Conference outputs - Obesity Action Scotland and Scottish Obesity Alliance half-day conference - 10th June 2025

20 June 2025
Outputs from the conference are now available.

Conference recordings

Opening Session 

Opening Session of the conference featuring welcome and opening remarks from Dr Shoba John, Head of Obesity Action Scotland and conference Chair, and a Ministerial Address from Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, Jenni Minto MSP.

 

Session 1: Food Promotions and Inequalities in Obesity

Session 1 of the conference on the theme of Food Promotions and Inequalities in Obesity which was Chaired by Michelle Wilson, Head - Children's Services, Children's Health Scotland. Session speakers included: Alana McDonald, Food Standards Scotland; Dr Shoba John, Obesity Action Scotland; and Prof Christina Vogel, Centre for Food Policy, City St Georges University of London.

 

Session 2: HFSS Food Advertising and Sponsorship 

Session 2 of the conference on the theme of HFSS food advertising and sponsorship which was Chaired by Prof Simon Capewell, Emeritus Professor of Public Health, University of Liverpool. Session speakers included: Dr Robin Ireland, University of Glasgow; Fran Bernhardt, Sustain; and Ryan McShane, The Food Foundation.

 

Session 3: Delivering a Good Food Nation for Scotland locally 

Session 3 of the conference on the theme of delivering a Good Food Nation for Scotland locally was a panel discussion session, Chaired by Prof Mary Brennan, Chair of Food Marketing and Society, Business School, University of Edinburgh and Chair of Scottish Food Coalition. Panellists included: Dr Meadhbh Maguire, Principal Planner, Highland Council; and Mandy Morgan, Chief Executive, Scottish Pantry Network

 

Closing Session 

Closing session of the conference featuring summary and closing remarks from Dr Andrew Fraser, Chair of Obesity Action Scotland Steering Group and vote of thanks from Dr Shoba John, Head of Obesity Action Scotland and Conference Chair. 

 

Speaker slides

The slides from speaker presentations at the conference are now available and can be accessed under the 'publications' heading in the column on the right hand side of the page.

 

Conference Programme  

 

Conference details

Date: Tuesday 10thJune 2025  

Time:08:45 – 13:15 – a light lunch will be available afterwards until 14:00  

Location:The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, 232-242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow , G2 5RJ


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