About TNF Academy

TNF Academy is a research, education and community engagement initiative of The Noakes Foundation.

We connect people with nutrition science, practical learning and opportunities for collaboration and open scientific debate. We believe research should reach beyond publications, conversations should continue beyond events, and community experience should help inform what we study and teach. The Academy brings these connections together to support better understanding and healthier communities.

Explore and Connect

Explore our learning resources and communities, and join conversations about nutrition, science and health.

Building on a scientific legacy

A lifetime of enquiry.

Professor Tim Noakes’s career spans sports science, nutrition and metabolic health. As a scientist, medical doctor, author and educator, he has brought scientific ideas to audiences far beyond academia through books such as Lore of Running and The Real Meal Revolution. His willingness to question established thinking, including his own previously held beliefs, is central to this legacy. TNF Academy builds on that spirit of enquiry, encouraging people to examine evidence, think independently and connect knowledge with practice.
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Connecting science, learning and community

  • Research

    TNF Academy connects research with learning, providing a space to share findings, explore evidence and engage in open scientific discussion.

  • Education

    Through TNF Academy, we connect scientific knowledge with accessible learning, independent thinking and practical application.

  • Community and Connection

    We bring people together to share knowledge, exchange perspectives and connect learning with everyday experience, creating opportunities for participation and collaboration.

FAQ

  • Who can benefit from TNF Academy?

    Anyone interested in nutrition, health and TNF’s work. This includes people working in healthcare, research, health or community coaching, as well as students, organisations and members of the public. Different resources and activities will cater for different interests and levels of experience.

  • What does TNF Academy offer?

    The Academy is being developed in stages, with World Nutrition Summit recordings forming part of the initial offering. Further content and activities will be announced as they become available.

  • Is there a cost to access TNF Academy?

    TNF Academy offers both free and paid resources and activities. As an initiative of The Noakes Foundation, a nonprofit organisation, income generated through the Academy is reinvested in our work, supporting research, education and community programmes, including Eat Better South Africa. Your participation helps make this work possible. Any fees and access conditions will be clearly stated.

  • Does TNF Academy provide personal medical advice?

    The Academy provides educational resources and opportunities for learning and discussion. It does not provide personal medical advice or replace individual medical care. Decisions about individual treatment or medication should be made with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.