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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Latest news and updates from the Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG).

More awareness needed of tobacco industry engagement with dental professionals

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Dental professionals are trusted providers of health advice – a role that may be targeted by the tobacco industry

Bath team shares tobacco control research at major conference in Milan

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Members of the Tobacco Control Research Group will present their work at the 10th European Conference on Tobacco or Health to be held in Milan, Italy

Tobacco control researchers welcome the landmark Tobacco and Vapes Act

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Tobacco Control Research Group responds following Royal Assent of the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill

New research highlights deforestation and economic traps created by flue-cured tobacco in Zimbabwe

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Tobacco Control Research Group publishes research into the impacts of flue-cured Virginia tobacco (FCV) in Zimbabwe

The UK Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025

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A new report examines the extent to which UK policymaking is protected against the vested interests of the tobacco industry

Tobacco and public health blog

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Follow our blog to keep up to date with our latest research and thoughts.

What we do

Our work has achieved real impact, particularly on tobacco policy in the UK and globally.

Tobacco Control Research Group insights and impacts

In depth case studies give an insight into our research.

Tobacco industry monitoring, research and accountability training

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The Tobacco Control Research Group provides training to those who wish to learn more about implementing effective tobacco control policies.

Tobacco Tactics

Visit Tobacco Tactics for rigorous research on the tobacco industry.

Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco podcast

In this podcast, based on our ground-breaking research, we reveal the tactics that keep Big Tobacco powerful and profitable. Series two out now.

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Videos, podcasts and features

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Tobacco Control Research Group videos

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A collection of videos from the Tobacco Control Research Group covering the Group's research.

Investigating Big Tobacco's influence on public health

Our research is helping to reduce smoking and save lives by informing public policies, including via the introduction of standardised packaging for cigarettes.

Podcast - Deadly Industry: Challenging Big Tobacco

In this podcast, based on our ground-breaking research, we reveal the tactics that keep Big Tobacco powerful and profitable.

About us

TCRG is a multidisciplinary, international research group at the University of Bath. We examine how companies influence health and policy; and evaluate and provide evidence for policy change.