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 ⬇️

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/...

⏰ 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!

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.

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

⏳ 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

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.

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

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

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_...

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

⏳ 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...

🎟️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

⏳ 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...

⏳ 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

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.

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...

🧠 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...

🤖 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-...#WorldAlzMonth,@uclbrainscience.bsky.social @uclpals.bsky.social #UCLDementia

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".

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

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...

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...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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 👇

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

🚨 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

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/...

A job opportunity to work with us on projects related to behavioural science/ health psychology and a Policy Research Unit project in integrated care. More details and how to apply here: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKP906/s...

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 🥳

🚨 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...

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!