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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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Policy and Communications Support Officer to join our small but mighty team for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.

Salary: £30,000
Location: London/Hybrid
Closing: 31 May

Visit https://www.ias.org.uk/vacancies/ for more details.

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📢 Applications open: IAS Small Grants Scheme

We’re funding innovative research to inform UK alcohol policy – especially from early career researchers.

💷£500–£15,000
⏱️ Up to 12 months
📅 Deadline: 19 June 2026

Have an idea? https://www.ias.org.uk/small-grants-scheme/

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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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Professor Linda Bauld, OBE

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