Q. for twitter: What wisdom does social science offer people designing interventions to encourage sustainable behaviour change? Particularly how to design interventions that recognise (and ideally incorporate somehow) the importance of individual differences. Examples welcome.

The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Director of Human Dimensions Science. This is a very cool opportunity to lead social science initiatives in climate change, biodiversity loss, and conservation. Pass it on. linkedin.com/jobs/view/3606… Soc. Environmental, Population, Conservation Psych CUBoulderENVS CU Environmental Center

Can a table be described as an agent? I think the word 'agent' in agent based modelling creates a slightly misleading impression based on ideas about agency. I have had various conversations recently about what should and what should not be represented as an 'agent' in an ABM.

Looks like an interesting survey. Would be interested in seeing the results.

Really looking forward to attending the ICEP2023 conference in Aarhus next week. It has been a long time since I last attended an in person #envpsych gathering, so excited to hear what is going on in the world of EP.

Dear twitter people out there - does anyone have any examples of places in the academic world trying out ideas like the 4 day week (i.e. reducing what is considered to be 'full time' hours by 20% with same pay). I am interested to find out how the idea translates to in practice.

"The doors are rapidly closing for humanity to come back in time within the safe operating space of a stable planet." -Johan Rockström Co-hosted with Macaulay Development Trust mark your calendars for the #44TBMacaulay Lecture: 📅18 Oct 2023 🌐 Learn more: bit.ly/3Q4zMx3

Ah, 1973. The year I was born. I must have somehow known this was the right MSc course for me!

We are delighted to announce the website for the #IAPS2024Conference in Barcelona, Spain is now LIVE!!! Over the coming weeks and months, we will be regularly updating you on a range of exciting developments! iaps2024barcelona.com

The IAPS 2024 Conference conference has extended it's deadline to 31st December.... still time for you to write something and come join the fab IAPS association: @iaps-association.bsky.social conference in Barcelona next July. iaps2024barcelona.com

I am looking for examples of places that have implemented reduced hours arrangements (e.g. 4 day week) successfully in an academic setting (e.g. teaching, research). Any signposts most welcome.

Are you a new social science graduate considering a career in research? Are you interested in the environment? We are looking to recruit 4 graduate research assistants to work with us delivering our portfolio of applied social science research. hutton.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/35…

💡Some highlights from today's Symposiums, from specialists in #Circularity and #Behaviour, #SustainabilityTransitions, #Agribusiness, #EnvironmentalPsychology, and others. Inspiring! #IAPS2024Conference

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Tony Craig of the ⁦James Hutton Institute⁩ explaining how we connect with nature in our minds. #ClimateCreatives ⁦BBC Scotland⁩

#ICYMI you can hear from Tony SEGS James Hutton, on the BBC Radio Scotland #ScotlandOutdoors podcast now. 🎧From 1:03.30 > bit.ly/480wB0e You can also watch his talk from BBC Scotland #climatecreative conference, exploring what #nature can teach us 📺: bit.ly/3BG7B2e

We are recruiting (4 post docs) - Research Scientist: Social Science at The James Hutton Institute jobs.ac.uk/job/DKO077/res…

I am super happy to advertise this fully funded phd (co-supervised by me). Deadline for applying 5th march: birmingham.ac.uk/research/centr…

Join our SEGS James Hutton researchers for an interactive event aimed at identifying #circular solutions to amplify the benefits of a more #CircularSociety. Exploring practical steps to create meaningful change! 📅 February 20 | 🕛 10:30 am - 12:30 pm More: bit.ly/3Wmp5It