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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network

@bsphn.bsky.social
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BSPHN is the independent voice for behavioural and social science applied to UK population and public health. We advocate for the use of behavioural and social sciences to reform policy, practice and service delivery to deliver a fairer, healthier UK.

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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined the #BSPHN26 conference at @dmu.ac.uk. Huge thanks to our keynote speakers, workshop hosts, oral and poster presenters, artists in residence and all our delegates for making it such a fantastic two days! Here are a few moments captured from the conference ⬇️
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📣 Last week to buy your tickets for #BSPHN26 Be part of the UK’s largest event bringing together public health and behavioural science leaders and practitioners. Get your tickets today via the QR code below or the link in the comments. #behaviouralscience #publichealth #conference #complexity
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
⏰ Just 2 weeks left to get your #BSPHN26 tickets! We’ve got an amazing line‑up this year: ✨ 4 inspiring keynotes ✨ Practical workshops ✨ Sessions covering prevention, inequalities, health systems, sustainability, AI & more 👉 Full programme + tickets in the comments!
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
#BSPHN26- where BSci meets creativity! Join us for: – Leicester's Poet Laureate, Mr Shay, on creativity as a catalyst for connection & change – A Creative Arts & Behaviour Change workshop – Keynote Prof Daisy Fancourt sharing cutting‑edge research on arts, behaviour & health Ticket link below👇
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The RWBS Podcast is back! 🎧 We're relaunching the BSPHN podcast with fresh energy and a new hosting duo: Tiago Moutela & Paul Chadwick Ep 1: Tiago interviews Paul on the BSPHN’s mission to mainstream behavioural science in public-sector services. Listen on all podcast platforms!
https://www.buzzsprout.com/444781
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Excited for our symposium on Behavioural Science and AI in complex public health systems! We’ll cover AI‑strengthened approaches to wicked problems, AI‑supported tools to manage complexity and guide recommendations, and why stronger academia–public sector partnerships matter. Join us!
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
🎟️ Got your BSPHN 2026 conference ticket yet? Don’t miss this year’s fantastic keynote line‑up... ✨ Daisy Fancourt ✨ Cécile Knai ✨ Dame Theresa Marteau ✨ Paul Dolan Four leading voices in behavioural science and public health — all in one place. 🔗Link in comments to secure your ticket.
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
🎉 4 weeks until the #BSPHN26 pre‑conference workshops at Leicester! Join hands‑on sessions in creative arts for behaviour change, organisational impact & co‑production. And attend our complimentary networking supper — a great chance to connect, share ideas & spark new collaborations. Ticket 🔗👇
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
🚨 Last chance! Early Bird tickets for the #BSPHN26 conference close tomorrow — 6th Feb, 11:59pm. If you’ve been meaning to book, now’s the time! 🎟️ Get your ticket via the link in the comments. #behaviouralscience #socialscience #publichealth #complexity #conference #Earlybird
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Finalising your #BSPHN26 workshops? ‘Creative Arts & Behaviour Change’ is a session not to miss. What if creativity was part of your professional toolkit? Explore how the written word can support mental health, insight & personal change in this playful, practice-based session. Ticket🔗 in comments.
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Exploring our #BSPHN26 Workshops? 'COMPACT framework' may be the one for you! BeSci is doing great work. Proving its impact? That’s the challenge! The COMPACT Framework helps you clearly show where BeSci is making a difference in local government. Get your tickets today, 🔗 in comments.
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
The #BSPHN26 agenda is here! A rich mix of behavioural science approaches, from creative & arts‑based work to AI‑informed methods — offering fresh ways to tackle complexity in public health. Early Bird tickets close Friday! Link in comments 👇 #conference #earlybird #publichealth #behaviouralscience
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Deciding which of our #BSPHN26 workshops to attend? Citizen Circles are about moving from “engagement” to real influence on priorities. If you want community voices to genuinely shape decisions, this workshop is for you! Get your tickets in the comments below 👇 @claremontcomms.bsky.social
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
⏰ Early Bird Tickets Extended! ⏰ Early Bird tickets for the #BSPHN26 Conference are open for one more week to support those awaiting sign‑off. Don't miss out, get yours at the reduced rate before 11:59pm, 6th Feb! 🐦✨ Ticket link in comments 👇 #behaviouralscience #publichealth #conference
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
🔔 Last Day for Early Bird Tickets Today is the final chance to secure Early Bird tickets for the BSPHN Conference 2026 at a reduced rate. 👉 Click the link in the comments to register before the end of the day! #BSPHN26 #PublicHealth #Behaviouralscience #Socialscience #Conference
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Planning to attend a BSPHN Conference 2026 workshop? Delegates at #BSPHN26 can select two interactive workshops, each offering a distinct focus: ➡️Citizen Circles ➡️COMPACT Framework ➡️Creative Arts & Behaviour Change Get your tickets today! 🔗👇
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
⏳ Final week to secure Early Bird tickets for the BSPHN Conference 26 ⏳ Planning to attend? Book now to access the reduced rate! Early Bird tickets end 31st Jan! You can get yours by following the link in the comments. #BSPHN26 #PublicHealth #Behaviouralscience #Socialscience #Conference
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Human behaviour isn’t simple — and that’s exactly why it’s fascinating. We’re excited to welcome Professor Paul Dolan from LSE to BSPHN 2026, where he’ll explore wellbeing, behaviour & the complexity of the environments that shape our choices. #Behaviouralscience#Complexity#Publichealth#BSPHN26
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Planning to join us at this year's BSPHN conference? Early Bird tickets close soon! ⏰ This reduced rate is only available until the 31st Jan, so grab your tickets now following the link in the comments! ⬇️ #BSPHN26 #conference #earlybird #behaviouralscience #socialscience #publichealth
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Thrilled to announce Professor Dame Theresa Marteau (Cambridge) as a speaker at #BSPHN 2026. Expect rich insights on behaviour change, complexity & how environments shape our choices — beyond simple models of decision-making. Ticket link in comments 🔗 #BehaviouralScience #Complexity #PublicHealth
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
We’re excited to welcome Prof Cécile Knai to #BSPHN26! Her pioneering work on systems, policy & the commercial determinants of health brings fresh perspectives to behavioural science & real-world change. Get your ticket today! 🔗in comments. #BehaviouralScience #ComplexityThinking #HealthPolicy
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We’re excited to welcome Prof Daisy Fancourt (UCL) to BSPHN26, where she’ll share pioneering research on how social connections & behaviours shape health & wellbeing in dynamic, real-world environments. Get your ticket today! 👇 #BehaviouralScience #ComplexityThinking #SocialHealth #ArtCure #BSPHN26
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Happy New Year!! We’re already looking ahead to an exciting spring as we prepare for the BSPHN Conference 2026! Join us & be part of the conversation shaping behavioural science & public health in the UK. Get your early bird tickets now! 🔗 in comments. #BehaviouralScience#PublicHealth#BSPHN26
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
✅ Tick one more thing off your list before Christmas! 🎄 Early Bird tickets are now open. Secure your spot today & join us for two days of learning, networking & sharing ideas from across the sector. 👉 Follow the 🔗 in the comments to book. #BSPHN26 #behaviouralscience #publichealth #earlybird
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
We’ve had an incredible response to our call for abstracts. Thank you to everyone who submitted! Our March conference is set to showcase brilliant work from across the sector! 🎟️Early bird tickets are now live 🎟️ – secure yours today to not miss out! 🔗 in comments 👇
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
⏳ Only 1 day left to submit your abstract! ⌛ Submissions close tomorrow, 7th December, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the BSPHN Annual Conference. 👉 Submit today: www.bsphn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
⏳ Only 2 days left to submit your abstract! ⌛ Submissions close on 7th December, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the BSPHN Annual Conference. 👉 Submit today: www.bsphn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
🚨 Only 3 days left to submit your abstract! 🚨 This year’s BSPHN Annual Conference will be bigger than ever, bringing together leading voices from across the public health system. Submit here: www.bsphn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🎟️Early Bird tickets are now LIVE for the BSPHN Conference 2026!🎟️ 9-10 March 2026 | De Montfort University Will you be at the largest gathering of leaders and practitioners in behavioural science, social science, and public health in the UK? Book Now! 🔗 www.tinyurl.com/bsphnconference2026
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
⏳ Only 5 days left to submit your abstract! ⌛ Submissions close on 7th December, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the BSPHN Annual Conference. 👉 Submit today: www.bsphn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
⏳ Only 10 days left to submit your abstract for the BSPHN Annual Conference! Share your work across: ✔ Research – showcase findings ✔ Behaviour Change in Practice – real-world impact ✔ New Symposium – deep dive on key topics 👉Submit yours today: shorturl.at/6CGB0 #behaviouralscience #publichealth
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Deadline is approaching for submitting abstracts for the scientific programe for our annual conference. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to get your work noticed by others in the applied behavioural science and public health community. 7th December! www.bsphn.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🎤 Our final keynote of the day, @felly500.bsky.social, discussed the evolution of public health to address the emerging challenges we face as a sector and shared some key principles to support this #BSPHN2025
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Next up, our panel discussion with our keynote speakers, alongside Jon Sutton and Jim McManus, discussing how behavioural and social sciences can keep ahead of change! #BSPHN2025
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🎤 Our next keynote, Steven Johnson, discussed the future direction of behavioural science. 🌟 He highlighted the importance of designing & implementing interventions through a systems lens to address the complexity of human behaviour & the role of modelling and system networks. #BSPHN2025
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🎤 Our first keynote Linda Bauld discussed the aims and objectives of the BR-UK project, sharing initial insights💡 She also highlighted the upcoming DGHSC-led strategy on disinformation and misinformation, and how this can be targeted at all levels of the system #BSPHN2025
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Our CEO Paul Chadwick, has just welcomed our conference delegates. 🌟 We're diving into discussions about the growth of behavioural science in public health and the vital importance of our expanding community of practice. Stay tuned for highlights throughout the day! #BSPHN2025
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Completing our keynote line up is Greg Fell, Director of Public Health for Sheffield and President of the Association of Directors of Public Health 4/5
Hear Greg Fell speak about: 
- Emerging threats to public health and the role of behavioural science in tackling them
- The unique perspective of a DPH, improving health from a political organisation
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Also joining us is Steven Johnson, award-winning independent behavioural insights advisor and pioneer in applied behavioural science in local government and public health 3/5
Hear Steven Johnson speak about: 
- Behavioural science’s biggest challenge: Complexity
- How we can respond to complexity to drive the discipline forward
- Battles scars and field notes: 20 years of dealing with complexity in the field
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
We will be joined by Prof Linda Bauld, Professor of Public Health at the University of Edinburgh and Chief Social Policy Adviser for the Scottish Government 2/5
Hear Professor Linda Bauld speak about: 
- The work of Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK)
- The effects of mis and disinformation on health and mechanisms to address it
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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
🌟Join us for a series of workshops at the BSPHN Conference! 🌟 Whether you're interested in capacity building, practical application, or innovative training methods, there's something for everyone. 🔗Booking link to be shared with attendees very soon. #behaviouralscience #publichealth #BSPHN2025
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