Behavioural Innovations Society

Who are we?

The UCL Behavioural Innovations Society (BIS) is a student community of behavioural scientists that aim to deliver unique work with impact and bring about positive and sustainable behaviour change in the UCL community and beyond.

Founded in 2020, we organise guest speaker seminars investigating the intersection of behavioural science with various fields, hold an annual 48-hour Nudgeathon challenge and Behavioural Science Careers Fair, and run Applied Projects in collaboration with university stakeholders to implement behaviour change interventions on campus.

More initiatives coming up - stay tuned!

How you can get involved?

As a standard member, you are welcome to join any of our events and socials, as well as apply for the Nudgeathon and Applied Project teams we will be recruiting later in the year. We welcome members of any background and at any stage of their journey at UCL.

We're excited to meet you!

This Society has been awarded a Silver Development Level for their work in the 2024-25 academic year
Read more about the development levels here

Events

BIS Seminar: Beyond Nudge - Why Behavioural Science Needs to Think Bigger and What AI Changes (with Azim Arsiwala)

26/03/2026 | 17:00 - 18:00

Behavioural science needs to think bigger.

As AI reshapes decision-making, how do we move beyond nudges and stay relevant?

Join Azim Arsiwala (ex-Experimental Designer @ Cowry Consulting, now Director of Evidence @ Elevate Great) to explore what’s next for the field.

📅 Thursday 26th March
⏰ 5–6pm
📍 Physics Building A1/A3

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