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The Human Behaviour Change Project, and its follow-up the APRICOT aim to improve evidence synthesis using ontologies and ontology tools. More on the project: https://www.humanbehaviourchange.org More on ontology & tools: https://www.bciontology.org/
π APRICOT Project at @ehps2025.bsky.social! π
πΈ A packed room, vibrant discussions, and rich exchanges at our symposium:
βMaking ontologies useful and usable for behaviour change researchβ, chaired by Prof. Susan Michie.
Grateful to all speakers, contributors & attendees!
π New Pre-Print from the Apricot Project!
Discover our Ontology of Engagement with Behaviour Change Interventions, now available on Wellcome Open Research.
π‘Understanding this engagement helps improve intervention design and effectiveness.
Read it here: wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/10-...
π New Pre-Print from the Apricot Project!
Discover βOntoSpreadEd: Developing Ontologies with a Dedicated Online Template Spreadsheet Editor,β now available on Wellcome Open Research.
Read it here: wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/10-...
π APRICOT Project Launch Recording Available!
Missed our launch? Watch the APRICOT Project's event online to learn how ontologies shape the future of behaviour change science!
π½οΈ Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2Gf...
π Access the slides: drive.google.com/file/d/1ede3...
Authors: Paulina Schenk, @robertjwest.bsky.social, Ostra Castro, Emily Eymery, @jannahastings.bsky.social, @mariejohnston.bsky.social, @martamarques.bsky.social, @elizabethcorker.bsky.social, Alison Wright, Gabriella Stuart, Lisa Zhang, Mcaela Santilli & @susanmichie.bsky.social
01.07.2025 09:45 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π οΈ Whatβs new in this version?
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Refinements based on peer review
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Improved alignment with other lower-level ontologies in the Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology
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Enhanced representation of behavioural constructs from theories of behaviour and behaviour change
π‘ Why this matters?
Understanding and integrating behavioural evidence across disciplines has been limited by fragmented classification systems. The HBO offers an extensive, computer-readable framework to clearly and consistently describe and synthesise evidence about human behaviours.
π§ Whatβs included?
The Human Behaviour Ontology (HBO) includes 230 classes covering types of behaviours (e.g., communication, physical activity and delivering healthcare), behavioural characteristics (e.g., duration and frequency) and specifies relationships between these.
π New Version Alertπ
Our paper βAn ontological framework for organising and describing behaviours: The Human Behaviour Ontologyβ has been updated following peer review and is now available on Wellcome Open Research!
π Read the updated paper and reviewer responses:
π lnkd.in/dcuj5DgA
More below:
Less than two hours until the APRICOT launch! It's not too late to register using the link below.
Looking forward to seeing many of you there!
Meet Janna Hastings, a CO-PI of the APRICOT project with expertise in ontologies and AI, who will be speaking at our online launch event later today.
Not yet signed up? Don't worry!
ποΈ 17 June 2025
β° 3:30 PM (UK Time)
π₯ Online & free to attend!
π Register now: lnkd.in/eJyRUvHn
Interested in ontologies, but not sure how to get started? Marta Marques will speak about a global community of practice at our online launch event next week - and you can already get a preview now!
ποΈ 17 June 2025
β° 3:30 PM (UK Time)
π₯ Online & free to attend!
π Register now: lnkd.in/eJyRUvHn
Are you already signed up for the official online launch of the APRICOT Project? π§ π
If not, donβt miss our very own explaining why you won't want to miss out on this one!
ποΈ 17 June 2025
β° 3:30 PM (UK Time)
π₯ Online & free to attend!
π Register now: ucl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
What can you expect from the online launch of APRICOT? π
You'll meet the collaborators from different disciplines that are involved in the project! Below, you can already get a first idea of Bill Hogan and his role in APRICOT.
ποΈ 17 June 2025, 3:30 PM
π Register now: lnkd.in/eJyRUvHn
Only a few more days to register for our online launch event. At the event, you will hear from Rick Moser from the National Cancer Institute on his perspectives on ontologies.
Want to know more?
π Register now: lnkd.in/eJyRUvHn
ποΈ 17 June 2025
β° 3:30 PM (UK Time)
π₯ Online & free to attend!
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11.06.2025 09:23 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0Can't wait for the launch of APRICOT? π
We got you covered: Here, Robert West is introducing himself and giving you a small peak into what he will be speaking about at the launch.
Don't forget to register:
ποΈ 17 June 2025
β° 3:30 PM (UK Time)
π₯ Online
π Register now: ucl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Less than two weeks now until the official APRICOT launch!
Not signed up yet? No problem.
Register here: tinyurl.com/HBCP-APRICOT
Next month we're looking forward to: BR-UK logo, with text: BR-UK Webinar 10 June at 11am: Understanding the 2024 English riots: Insights into social unrest and racial dynamics APRICOT Ontology Tools logo, with text: APRICOT online launch 17 June at 3:30pm International Training Programme logo, with text: Getting ready for our advanced modules: 1 July: Influencing decision making & motivationβ 3 July: Systems mapping
ποΈLooking ahead to June:
@behaviourresuk.bsky.social webinar on 2024 UK riots, 10 June:
π us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@hbcproject.bsky.social online launch, 17 June:
π ucl.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Preparing for our advanced training - spaces still available!
π www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...
Are you already signed up for the official online launch of the APRICOT Project? π§ π
If not, donβt miss our very own Susan Michie explaining why you won't want to miss out on this one!
ποΈ 17 June 2025
β° 3:30 PM (UK Time)
π₯ Online & free to attend!
π Register now:
Are you already signed up for the official online launch of the APRICOT Project? π§ π
If not, donβt miss our very own Susan Michie explaining why you won't want to miss out on this one!
ποΈ 17 June 2025
β° 3:30 PM (UK Time)
π₯ Online & free to attend!
π Register now:
@jannahastings.bsky.social @susanmichie.bsky.social @robertjwest.bsky.social @mindandmatter.bsky.social @mayabraun.bsky.social @martamarques.bsky.social
@ucl-cbc.bsky.social @ehps.bsky.social
Flyer for the APRICOT Launch 17 June 2025 3:30 PM - 5 PM (UK time) Online Event Schedule included
π¨ Registrations are now OPEN for the official launch of the APRICOT Project! π¨
Join us as we explore how ontologies can advance behaviour change science. ππ§
ποΈ 17 June 2025
β° 3:30 PM β 5:00 PM (UK Time)
Register here: tinyurl.com/HBCP-APRICOT
@jannahastings.bsky.social @mayabraun.bsky.social @martamarques.bsky.social @robertjwest.bsky.social @susanmichie.bsky.social @mariejohnston.bsky.social @mindandmatter.bsky.social
13.05.2025 16:07 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A screenshot of the zoom meeting of all parts of the APRICOT team
Hello from the APRICOT Full Team Meeting! π Weβre deep in discussion and planning some exciting things. π
Stay tuned, exciting updates are coming your way soon!
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14.04.2025 14:03 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A screenshot of the first page, including the title: Linking behaviour change techniques to mechanisms of action: Using the Theory and Techniques Tool alongside the Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology, and all authors.
π’ New preprint: We've mapped the Theory and Techniques Tool onto the Behaviour Change Intervention Ontology. This brings clarity to intervention design, enables precise BCT-MoA integration, and supports computational modeling. Read more: lnkd.in/gQpgbtv4
14.04.2025 14:03 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0@martamarques.bsky.social @carolinacsilva.bsky.social @mayabraun.bsky.social
01.04.2025 13:59 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Today, we had the honour of giving a pre-conference workshop on applying the Behaviour Change Techniques Ontology for selecting and specifying behaviour change techniques as part of the @ucl-cbc.bsky.social Behaviour Change Conference 2025.
Want to learn more? Find the slides here: osf.io/ca5fn/
@susanmichie.bsky.social @robertjwest.bsky.social @martamarques.bsky.social @mayabraun.bsky.social @mindandmatter.bsky.social @jannahastings.bsky.social
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