Are you interested in learning more about our research and approaches? Select a blog to learn more about what we do and why we do it. Exploring the capability, EDII and wellbeing needs of BR-UK’s researchers In February 2025 we held an in-person event to bring together our early- and mid-career behavioural researchers, hosted by one of our hub partners, The University of Manchester. Ethics, Transparency & Trust: A Call For More Open Science Dr Sharon Cox acknowledges the challenges associated with the adoption of open science approaches in qualitative research and how they might be addressed. Using Generative Artificial Intelligence in Behavioural Research We used GenAI to test whether it could improve our efficiency by producing summaries of our webinar content. Here we describe how well it worked. Ontologies and their use in Behavioural Science Dr Harriet Baird explains what ontologies are and how they can be used in behavioural research. Current and Future Priorities for UK Behavioural Research What can organisations’ strategies tell us about advancing UK behavioural research? Do behavioural interventions to reduce speed behaviour in car drivers matter? Learn about our approaches to evaluate effective behavioural interventions for reducing driver speeds. How Different Types of Evidence Effect Public Policy Support Learn more about the influence of statistical and anecdotal evidence on belief in policy effectiveness & support. Mapping the UK behavioural research landscape Dr Jo Davan Wetton explains what we know about who is doing behavioural research in the UK. What is Open Science and why does it matter? Dr Sharon Cox makes the case for increased adoption of open science approaches across the spectrum of research disciplines. Hush, Don’t Explain A commentary on the 2024 Riots by Professor Stephen Reicher. This article was published on 2024-09-24
