From Theory into Practice – Bringing Two Worlds Together

A FREE Yorkshire and Humber Behavioural Science Networking event for academics and practitioners

Wednesday, 25th March 2026
The Creative Centre at York St John University
10.30am to 3pm

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We are delighted to invite you to register for an inaugural Yorkshire and Humber Behavioural Science Networking event for academics and practitioners working in the behavioural science space. This event is a collaboration between The Institute for Health and Care Improvement at York St John University, The School for Business and Society at the University of York, the European Social Marketing Association (ESMA) and the Yorkshire and Humber Behavioural Science Network Hub.

The aim is bringing theory and practice together; this networking event is an exciting opportunity for academics, and public sector practitioners, to come together and share ideas, learning and discuss current topics and strengthen collaborations between academia and practitioners across the region

Discussion topics will include:

  • Tackling misinformation and disinformation
  • Using Social Marketing – what great can look like
  • Academia and the Public Sector – understanding the different lenses to strengthen collaborations and work successfully.

(Further information on regional and national speakers with be shared in due course)

Venue and time:

Wednesday 25th March, The Creative Centre at York St John University – 10.30am to 3pm

Please note: This is a free event, and lunch will be provided and places will be limited, so please register at the earliest opportunity on Eventbrite invite to secure your place.

We are delighted to have the opportunity to collaborate and connect with all differing organisations, building our relationships, skills and knowledge across the region and developing opportunities to work together.

Dr Amanda Stocks, Dr Rachael Thorneloe – Co Chairs, Yorkshire and Humber Behavioural Science Network
Dr Spencer Robinson, York St John University
Dr Nadina Luca, University of York and ESMA
Chris Sharp, Dept of Health and Social Care

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