Aims of the Centre
The UKCTCS delivers original research and policy work in national and global tobacco control activity, aiming to identify and develop all opportunities to reduce the burden of disease and disability caused by tobacco use.This is achieved through a programme of research, training and capacity building with staff and engagement with a wide range of partner organisations, the research community and the public.The Centre will:
- Become established as a leading international centre of tobacco research and policy excellence within five years.
- Deliver a comprehensive portfolio of multidisciplinary original research and policy work in national and global tobacco control activity, aiming to identify and develop all opportunities to reduce the burden of disease and disability caused by tobacco use.
- Create a sustainable structure to engage, recruit, train and develop researchers, health professionals, policymakers, advocates and others in tobacco control science and practice, establishing the UKCTCS as a major international focus for training and development.
- Harness the skills, knowledge and outputs of the UKCTCS to provide strategic direction for tobacco control policy agenda.