About Us
What society CanBe with technology
The Canberra Behavioural Lab (CanBe Lab) is dedicated to creating positive societal change by understanding and influencing human behaviour. As part of the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Business, Government and Law, we study how people think, feel, and act in real-world and simulated environmentsin order to design strategies, policies, and campaigns that drive wellbeing and meaningful transformation.
Our work is grounded in behavioural science and focused on creating real-world impact. We explore how citizen and workplace behaviours shape society, uncover the patterns behind decision-making, and identify ways to encourage positive change at scale.
This lab explores citizen and workplace behaviours to help recognize patterns, develop policies and campaigns to encourage societal changes for wellbeing, and proactively forecasts behaviours as technology changes everyday living. This lab is very focused on using emerging technology to help businesses thrive and contribute to societal wellbeing.
Whether studying how citizens engage with public services, how consumers make decisions, or how professionals respond to workplace challenges, the Can Be Lab offers a space where behaviour can be observed, measured, and understood.
Our Mission
To advance the understanding of human behaviour through technology-enabled research — turning complex data into practical insights that shape smarter, more inclusive systems for business, government, and society.
What We Do
We use advanced behavioural research tools to study how people respond in real time — physically, emotionally, and cognitively. Our technologies include:
- Eye tracking (screen-based and wearable)
- Facial expression analysis
- Voice and speech analysis
- Respiration and heart rate monitoring
- Temi Robot for human–robot interaction studies
Together, these tools help us explore everything from emotional response and attention, to stress, persuasion, and trust.
Who We Work With
We collaborate across sectors — working with:
- Academic researchers across disciplines
- Government agencies exploring citizen-centred services
- Industry partners seeking behavioural insight for product, brand, or service design
- Students engaged in real-world research, honours projects, or applied coursework
Our space is inclusive, interdisciplinary, and designed for both structured experiments and creative exploration.
Why It Matters
Understanding human behaviour is more than just data collection — it’s about building systems that reflect how people actually live, decide, and feel.
- Governance – Informing ethical, inclusive, effective policies.
- Democracy – Strengthening citizen engagement and participation.
- Engagement with Society – Encouraging positive, equitable community behaviours.
- Future Leading – Preparing leaders for human-centred innovation.
By combining rigorous research methods with real-world relevance, the Can Be Lab helps shape services, policies and environments that work better — because they work for people.
Work With Us
Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, student, or industry partner —
If you’re curious about behaviour and driven by impact, there’s a place for you here.
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