The research area of the Behavioural Research Centre (BRC) lies at the intersection of several behavioural science disciplines. Historically, behavioural research has followed two theoretical directions: the first direction is normative, based on expected maximisation of utility/value, rational criteria and algorithms for evaluating and achieving optimal behavioural outcomes; the second direction is descriptive, focusing on how agents actually engage in behaviours and make decisions which are not consistent with normative expectation. Taking into account these differences, we conduct interdisciplinary theoretical and applied behavioural research, initiatives and activities in accordance with the Huddersfield Business School’s research and enterprise vision, goals and expectations.

This interdisciplinary research centre covers the following areas:

• Behavioural Science
• Management
• Organisational Studies
• Marketing
• Economics
• Psychology
• Computing and Artificial Intelligence
• Law
• Logistics
• Political Science
• Health
• Mathematics
• Philosophy