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Ben Newell is a Professor in the School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney and the Director of the UNSW Institute for Climate Risk & Response (ICRR). His research primarily focuses on the cognitive processes that underlie judgment and decision-making, particularly in environmental, medical, financial, and forensic contexts. He aims to drive an interdisciplinary research agenda at the new Institute by bringing together expertise from behavioural science, climate science, economics, and governance to address the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. Ben has published multiple articles at the intersection of psychology and climate change, emphasizing the importance of understanding uncertainty and risk. He is the lead author of the books 'Straight Choices: Psychology of Decision Making' and 'Open Minded: Search for Truth in the Unconscious Mind'. Additionally, he is a member of the Academic Advisory Panel for the Behavioural Economics Team of the Australian Government (BETA) and the Chief Medical Officer’s advisory group for the National Health Climate Strategy.
The University of New South Wales • Sydney
Professor in the School of Psychology focusing on cognitive processes and decision-making.
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