Institute of Alcohol Studies

Promoting an informed debate around alcohol’s impact on society

Our purpose is to advance the use of the best available evidence in public policy decisions on alcohol.

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.@CMO_England Professor Sir Chris Whitty explains what the Tobacco and Vapes Act, which became law today, means for future generations.

From 1 January 2027, no one born on or after 1 January 2009 will legally be sold tobacco, creating the UK’s first smoke-free generation.

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Our latest podcast episode is out!🎙️

We spoke to Laura Cury & Emma Thompson about the Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Brazil – covering tax reform, conflict of interest, & why “getting to SAFER, faster” has never felt more urgent. @actbr

Listen here: https://www.ias.org.uk/podcast/getting-to-safer-faster-reflections-on-gapc-2026/

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The EASL–Lancet Liver Commission has published a major new report, that calls for much more action on tackling rising liver disease in Europe, including:

– Restricting digital alcohol marketing
– Health warnings on alcohol
– Aligning alcohol taxes…

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Do you have a research proposal that would contribute to the evidence on reducing alcohol harm in the UK?📉

Why not apply to our Small Grants Scheme?

Eligibility: affiliated with a UK university, preferably an early career researcher.

Apply: https://www.ias.org.uk/small-grants-scheme/

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