Oxford Future of Food

Oxford Future of Food

@oxfutureoffood.bsky.social

The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food is an interdisciplinary research network at the University of Oxford. Director: Prof Charles Godfray. Our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iuYCHA

2,202 Followers 259 Following 62 Posts Joined Apr 2024
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A brown chicken sits in a wooden box on straw. She has one brown egg beneath her and one white egg to the side. There is a logo that says LEAP on blue in the left hand corner and 2026 is written on the top right hand corner. Along the bottom it reads 22 April 2026, Worcester College, Oxford

Registration is now open for the LEAP 2026 conference. Come and join us Worcester College, Oxford on 22 April to discuss meat and dairy production and consumption.

Bookings: cvent.me/YaMNOA

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🎤Have your say on Agricultural Resilience!

AGRIIH are inviting stakeholders across agriculture & related sectors to share their perspectives on agricultural resilience, sector priorities, & collaboration challenges.

Take the survey here ➡️ app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/oxford/agr...

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Search for Postgraduate Scholarships and Other Funding Search scholarships and funding for postgraduate study at Newcastle University. Find financial support tailored to your course and eligibility.

I've got a PhD studentship being advertised on 'Who is shaping healthy and sustainable policies in UK cities?' Stipend + funded UK home fees + training and conference budget. Please share with anyone you think would be interested, or get in touch with me directly!

www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate...

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A new @who.int Collaborating Centre will contribute to the promotion of healthy and sustainable diets 🍽️🌍

The new Centre will be co-directed by our own Prof Mike Rayner and @jessicarenzella.bsky.social from the @oxprimarycare.bsky.social

Learn more ➡️ buff.ly/RNhN57C

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Department team designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for the Promotion of Healthy and Sustainable Diets We’re pleased to announce that the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated a new WHO Collaborating Centre for the Promotion of Healthy and Sustainable Diets, recognising the work of the Sustain...

Exciting news! The @who.int has designated our Sustainable Healthy Food Group a WHO Collaborating Centre for the Promotion of Healthy & Sustainable Diets 🎉

It'll be led by @jessicarenzella.bsky.social & Prof Mike Rayner from @oxpop.bsky.social, working closely with @petescarbs.bsky.social.

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Our team is now a WHO Collaborating Centre for the Promotion of Healthy & Sustainable Diets. Which is pretty cool (well, I think it is anyway).

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LEAP conference: Call for papers LEAP conference: Call for papers

Don't forget to submit your abstract for the LEAP conference by 8 March! We will be discussing all things meat and dairy production and consumption.

Details of how to submit: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/leap...

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Come & work with us. Be at the heart of Oxford’s environmental transformation. The Oxford Networks for the Environment are seeking an exceptional Impact Facilitator to evaluate, strengthen, and amplify the real-world impact of environmental research across the University. @ecioxford.bsky.social 👇

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LEAP conference: Call for papers LEAP conference: Call for papers

We are into the last few days of accepting submissions for the LEAP conference. Happening at Worcester College, Oxford on 22 April, attendees will discuss meat and dairy production and consumption. Submit now to join us!

www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/leap...

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The complex system challenges of obesity Future of Food seminars: Professor Harry Rutter

Please join us (4pm, 5th March, Oxford Martin School or online) for @harryrutter.bsky.social talk on The Complex Systems Challenge of Obesity.

Harry will be talking on everything from UPFs to GLP-1s, and the systems that give rise to them.

@oxfutureoffood.bsky.social. Sign up sheet below

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The complex system challenges of obesity Future of Food seminars: Professor Harry Rutter

Join us on Thursday for a talk from @harryrutter.bsky.social on the complex systems challenges of obesity. It is our last seminar of the term so come along! Join us in person @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online.

Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/the-co...

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2 weeks ago
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Will the Government's good food cycle deliver results? Future of Food seminars: Vicki Hird

Join us for this afternoon's seminar with Vicki Hird from @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social taking place @oxmartinschool.bsky.social at 16:00.Vicki will be speaking about the key ingredients for a new food strategy.In person or online, open to all.

Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/future...

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2 weeks ago
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Research Associate, Food System Change (fixed term) x3

Closing date for applications 12th March 2026

We seek three researchers to join the Dietary Public Health Group to work on projects generating evidence on food system change in an internationally renowned centre for population health intervention research with @martinwhite33.bsky.social & @kellyparsons.bsky.social

Details at buff.ly/WKH2gpb

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2 weeks ago
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Will the Government's good food cycle deliver results? Future of Food seminars: Vicki Hird

On Thursday we have @vickihird.bsky.social talking at the Oxford Martin School about the Government's good food cycle.

Sign up link for online or in-person below. @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social @oxmartinschool.bsky.social

www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/future...

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LEAP conference: Call for papers LEAP conference: Call for papers

Still time to submit abstracts for the LEAP conference! Deadline is 8th March. Come and join us in Oxford on April 22nd to learn about animal agriculture, the environment, health, and beyond!

Abstract submission details are here: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/leap...

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Throwing away our future: Why preventing wasted food is a powerful, and neglected, climate solution Throwing away our future: Why preventing wasted food is a powerful, and neglected, climate solution

New on our blog: Dr Richard Swannell considers the challenges of wasted food, and the effects on the climate. Read it: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/thro...

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LEAP conference: Call for papers LEAP conference: Call for papers

Don't forget! Get your abstracts in for our LEAP conference before 8 March! Come and join us for a super day in Oxford, discussing all things meat and dairy production and consumption.

Details of how to submit: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/leap...

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Will the Government's good food cycle deliver results? Future of Food seminars: Vicki Hird

We are looking forward to welcoming @vickihird.bsky.social next week for our Future of Food seminar. Vicki will be exploring food and farming policy in the UK. Join us in person at the @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online. Open to all.

Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/future...

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Will the Government's good food cycle deliver results? Future of Food seminars: Vicki Hird

We are looking forward to welcoming @vickihird.bsky.social next week for our Future of Food seminar. Vicki will be exploring food and farming policy in the UK. Join us in person at the @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online. Open to all.

Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/future...

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Do we need smaller solutions? 🫘

In #FoodTakes 🥦 Episode 19, Jing Zhang of @ecioxford.bsky.social explains how beans might be the hero we all need on this #WorldPulsesDay!

Check out more resources on beans here: buff.ly/4tsZaP7

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🚨 The UK government has recognised nature collapse is a national security risk.

🌿 But collective action can restore hope for climate and nature.

🤝 Meet with your MP—ask what emergency action they’re taking and how they support the Climate and Nature Bill.

👉 action.zerohour.uk/meeting #CANBill

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1 month ago
A flyer for the event "Serious games for future food systems" on 17 February 2026, hosted by TABLE online and in-person at Oxford and Wageningen. "Learn about serious games and get a chance to play!"

How can serious games help us explore sustainable strategies for transforming food systems?

Join us 17 February (16:00 CET / 15:00 GMT) online or in-person in Oxford or Wageningen to learn more about serious games & play!

Register online or in-person: buff.ly/dXXJ8GK

@oxmartinschool.bsky.social

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1 month ago
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🎥 Hundreds have signed up to Thursday's webinar discussing sweeping changes to the USA's dietary guidelines!

Don't miss your chance to hear our Executive Director Anna Taylor speaking with @ox.ac.uk Prof Mike Rayner about the implications and relevance to the UK.

🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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1 month ago
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What we catch vs what we eat: Nutrition and sustainability in the UK blue food system What we catch vs what we eat: Nutrition and sustainability in the UK blue foods system

New on our blog: Crankstart intern and PPE student Eleanor Miller writes about nutrition and sustainability in the UK blue foods system.

Read it: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/what...

@oxshift-project.bsky.social

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1 month ago
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How do we successfully encourage dietary change? Future of Food seminars: Professor Louise Dye

There is still time to sign up to for Thursday's talk from Professor Louise Dye on dietary change. Join in person at the @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online.

Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/how-do...

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1 month ago
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Researchers find reducing salt in everyday foods could prevent tens A new study led by researchers in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences has found that if the UK food industry had met the government’s voluntary 2024 salt reduction targets,

NEW: An Oxford study finds that if the UK food industry had met the government’s 2024 voluntary salt targets, thousands of heart problems could have been prevented – saving the NHS millions, without anyone changing what they eat.

Find out more ⬇️

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This Friday, Yves Zinngrebe @ufz.de joins us to ask how scientific insights inspire #transformative change for #biodiversity & #nature conservation. Join us online, or in person, followed by a drinks reception. Register to secure your place: bookwhen.com/oxfordbiodiv...
@biology.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk

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Call for activities for our inaugural Oxford Nature Festival

We’re still welcoming activity ideas for the Oxford Nature Festival (27th June). Submissions don’t need to be fully developed. We’ll begin reviewing and shaping ideas with participants in February, so early stage ideas are very much encouraged.

naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk/news/call-fo...

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How do we successfully encourage dietary change? Future of Food seminars: Professor Louise Dye

We are looking forward to welcoming Professor Louise Dye from @sheffielduni.bsky.social on Thursday 5 February to discuss how we change dietary behaviours.

Open to all. Join us in person @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online.

Bookings: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/how-do...

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LEAP conference: Call for papers LEAP conference: Call for papers

Abstract submissions for LEAP conference are now open!
Interested in how we get a more sustainable, mostly plants, food system?
Come and join us.
Deadline Sunday 8th March.
Conference: Wednesday 22nd April#
www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/leap...

@oxfutureoffood.bsky.social

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