UTS Behaviour and Social Change Showcase 2026
Description
Event Description
How can UTS help address complex social, health and environmental challenges through behaviour and social change?
Join UTS researchers, research leaders, professional staff and university stakeholders from across the institution for a university-wide showcase of behaviour and social change research, partnerships and real-world impact.
Hosted by Change for Good at UTS, this event will demonstrate the breadth and quality of behaviour and social change expertise across the university while creating opportunities for new interdisciplinary collaborations, funding opportunities, external partnerships and social impact initiatives.
Please note: This is an in-person event only and will be held on campus at UTS. Online attendance will not be available.
The showcase will feature keynote addresses from university leaders, exemplar research project presentations, and facilitated discussions focused on future opportunities for collaboration and impact.
Whether you are already working on behaviour and social change relevant issues, seeking collaborators, developing funding opportunities, or looking for expertise to support your research, teaching, policy or engagement activities, this event provides an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across UTS.
Why Attend?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Discover behaviour and social change research taking place across UTS.
Connect with researchers from different faculties and disciplines.
Explore opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
Identify potential funding, partnership and impact opportunities.
Learn about Change for Good at UTS and opportunities to become involved.
Help strengthen UTS's leadership in behaviour and social change research for social good.
Who Should Attend?
This event is intended for:
Academic staff from all faculties and disciplines.
Research centre, institute and network leaders.
HDR candidates and early career researchers.
Research Office and research development staff.
Professional staff working in partnerships, engagement, philanthropy and impact.
Researchers interested in climate action, health and wellbeing, harmful consumption, equity and social justice.
Showcase Themes
The event will showcase UTS expertise across four priority areas:
| Climate Change and Action Research addressing sustainability transitions, energy equity, electric vehicle adoption, climate adaptation and sustainable consumption. |
|---|---|
| Better Public and Mental Health Research focused on prevention, wellbeing, public health, mental health and healthier communities. |
| Mitigating Harmful Consumption Research addressing gambling harm, alcohol and tobacco use, unhealthy food consumption and consumer protection. |
| Equity, Equality and Overcoming Discrimination Research focused on inclusion, accessibility, social justice, discrimination, vulnerability and equity. |
Agenda
Opening Session: Plenary: 10:00am-11:30am
Showcase Session 1 - Climate Change and Action: 11:30am-12:15pm
Showcase Session 2 - Better Public and Mental Health: 12:30pm-13:15pm
Lunch Break: Catering will be provided: 13:15pm-14:00pm
Showcase Session 3 - Mitigating Harmful Consumption: 14:00pm-14:45pm
Showcase Session 4 - Equity, Equality and Overcoming Discrimination: 15:00pm-15:45pm
Closing Session: Summary of the Day and Call to Action: 15:45pm-16:00pm.
Attendance options: Participants are welcome to attend the full-day showcase or attend individual sessions relevant to their interests.
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