Tim Spector

Tim Spector is Professor of Epidemiology at King’s College London. He is the bestselling author of The Diet Myth, Spoon-Fed, Food for Life and The Food for Life Cookbook, and scientific co-founder of ZOE, the nutrition science company. With a focus on cutting-edge science and honoured with an OBE for his work in fighting Covid-19, Tim stands at the forefront of his field. The original pioneer of microbiome research, he is among the top 100 most cited scientists in the world. His latest book is Ferment.

Upcoming Events

Featuring Talks By:
Hannah Critchlow
Jill Dawson
Blake Morrison
Philippa Perry
Tim Spector

5 Speakers, 15 Minutes Each - May 2026

Join us at The Tabernacle in May for an evening of cutting-edge thinking, intriguing stories and inspiration.

Videos

Groundswell: On the story of soil | David R. Montgomery, Gabe Brown, Tim Spector | 5x15

Microbes, diet myths and your gut - Tim Spector @ 5x15

Future of Food | Dee Woods, Tim spector, Henry Dimbleby, Tasha Mhakayakora | 5x15

Past Events

5x15 x Keystone Positive Change: Food

Online, Via Zoom
Online, Via Zoom
Event Featuring

5x15 x Keystone Positive Change Investment Trust present the first in our Six Ideas to Change the World series, with Henry Dimbleby and Tim Spector on Food.

5x15 x School Food Matters

The Tabernacle, W11
The Tabernacle, W11
Event Featuring

Join us for a very special 5x15 event on food, to celebrate the 15th year of the amazing charity School Food Matters. All proceeds from the tickets go to the charity.

5x15 and Groundswell on the story of soil

Online, Via Zoom
Online, Via Zoom
Event Featuring

Climate, water, food and health. The world is facing incredibly complex problems - but what if a simple solution was lying right in the ground beneath our feet?

5x15 - Future of Food

Online, Via Zoom
Online, Via Zoom
Event Featuring

In September, in a very special 5x15, we'll cut through the confusion with an event on the future of food with Henry Dimbleby, Tim Spector, Dee Woods and Rosie Boycott.