DRIVEN - Danish Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Science

15.01.2026

Evidence from motivation science on health-related goal pursuit and disengagement in New Year’s resolutions

As 2026 begins, DRIVEN co-directors bring motivation science to the public debate on New Year’s resolutions. Professors Thøgersen-Ntoumani and Ntoumanis share evidence-based insights on sustaining healthy habits and letting go of unattainable goals in leading Danish and US media outlets.

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Grant

17.12.2025

Climate-friendly diets in your pocket: New app uses behavioural science principles to change eating habits

Backed by a DKK 6.9 million grant from Independent Research Fund Denmark, researchers at the University of Southern Denmark are developing a digital solution that combines behavioural science and game design to support more sustainable food choices.

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02.12.2025

Publication featured in Science Illustrated

Recent publication on how people manage their goals is featured in Nordic science magazine.

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18.08.2025

International Research Team Launches Citizen Science Mall-Walking Project for Older Adults in Austria

A new €400,000 project led by researchers from Austria, Australia, and the UK aims to boost physical activity and social well-being among older adults through a peer-led mall-walking program in Lower Austria.

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15.08.2025

New Telerehabilitation Project Secures Major Funding to Support PAD Patients

A 4-year research initiative led by Associate Professor Marie Dahl has received 5.3 million DKK from the Danish Heart Foundation to improve the lives of patients with peripheral artery disease through a new digital rehabilitation tool.

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07.05.2025

Interview in TV2 NEWS

Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani interviewed by News & Co (TV2) about large UK-based study.

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Award

06.03.2025

Professor Nikos Ntoumanis to receive prestigious award in the US

University of Southern Denmark motivational psychology professor becomes first non-North American recipient of NASPSPA's Distinguished Scholar Award.

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26.02.2025

DRIVEN Secures Marie Skłodowska-Curie Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Mental Health Research

Exciting news: Dr. Tim Budden will join IOB at the beginning of 2026.

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21.02.2025

Professional Webinar on Body Image and Autonomy in Stoma Care

Watch a webinar with Professor Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani and gain insights on how to cultivate positive body images.

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14.01.2025

Professor Nikos Ntoumanis appointed DIAS Chair

Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) is an interdisciplinary elite research center at SDU.

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