What’s driving the obesity pandemic? The Synergistic Systems Theory
Hosted by the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Healthy Weight at UCL, this seminar will feature Dr. Boyd Swinburn, Professor of Population Nutrition and Global Health at the University of Auckland.
What’s driving the obesity pandemic? The Synergistic Systems Theory
25 Jun 2026, 13:00 – 14:00
Dr. Boyd Swinburn is a leading researcher in obesity prevention and public health.
Widely known for coining the term “obesogenic environment,” Dr. Swinburn’s work has shaped international understanding of how food systems, policy environments, and broader social conditions influence population health. In this seminar, Dr. Swinburn will be presenting his new systems theory on the obesity pandemic.
The event will include a presentation followed by audience Q&A and discussion. A light lunch and informal networking opportunity will follow the session with limited capacity, so please register to guarantee a place.
The event is free and open to all with an interest in public health, nutrition, health systems, and health policy.
Further information
Ticketing
Pre-booking essential
Cost
Free
Open to
All
Availability
Yes