The Tobacco Control Research Group (TCRG), an observer to the Conference of the Parties, hosted at the University of Bath, is organizing a course on Tobacco industry monitoring, research and accountability (TIMRA). This will be a comprehensive training in how to monitor and report on tobacco industry activity, particularly aimed at participants from low- and middle-income countries.

The dates of the course are 5 July to 8 July 2022, to be held at the University of Bath.

If you are interested in developing your skills to support the implementation of tobacco control policies in line with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) we invite you to apply to this course.

The profile from the applicants may cover a civil service,  research or NGO background, but those applying should have a demonstrable commitment to use the monitoring skills developed in their work.

The course will cover:

• how to monitor and investigate the tobacco industry and its activities, using a range of investigative tools and techniques
• how to synthesise and publish rigorous, relevant findings for impact
• how to maximise use by decision-makers, public officials, academics, journalists and others with a stake in effective tobacco control policy development and implementation

The course combines presentations, practical workshops and peer-supported learning. The participants will be working alongside, and taught by, a range of regional and global tobacco control experts, including specialist investigators in the TobaccoTactics team.

More information on this course, including the fees and the availability of a limited number of scholarships available to participants from low- and middle-income countries may be found through this link.

Those interested may apply using this registration form, no later than Sunday, 10 April 2022.

For additional questions, please, do not hesitate to contact the organizers at bath@exposetobacco.org