Act
Designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions for behavioural change.
Theme 2: Act
Focus: Interventions, Behavioural Mechanics, and Practical Impact
Research within this theme seeks to translate theoretical insight into sustainable, real-world practice. We investigate the specific levers of change to ensure that safer practices are not just designed on paper but become a durable part of organisational DNA.
Current research focus areas include:
Strategic Interventions: Developing and validating practical tools and coaching methods that drive measurable behavioural change.
Recruitment & Capability: Evaluating whether industry recruitment prioritises cultural leadership skills, such as influencing and empathy, over technical compliance.
Managing Human Dimensions: Researching how people navigate trade-offs, interpret rules, and respond to pressure in complex work environments.
Education for Impact: Informing university curricula to ensure food science graduates are equipped with the leadership and psychological skills demanded by modern food systems.
→ This priority shapes how we design interventions, evaluate behavioural change, and support the sustained integration of safer practices within organisations.