In our new paper in The Lancet Public Health, we find that nicotine pouch use is rising in Britain, driven largely by increases among young adults, particularly young men. 🔗 Press release: ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/de... 📄 Paper: thelancet.com/journals/lan...

New research from UCL shows nicotine pouch use has increased rapidly in Great Britain over the last five years, driven almost entirely by young people – especially young men. Now 1 in 13 men aged 16–24 use pouches. Findings highlight the need for age-of-sale and marketing regulation.

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

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

We are excited to share a new blog post from the BR-UK team. As generative AI reshapes our field, we are curating essential resources and offering practical guidance to help you use these tools effectively and responsibly. Read the blog: www.ncrm.ac.uk/news/show.ph...

We have changed platforms for today's webinar aiming to connect Acas with researchers interested in their toolkit. To join us on Teams at 1pm, register at: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f5a077...

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.

Have your say! #BCBR2026 will include a live debate on a thought-provoking topic about human behaviour — and we want your ideas! Which topic is most relevant to the future of behavioural research, how findings are applied, or the interpretation of human behaviour Tell us here tinyurl.com/y28tut27

🧠 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.

📢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.

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

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)

We're pleased to be funding early career researchers to explore how AI is transforming science. The UK Metascience Unit has announced a cohort of 29 researchers that will receive funding through the AI Metascience Fellowship Programme. Read more: www.ukri.org/news/interna...

🚨 Last chance to register! Join BR-UK's Research Showcase webinar later today to learn more about key findings from our demonstration projects. Don’t miss out, sign up below!

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...

📅 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...

Missed our first AI Help Desk session? No worries! 🎥 Catch the recording and get ready for two more chances to join, one in November and another in January! Secure your spot now: usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

🌟 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...

Want to make a real impact on complex societal challenges? Explore how entertainment can be a powerful tool for change! In this month's blog BR-UK Research Fellow Dr. Amy Rodger discusses using video games to shift behaviours at scale. Read via the link below: usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

📢 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...

At @bps-social-psych.bsky.social the @behaviourresuk.bsky.social funded symposium on our 2024 riots project @swedishprotests.bsky.social @drannetempleton.bsky.social

Our September session is full, but great news: you can still snag a spot for the November and January sessions! Don’t miss out, sign up now! ⬇️

🚦 New study alert! Researchers from BR-UK and @hbcproject.bsky.social are revolutionising road safety with an ontology-based framework. By standardising intervention reporting, we can better tackle speeding and save lives. Discover more below:

🌟Exciting news! We're launching the BR-UK AI Help Desk with bi-monthly advice sessions for the behavioral research community. Starting this month, join us to explore AI's evolving landscape with expert guidance. Sign up to learn & share! #AIHelpDesk #BehaviouralResearch

🌟 Over 300 people engaged with our May webinar on Responsible use of AI in behavioural research. See how GenAI helped us capture the key discussions in our latest blog! Dive in via the link below: usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

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-...

Looking for some reading material? Check out the BR-UK website for our monthly updated collection of blogs! Click below to read more about BR-UK's work and why we do it #behaviouralresearch

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.

❗ CLOSING TODAY – Submit your applications for the Commissioning Fund Accelerator Awards by 4pm to be considered! 🌍 #BehaviouralResearch #FundingOpportunity #ResearchFunding

Applying for a BR-UK Accelerator Award? Make sure you have submitted your application by close of business tomorrow and read all the funding conditions. Read the FAQ on our website usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

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

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

🚀 Exciting news! Due to interest following our AI in Behavioural Research Webinar series, we have launched a new AI repository for behavioural researchers, packed with resources and tools!

🚀 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

If you are applying to the BR-UK Commissioning Fund for an Accelerator Award, please make sure you are familiar with the frequently asked questions document. A word version of the application form is available from our website so you can use this to work offline if easier. tinyurl.com/y7sxzr46

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.

❗ CLOSING TODAY – Applications for the BR-UK Commissioning Fund Research Projects is a two-stage process. Submit your Expression of Interest by 4pm today to be considered! 🌍 #BehaviouralResearch #FundingOpportunity #ResearchFunding

⏰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

A year since the wave of riots in which hotels housing asylum-seekers were attacked. Our study examined events in three locations, finding only limited evidence of intentions to protest. @qeios.bsky.social Funded by @ukri.org @behaviourresuk.bsky.social www.qeios.com/read/17ASAP

❗ CLOSING THIS WEEK – Reminder that applications for the BR-UK Commissioning Fund Research Projects is a two-stage process. Submit your Expression of Interest by this Thursday, 31st July! #FundingOpportunity #BehaviouralResearch

🌟 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

❗ CLOSING THIS WEEK – Reminder that applications for this Research Fellow position based at University of Edinburgh closes this Tuesday!

📽 Missed our webinar on the BR-UK Commissioning Fund? No problem! The webinar recording and accompanying slides are now available on the BR-UK website. #BehaviouralResearch #ResearchFunding Click below to watch now:

🚨 Last chance to register! Join the BR-UK Commissioning Fund webinar at 1pm today to learn more about the application process. Don’t miss out, sign up below!

📅 It’s just one day until BR-UK’s Commissioning Fund webinar! Learn more about the fund, get details on the application process and ask your questions. #ResearchFunding #BRUK Register now to watch on Zoom:

Our new blog by @julzealejandre.bsky.social Niamh Hart @oliverescobar.bsky.social, Ann Phoenix, & Steve Reicher, explores how #PublicEngagement can turn token gestures into real dialogue. Let’s have a proper chat, shall we? 👥💬

🌟 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

An ontological framework for organising and describing behaviours: The Human Behaviour Ontology, wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/9-2... - an important new paper for all behavioural scientists, allowing a coherent, extensive, computer-readable representation of behaviour in all its complexities.

Researchers: Join our webinar on the 16th July at 1pm (BST) to learn more about the Commissioning Fund, get details on the application process and ask your questions. Register now! 💡 #FundingOpportunity #BRUK

We are recruiting a #ResearchFellow based at the University of Edinburgh and working with Professor Deborah Fry and others on our resilient communities theme. This post will also contribute to the work of Childlight. More details & how to apply: elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...