Conference

Innovations in Interpersonal Relationships and Health Research

Advancing the Integration of Interdisciplinary Approaches to Dyadic Behavior Change

June 24, 2025

Zurich, Switzerland

Status

Submissions are now

CLOSEd

Thank you to everyone who submitted an abstract for the flashlight talks and poster session at the upcoming conference Innovations in Interpersonal Relationships and Health Research: Advancing the Integration of Interdisciplinary Approaches to Dyadic Behavior Change. We are thrilled by the enthusiastic response and the diverse range of submissions.

This one-day event brings together leading scholars and early career researchers across different disciplines. The conference will focus on exploring how interpersonal dynamics across diverse dyads—romantic partners, friends, family members, and colleagues—can drive behavior change and its implications for health and wellbeing.

Important Dates

Extended to April 07 - Deadline Abstract Submission

Feedback to participants will be provided until April 18, 2025

Extended to April 25 - Deadline Early Bird Registration

Afterwards, regular registrations are possible until June 24, 2025 

June 24 - Deadline Regular Registration

On-site registration possible June 24, 2025, between 7:45am and 8:30am

June 24 - Conference

9am – 5:45pm, followed by Apéro riche

Attending the Conference

Important Links and Updates

  • You may register to enjoy the conference, without submitting an abstract. 
  • The full program is available online.
  • View our welcome package for more information. 
  • Check out our OSF-Page for more materials.
  • Discover nearby lunch options.
  • This will be a paperless conference with materials accessible online. Free Wi-Fi is available through eduroam or the uzh-guest network (requires registration with mobile number).

Why Participate?

  • Showcase your research to an interdisciplinary audience.
  • Network with leading scholars and peers committed to advancing dyadic behavior change research.
  • Contribute to shaping a collaborative research agenda for the future.
  • There will be awards for best flashlight presentation and for best poster.

Location

University of Zurich, Switzerland

Venue

University of Zurich, Main Building
Rämisstrasse 71,
CH-8006 Zurich

Room: KO2-F-152

How to Reach the Venue

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the welcome package.

Walking from Zurich HB (Main Station)
  • Cross the Bahnhofbrücke
  • At Central, take the stairs to Hirschengraben
  • Continue straight and, after approx. 250m, take the footpath Schienhutgasse or Sempersteig on the left
  • Walking time: approx. 10-15 minutes
By Tram

From HB (main station) or Central:

    • Tram 3 (direction Klusplatz) to Neumarkt, then walk up Künstlergasse
    • Tram 10 (direction Bahnhof Oerlikon) or 6 (direction Zoo) to ETH/Universitätsspital, then walk approx. 250m down Rämistrasse

From Bellevue:

    • Tram 9 (direction Hirzenbach) or 5 (direction Fluntern) to Kantonsschule, then walk approx. 250m up Rämistrasse

Organizers

Urte Scholz, University of Zurich

Alexander Rothman, University of Minnesota

Jeffry Simpson, University of Minnesota

and members of the IRH Collaborative

Sponsors

UZH Alumni Foundation​

UZH Hochschulstiftung

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