Call for Abstracts

The call for abstracts is now closed for the Behaviour Change for Health and Sustainability Conference 2025.

We welcomed submissions showcasing work related to behaviour change across topics related to health and/or sustainability, from both research, academia and those working in practice.

Abstracts for oral or poster presentation 

These can fall under one of the following two categories: 

• Research: these typically present original research, often involving an academic researcher 
• Knowledge in practice: these typically showcase projects or products from a non-academic context (e.g. industry, charities, NGOs, government departments) 

Abstracts for symposium or panel discussion / debate 

We welcome proposals for a symposium or a panel discussion / debate. 

• Symposium: an overarching abstract, plus 3-4 ‘research abstracts’ from different authors and a final slot for a discussant. Total time is 75 minutes. 
• Panel discussion / debate: on any topic relating to behaviour change for health or sustainability, with at least 50% of the time for audience participation. Total time is 90 minutes.  

Thematic areas

All abstracts should fall under the theme of behaviour change for health and/or sustainability. Within this we have six core thematic areas. When submitting your abstract you will be asked to select the thematic area that is most relevant. Your selection will not affect the outcome.

Thematic areas

• Health behaviour change - behaviour change for improving health and wellbeing 
• Climate change and sustainability - behaviour change for preserving the environment, mitigating negative consequences of climate change and ensuring sustainable development
• Advancing behavioural science and its application - innovations in behaviour change theory, design, measurement and other methodologies, as well as critical issues in its advancement and application
• Digital technologies - the use of information technology, social media, or mobile and wireless technologies in behaviour change research and interventions
• Applications of behavioural science to policy and practice - theory, methods, and evidence to promote the implementation of research findings into health and other services, such as routine work with patients, family members, schools, communities, or organisational or policy contexts
• Inequalities and inclusiveness - impact of inequalities on behaviour and associated outcomes, and how to tackle such effects, including inclusiveness approaches

Submission limits

You can submit a maximum of two abstracts, to be considered for a maximum of one oral presentation and one poster. 

In addition, you can contribute to a maximum of one symposium and one workshop / creative ideation session. There is no limit on the number of non-presenting co-author contributions. 

Application timeline for all abstracts