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...

We're hosting a virtual town hall on 24 Mar, 3-4pm, where our CEO, Professor Sir Ian Chapman, will outline UKRI's upcoming five-year strategy & new mission. He'll be joined by an executive panel and a Q&A will follow. Registration closes 23 Mar, 5pm. Register here⬇️

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

Very limited placed remaining on our policy briefs course - grab the last couple of slots today, don't miss out! We will operate a waiting list once the courses are full. Details of the courses and how to register: usher.ed.ac.uk/behavioural-...

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

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...

'Understanding the 2024 Summer Riots in the UK: Three Case Studies' - These events were riots not ‘protests’ - More people were involved than far-right activists - There were significant community defence actions. @ukri.org @behaviourresuk.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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...

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/

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

💼 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

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

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...

Our study of three of the 2024 anti-asylum-seeker riots now accepted for publication at J of Community & Applied Social Psych. Link to pre-print below. www.qeios.com/read/17ASAP

What's your views on generative #AI in #behaviouralresearch? BR-UK is surveying the behavioural research community to understand current practices and perspectives. Whether you're using it daily, cautiously experimenting, or not at all, we want to hear from you!

Building strong networks is essential for embedding behavioural science across institutions. Researchers called for more cross-faculty connections, shared resources, and spaces to exchange expertise at the recent launch of the Behavioural Research Network. Read our blog about it. shorturl.at/PN6Io

📢 We're recruiting for a 'Lecturer and Deputy Research Lead' to join our management team. We’re seeking an experienced researcher with expertise in behavioural science and research methods and a proven track record in leading projects. 👉 Find out more & apply by 25 Feb: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

Last chance to register to join us live today - make sure you register before 10.00am GMT!

Don't forget to register for this upcoming webinar on the 12th of January! Join us to learn more about Scoping of Policy Impacts for Regulating E-cigarettes (SPIRE): a data and decision-analytic model mapping project. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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