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·Jan 18

Do school exclusions increase crime? Our new evidence isn’t encouraging

Exclusions are the most severe punishments available in the English school system and involve removing students from school on a temporary basis (a suspension) or permanently (an expulsion). It is also one of the most persistent and well-established risk factors for future criminal behaviour. In our data, nearly 50% of…

Education

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Do school exclusions increase crime? Our new evidence isn’t encouraging
Do school exclusions increase crime? Our new evidence isn’t encouraging
Education

5 min read


Ed Flahavan

Ed Flahavan

·Jan 17

Just noise? Using GPT3 to analyse Google reviews of London police stations

At a push, most of us might leave a review of a particularly good or bad restaurant. But who reviews a police station? And can we learn anything from the reviews? There are often formal complaints channels for public services. But you’re unlikely to do that if you just can’t…

Customer Experience

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Just noise? Using GPT3 to analyse Google reviews of London police stations
Just noise? Using GPT3 to analyse Google reviews of London police stations
Customer Experience

13 min read


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BIT

·Dec 13, 2022

What is the relationship between domestic abuse and football?

One in four women will be affected by domestic abuse in their lifetimes. Experiencing this kind of violence can have negative emotional, physical and financial effects, including an 18% decrease in lifetime earnings and a 42% increase in time spent receiving welfare benefits. Unfortunately, reports of domestic violence in the…

Domestic Violence

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What is the relationship between domestic abuse and football?
What is the relationship between domestic abuse and football?
Domestic Violence

5 min read


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BIT

·Dec 9, 2022

Why a winter World Cup could be the education reform of the decade

Boys scored worse than girls on exams in 2002, 2004, and 2006 in the UK. But not 2008. Why? Researchers at the University of Bristol point towards a surprising source for the upturn in 2008: Steve McClaren — who failed to lead England to compete in the 2008 European Championships…

Football

3 min read

Why a Winter World Cup could be the education reform of the decade
Why a Winter World Cup could be the education reform of the decade
Football

3 min read


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BIT

·Nov 22, 2022

5 traps to avoid on Black Friday

It’s Black Friday time again. This year UK spending is expected to hit £7.5bn with customers spending over £200 each on average according to PwC. This trumps the typical spend during Boxing Day of around £186 each. …

Black Friday

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5 traps to avoid on Black Friday
5 traps to avoid on Black Friday
Black Friday

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BIT

·Nov 1, 2022

Five ways to cut your energy bill that actually work

The energy crisis has prompted an explosion of interest in how to save energy and reduce bills. While many suggestions are familiar and easy to understand, there are plenty of highly effective behavioural actions that are less well known but no less effective. …

Energy

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Five ways to cut your energy bill that actually work
Five ways to cut your energy bill that actually work
Energy

5 min read


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BIT

·Oct 18, 2022

Humans are great at risk denial — even with tigers

We overestimate our ability to manage risks and find it easy to rationalise our own risk-taking Motor vehicles are ubiquitous in our everyday life, and we live with the risk of accidents in literally every corner. …

Sustainability

5 min read

Humans are great at risk denial — even with tigers
Humans are great at risk denial — even with tigers
Sustainability

5 min read


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BIT

·Oct 5, 2022

Investors are stuck between climate commitments and action

We are now truly witnessing the devastating effects of the climate crisis. Heat waves, droughts, floods and violent storms are occurring more frequently and intensely, with the US experiencing one of the worst hurricanes in recorded history last week. This year has also seen increased urgency of climate action, from…

Sustainability

4 min read

Investors are stuck between climate commitments and action
Investors are stuck between climate commitments and action
Sustainability

4 min read


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BIT

·Sep 28, 2022

How can citizens shape the future of social media platforms?

Innovation in platform governance An everyday genius of humans is that we collaborate and cooperate to get things done. We share with others our thoughts and values, and they in turn share, support, and challenge. However, this process can also create the conditions for offence, misunderstanding and conflict. …

Social Media

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How can citizens shape the future of social media platforms?
How can citizens shape the future of social media platforms?
Social Media

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BIT

·Sep 1, 2022

Saving the elephants with behavioural insights

Valued at approx £15 billion annually, illegal wildlife trade is the 4th biggest international illegal activity after drugs, illegal arms dealing, and human trafficking. It is a pressing global issue that threatens the existence of species high in cultural and ecological value, finances organised crime, and contributes to the instability…

Sustainability

6 min read

Saving the elephants with behavioural insights
Saving the elephants with behavioural insights
Sustainability

6 min read

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We are The Behavioural Insights Team (BIT), one of the world’s leading behavioural science organisations, working around the world to improve people’s lives.

Richard O'Brien

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Scott Young

Scott Young

Author and speaker on behavioral science and consumer insights. Applying BeSci for good in the private sector at the Behavioral Insights Team (BIT)

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