Prachi Bhatnagar
prachib.bsky.social
Prachi Bhatnagar
@prachib.bsky.social
NUAcT fellow in cities and place at Newcastle University. Researching how to reduce health inequalities in cities. Also a painter, occasional blogger and mum of 2 children.
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Commercial determinants of active travel: a crucial but overlooked barrier to health and sustainability

but NOBODY oppposes physical activity?
oh but they do
this is very good
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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A reminder that we are still accepting applications to this funded DPhil post! Deadline 2nd Dec, though we recommend getting in touch before then.
Do please share!
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! ✨
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
November 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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If you heard the #BBCRadio4Today report about living conditions in asylum hotels and want to learn more, then come along to our seminar. Dr Claire Thompson will talk about food experiences.

4pm Oxford Martin School (or online), 30th Oct. Register at the link below. @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social
Experiences of food provision in UK ‘asylum hotels’ and the implications for health
Future of Food seminar: Dr Claire Thompson
www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk
October 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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We're hiring!💥

IPPR North are looking for a senior researcher who has big ideas for the future of our regions. Join us at this pivotal time for our economy and democracy.

Based in Manchester, apply by 31st October.

www.ippr.org/jobs/senior-...
Senior Research Fellow, IPPR North | IPPR
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is an independent charity working towards a fairer, greener, and more prosperous society.
www.ippr.org
October 15, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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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
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
Absolutely worth pausing to celebrate, Fran!
Our work - the Transport for London policy - was featured in the new EAT Lancet report! What a big moment!

I've reflected on it over on LinkedIn - do have a read: www.linkedin.com/posts/franbe...
October 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.

Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/

#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
August 15, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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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
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