Current News
August 25, 2026
Help Shape CNS 2027 — Call for Symposium Proposals
Bring your ideas to Winnipeg. Submit a symposium proposal by October 16 and help shape the CNS 2027 scientific program.
August 24, 2026
Canadian Malnutrition Awareness Week (CMAW) 2026 Webinar line up
CMAW 2026 "Lead The Change" is October 5-9 and we invite you to join us for an engaging lineup of webinars including a joint session with ASPEN on September 22.
August 21, 2026
Apply today to join the CNS University Student Representative Program
Lead. Support. Inspire. Open to both CNS Student members and faculty for 2026–2027.
August 19, 2026
Registration Is Open — Improving Practice and Addressing Challenges in Nutrition Care - virtual event
Join us on October 21 for expert insights on nutrition evidence, muscle health, micronutrients, ethical challenges and nutrition support.
August 12, 2026
Registrations are open for the AuSPEN 2026 Conference – Voyage to Better Nutrition Care!
The 2026 conference, taking place 5–7 November 2026 in Launceston, Tasmania, will focus on Clinical Nutrition for Everyone: Equity and Access. Early bird registration closes 11th September.
August 10, 2026
2027 CNS-SCN Thematic Conference - From Menarche to Menopause and Beyond: Advances in Nutrition and Women’s Health
Registration Now Open! This interdisciplinary conference will explore the role of nutrition in women’s health across the life course, from adolescence through older adulthood.
August 4, 2026
Now open for applications: IUNS Jo Hautvast Nutrition Leadership Award
Applications for the inaugural IUNS Jo Hautvast Nutrition Leadership Award remain open until 1 Sept 2026 at 23:59 UTC.The award recognises outstanding early- and mid-career researchers (within 15 years of completing their highest degree) who are demonstrating leadership in nutrition science.
July 31, 2026
New CNS Podcast Episode: Turning Nutrition Research into Real-World Impact
Listen as Dr. Fiona Wallace shares how nutrition evidence becomes meaningful policy, programs and practice.
June 24, 2026
"Observational analysis of general nutrition-related YouTube videos for content creator credentials, references, and sponsorships"
Learn more: a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (APNM) and lead by CNS member Leah Cahill assessed the qualifications of people providing nutrition information on YouTube.
June 22, 2026
Obituary: Dr. Paul Bernard Pencharz
Over more than three decades, Dr. Paul Bernard Pencharz made lasting contributions to clinical care and research. Read more about their life and legacy.