation. Further research interests include the evolution and adaptation of cuisines, garden-to-table teaching principles, and community-focused sustainable food systems. Alongside this, Rob continues to teach culinary arts and kitchen management courses within the Diploma and Bachelors of Culinary Arts programmes.

Experience

–present Senior Lecturer in Culinary Arts & Gastronomy, Auckland University of Technology
–present Co-Director, AUT's Centre for Critical Food Studies

Education

2017 AUT, Masters in gastronomy

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