Last week the Lancet series on 'ultra-processed' foods was published, a one-sided view on #UPFs and their impact on health. But, is the fact these foods are processed actually relevant? It was a pleasure to give my take on this for Inside Science on BBC Radio 4! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct8txm

Over the weekend we held our Festival of Social Sciences event exploring how we can eat a #healthy and #sustainable #diet in the context of our complex lives. A great couple of days engaging in lively conversations around #food and #nutrition!

Interested in how we can achieve a #healthy and #sustainable #diet in the context of our complex working lives? Join us at the Research Arcade (Sheffield Winter Gardens) on 31 October to 2 November 2025 to explore evidence-based, realistic steps! See: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/how-t...

We're welcoming submissions to the BMC Public Health collection: “The health and health equity impacts of fast food production and consumption” 📅 Deadline: 20 February 2026 🔗 More info: lnkd.in/eZhrf35d

Looking forward to #UKCO2025 over the next couple of days! We’ll be delivering presentations on our recent NIHR-funded work on #darkkitchens, a review on experiences of multicomponent weight management, and our recent publication on weight stigma

Do you have experience of living with #obesity? Part of a minority group? Take part in our research exploring your experience of obesity and #weightmanagement! 👇

Are you a @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social student with an interest in #food, #nutrition or #publichealth? We're looking for a student researcher to support our project exploring food judgement! 🔗 shu.joinhandshake.co.uk/jobs/181626 ⏰ 11 June 2025

Yesterday, myself and Dr Viren Ranawana (@sheffielduni.bsky.social) hosted the Sheffield #Food and #Nutrition Research Workshop. The event brought together food, nutrition and public health stakeholders to explore collaborative working to tackle local, regional and national priorities.

It is really brilliant to see this free online training go live. The academics have worked so closely with our policy colleagues at OHID to make this training a reality. I am sure many will find this resource useful! Please do let us know!

There’s only one week left to get your abstract in for #UKCO2025! Details 👇

This is sure to be another fantastic regional @ukaso.bsky.social event. Perfection for ECRs and those looking to apply for fellowships!

A great start to this year’s British Feeding and Drinking Group meeting! Representing #teamDK with a poster exploring consumer knowledge of and engagement with traditional #takeaways and #darkkitchens (read the full text: doi.org/10.3310/nihr...)

Great day in London for the @innovateuk.bsky.social Obesity Pathway Innovation Sandpit. Full of thought provoking conversations on current/future approaches to address #obesity, access to services and how we can/should approach support - which aligns well with our recent work doi.org/10.3389/fpub...

Our study on perceptions of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) is out! We identified 6 themes that influence perceptions: 1️⃣Prior experience of tES 2️⃣Ability to make informed decisions 3️⃣Research and ethical practice 4️⃣Efficacy of tES 5️⃣Adverse events 6️⃣Risk versus benefit doi.org/10.1007/s414...

📣 Fully funded #PhD opportunity at @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social Title: AI-driven Personalised Dietary Interventions for Paediatric Patients Using E-Nose and E-Tongue Technologies 🕐 Deadline: 9 May 2025 🌍 Open to UK & International students 📚 Full tuition (home rate) + stipend 🔗 lnkd.in/e7iGu8gM

🚨 PAID INTERNSHIP 🚨 I'm recruiting a summer intern for a project exploring the experience of living with #obesity! We're looking for someone with #graphicdesign experience and an interest in #research You'll need to submit: ✅ CV ✅ 500-word supporting statement ⏰ 23:30, 27/04/25 🔗 bit.ly/4kZNFcR

Do you want to contribute to development of the UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) scientific programme? The #UKCO2025 Local Organising Committee welcomes full symposia from @ukaso.bsky.social members. 🔗 Submit via: cconline.eventsair.com/uk-congress-... ⏰ Deadline: Monday 31 March 2025

📢 A quick reminder that registration is now open for the 2025 UK Congress on Obesity! 🗓️ We look forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen on the 10th-11th September. To learn more: tinyurl.com/4a9fs67v To register: tinyurl.com/ukco2025 #UKCO2025

Have you ever heard of a dark kitchen? Our @nihr.bsky.social-funded work explored knowledge of/engagement with dark kitchens and found: 🤷 Consumers are unfamiliar with dark kitchens 🚫 Dark kitchens are often viewed negatively 📄 Consumers want more transparency 🔗 doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.13735.2