Asha Kaur
@ashakaur.bsky.social
Senior researcher | Sustainable Healthy Food Group | University of Oxford | https://www.phc.ox.ac.uk/team/asha-kaur
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Can we trust the science of Nutrition?
Christina Vogel joined Brian Cox, Giles Yeo MBE, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, and Nita Forouhi, to explore the complex topic of nutrition on the #AQuestionofScience podcast.
Listen: www.lnk.to/AQOSNutrition
Or watch: lnkd.in/ezJBhiY3
Christina Vogel joined Brian Cox, Giles Yeo MBE, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, and Nita Forouhi, to explore the complex topic of nutrition on the #AQuestionofScience podcast.
Listen: www.lnk.to/AQOSNutrition
Or watch: lnkd.in/ezJBhiY3
November 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Can we trust the science of Nutrition?
Christina Vogel joined Brian Cox, Giles Yeo MBE, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, and Nita Forouhi, to explore the complex topic of nutrition on the #AQuestionofScience podcast.
Listen: www.lnk.to/AQOSNutrition
Or watch: lnkd.in/ezJBhiY3
Christina Vogel joined Brian Cox, Giles Yeo MBE, Saliha Mahmood Ahmed, and Nita Forouhi, to explore the complex topic of nutrition on the #AQuestionofScience podcast.
Listen: www.lnk.to/AQOSNutrition
Or watch: lnkd.in/ezJBhiY3
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📣New paper led by Dr Ru Jia!
We conducted an RCT on an online supermarket to assess the effects of brand-matched alcoholic & NoLo adverts on drink selections
Exposure to adverts for brand-matched NoLos increased brand recall, but inconclusive impact on alcohol selection
doi.org/10.1111/add....
We conducted an RCT on an online supermarket to assess the effects of brand-matched alcoholic & NoLo adverts on drink selections
Exposure to adverts for brand-matched NoLos increased brand recall, but inconclusive impact on alcohol selection
doi.org/10.1111/add....
Effects of brand‐matched alcoholic and alcohol‐free and low‐alcohol drinks adverts on drink selections: A United Kingdom‐based randomised controlled trial in an experimental online supermarket
Background and aims Restricting alcohol advertising may reduce alcohol consumption and related ill-health. However, advertisements for alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks (NoLos) with brand-matched ...
doi.org
October 21, 2025 at 11:04 AM
📣New paper led by Dr Ru Jia!
We conducted an RCT on an online supermarket to assess the effects of brand-matched alcoholic & NoLo adverts on drink selections
Exposure to adverts for brand-matched NoLos increased brand recall, but inconclusive impact on alcohol selection
doi.org/10.1111/add....
We conducted an RCT on an online supermarket to assess the effects of brand-matched alcoholic & NoLo adverts on drink selections
Exposure to adverts for brand-matched NoLos increased brand recall, but inconclusive impact on alcohol selection
doi.org/10.1111/add....
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I had a chat with Alisha Wainwright for a Wellcome Trust podcast about the challenges of achieving sustainable diets and their potential for health benefits. It was fun.
If you listen to podcasts then you could listen to this podcast.
If you listen to podcasts then you could listen to this podcast.
When Science Finds a Way | Podcast | Wellcome
Join botanist-turned-Hollywood actor Alisha Wainwright as she meets the trailblazing scientists and researchers changing the world, alongside the people who have inspired and contributed to their work...
wellcome.org
October 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I had a chat with Alisha Wainwright for a Wellcome Trust podcast about the challenges of achieving sustainable diets and their potential for health benefits. It was fun.
If you listen to podcasts then you could listen to this podcast.
If you listen to podcasts then you could listen to this podcast.
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Excited to share that our research group is advertising 2 DPhil projects for 2026 entry. We’d love to hear from prospective applicants!
shorturl.at/I6SrW *FUNDED*
shorturl.at/lh4tB *Successful apps eligible for uni funding*
@hannahforde.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social @petescarbs.bsky.social
shorturl.at/I6SrW *FUNDED*
shorturl.at/lh4tB *Successful apps eligible for uni funding*
@hannahforde.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social @petescarbs.bsky.social
Sustainability or Spin? The prevalence, impact, and regulation of 'Green claims' on foods in the UK
www.phc.ox.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Excited to share that our research group is advertising 2 DPhil projects for 2026 entry. We’d love to hear from prospective applicants!
shorturl.at/I6SrW *FUNDED*
shorturl.at/lh4tB *Successful apps eligible for uni funding*
@hannahforde.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social @petescarbs.bsky.social
shorturl.at/I6SrW *FUNDED*
shorturl.at/lh4tB *Successful apps eligible for uni funding*
@hannahforde.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social @petescarbs.bsky.social
The first paper from the COPPER project! Great work from @hannahforde.bsky.social who led deliberative forums exploring public views on food taxes and subsidies to make healthy & sustainable food more affordable
We ran deliberative forums in Glasgow & Bridlington all about food subsidies & taxes to make healthy & sustainable food more affordable.
Read our findings in our latest article!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
Read our findings in our latest article!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
Public support for food subsidy and tax scenarios to promote healthy and sustainable diets: Evidence from deliberative forums in two UK locations
Governments can utilise fiscal measures, through subsidies and taxes, to promote healthy and environmentally sustainable food choices. Despite their p…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The first paper from the COPPER project! Great work from @hannahforde.bsky.social who led deliberative forums exploring public views on food taxes and subsidies to make healthy & sustainable food more affordable
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First paper published from our COPPER project! We went to Glasgow and Bridlington (my home town!) to find out what the public supports with regard to taxes and subsidies in the food system. Great work led by the excellent @hannahforde.bsky.social
We ran deliberative forums in Glasgow & Bridlington all about food subsidies & taxes to make healthy & sustainable food more affordable.
Read our findings in our latest article!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
Read our findings in our latest article!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
Public support for food subsidy and tax scenarios to promote healthy and sustainable diets: Evidence from deliberative forums in two UK locations
Governments can utilise fiscal measures, through subsidies and taxes, to promote healthy and environmentally sustainable food choices. Despite their p…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
First paper published from our COPPER project! We went to Glasgow and Bridlington (my home town!) to find out what the public supports with regard to taxes and subsidies in the food system. Great work led by the excellent @hannahforde.bsky.social
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We ran deliberative forums in Glasgow & Bridlington all about food subsidies & taxes to make healthy & sustainable food more affordable.
Read our findings in our latest article!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
Read our findings in our latest article!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
Public support for food subsidy and tax scenarios to promote healthy and sustainable diets: Evidence from deliberative forums in two UK locations
Governments can utilise fiscal measures, through subsidies and taxes, to promote healthy and environmentally sustainable food choices. Despite their p…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
We ran deliberative forums in Glasgow & Bridlington all about food subsidies & taxes to make healthy & sustainable food more affordable.
Read our findings in our latest article!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
Read our findings in our latest article!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@oxprimarycare.bsky.social
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Here's @kevinh-phd.bsky.social on leaving NIH due to pressure for scientific conformity to "preconceived narratives" of the current administration (i.e. RFK Jr). About 4 mins. Shocking account of state of academic freedom in the US.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social
'The calculus of calories: food environments and body weight regulation' with Dr Kevin Hall
YouTube video by Oxford Martin School
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October 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Here's @kevinh-phd.bsky.social on leaving NIH due to pressure for scientific conformity to "preconceived narratives" of the current administration (i.e. RFK Jr). About 4 mins. Shocking account of state of academic freedom in the US.
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social
@oxmartinschool.bsky.social @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social
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How can we fix the food system? 🍎
Our Health Behaviours team is using an innovative new interactive game – The Mayor of Mancunia – to explore tough choices about food, health and climate with the public as part of the SHIFT project. Now open at Manchester Museum.
Find out more about the project 👇
Our Health Behaviours team is using an innovative new interactive game – The Mayor of Mancunia – to explore tough choices about food, health and climate with the public as part of the SHIFT project. Now open at Manchester Museum.
Find out more about the project 👇
Shaping a healthier food system
Researchers in our Health Behaviours team are using an interactive digital game to involve the public in discussions about how to fix the food system.
www.phc.ox.ac.uk
October 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
How can we fix the food system? 🍎
Our Health Behaviours team is using an innovative new interactive game – The Mayor of Mancunia – to explore tough choices about food, health and climate with the public as part of the SHIFT project. Now open at Manchester Museum.
Find out more about the project 👇
Our Health Behaviours team is using an innovative new interactive game – The Mayor of Mancunia – to explore tough choices about food, health and climate with the public as part of the SHIFT project. Now open at Manchester Museum.
Find out more about the project 👇
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Fantastic evening at @oxmartinschool.bsky.social last night with @kevinh-phd.bsky.social giving a talk on "The Calculus of Calories". Really great, nuanced and evidence-based approach to why it it so hard to lose weight, the obesogenic environment and UPFs.
Video below in case you missed it!
Video below in case you missed it!
'The calculus of calories: food environments and body weight regulation' with Dr Kevin Hall
YouTube video by Oxford Martin School
www.youtube.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Fantastic evening at @oxmartinschool.bsky.social last night with @kevinh-phd.bsky.social giving a talk on "The Calculus of Calories". Really great, nuanced and evidence-based approach to why it it so hard to lose weight, the obesogenic environment and UPFs.
Video below in case you missed it!
Video below in case you missed it!
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We're are now accepting applications for an exciting DPhil at the @oxprimarycare.bsky.social, *FUNDED* by the THRIVING Food Futures research hub!
The project is about divisive policies, supervised by me, Dr Rachel Pechey @petescarbs.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social
lnkd.in/eezGaZZ3
Pls share! ✨
The project is about divisive policies, supervised by me, Dr Rachel Pechey @petescarbs.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social
lnkd.in/eezGaZZ3
Pls share! ✨
Crowd-pleasers or food fights? Exploring UK public support and objection to divisive policies that aim to reduce the environmental harm caused by the food system
www.phc.ox.ac.uk
September 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We're are now accepting applications for an exciting DPhil at the @oxprimarycare.bsky.social, *FUNDED* by the THRIVING Food Futures research hub!
The project is about divisive policies, supervised by me, Dr Rachel Pechey @petescarbs.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social
lnkd.in/eezGaZZ3
Pls share! ✨
The project is about divisive policies, supervised by me, Dr Rachel Pechey @petescarbs.bsky.social @ashakaur.bsky.social
lnkd.in/eezGaZZ3
Pls share! ✨
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Duties of a Doctor (General Medical Council) imply that giving out false or misleading information that could lead to harm might be grounds for removing a doctor from the Medical Register.
September 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Duties of a Doctor (General Medical Council) imply that giving out false or misleading information that could lead to harm might be grounds for removing a doctor from the Medical Register.
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New research from @oxmartinschool.bsky.social and @smithschool.ox.ac.uk shows policymakers are seriously underestimating how willing the public is to step up on climate action.
Read more ⬇️ #OxfordClimate
Read more ⬇️ #OxfordClimate
Oxford researchers find policymakers underestimate public support for
New research by University of Oxford researchers from the Institute of New Economic Thinking at the Oxford Martin School, Saïd Business School and Smith School of Enterprise and Environment finds
www.ox.ac.uk
August 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New research from @oxmartinschool.bsky.social and @smithschool.ox.ac.uk shows policymakers are seriously underestimating how willing the public is to step up on climate action.
Read more ⬇️ #OxfordClimate
Read more ⬇️ #OxfordClimate
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We are now on Bluesky! Follow us for:
The latest insights from Cochrane reviews 📖
Training and support for researchers 👩🏫
Information on research integrity, innovative methods and our global community 🌏
The latest insights from Cochrane reviews 📖
Training and support for researchers 👩🏫
Information on research integrity, innovative methods and our global community 🌏
August 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are now on Bluesky! Follow us for:
The latest insights from Cochrane reviews 📖
Training and support for researchers 👩🏫
Information on research integrity, innovative methods and our global community 🌏
The latest insights from Cochrane reviews 📖
Training and support for researchers 👩🏫
Information on research integrity, innovative methods and our global community 🌏
New @jessicarenzella.bsky.social! Workshops w/Newham residents to identify ways to improve diets “…although the implementation of interventions in different areas may require tailoring, the focus of interventions to tackle the determinants of unhealthy diets could be similar across neighbourhoods.”
Identifying areas for action to create healthier diets in the London Borough of Newham: systems mapping with residents - BMC Public Health
Background Healthy diet is an essential component of good health, yet many areas of the UK struggle with high burdens of diet-related diseases. Efforts to address diet-related diseases in the London B...
bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
New @jessicarenzella.bsky.social! Workshops w/Newham residents to identify ways to improve diets “…although the implementation of interventions in different areas may require tailoring, the focus of interventions to tackle the determinants of unhealthy diets could be similar across neighbourhoods.”
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Our early career researchers have set up a network to support those working in #research related to healthy, sustainable, and equitable diets and food systems. Is that you? You can find out more on our website: www.phc.ox.ac.uk/research/res...
cc @betheveleigh.bsky.social @petescarbs.bsky.social
cc @betheveleigh.bsky.social @petescarbs.bsky.social
Early Career Network
www.phc.ox.ac.uk
July 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Our early career researchers have set up a network to support those working in #research related to healthy, sustainable, and equitable diets and food systems. Is that you? You can find out more on our website: www.phc.ox.ac.uk/research/res...
cc @betheveleigh.bsky.social @petescarbs.bsky.social
cc @betheveleigh.bsky.social @petescarbs.bsky.social
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Absolutely dystopian juxtaposition from the Guardian front page. Difficult to understand how anyone of decency and conscience can defend this government at this point. Just sheer moral degeneracy to arm a state that does this and arrest people for objecting. Wtf are we doing as a country?
July 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Absolutely dystopian juxtaposition from the Guardian front page. Difficult to understand how anyone of decency and conscience can defend this government at this point. Just sheer moral degeneracy to arm a state that does this and arrest people for objecting. Wtf are we doing as a country?
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When people find out how little is spent on foreign aid, they're less likely to say that the US spends "too much".
This might seem obvious, but many would argue that pointing to data or facts is never successful in changing peoples' minds.
This might seem obvious, but many would argue that pointing to data or facts is never successful in changing peoples' minds.
July 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
When people find out how little is spent on foreign aid, they're less likely to say that the US spends "too much".
This might seem obvious, but many would argue that pointing to data or facts is never successful in changing peoples' minds.
This might seem obvious, but many would argue that pointing to data or facts is never successful in changing peoples' minds.
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Remember all that fulminating in the billionaire press about "free speech" (ie their freedom to abuse Muslims, trans people etc with impunity)? Now that people are being arrested for speaking about an issue of the utmost gravity, the self-appointed guardians of liberty have fallen strangely silent.
It's utterly mad.
These people are the opposite of terrorists.
THEY WANT PEACE.
The police know they're not terrorists.
The government knows they're not terrorists.
Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
These people are the opposite of terrorists.
THEY WANT PEACE.
The police know they're not terrorists.
The government knows they're not terrorists.
Yet, on the Home Secretary's orders, they're being arrested under the Terrorism Act.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
More than 100 arrested across UK at protests related to Palestine Action
Police in London detain scores of people and confiscate placards under section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000
www.theguardian.com
July 20, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Remember all that fulminating in the billionaire press about "free speech" (ie their freedom to abuse Muslims, trans people etc with impunity)? Now that people are being arrested for speaking about an issue of the utmost gravity, the self-appointed guardians of liberty have fallen strangely silent.
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New parliamentary inquiry into tackling the obesity epidemic launched today, deadline for written submissions 28th August. Do consider submitting! committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
How can the Government tackle the obesity epidemic? MPs’ new inquiry to cover access to nutritious food and weight management medications - Committees - UK Parliament
Prevention and treatment of obesity will be the focus of a new inquiry by Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee.
committees.parliament.uk
July 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
New parliamentary inquiry into tackling the obesity epidemic launched today, deadline for written submissions 28th August. Do consider submitting! committees.parliament.uk/committee/81...
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Oxford University and @cam.ac.uk have each received a £6.25 million gift to expand their outreach work with socio-economically disadvantaged students in STEM subjects.
Find out more ⬇️
Find out more ⬇️
Joint donation to Oxford and Cambridge helps young people overcome
The University of Oxford has received a £6.25 million gift to expand its outreach work with socio-economically disadvantaged students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
www.ox.ac.uk
July 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Oxford University and @cam.ac.uk have each received a £6.25 million gift to expand their outreach work with socio-economically disadvantaged students in STEM subjects.
Find out more ⬇️
Find out more ⬇️
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🌱🍽️ Our SHIFT research team is co-creating an interactive game in collaboration with Manchester residents to spark conversations about food sustainability.
Check out how community workshops are shaping this innovative project for Manchester Museum! 🎮
#FoodSustainability #CommunityEngagement
Check out how community workshops are shaping this innovative project for Manchester Museum! 🎮
#FoodSustainability #CommunityEngagement
Making Food Policy Personal: How Community Workshops Shaped Our Climate Game
Our SHIFT research team are taking an innovative approach to tackling food sustainability. In partnership with Manchester residents and digital designer Rachel Briscoe, they’re co-creating an interact...
www.phc.ox.ac.uk
June 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
🌱🍽️ Our SHIFT research team is co-creating an interactive game in collaboration with Manchester residents to spark conversations about food sustainability.
Check out how community workshops are shaping this innovative project for Manchester Museum! 🎮
#FoodSustainability #CommunityEngagement
Check out how community workshops are shaping this innovative project for Manchester Museum! 🎮
#FoodSustainability #CommunityEngagement
Reposted by Asha Kaur
Talks from our seminar series by @jeanmadams.bsky.social and Marco Springmann are now online!
www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/events#tab-7...
www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/events#tab-7...
Events
www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk
June 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Talks from our seminar series by @jeanmadams.bsky.social and Marco Springmann are now online!
www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/events#tab-7...
www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/events#tab-7...
