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- 23rd Apr 2018
Robert Putnam: celebrating his incredible contribution to the study of social capital
There’s lots of hyperbole around, but it’s not difficult to argue that Robert Putnam is the most impactful political scientist alive. It was a strange blend of emotions, then, for those of us gathered at Harvard to mark his retirement last week. Most scholars hope to achieve a major breakthrough…
- Report
- 27th Jun 2018
Behavioural science and the sustainable funding of charities
Core costs, and how to fund them, are important issues for many charities.
- Blog
- 27th Jun 2018
Using behavioural science to put charities on a surer footing
Although some recent controversies have cast the third sector in a poor light, the fact remains that Britain’s 170,000 charities are essential to providing both day to day support, and vital research funding, for worthy causes that millions of people care about. Despite this, and despite the fact that Britain…
- Report
- 1st Oct 2018
From Intentions to Action: The Science Behind Giving Behaviours
This was a collaboration between The Rideau Hall Foundation and the Behavioural Insights Team
- Blog
- 1st Jan 2019
How to build stronger friendships in 2019
Still searching for a New Year's resolution?
- Report
- 24th Jan 2019
The Behavioural Insights Team Annual Update Report 2017-18
Latest results from the team, covering issues from healthcare to humanitarian aid.
- Person
Dr Giulia Tagliaferri
Giulia is a the Head of Quantitative Research at BIT. She is responsible for setting and maintaining research standards at across the organisation. As expert in complex quantitative evaluations (observational data, quasi-experimental methods, thorny RCTs) she leads BIT's analytically most complex projects, with a particular focus in Health and Wellbeing.…
- Blog
- 23rd May 2019
Using small changes to tackle loneliness
Last week, the All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration published a new report, written in conjunction with The Challenge. It includes ideas to bring people together and reduce loneliness, such as using public transport as a place to spark conversation and connections, encouraging the development of intergenerational care homes,…
- Blog
- 26th Jun 2019
We asked our colleagues to talk to strangers - this is what happened
Could we encourage our co-workers to strike up new social connections on their way into the office?
- Person
Sebastian Salomon
Sebastian is a Senior Advisor leading international development projects at BIT. He has 5 years experience running social impact projects to address social challenges and has advised over 35 governments, government agencies, and civic purpose organizations to apply behavioral science strategies and rigorous evaluation approaches to pursue sustainable development goals.…