Midlands Health Psychology Network (@midshealthpsych.bsky.social)

🔹 Don’t miss this upcoming webinar with Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) illustrating the value of behavioural science in informing evidence-based policy. 📅 6 Oct , 1PM [Online]

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: BR-UK Research Showcase. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) programme, led by Professor Linda Bauld (University of Edinburgh) and Professor Susan Michie (University College London), brings together researchers from eight universities with government and industry partners to generate behavioural insights to help inform policy and practice. Join this webinar which will showcase findings from five BR-UK projects, outline our cross-disciplinary approach to tackling urgent challenges in health, sustainability, and safety, and illustrate the value of behavioural science in informing evidence-based policy. Rapid presentations are: 1. Behavioural interventions to reduce speeding on public roads 2. Development of ontologies to improve integration of theories, datasets, and concepts in behavioural science. 3. How lifestyle clusters, demographics, and country contexts shape support for environmental policies in energy, transport, and food. Q&A 4. How statistical and anecdotal evidence influence public perceptions of policy effectiveness and support. 5. Behavioural and social science advice shaped government decision-making during the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting barriers and enablers to use. Q&A/Discussion https://f.mtr.cool/bcflgrmsvo