University of Leicester Workshop on AI and Behaviour

Save the Date: Call for Attendance and Contributions

Workshop Title: Using AI to Understand Behaviour

Date & Time: 11^th September 2025, 9:30AM - 4:30 PM

update 5.8.25: 2 we are at capacity for the venue, sorry. Please sign up on waiting list and we will encourage ticket holders who can't make it on the day to release their tickets.

Location: In-person, Brookfield Teaching Centre, University of Leicester, Holmfield Road, Leicester, LE2 1RQ

AI-driven methods are revolutionizing our ability to study, analyse, and understand human behaviour in health-related contexts. From monitoring physical activity with actimetry to analysing speech for mental health diagnostics, and the modelling of cognitive and affective states , AI opens new pathways for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of behavioural sciences, engineering, and health. This workshop will bring together researchers from diverse backgrounds to explore the latest AI tools and methods, foster collaboration, and generate innovative ideas for future research and funding applications.

Workshop Objectives

Foster interdisciplinary collaboration: Connect researchers in AI, behavioural sciences, neuroscience, humanities and health-related fields.

Facilitate idea generation: Inspire participants through panel discussions, lightning talks (3-5 minutes), and collaborative sessions aimed at identifying funding opportunities and developing cross-college grant proposals focused on AI applications for health-related behavioural research.

Include postgraduate researchers: PGRs and ECRs are encouraged to attend and are invited to submit a poster to discuss their work.

Target Audience:

• Researchers from CSE (e.g., computer science, engineering, data science).
• Researchers from the College of Life Sciences (e.g., neuroscience, psychology, biomedical sciences).
• Researchers from the College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities working on cultural and behavioural research.
• Researchers in behavioural economics (e.g., School of Business).
• PGRs interested in AI and interdisciplinary health projects.

Call for Contributions

We invite contributions in the form of:

• Posters (PGRs and ECRs): Present your research on behavioural science, AI applications, or interdisciplinary health projects. Posters may focus on behavioural research with an interest in AI applications or showcase AI-driven work relevant to health and behaviour.
• Lightning Talks: Share innovative ideas, preliminary findings, or methodological advances in a concise, engaging format.
• Panel Participation: Join discussions on interdisciplinary approaches, ethical considerations, and future directions in AI for behavioural health.

Preliminary Workshop Agenda

Time, Session

9:30 – 10:00 Welcome and Introduction (Workshop objectives and background)

10:00 – 11:00 Keynote Presentation: "When Parkinson’s disease meets artificial intelligence" by Prof. Huiyu Zhou, School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Leicester, United Kingdom.

11:00 – 11:30  Coffee Break

11:30– 12:30 Panel Discussion & Talks: "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Understanding Behaviour Through AI"

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch and Poster Session

1:30 – 2:30 Breakout Sessions (Discussion and Lightning talks; preliminary themes):

• AI Tools for Behavioural Data Collection and Analysis
• Simulation and Modelling in Health Research
• Social and Cultural Behavioural Trends via Social Media Analytics

2:30 – 2:45 Coffee Break

2:45 – 4:00 Collaborative Brainstorming: Developing Grant Proposals

4:00 – 4:30 Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Organizing Team

Aurelio Bruno, School of Psychology and Vision Sciences

Tim Pearce, School of Engineering, CSE

David Souto (Lead Organizer), School of Psychology and Vision Sciences, CLS

Florence Sheen, School of Psychology and Vision Sciences

Manuela Trejo, School of Engineering, CSE

Kathleen Kang, School of Psychology and Vision Sciences

We are grateful for the support of College of Science and Engineering Health Theme for supporting the workshop.

Important information about the event

The event is free to attend, but places are limited. Please register your attendance by clicking on the button. If you are no longer able to attend, we ask that you cancel your ticket to make the space available for another delegate.

When booking, please state any access requirements you have.

Light refreshments will be provided. To ensure that everyone is catered for, we ask that you share your dietary requirements on the booking form.