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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Our next webinar will be chaired by Linda Bauld, Co-Director of BR-UK, who will introduce the session and lead the panel discussion. The panel includes Jamie Brown, Sharon Cox, Hazel Cheeseman and Martin Dockrell. Register to join us on November 19th at 12pm: lnkd.in/eicWC7-p

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Don't forget that the deadline is 4pm today for applications to our Commissioning Fund.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The deadline to apply for up to £50,000 FEC from our Commissioning Fund is rapidly approaching - if you are an ECR with a focus on behavioural research on the environment and sustainability, this is for you! Don't miss out - apply before it's too late! usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

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✅ Your institution can receive and administer UKRI funding
✅ You meet the definition of an early career researcher
✅ You have read the funding call information and FAQs
✅ You have secured appropriate co-funding
✅ All application questions and tables are complete
✅ You have included a two-page CV for the lead applicant
✅ You have included any optional letters of support
✅ Your costs and proposal have institutional approval

visit www.br-uk.ac.uk for more details.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The latest BR-UK newsletter has just landed in inboxes this morning! Not signed up to our mailing list? No problem, our newsletter is also available online: mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQjlvgcQu... Join our mailing list: usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

What do you wish you knew when you started out in behavioural research? 🧭 Research Qs, collabs, publishing, policy work, funding - share the lesson you wish you'd learned sooner to help someone starting out now ECR's Looking for funding? Check out: Link:https://tinyurl.com/424ncjm5

What do you wish someone had told you when you started your behavioural research career?
Maybe it was about:
🎓 Choosing a research question
🤝 Building collaborations
📚 Publishing
🧭 Developing your research identity
🏛️ Working with policymakers or practitioners
💰 Finding funding

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Would #behavioural #research help address a question your team or organisation is grappling with? See below for details on how we could help. We've helped teams across government, health, and the charity sector make smarter, #evidence-informed decisions! Details at: usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

Promotional flyer for Ask BR-UK service. Ask BR-UK is our free advisory service that connects people in the public sector, industry, charities and academia with behavioural science experts.

It offers expert advice on behavioural research methods, theories, evidence, and applications.

The service is perfect if you need to:
Understand whether behavioural science can help solve your problem
Get a quick, evidence-based summary of what works (and what doesn't)
Get signposted to the right expert or research approach

Ask BR-UK has already helped teams across government, health, and the charity sector make smarter, evidence-informed decisions. Spaces are limited so don't wait to get in touch!

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Applications are now open for our latest Commissioning Fund Accelerator Awards. Up to £50k FEC is available for ECRs developing #behaviouralresearch on #environment & #sustainability. Read the guidance & find out how to apply at tinyurl.com/424ncjm5

Behavioural Research UK Commissioning Fund now open. Up to £50,000 available for early career researchers undertaking behavioural research on environment and sustainability. Deadline: 11 September 2026.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This time next week it will be all over! The conference is fully subscribed but if you'd like to join the waitlist in case of last minute cancellations, please email the event team at: academic.conferences (at) contacts.bham.ac.uk

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Don't miss out on our upcoming training session on #EDII in public engagement. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Flyer for an online course, “Embedding EDII in Behavioural Research,” with dates 13 and 27 May, 1–3pm, and a QR code for registration.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Systematic Reviews & Beyond: How Evidence Synthesis Is Evolving. This session is intended for researchers, funders, policymakers, and practitioners interested in how evidence synthesis is changing, and how it needs to change further to meet contemporary challenges. 27.04.26 @12pm shorturl.at/e3OjM

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Last chance to register for our webinar tomorrow! Registration closes at 10am. Follow the QR code for more details on all of our events and training. People have been changing their availability for our training courses - join the waiting list to be notified if a spot becomes available.

A promotional flyer from Behavioural Research UK titled "Upcoming Events" on a geometric blue and grey background, with a QR code top right. Six events are listed:

The Ethics of Conducting Behavioural Research — Webinar, 14 April, 1pm. Red-bordered "Last Chance to Register" highlight.
Public Engagement in Research and Policy — Training, 15 April, 1pm. Full – Waitlist Open.
Systematic Reviews and Beyond: How Evidence Synthesis Is Evolving — Methods Seminar, 27 April, 2pm.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Intersectionality in Public Engagement — Training, 13 May, 1pm. Last Few Spaces Available.
Statement on Use of AI in Behavioural Research — Webinar, 26 May, 11:30am.
Knowledge Mobilisation — Training, 10 June, 1pm. Full – Waitlist Open.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

BR-UK member, TRL, are recruiting a post doctoral research assistant. This two year post is available from July. Closing date April 30th. More details and how to apply: shorturl.at/9l51j #postdocjobs #behaviouralresearch

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

May Webinar: Statement on the use of AI. Join our speakers on May 26th to discuss our position on the use of AI in behavioural research, the key questions to address and your thoughts to help us shape our final statement on this issue. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Promotional image for an upcoming webinar on May 36th at 11.30am. The top image is of a hand with computer/digital icons above it. Text below reads: webinar: statement on the use of AI. Images of six speakers are included along with a QR code to link to the registration page.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Behavioural research is shaping policy, services, and everyday decisions more than ever - but with that influence comes important ethical responsibility. Join our upcoming webinar to explore how ethical principles can be applied in real-world research and policy contexts. tinyurl.com/3rcswcxb

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Don't miss our upcoming events! Find out more on our website: usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Don't miss our upcoming webinar on April 14th at 1pm! For all the details and to register, go to: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Last chance to register for our Building Behavioural Research Capacity, Methods and Impact webinar describing some of the work we have underway in BR-UK. Today's Chair is @susanmichie.bsky.social. Registration closes at 10.30am ahead of a prompt 11am start! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Last Call for Abstracts! Today is your final chance to submit your abstract for consideration at the Building Capability in Behavioural Research Conference. ⏰ Submissions close at the end of today — get yours in before the deadline! uobevents.eventsair.com/bcbr2026/

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The lower half shows a photo of diverse professionals seated in a conference audience, smiling and applauding. At the bottom are the logos for Behavioural Research UK and Centre—UB (Understanding Human Behaviour).

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Our latest capability building training courses are open to book! They aim to help researchers advance knowledge & skills around approaches to planning, designing, and evaluating public engagement in behavioural research. tinyurl.com/jm3vub5e @oliverescobar.bsky.social @julzealejandre.bsky.social

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

💼 Exciting opportunity at BR-UK, UCL! Collaborate across sectors to advance behavioural research with impact! We're looking for a senior/research fellow to join @susanmichie.bsky.social & the BR-UK team at UCL to lead national research & capability-building. Find out more & apply shorturl.at/FcSdx

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Last call to join our webinar today at 1pm. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Don't forget to register for our next webinar outlining BR-UK's plans to address behavioural change for health, the environment and safer communities. This is the first of two webinars introducing the current phase of research underway. Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Promotional poster for a Behavioural Research UK webinar titled “Behaviour Change for Health, Environment and Safer Communities.”

The design features a teal and light grey background with a QR code labeled “Register to Attend” and the word “REGISTER” at the top left. The event time and date read: “Join us at 1pm GMT, February 16th, 2026.”

Four speaker headshots are shown with names and titles:

Vera Buss, Senior Research Fellow, UCL Tobacco & Alcohol Research Group

Graham Moore, Professor of Social Sciences & Public Health, Cardiff University

David Shipworth, Professor of Energy and the Built Environment, UCL Energy Institute

Jill Weekley, Principal Evaluation Consultant, TRL

Text at the bottom states that this webinar is the first of two marking the launch of the next phase of BR-UK research, focusing on mobilising behavioural science to address urgent UK challenges in health, environment, and community safety

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

We can announce Professor Paul Taylor will be a keynote speaker joining us on 30/06/26 at the Building Capability in Behavioural Research Conference. Professor Taylor is Chief Scientific Adviser, National Police Chiefs’ Council, will share insights on the future of behavioural research & policy

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Don't miss our January webinar which explores the findings and recommendations of the SPIRE project! Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Promotional flyer for a webinar hosted by Behavioural Research UK, scheduled for 11am on January 12th, 2026. The event is titled “Scoping of Policy Impacts for Regulating E-cigarettes (SPIRE)” and focuses on data and decision-analytic modeling for vape regulation. The flyer features headshots of four speakers: Hazel Squires, Jamie Brown, Loren Kock, and Lion Shahab, with their academic titles and affiliations. It includes a QR code labeled “REGISTER,” and encourages viewers to catch up on past webinars via YouTube. The design uses teal, orange, and black text on a light background.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Access our repository: usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Our co-Director, @susanmichie.bsky.social has made @clarivate.com's #highlycited2025 list. A list that includes researchers with a broad, significant impact in their fields, with many papers in the top 1% of citations. The list also uses additional metrics, expert judgment, & qualitative analysis.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🧠 Have your say! As part of #BCBR2026, we are hosting a live debate on a thought-provoking topic about human behaviour — and we want your topic suggestions! We’re looking for debate topics that spark curiosity, invite multiple perspectives, and engage both specialists and non-specialists.

Banner for the “Building Capability in Behavioural Research” 2026 Conference, organized by Centre–UB and Behavioural Research UK. The event date is 30 June 2026. The banner announces that abstract submission and registration are now open and provides the website link: uobevents.eventsair.com/bcbr2026. The background shows people walking across a large open plaza viewed from above.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

📢Building Capability in Behavioural Research 20206 Conference open for registrations! Join leading researchers, practitioners, & policymakers at for engaging keynotes, presentations, and networking sessions, designed to strengthen collaboration & innovation in behavioural research.

Banner for the “Building Capability in Behavioural Research” 2026 Conference, organised by Centre–UB and Behavioural Research UK. The event date is 30 June 2026. The banner announces that abstract submission and registration are now open and provides the website link: uobevents.eventsair.com/bcbr2026. The background shows people walking across a large open plaza viewed from above.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Join us for our next webinar on Surfacing and Mitigating the “Hidden Risks” of AI! Discover a novel framework focusing on #human - #AI interaction risks & the BR-UK AI Repository. Don't miss out - sign up now! 🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RlgVfWR9TX2BhaAdatH2WQ#/registration

Banner for BR-UK event “Surfacing and Mitigating the ‘Hidden Risks’ of AI,” featuring Holly Marquez, Dr Moira Nicolson, Dr Amy Rodger, and Dr Maggie Guanyu Yang. Event on 24 Nov 2025 at 10am GMT, online via Zoom, with a QR code to register.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Join BR-UK and Acas for a webinar introducing Acas’s new Behavioural Insights model and toolkit that is designed to identify key employer behaviours that support better workplace relationships. 🎙️ Speakers: Dr Annette Cox & Dr Leah Culhane (Acas) 💡 Chaired by Professor Linda Bauld (BR-UK)

Flyer outlining the details of an upcoming webinar from BR-UK in partnership with Acas with decorative shapes in the background. Text reads: BR-UK online webinar: Using behavioural insights to shift employer behaviour. Date and time: November 26th at 1pm. Speakers: Dr Annette Cox and Dr Leah Culhane from Acas. Chaired by Prof. Linda Bauld, BR-UK Co-Director. Link to register included. Abstract for webinar reads: BR-UK invites researchers to a webinar introducing Acas’s new Behavioural Insights (BI) model and toolkit. The session is aimed at potential collaborators interested in using the toolkit to trial and evaluate interventions that encourage positive employer behaviour.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Dive into BR-UK's latest findings in our October webinar! Introduced by Professor Linda Bauld & facilitated by Professor @susanmichie.bsky.social and Dr @sharoncox.bsky.social. Register for insights and a Q&A via the link below: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A blue and white slide with the text 'Research Showcase'. Facilitated by Susan Michie, BR-UK Co-Director, Dr Sharon Cox, BR-UK Deputy Director & EDII Co-Lead, Professor Linda Bauld, BR-UK Co-Director. In this webinar, our research team will present the key findings from our Demonstration Projects. These projects research focused on how we used existing/expanded frameworks and data to generate rapid new findings.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

📅 It’s less than a week until BR-UK's Research Showcase! Dive into findings from five innovative projects. #BRUK #BehaviouralScience Register now to watch on Zoom 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🌟 Discover how behavioural insights drive policy improvements in health, sustainability, and safety! Join the BR-UK Research Showcase webinar to explore key findings from 5 cross-disciplinary projects. Don’t miss out! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

📢 Join us for our October webinar, the BR-UK Research Showcase! Gain insight into findings from each of the five BR-UK projects, followed by a Q&A session and discussion. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Meet the diverse team of Early and Mid-Career Researchers at BR-UK in our 'Meet Our Researchers' series! 🌟 Representing a wide range of disciplines, discover their journeys and variety of roles via the link below. #BRUKResearch usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

THE DEADLINE TO APPLY TO OUR FUND HAS NOW PASSED! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to submit an application to both our Research Proposal and Accelerator Awards. We've received a huge number of applications and will be in touch with applicants in due course.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Applications for the BR-UK Accelerator Awards are open until the 12th August. These proposals aim to provide initial funding for proofs of concept and generate new data or evidence. Get ready and submit! bit.ly/4lF7jKJ

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

We're still inviting applications for Accelerator Proposals to kickstart innovative research! Don’t miss your chance, visit our website for details on how to apply. Let's advance research together! 🤝 📅 Deadline: 12th August 2025. #ResearchFunding bit.ly/4lF7jKJ

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🚀 Our Accelerator Proposals are still open for applications! Perfect for early career researchers seeking funding, secure up to £50,000 for innovative research projects.🌟 Take your ideas to the next level,apply by the 12th August. Find out more via the link below #FundingOpportunity bit.ly/4lF7jKJ

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

The deadline for the BR-UK Commissioning Fund for Expressions of Interest is now closed. We will be in touch will applicants in the coming weeks. The deadline for our Accelerator Awards is August 12th at 4pm.

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

⏰The deadline to submit your research proposal expression of interest is tomorrow! Make sure you have completed all sections of the form, explained what co-funding is available to support your project and that you have uploaded your CV before then! Read more about the Fund: shorturl.at/ieYNd

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

🌟 Innovation in action! The BR-UK Commissioning Fund seeks proposals addressing societal challenges. From health to resilience, your research could lead the way. Ready to make an impact? Apply now! #BRUK #BehaviouralResearch #ResearchFunding bit.ly/4lF7jKJ

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

🌟 The BR-UK Commissioning Fund is open for proposals that address societal challenges across health, resilience, and more. Apply now! #BehaviouralResearch #ResearchFunding #BRUK bit.ly/4lF7jKJ

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

🚀 The BR-UK Commissioning Fund is now open for applications! Focus on themes like AI integration and behavioural interventions, help tackle global challenges! 🌍 #BehaviouralResearch #FundingOpportunity #ResearchFunding bit.ly/4lF7jKJ

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

🌍 Calling UK behavioural researchers! Unlock potential with the BR-UK Commissioning Fund. From integrating diverse datasets to explaining intervention effectiveness across contexts – check out this new funding. #GlobalChallenges #BRUKFunding bit.ly/4lF7jKJ

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🌟 FUNDING ALERT 🌟 BR-UK’s Commissioning Fund launches July 1st, 2025! £1.3 million is available to further advance UK behavioural research. 🚀 Themes: AI; knowledge integration; explaining variation in effective interventions. More details coming soon. #BRUKFunding #BehaviouralResearch

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Read the latest report from BR-UK's #capability scoping and building research working group that outlines the current status of #behaviouralresearch in the UK, highlighting the strengths and barriers to progress and outlining national priorities for the future. Read more: shorturl.at/N9FmC

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Amy presented research undertaken in collaboration with Greta Sanna and the wider team at UCL which looked into how different types of evidence effect public policy support. Read the blog: bit.ly/3GZulwR or the pre-print: osf.io/preprints/os... [3/3]

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Niamh outlined current and future priorities for behavioural research in the UK that were identified as a result of a rapid review of existing published strategies and agendas to advance this agenda. Read more about the findings here: bit.ly/4dsvjxR [2/3]

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Our Research Fellows Drs Niamh Hart & Amy Rodger recently presented at the Scottish Behavioural Sciences Conference hosted at @uofgasbs.bsky.social. This transdisciplinary event brought together researchers, students & policy makers in Scotland working in or with behavioural science [1/3]

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