Almost two-thirds of UPF calories purchased (64%) come from HFSS products, the analysis finds. This proportion increases to almost four-fifths (78%) when two staple foods – bread and yoghurt – which ...

New analysis by innovation think-tank Nesta finds that the case for standalone regulation of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the UK is weak at present. It shows that these foods are largely already ...

Rachel is senior data science lead in the fairer start mission and the data analytics practice. Kyra was a design & digital programme development manager, supporting Nesta and the Behavioural Insights ...

We found that beyond core technical skills, installers seek training in business management, administration, and system design to support their work Elysia is a quantitative analyst for Nesta's ...

Alexandra is a Senior Researcher, leading work on citizen science and supporting wider research into other collective intelligence such as participatory AI. Principal Researcher, Centre for Collective ...

Having started out on our impact journey 25 years ago, Nesta today follows a mission-driven strategy, directing our energy and resources towards tackling three complex societal challenges. Measuring ...

Ravi Gurumurthy is Group Chief Executive Officer, joining Nesta as Chief Executive in December 2019. Ravi was previously responsible for the International Rescue Committee’s work in designing, testing ...

Jonathan works within Nesta Cymru (Wales), focusing on working across public, private and non-profit sectors to deliver innovative solutions that tackle obesity and loneliness in Wales. The ...

Shyamolie joined Nesta in September 2023 as a senior analyst on the healthy life mission. Obesity is a leading cause of preventable deaths in the UK. At Nesta, we are committed to halving obesity ...

It is widely expected that the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR) will state that the UK is not on track to hit Chancellor Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules. It seems ...

When evaluating an idea for a new impact-driven product, service, or intervention, it is best to ‘road-test’ the idea on paper within your team first. Capturing an idea on paper or ‘canvas’ allows you ...