In this masterclass Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE and Pete Dyson discuss how policymakers can use behaviour change evidence in practice, with examples of what works in environmental and transport policy.

Lorraine Whitmarsh is Professor of Environmental Psychology at the University of Bath and Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST). Pete Dyson is a Doctoral Researcher in Transport & Travel Behaviour at the University of Bath and former Principal Behavioural Scientist at the Department for Transport. 

This public event took place on 7 February 2023. It was hosted jointly by the University of Bath Institute for Policy Research (IPR) and the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST).

Prof Loraine Whitmarsh and Pete Dyson: Putting Behaviour Change Evidence Into Practice

In this three part podcast series Health Content Editor Julia Ebbens talks to Sarah Griffiths, Behaviour Change Expert, and Julieta Correa, Bupa Health adviser to discuss why it can be hard to reach your health goals, and how understanding the science behind behaviour change can help you to make a lifestyle change that really lasts.  
 
Part 1 explores how to get started with making a new health change.

How to make a lifestyle change that lasts (part 1 - getting started)

In this three part podcast series Health Content Editor Julia Ebbens talks to Sarah Griffiths, Behaviour Change Expert, and Julieta Correa, Bupa Health adviser to discuss why it can be hard to reach your health goals, and how understanding the science behind behaviour change can help you to make a lifestyle change that really lasts.

Part 2 focuses on how to maintain a health change when times get hard.

How to make a lifestyle change that lasts (part 2 - how to maintain a change)

In this three part podcast series Health Content Editor Julia Ebbens talks to Sarah Griffiths, Behaviour Change Expert, and Julieta Correa, Bupa Health adviser to discuss why it can be hard to reach your health goals, and how understanding the science behind behaviour change can help you to make a lifestyle change that really lasts.

Part 3 features top tips for dealing with setbacks.

How to make a lifestyle change that lasts (part 3 -dealing with setbacks)

In this episode of Change Traction we talk to internationally recognised results coach Oksana Roma who brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the benefit of having a coach to support you through change. 

Connect with our guest on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/psychologist.oksana.roma

Ep. 01 - Creating change with guest Oksana Roma

Welcome to Social Impact Pioneers, where we spotlight change makers redefining the future of business and society. In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Horoszowski, Co-founder and CEO of MovingWorlds, and Alam Bains, Head of Corporate Programs & Partnerships at MovingWorlds. Together they are empowering social innovation, unlocking the reasons why people might take action, enhancing social entrepreneurs and taking volunteering to another level.

Mark and Alam are at the forefront of transforming corporate volunteering into a powerful engine for global impact. MovingWorlds is a global platform helping social enterprises access critical skills and knowledge—while enabling professionals to grow through purpose-driven projects. Through careful matching, two way support is helping to drive personal and social impact. With over $52 million in pro bono support across 110+ countries already given, they’re proving that purpose and profit can go hand in hand.

What’s particularly interesting about this conversation is Mark and Alam’s work looking at why people might want to take action or get involved. They share their latest research that looks at designing behaviour-centred interventions –  unlocking the understanding from social sciences to scale social innovation. Take a look at the resource links to find out more.
 
Together we explore:
•	How social enterprises and corporate professionals are co-creating change
•	Why purpose-driven partnerships outperform transactional giving
•	What future-ready leadership looks like
•	How to better understand people to enable behaviour change.

Whether you're a business leader seeking to align impact with innovation, a social entrepreneur scaling solutions, or a professional eager to find purpose in your career—this conversation is full of real stories, practical insights, and transformative ideas.

Links:

Moving Worlds: https://movingworlds.org

Moving Worlds and SAP: https://movingworlds.org/partner/sap/

Moving Worlds and their work on the reasons why people volunteer or take action: https://blog.movingworlds.org/5-volunteering-personas-csr/

Moving Worlds’ training programme on behaviour change for impact: https://movingworlds.org/social-sciences-to-scale-social-innovation-dan-ariely-general

If you enjoyed this episode, please do take a listen to Financial Inclusion & Women Entrepreneurs with Nguyet and Tanvi: 
https://businessfightspoverty.org/driving-financial-inclusion-womens-entrepreneurship-with-nguyet-and-tanvi/

Empowering Social Innovation with Mark Horoszowski & Alam Bains

Hello, and welcome to the Business Fights Poverty podcast, where we bring you engaging conversations with social impact trailblazers. Dive into a wealth of insights, diverse perspectives, and valuable advice, all designed to enlighten and inspire. Gain first-hand understanding of how businesses and thought leaders are addressing the world's most pressing social challenges, empowering you to make well-informed decisions and take meaningful action. So, sit back and join us as we explore the frontiers of business-driven social impact.

The Healthy Me Podcast is all about how you can improve your wellbeing through small, everyday changes to your habits and behaviours. Whether you want to tweak the way you do things at home, at work or on your commute, we'll be tackling a variety of health issues through fascinating conversations with special guests and Bupa experts. Here, you can also find audio descriptions of our popular health information topics.

The University of Bath podcasts are a series of public lectures available to download for free.

Enhance your understanding of subjects ranging from how babies develop to the workings of the universe. Learn from academics and business and industry experts.

The University of Bath is a leading UK insitution. We offer a distinctive blend of research-led teaching, an outstanding graduate employment record and personal development opportunties.

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