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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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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Come and join the NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural and Social Sciences! We're a recruiting a Research Assistant/Research Fellow to be based @ucl-cbc.bsky.social. For more details - and to apply by Tuesday 3rd March - visit the link below: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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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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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Congratulations to our Senior Research Fellow @viviantonop.bsky.social for her UCL Public Policy Fellowship 👏 Vivi will be based in the London Borough of Newham’s transformation team, exploring how predictive AI can be used in their services to support the national shift from analogue to digital.

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Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap @engagedroadmap.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Open research is more than a buzzword. It’s a commitment to transparency, trust, and collaboration. From citizen science to open-access publishing, ENGAGED Open Research and Public Engagement Roadmap is mapping the future of research that benefits everyone #Openresearch #publicengagement

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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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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 1 in 3 women worldwide. During COVID-19, many survivors lost access to in-person support, contributing to a “shadow pandemic” of violence. As support moved online, many survivors faced barriers - limited access to tech, lack of privacy, and safety concerns.

Black and white image with shadows of young woman looking down through a window. Quote by Alexandra Wakefield, MSc Behaviour Change, UCL Centre for Behaviour Change: “With millions of women and girls affected by intimate partner violence, COVID‑19 showed that access alone isn’t enough.
Our review demonstrates why safer, privacy‑led digital design is essential if survivors are to engage safely and sustain support.”
Website: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/IPV

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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 · 13/01/2026

KEYNOTES ANNOUNCED! We're excited to welcome leaders in #PublicHealth, #Academia & #BehaviouralScience to our March Conference. Join us to hear from Prof Paul Dolan, Prof Theresa Marteau, Prof Cécile Knai & Prof Daisy Fancourt. Early bird tickets available until the end of Jan🔗 in comments

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Have you experienced both cardiovascular disease risk and mental health challenges? We're keen to hear from you. We're interviewing people to explore how integrated care can be improved. Find out more on the image, or click the link below: qualtricsxm58qqvslcm.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

A flyer showing textual information for a NIHR Policy Research Unit study The text reads:
Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges? Share Your Story

What’s the study about?
Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges?
Share Your Story
Researchers from the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences are exploring how integrated care can be improved for people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns

You can take part if you:
• Are aged 18 or over
• Have experience with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or physical inactivity AND
• Mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or low mood

What’s involved?
• A 1:1 online interview (up to 60 minutes)
• Questions about your experiences with care
• A £20 online shopping voucher as a thank you

Why take part?
Your voice will help shape national recommendations for improving integrated care for hearts and minds.
The findings will be shared with the Department of Health and Social Care.

Are you interested in taking part?
To express interest scan the QR code or click this link
Or email us at fani.liapi@beds.ac.uk
We’ll send you more information and answer any
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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Congrats to the authors Aikaterini Grimani, @viviantonop.bsky.social, Nick Meader, Chris Bonell, @susanmichie.bsky.social, Mike Kelly, and Ivo Vlaev.

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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 · 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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Vivi Antonopoulou @viviantonop.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Are you working on behavioural science applied to population health, healthcare systems, or policy? The Behavioural Science and Public Health Network (BSPHN) Conference 2026 is now open for abstract submissions — welcoming contributions from academics and practitioners.

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Behavioural Science and Public Health Network @bsphn.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - BSPHN Conference 2026! Theme: Complexity and Behavioural Science: Practical Strategies for Complex Problems. Submit for oral/poster presentations or symposia by 7 Dec 2025. 🔗 www.bsphn.org.uk/news-and-eve...

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

🧠 This week’s research highlight: Would you share your health data to receive personalised advice? Senior Research Fellow @viviantonop.bsky.social co-authored a study on privacy concerns & trust in personalised health apps with 2000 people in London & Hong Kong. 👉 www.cambridge.org/core/blog/20...

Figure 2 (from paper). Willingness by city to share data with a health app if a government health agency (a) developed the app or (b) had access to the data. Willingness was much lower in Hong Kong than London.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🤖 Could robots support us as we age? As part of #WorldAlzMonth, @viviantonop.bsky.social & @drchrysikou.bsky.social discuss how smart technologies can enhance independence in later life. 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-... @uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclpals.bsky.social #UCLDementia

Quote from Dr Vivi Antonopoulou, UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, as part of World Alzheimer's Month 2025: "We are interested in understanding how people respond to living with a robot in their home. Then we want to take this study further and design robots specifically for people living with dementia. That may include changes to the robot’s communication style or its ability to provide memory prompts for people with dementia."

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

On Friday 12th September at 14:15, @viviantonop.bsky.social is presenting at the International Behavioural Public Policy Conference in London. She will be presenting in the session "Harnessing behavioural systems for a holistic approach to behavioural public policy".

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Vivi Antonopoulou @viviantonop.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Delighted to see this article now published - a novel and valuable contribution to understanding how to encourage more sustainable consumer choices.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We're proud to share new research led by MSc Behaviour Change alumna Marilena Schnorrenberg. They used the COM-B model to explore the barriers & facilitators to engage with carbon footprint reports via banking apps. 🔗 Read the paper: www.emerald.com/insight/cont...

Two mobile phones, showing examples of carbon footprint report technology. The left screen shows a breakdown of carbon emissions by month on different categories (shopping, food, travel, others), as well as by individual transactions. The right screen shows compares the user's carbon emissions compared to the UK average, and breaks this down by category.

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Are you a professional who is commissioning, delivering or implementing integrated care? You may be interested in a stakeholder workshop we are hosting in Newcastle on 17th June. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/optimising...

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Optimising Integrated Care Services (OptICS)- Northern Stakeholder workshop

Do you want to help develop the future direction of integrated care? Reserve a spot to secure your workshop space, 17th of June 12pm-5pm

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Several of our researchers, including @viviantonop.bsky.social, are co-authors of an updated Cochrane review that considered the effects of audit and feedback on healthcare professionals' practice. Find out more, including a plain language summary, below www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10....

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Audit and feedback: effects on professional practice - Ivers, N - 2025 | Cochrane Library

Select your preferred language for Cochrane reviews and other content. Sections without translation will be in English.

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Our researcher Dr Aikaterini Grimani has written two articles for Warwick Business School @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social. The first article outlines five steps to harnessing adaptive leadership in turbulent times, using the multi-sector response to Covid-19 as an example www.wbs.ac.uk/news/five-st...

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Five steps to harness adaptive leadership in turbulent times | News | Warwick Business School

Traditional leadership models often fall shot in today's complex world. Aikaterini Grimani, Assistant Professor of Behavioural Science at Warwick Business School, reveals how to thrive amid constant c...

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Vivi Antonopoulou @viviantonop.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

The @NIHR_PRUBaSS was at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament this week with @senseaboutscience to present research evidence on effective complaints handling in the NHS to MPs, peers and parliamentary staff. We discussed our latest findings to help them scrutinise government policy in this area.

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Our first 2025 publication is out 🔓 We explored whether presenting less attractive 'decoy' options for Covid-19 vaccination appointments increased people's intention to get the vaccine. We found that use of decoys could increase uptake in some people. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Using an inferior decoy alternative to nudge COVID-19 vaccination - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Using an inferior decoy alternative to nudge COVID-19 vaccination

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Jack Birch @jackmbirch.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

My brilliant colleagues in the @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social have been getting more research out in the last few weeks! This is a paper led by @viviantonop.bsky.social looking at how healthcare professionals manage complaints, and how they were responded to in a healthcare setting 👇

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Vivi Antonopoulou @viviantonop.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Very pleased to share our latest publication on healthcare professionals’ responses to complaints - a qualitative interview study with service users and HCPs.

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🚨 New paper: the COM-B model and TDF were applied to explore healthcare professional and patient & carer views on complaints' management. The findings highlight the importance of strong support systems andorganisational openness to patient feedback. 🔗https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70118

New paper: Healthcare Professionals' Responses to Complaints: A Qualitative Interview Study With Patients, Carers and Healthcare Professionals Using the Theoretical Domains Framework and COM-B Model

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

See our new paper on understanding the public's decision making about seasonal flu vaccination during the Covid-19 pandemic below! The study highlights the importance of tailored strategies based on decision making stages to increase flu vaccination uptake. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Jack Birch @jackmbirch.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Fab new paper from @viviantonop.bsky.social and other @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social colleagues on increasing flu vaccine uptake during a pandemic! Access it via the link in Vivi's post 🥳

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Vivi Antonopoulou @viviantonop.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

🚨 New Paper Alert! 🚨Understanding the public’s decision-making about seasonal flu vaccination during a pandemic. Read more on tailored strategies to boost flu vaccine uptake. You can access the paper here: doi.org/10.1177/1359...

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Interested in engaging with policymakers about your research? Check out our practical guide to writing policy briefs here behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u... It has been downloaded nearly 10,000 times to date!

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