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Dr Clare Pettinger is an Associate Professor in Public Health Dietetics at the School of Health Professions, University of Plymouth. She is a Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist with a strong commitment to community-engaged research, focusing on food systems, poverty, social justice, and sustainable diets. Her work integrates academic rigor with real-world impact, particularly through co-produced research with marginalized communities.
Her research interests center on public health nutrition, food insecurity, environmental sustainability in diets, and health inequalities. She employs creative and participatory methods to engage communities in food-related activities that enhance well-being and life skills. Her work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to zero hunger, good health, reduced inequalities, and climate action.
The recent articles reflect a consistent focus on food system transformation, with emphasis on co-production, community-led research, and interventions targeting disadvantaged populations. Themes include fruit and vegetable voucher schemes, local food supply chains (e.g., the Plymouth Fish Finger), and barriers to healthy eating. Methodologically, her work spans scoping reviews, qualitative studies, and participatory action research, highlighting her interdisciplinary and inclusive approach.
Scientific awards include:
- Caroline Walker Trust 'Lecturer of the Year' (2023)
- University of Plymouth Vice Chancellor Award for Civic and Public Engagement (2024)
- Steve Banwart Prize for Best Poster (2025)
- CAHPR Public Health Research Award
- Nomination for Greener AHP Award (2022)
- Highly commended for 2017 SSTAR award
She supervises PhD students, including Hannah Gardiner (on community food researchers) and Sue May (on access to physiotherapy in underserved communities). She has been involved in significant grant-funded projects, notably as Principal Investigator for the UKRI-funded 'Co-production of healthy, sustainable food systems for disadvantaged communities' and the British Academy-funded FLM project. She actively contributes to public engagement, having delivered the Elsie Widdowson Memorial Lecture and presented evidence to Parliament on healthy sustainable diets.
Clare is involved in multiple labs and teams, including the national TUKFS consortium, the FoodSEqual project, and the Synergy project. She collaborates with the Sustainable Earth Institute, the British Dietetic Association (BDA), and local initiatives like Food Plymouth. She co-leads the One Blue Dot campaign and advises on sustainability in Allied Health Professions curricula.
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