Tim Spector: The Science of Good Mood Food

Date: Sat, 17 October 2026 · 19:30 - 21:00
Cost: ÂŁ35
Venue: The Sheldonian Theatre
Address: Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Event page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tim-spector-the-science-of-good-mood-food-tickets-1981861503106

Tim Spector: The Science of Good Mood Food 🧠🥗

Join Professor Tim Spector — scientific co-founder of ZOE, Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London, and one of the world’s top 100 most cited scientists — for a revelatory evening on the gut-brain axis. Discover why calorie counting fails, how your unique microbiome dictates your response to food, and why a diverse gut ecosystem is the key to mood, metabolism, and mental resilience. Presented by Intelligence Squared at the historic Sheldonian Theatre.

What to expect:

  • 🦠 A masterclass on the microbiome-gut-brain axis from a global pioneer in nutritional science
  • 🔬 Evidence-based insights on why “one-size-fits-all” diets fail and how personalised nutrition works
  • 🍷 Post-talk drinks and book signing in the Sheldonian’s magnificent surroundings