The University Enterprise Fellows (UEF) scheme, launched in 2022, enables academics and researchers at the University to explore an opportunity in enterprise, entrepreneurship, and research commercialisation with the intent to complement University Research and Teaching Fellowships.

Dr Papadaki, an Associate Professor in Public Health Nutrition, has received the fellowship for her work on ‘Meals on Wheels UK’ - a national platform and map of Meals on Wheels providers that supports access to local meal services for adults with care needs.

She said: “I’m thrilled to have been awarded a University Enterprise Fellowship to explore the commercialisation potential of Meals on Wheels UK.

“By engaging with different potential partners, my goal during the fellowship is to explore the market value and commercial potential of this resource, helping to establish Meals on Wheels UK as a sustainable tool that supports communities and improves access to social care services.”

She added: “Being awarded this fellowship is a significant milestone for me. It’s a stepping stone toward making the vision of accessible and equitable social care a reality. I’m passionate about ensuring that older adults and those with care and support needs have access to the services they need to live independently, and this fellowship offers a unique opportunity to help bring that vision to life.”