Our 2024 conference focuses on behavioural science for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Ever wondered what really drives our decisions or how businesses can inspire social change? At the UTS Behavioural Lab, we dive deep into these questions and more, using experiments to understand human behaviour and provide actionable insights for industry and government.
The Behavioural Lab is part of the Centre for Behavioural Science and Policy Design (CBSPD) and brings together over 20 experts from the UTS Business School. We’re economists, marketers, finance gurus, and psychologists, all working together to uncover the secrets of motivation, decision-making, and social impact.
Save the date as this will be an incredible half-day conference of sharing, learning and networking that bridges the gap between behavioural science researchers and practitioners. Plus, enjoy a light lunch served before the start of the conference and canapes and drinks afterwards.
Event program
11.30 am - Guest arrival and lunch
12.30 pm - Conference commences
4.45 pm - Networking and light refreshments
5.45 pm - Conference concludes
Conference focus
Behavioural Science for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Speakers
Professor David Brown is a Professor at the University of Technology Sydney's business school. He specialises in management and accounting systems to solve organisational issues, with research areas including aged care, sustainability, decision-making, and innovation. He co-founded the UTS Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC), a network focused on supporting ageing Australians.
Professor Jessica Pan is the Vice Provost (Graduate Education) and Dean of the NUS Graduate School at the National University of Singapore. A renowned labour economist, she has received numerous accolades for her work on gender, education, and immigration. She’s also Co-Editor of the Journal of Public Economics and holds a PhD from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Dr Karen Tindall is a Principal Advisor at The Behavioural Insights Team in Sydney. She specialises in domestic violence, community resilience, and health. With a PhD in Political Science, she's an expert in public sector crisis management and teaches behavioural insights in economic policy at the University of Canberra. Karen's background includes postdoctoral research in social identity and behaviour change, and she's published widely in social psychology, public policy and leadership.
Conference program
Introduction
- Welcome and introduction from Dr Elif Incekara-Hafalir, Deputy Director, UTS Behavioural Lab
Conference Opening
- Professor Prabhu Sivabalan, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise Learning)
Acknowledgment of Country and the challenges that First Nations People face
- Professor Nareen Young and Aunty Glendra Stubbs
The Evolution of Gender in the Labor Market
- Professor Jessica Pan, National University of Singapore
Blitz Presentations (UTS Economics Department)
- Professor Adeline Delavande: “Less Macho, More Mellow: The Malleability of Competitiveness”
- Aleksandra Erakhtina: “Colonisation, convicts and marriage market in Tasmania”
- Dr Elif Incekara-Hafalir: “Anticipating Misperceptions: Labour Market Outcomes of Muslim Minorities”
- Dr Maryam Naghsh Nejad: “Gendered Consequences of Caring Responsibilities”
- Gan Xu: “How would people’s behavioural characteristics affect MPC dynamics?”
Evidence-based actions that improve gender equality in the workplace
- Dr Karen Tindall, Behavioural Insights Team
Social marketing for behaviour and social change – applications for disability inclusion and Australia’s Disability Strategy
Blitz Presentations (UTS Marketing Department)
- Ave Le Blanc: “She cyar sell me Nothing – The Shift from Social Media Influencer to Content Creator in the pursuit of Authenticity”
- Dr Taewoo Kim: “Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Behaviour”
- Dr Eunbin O: “Perceived Efficacy and Climate Action”
- Dr Aristus Ochionuoha: “Consumer Beliefs and Responses to Equality-Based Initiatives”