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The Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food is an interdisciplinary research network at the University of Oxford. Director: Prof Charles Godfray.

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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 ⬇️
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,
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January 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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...
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January 26, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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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.

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Call for activities for our inaugural Oxford Nature Festival
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January 26, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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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...
How do we successfully encourage dietary change?
Future of Food seminars: Professor Louise Dye
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January 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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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...

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LEAP conference: Call for papers
LEAP conference: Call for papers
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January 23, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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We are excited to announce that submissions are now open for the 2026 LEAP conference. Send us your abstracts on meat and dairy production and consumption.

Details of what we are looking for: www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/article/leap...

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A brown hen in a wooden box, sitting on one brown egg, with another white egg further away. The LEAP blue logo is in the top left corner, in the top right it reads 2026. Along the bottom it says 22 April 2026, Worcester College, Oxford
January 21, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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4pm, 22 Jan, Throwing away our future: Food waste in the fight against climate change with Dr Richard Swannell

Join us at @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online. Register below!

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Throwing away our future: Food waste in the fight against climate change
Future of Food seminars: Dr Richard Swannell
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January 19, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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Come and join us for the first seminar of the year! Dr Richard Swannell will be talking about food loss and waste, and the role this plays in climate change.

In person @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online! Open to all.

Bookings: futureoffood.web.ox.ac.uk/event/throwi...
Throwing away our future: Food waste in the fight against climate change
Future of Food seminars: Dr Richard Swannell
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January 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Very excited to be hosting @maxliboiron.bsky.social next week! Come join us for what promises to be a very cool workshop. No registration required and a light lunch will be served.
January 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Come and join us for the first seminar of the year! Dr Richard Swannell will be talking about food loss and waste, and the role this plays in climate change.

In person @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online! Open to all.

Bookings: futureoffood.web.ox.ac.uk/event/throwi...
Throwing away our future: Food waste in the fight against climate change
Future of Food seminars: Dr Richard Swannell
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January 12, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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We have a great line up this term! Come join us at Oxford for some Environmental Humanities shenanigans.
January 12, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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Excited to be joining both farming conferences here in Oxford this week. Professor Sir Charles Godfray will be at OFC tomorrow and Dr Lexi Earl (our programme manager) will be at ORFC. We have a stand at ORFC, in the Catholic Chaplaincy alongside our agri-research teams. Do come along and say hello!
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Join us for the Oxford Networks for the Environment (ONE) annual lecture on 3 February in the Life and Mind building, with Professor Gideon Henderson. Bookings: bookwhen.com/onenetwork#f...
A flyer for a talk. At the top, blue molecules are featured with Professor Gideon Henderson written over. The title of the talk is: Carbon dioxide removal: Are science and policy keeping up with the market. The date, 3 February, and time, 16:30 to 18:00 GMT are featured at the bottom of the flyer. White lettering on a dark blue background.
January 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Led by Professor Jane Langdale @biology.ox.ac.uk, the C4 Rice Project builds on decades of interdisciplinary research working to ensure global food security.

Discover the incredible story of the multi-decade battle to make better rice ⬇️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3RY0vxzFpg
Making Better Rice: The quest to feed the world by hacking plant evolution
YouTube video by University of Oxford
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December 5, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Join us for a free Evening Exhibition and Networking Reception on Thurs 8th January to connect researchers and agri-food stakeholders🌽

Hosted by @ox.ac.uk’s Agricultural Resilience Impact and Innovation Hub (AGRIIH)
@biology.ox.ac.uk

Register➡️
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December 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Got a food systems hot take?

Food Takes 🥦 will be at ORFC 2026!

Reach out if you'll be at ORFC and want a shot at the broccoli mic!

What’s *your* food take? 🥦

Watch the series so far: buff.ly/PXsgPYC
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Are climate models counting people as well as carbon?
A new @thelancetplanet.bsky.social Review with @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social finds major wellbeing impacts - on mental health, work and stability - often missing from policy tools. Including them strengthens the case for prevention.

Link below ⬇️
December 3, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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🥦 Is eating more plants in the future actually a choice? 🥦

@paulbehrens.bsky.social breaks down how the plant-based future will arrive in this #FoodTakes video with @rebelwrit.bsky.social

Watch the full video here: buff.ly/SJ1L1EY

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December 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The @foodfoundation.bsky.social's Anna Taylor will be talking about opportunities from the UK's Food Strategy, which shapes UK policy on food, obesity and agriculture. Join us at @oxmartinschool.bsky.social or online 4pm, 20th Nov.

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Opportunities offered by a new food strategy
Future of Food seminar: Anna Taylor
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November 18, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Looking forward to welcoming Anna Taylor from @foodfoundation.bsky.social to @oxmartinschool.bsky.social next Thursday to talk about the opportunities of a new food strategy!

Open to all! Join us in person or online.

www.futureoffood.ox.ac.uk/event/opport...
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Alt-rock, alt-country, alt-modes... If you're interested in all things alternative, then try @oxfutureoffood.bsky.social seminar at 4pm today on Alternative Proteins!

Dr Cleo Verkuijl will talk about environmental impact and economic viability of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives.
Alternative proteins: Progress, pitfalls and possibilities
Future of Food seminar: Cleo Verkuijl
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November 13, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Do you research food, food systems or a topic related to food?

TABLE & @foodpolicycitysg.bsky.social in partnership with @wellcometrust.bsky.social, have launched a new survey to learn what you want from food research, what you need from funders, & key topics.

Take the survey here: buff.ly/ROPrwTY
A flyer for a food research survey put out by TABLE, the Wellcome Trust and the Centre for Food Policy. The text says "Are you a food researcher or knowledge generator?We want to hear from you to help shape research within the UK and the EU! Take our survey to share your views on how research funding can better facilitate climate and health goals via food system transformation. Results are anonymous and will inform Wellcome Trust's research strategy for the next few years."
November 5, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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A shift to plant-based diets could rebalance global farming jobs.

🔻 Fewer roles in livestock
🔺 More in horticulture
💵 $995bn in potential labour savings

Oxford @ecioxford.bsky.social study led by Dr Marco Springmann.

Read more: www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/global-...
Farm workers in a green field harvest leafy vegetables, placing them into yellow and gray crates. A tractor is visible in the background.
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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New ECI-led study finds plant-based diets could reshape global farming jobs — cutting costs by up to $995B a year & shifting labour from livestock to horticulture.

🔗 www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/global-...

#FoodSystems #PlantBased #Sustainability #OxfordResearch #OxfordMartinSchool
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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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!
hannahforde.bsky.social Hannah Forde @hannahforde.bsky.social · Sep 22
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
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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
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November 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM