Julze Alejandre

<em>British Journal of Social Psychology</em> | Wiley Online Library In this perspective, we discuss the problem of mistrust in science through the lens of intergroup dynamics. Within this framework, we focus on why and how certain groups—most notably conservative-lea...

Bridging the gap in public trust in science: An intergroup relations perspective

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Dive into BR-UK's latest findings in our October webinar! Introduced by Professor Linda Bauld & facilitated by Professor @susanmichie.bsky.social and Dr @sharoncox.bsky.social. Register for insights and a Q&A via the link below:
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Visual depicting: a QR code to sign up for the event, the title of the book: Climate Assemblies: New Civic Institutions for a Climate-changed World, the time of the event: Friday 24 October, 1pm-2.30pm, and a little blurb that says: This book brings together 25 authors to offer novel perspectives, critical insights and practical reflections based on original research about paradigmatic cases at local, national, transnational and global levels.

🌐 Online book launch (open access) 📚 'Climate Assemblies: New Civic Institutions for a Climate-Changed World' - Everyone welcome of this online event, which will feature editors, authors and discussion. Organised by DemFutures #Democracy. Free registration 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-as...

YouTube video by zentouro There’s no such thing as a natural disaster

Posting a reminder that no disasters are natural, & a certain one twenty years ago was especially not natural. So, you should not use the phrase. You can just say "disaster". (Although in this particular instance it was a catastrophe, not a disaster but... baby steps)
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Still, here. Quietly becoming. Thankful for another year, the time to hike Sentiero degli Dei, and to those who remembered. ⛅️ #Amalfi

Behavioural Research that listens: Let’s have a proper chat, shall we? | Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) | Usher Institute Dr Julze Alejandre, together with Dr Niamh Hart and Professors Oliver Escobar, Ann Phoenix, and Steve Reicher, unpack the challenges and emerging innovations in bringing public voices and stakeholder ...

Our new blog by @julzealejandre.bsky.social Niamh Hart @oliverescobar.bsky.social, Ann Phoenix, & Steve Reicher, explores how #PublicEngagement can turn token gestures into real dialogue.

Let’s have a proper chat, shall we? 👥💬

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🌟 FUNDING ALERT 🌟 BR-UK’s Commissioning Fund launches July 1st, 2025! £1.3 million is available to further advance UK behavioural research. 🚀 Themes: AI; knowledge integration; explaining variation in effective interventions. More details coming soon.
#BRUKFunding #BehaviouralResearch

📽 Missed our webinar yesterday on 'Understanding the 2024 English riots: Insights into social unrest and racial dynamics'?
No problem! The recording & accompanying slides are now available on the BR-UK website.
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A blue slide with the text Behavioural Research UK: Understanding the 2024 English riots: Insights into social unrest and racial dynamics. Speakers: Dr Julze Alejandre (University of Edinburgh), Professor John Drury, (University of Sussex), Dr Niamh Hart (University of Edinburgh) and Dr Kitty Saunders (University College London & Government Office for Science). 10/06/2025. 11am GMT. Online via Zoom. And the BR-UK logo.

You can now sign up for our June webinar on 'Understanding the 2024 English riots: Insights into social unrest and racial dynamics'.
📅 Taking place on the 10th of June 2025 at 11am.
Sign up via the link below! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Just seeing this now! So sorry and thank you! Hoping to work with you again at some point, Melissa! 🍃😀

Don’t be shamed about your demand to be acknowledged for your work, ideas or initiatives. There seems to be a prevalent culture of expecting women to share their work & ideas without expecting to be credited in the name of collaboration & public benefit.

No, public benefit lies in gender equality.

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(1/7) 💧 We’re new to Bluesky! 👋 Whether you’re meeting us for the first time or reconnecting, here’s a quick intro: CREW is Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters. Our vision is simple - get the right information, to the right people, in the right way at the right time. #Scotland #HydroNation

Exeter to lead £6.5 million government-funded hub to help NHS slash carbon footprint Developing new ways to help the NHS dramatically cut its carbon footprint will be the focus of a new UK-wide hub led by the University of Exeter and funded by £6.5 million in government awards.

Looking forward to collaborating and working with a brilliant team of researchers and practitioners in advancing environmental sustainability within the UK’s National Health Service through The UK Hub for #OneHealthSystems: Creating Sustainable Health and Social Care Pathways. 🌍🏥👨🏾‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️

Behavioural science and behavioural researchers play a crucial role in helping the health sector transition to a more sustainable future. 🌍🏥

Excited to contribute to this work and learn from other hubs funded through this @ukri.org and @nihr.bsky.social investment.

£42m funding to ensure health is central to net zero strategies Seven new transdisciplinary research hubs will explore ways to ensure the UK’s transition to net zero also protects and promotes physical and mental health.

Thankful to all the talented scientists, policymakers, and practitioners for the chance to contribute to developing the UK Hub for #OneHealthSystems — one the hubs funded through this new @ukri.org @nihr.bsky.social investment to decarbonise health and social care system.

News & Insights All the latest updates from BR-UK

We're thrilled that BR-UK Research Fellow @julzealejandre.bsky.social is among the 14 inaugural research leaders, read more about the programme below:
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Fantastic poster sessions on stakeholder engagement - all the presenters - thank you @nisreenalwan.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @thelancet.bsky.social #science

Fantastic poster sessions on stakeholder engagement @ukphsci.bsky.social @thelancet.bsky.social #science

📽 Missed our November webinar: Public engagement in research and policy with
@oliverescobar.bsky.social, @julzealejandre.bsky.social, Dr Niamh Hart, Professor Ann Phoenix, Madeleine Baxter and Dr Carrie Heitmeyer ?

A blue slide with the text Public engagement in research and policy. Speakers: Professor Oliver Escobar, Dr Julze Alejandre, Dr Niamh Hart, Ms Madeleine Baxter ( University of Edinburgh) Professor Ann Phoenix (University College London) and Carrie Heitmeyer (Government Office of Science) and the BR-UK logo.

👀 It’s just 2 weeks until BR-UK’s November webinar!
We are excited to have @oliverescobar.bsky.social, Dr Julze Alejandre, Dr Niamh Hart, Madeleine Baxter, Professor Ann Phoenix & Dr Carrie Heitmeyer discuss public engagement in research & policy.
Register via Zoom:
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Hiked almost half the stretch of #Santorini caldera for a much needed #nature and #bluespace therapy.

Stunning views! 🌋🧿