Interpreting corporate narratives to protect public health
New research examines how corporate storytelling can be used to create an impression and influence policy, and explains why these narratives matter.
Tobacco Control Research Group
Our multidisciplinary, international research group examines how companies influence health and policy; and evaluates and provides evidence for policy change.
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Jury out on whether heated tobacco products are less harmful for health
New research suggests that current clinical evidence on heated tobacco products is inadequate and at high risk of bias.
The organisations helping tobacco companies to undermine public health
Work from tobacco industry watchdog STOP finds an increasing number of organisations that appear independent but in fact promote the tobacco industry's agenda.
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Tobacco industry monitoring, research and accountability course 2023
Comprehensive training in how to monitor and report on tobacco industry activity, particularly aimed at participants from low- and middle-income countries.
Who we are and what we do
We are a multi-disciplinary, international and award-winning team.
About the Tobacco Control Research Group
We combine rigorous research with investigative techniques to examine corporate influences on health and health policies.
Tobacco Control Research Group awards and recognition
The work of our research group has been recognised with a number of awards and prizes.
Tobacco industry monitoring, research and accountability training
The Tobacco Control Research Group provides training to those who wish to learn more about implementing effective tobacco control policies.
Tobacco Control Research Group members
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Our research
We research how corporations influence health and policy; evaluate policy change; and provide evidence for policy change.
Tobacco Control Research Group research themes and impact
Our internationally recognised, award-winning research group seeks to understand how corporations influence health and policy, and evaluates policy impacts.
Tobacco Tactics
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Tobacco Control Research Group publications
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Tobacco Control Research Group research projects
View current and recent research projects undertaken by researchers within and associated with the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG).
Tobacco Control Research Group statement on funding sources
This statement explains how we manage our funding.
Insights and impacts
In depth case studies give an insight into our research.
Understanding the tobacco supply chain
The Tobacco Supply Chain Database unwraps who and what is involved in the process of getting tobacco products from seed to smoker.
Understanding illicit tobacco
The illicit tobacco trade is often used by the tobacco industry as an argument against tobacco control measures. But what's the real story?
How plain packaging has changed the UK tobacco industry
In 2015 the UK passed legislation to introduce plain packaging. TCRG has been monitoring tobacco industry reactions and impacts pre- and post-implementation.
The UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021
Smoking is a major public health threat, but how successful is the UK government at preventing the tobacco industry from interfering in health policy?
The introduction of a Minimum Excise Tax (MET) on Cigarettes
Research at Bath has been fundamental in the introduction of a MET on cigarettes and subsequently reducing sales of cigarette brands popular with key groups.
About us
TCRG is an internationally recognised, award-winning research group. We focus on the commercial sector and its impacts on health, exploring how companies seek to influence science and policy, and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of public health policies.
We work with national and international partners, and are part of STOP, a global tobacco industry watchdog.
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