Programme
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| 9:00 - 9:30 | Registration & Networking | |||
| 9:30 - 9:45 | Welcome
Professor Linda Bauld, BR-UK Co-Director, University of Edinburgh & Scottish Government |
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| 9:45 - 10:30 | Keynote: Boost — empowering behaviour change to address global challenges How can we help people make better decisions in an increasingly complex world? In this keynote, Professor Ralph Hertwig introduces the concept of “boosts”—interventions designed to build individuals’ cognitive and motivational competences rather than steer their choices. Drawing on research in bounded rationality, simple heuristics, and learning from experience, he will explore how boosts can enhance autonomy, support smarter everyday decisions, and strengthen societal resilience. Ralph will highlight real-world applications across pressing global challenges, offering an ethical and effective alternative to traditional nudges. Professor Ralph Hertwig, Max Planck Institute for Human Development Chair - Professor Susan Michie, BR-UK Co-Director, UCL |
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| 10:30 - 10:50 | Mid-Morning Break & Poster Viewing |
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| Parallel Oral Presentation Session One: Data and Policy Chair and facilitator - Professor Pedro Bordalo, BR-UK & University of Oxford | ||||
| 10:50 - 12:00 |
AI & Digital (5 talks) |
Health & Wellbeing (5 talks) |
Sustainability (5 talks) |
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| 12:00 - 12:45 | Debate: Who Owns Trust? Experts, Citizens, or Algorithms? Facilitated by Dr Sharon Cox, BR-UK Deputy Director, UCL and Professor Jet Veldhuijzen van Zanten, Centre-UB Deputy Director, University of Birmingham |
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| 12:45 - 14:00 | Lunch, Poster Viewing & Sponsor Talk |
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| 14:00 - 14:45 | Keynote: The future of behavioural research and policy
Professor Paul Taylor, UK Government's Chief Scientific Adviser for Policing & Chair, Social and BehaviouralScience for Emergencies Group Chair - Professor Jessica Woodhams, Centre-UB Director, University of Birmingham |
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| 15:10 - 15:20 | Movement / Coffee Break and Poster Viewing | |||
| Parallel Oral Presentation Session Two | ||||
| 15:20 - 16:45 |
AI & Digital (5 talks) |
Health & Wellbeing (5 talks) |
Sustainability (5 talks) |
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| 16:45 - 17:00 |
Prizes and Closing Remarks | |||
| 17:00 - Late | Networking & Drinks reception (registration
required) |
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As part of the organisation of this conference, The University of Birmingham is collecting income via registration fees and sponsorships on behalf of the Building Capability in Behavioural Research 2026 organising committtee.