UCL Centre for Behaviour Change

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📢 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/...

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UCL has risen two places to be named third best university in Europe according to the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2026. 🥉 This achievement reflects our extensive European partnerships across research, education, and innovation.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3LHcuxz

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.

A flyer showing textual information for a NIHR Policy Research Unit study The text reads: Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges? Share Your Story What’s the study about? Have You Experienced Both Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Mental Health Challenges? Share Your Story Researchers from the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Behavioural and Social Sciences are exploring how integrated care can be improved for people with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and mild-to-moderate mental health concerns You can take part if you: • Are aged 18 or over • Have experience with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, smoking, or physical inactivity AND • Mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or low mood What’s involved? • A 1:1 online interview (up to 60 minutes) • Questions about your experiences with care • A £20 online shopping voucher as a thank you Why take part? Your voice will help shape national recommendations for improving integrated care for hearts and minds. The findings will be shared with the Department of Health and Social Care. Are you interested in taking part? To express interest scan the QR code or click this link Or email us at fani.liapi@beds.ac.uk We’ll send you more information and answer any questions

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.

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📘 Our new report shares survivor & stakeholder insights on what helps (and hinders) safe digital support for IPV - with practical recommendations for reducing risk.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/IPV
Authors: Dr Alison R. McKinlay, Alexandra Wakefield, Dr Vivi Antonopoulou & Dr Alexandra Burton

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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.

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Do you want to quit smoking in 2026?

Professor Robert West says it's worth considering even if you've tried to quit before and not managed it.

"Self-belief when combined with other quitting aids such as vapes or NRT, effectively equip people in giving up."
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Join the Co-Design for Behaviour Change Network for their next webinar:
📅 6 March 2026, 13:30–14:30
🎙️ Jess Roberts (ByDesign) will be joining us from the US to talk about his community co-design work and present a toolkit for community co-design.
🔗 Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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📢 Final call!
Submit your abstract or workshop proposal for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference by 7 Jan (23:59 GMT).
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...
Thanks to everyone who’s submitted so far! We look forward to building an inspiring and dynamic programme for #BCConf2026!
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Graphic titled ‘2026 Dates for your diary’ from the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change. Lists training courses and conference dates: – Introductory course ‘Behaviour Change Interventions: Introductory Principles & Practice’ starting 12 Jan, 11 May and 5 Oct (four‑week self‑paced online). – Intermediate course ‘Applied Principles & Practice of Behaviour Change’ from 6–10 July (one‑week intensive online). – Advanced modules: 13 Oct Influencing Decision‑Making & Motivation; 15 Oct Achieving Behaviour Change through Communications; 20 Oct Behavioural Systems Mapping; 22 Oct Using AI to Improve Behavioural Research; 4 & 5 Nov Improving Methods for Selecting & Specifying Behaviour Change Techniques: Applying the BCTO; 12 Nov Co‑design (in‑person); date TBC Qualitative Research. – 2026 Behaviour Change Conference: 17–19 June with pre‑conference day on 16 June, in Lisbon and online.

Happy New Year from the CBC! 🎉
If you're new to behaviour change or looking to deepen your expertise, we have a range of opportunities to support your learning & skills development throughout 2026.
Courses: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/training
Conference: www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference

📢 Join us for the Conceptualization, Measurement & Formalization – SIG Networking Event!
We’d love to chat and connect with you to share ideas and explore collaborations in health psychology.

🗓 Jan 22 | ⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM (GMT) | 💻 Online

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Last week we held a writing retreat, 12+ hours of writing (powered by coffee, mince pies, and great lunches!) led to amazing progress. We kept momentum with a Kanban board to track tasks and celebrate wins.
💬 What strategies or tools do you use to stay productive and move your papers forward?

Applications for our Behaviour Change MSc are now open for 2026/27 entry. You can find out more on the UCL website: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...

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We've partnered with Mental Health Innovations since 2020 to help improve digital mental health services for young people. Behaviour Change MSc students gain real-world experience while their research informs service design & the wider evidence base.
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Behaviour Change Conference 2026: the call for abstracts and workshop proposals has been extended to 7 January. Image of a woman presenting.

📢 Deadline extended!
You now have until 7 January to submit abstracts & workshop proposals for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference.
A huge thank you to everyone who’s already submitted. We look forward to your submissions & to welcoming you to Lisbon for #BCConf2026!
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...

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Hear thought-provoking panel discussions and symposia: photo of a panel of four speakers. Learn from inspiring keynotes from thought leaders: photo of Professor Vera Araújo Soares, 2025 keynote speaker.

Gain hands-on learning in pre-conference workshops: photo of a male delegate smiling, with plasticine in his hands as part of a workshop activity. Meet with and learn from experts: photo of a room with five conference delegates and two experts.

Form new connections and collaborations: three female delegates smiling outside in the sunshine. Enjoy Portuguese culture and hopefully sunshine! Photo of a Portuguese traditional band playing.

⏰ Less than 1 week left to submit your work to the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference!
Submissions are starting to fly in so don’t miss your chance to be part of our biggest & best conference yet!
Deadline: 15 December
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...
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Join @ecdc.europa.eu for a free event on challenges healthcare workers face with severe infections.
Our Research Fellow Massar Dabbous will present on ‘Behavioural insights for strengthening infection prevention and control’.
🗓️ 4 December
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Congratulations to our 2024/2025 MSc Behaviour Change cohort! Best wishes for a bright future! Gold confetti in the background, with an icon of a graduation cap.

🎓 Congratulations to our 2024/25 MSc Behaviour Change cohort who received their awards earlier this week!
From our MSc team - Prof Leslie Gutman, Dr Danielle D’Lima & Sophia Bowes - thank you for your hard work & enthusiasm throughout the course ⭐
#UCL #MakeYourMastersMatter #MScBehaviourChange

⏳ 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

The Co-design for Behaviour Change Network invites you to their next online talk by Dr Siobhán O’Connor (KCL) on 'How to do digital health co-design: Insights from a mixed methods systematic review and online methods toolkit'.
📅 17 Dec 2025, 1–2pm
👉 Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Just over 3 weeks left to submit for #BCConf2026!
We’ve made some improvements:
✨ 12 min oral presentations
📍 Larger, more central venue
🗓️ 3.5-day programme
We’re committed to making this our biggest & best conference yet - and we’d love to see your work featured.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behavi...

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🧠 New research, co-authored by Prof Fabi Lorencatto, evaluated a retrospective Hepatitis C patient re-engagement exercise using the TDF. It provides insights into methods for re-engaging patients and sharing & using public health data to support clinical practice.
👉 bmjopen.bmj.com/cont...

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UCL is 1st in the UK for sustainability in the QS Sustainability Rankings for the second year running! 🏆🌍 And for the first time, UCL is 3rd in the world for sustainability - up two spots from last year. Thanks to our community for making this possible 👏 Find out more: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/no...

Highly Cited Researchers 2025 - Minds that move the world

👏 Congratulations to Prof Susan Michie (CBC Director) & Prof Robert West (CBC Associate), who are recognised as Highly Cited Researchers 2025 by
@clarivateag.bsky.social!
🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...
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The 2026 Behaviour Change Scientific Committee - photo of some of the Committee members in an online meeting.

Our Scientific Committee has been busy shaping plans for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference! 🎉
💡 Don't forget the call for abstracts is open until 15 December
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-ch...
👏 Thanks to Co-Chairs Marta Marques & Felix Naughton & all Committee members for their expertise

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The Big Toilet Project team, including our Research Fellow @ayselisa.bsky.social, presented to MPs at Evidence Week in Parliament last week on how tackling the rise in toilet training age can cut nappy waste, boost school readiness & support the UK’s net zero goals.
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🚨ABSTRACT PORTAL OPEN🚨Submit your #QHRNConf26 abstracts now at qhrn2026.exordo.com

Theme: ‘The Transformative Power of Qualitative Research: Insights, Impact and Innovation’. Our 5 streams and info on keynotes can be found at tinyurl.com/yhr8ez7r

🗓️Deadline: 1 Dec 2025