Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU
Welcome to the account of the criminology, policing and social sciences team at Edinburgh Napier University. Home of @the-sipr.bsky.social, member of @thesccjr.bsky.social, @bordercrim.bsky.social, and the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships.
- We love speaking to pupils/learners at schools and colleges about all things Criminology and Social Sciences - thanks for having us! @drshanehorgan.bsky.social
- Our social sciences and criminology colleagues are ready to welcome prospective students at Edinburgh Napier University's Open Day 2025. Come see us at Sighthill Campus between 10am and 3pm #MustBeNapier
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENUThe new textbook was written by Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson @saraheanderson.bsky.social & Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social @socscinapier.bsky.social The event will also feature @drhannahgraham.bsky.social (Chair) with Discussants @rossgibson.bsky.social and Deborah Russo.
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- Our colleague Dr @kir-anderson.bsky.social was discussing her recent book "The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation", the first detailed analysis of a unique time in the history of Scottish prisons. The book is available here: www.watersidepress.co.uk/books/barlin... #EdBookFest
- 📢 2 fixed term positions are currently available within our criminology team 📢 1 Lecturer in Criminology Full time (35 hours p/w), Fixed Term (9 months) Grade 6 - £46,049 to £58,225 per annum Colleagues at the PhD submission/viva stage are welcome to apply www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOH075/l...
- 1 University Tutor in Criminology Part time (28 hours per week), Fixed Term (9 months) Grade 5 - £37,694 - £46,049 (calculated pro rata) Colleagues at the PhD submission/viva stage are welcome to apply jobs.napier.ac.uk/mthrprod_web...
- Click on the link below to find out more about this publication, the colleagues who authored it, and Edinburgh Napier University's track record of excellence in criminological research: www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/new...
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- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENUAnd today’s publication day! Massive thanks to my lovely @socscinapier.bsky.social co-authors, Jamie Buchan & @kmmorrison.bsky.social - and to everyone who helped by reviewing chapters, answering queries or chatting to us about their work. www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...
- The discounted offer for the brand new textbook "Criminal Justice in Scotland" is still available today, in advance of the book's publication on Monday (we have our hands on a copy already, but that's because we have connections) 📚
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENUWhat an honour! I'm so thankful to the Royal Society of Edinburgh for this opportunity and to my Napier team for all the support!
- We are incredibly proud to announce that our talented colleague @kir-anderson.bsky.social has been awarded a prestigious RSE Personal Research Fellowship for her research project on harm, history, and memory in Scottish prisons 👏
- We are incredibly proud to announce that our talented colleague @kir-anderson.bsky.social has been awarded a prestigious RSE Personal Research Fellowship for her research project on harm, history, and memory in Scottish prisons 👏
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENUNEW #textbook on Criminal Justice in #Scotland by me & @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @socscinapier.bsky.social colleagues, Jamie Buchan and @kmmorrison.bsky.social, out on 4th Aug. Until the 1st it's £8 off in the Routledge sale: www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...
- Our colleagues Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson and Katrina Morrison have written the first textbook on Scottish criminal justice in over a decade. A guide to key institutions through a critical lens, and essential read for criminology students in Scotland. Out 4 August www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...
- Fantastic news!
- 📢 We are thrilled to announce @awooff.bsky.social as the new Director of SIPR! A long-time member and current Associate Director, Andrew brings deep expertise in policing research and leadership. He takes up the role on 1 Aug 2025. Welcome, Andrew! #policing #SIPR #research
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- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENUSIPC2025 is live! 🎉 A great welcome from Prof Gary Hutchison, Dean of Applied Sciences at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social , highlighted the power of research in policing. @drshanehorgan.bsky.social opened the event. Presenting is Dr Lisa Sugiura’s Nick Fyfe Lecture #SIPC2025
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU🏆 SIPR Postgraduate Symposium 2025 – Award Winners! Huge congrats to: 🎉 Khalid Khan – Best Poster 🎉 Sam Conway – Best Presentation Thanks to Palgrave Macmillan for sponsoring & supporting our postgrad researchers. Incredible work by all! #SIPR #PolicingResearch #Criminology #ResearchExcellence
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENUMany thanks to @joesmithcreative.bsky.social for an excellent write up of our session at the Paisley Book Festival last month paisleybookfestival.com/blog-buildin...
- 🎉 EIGHT 🎉 Crim & SocSci colleagues nominated for ENSA Excellence Awards 2025 across 4 categories: Best Lecturer; Significant Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; Exceptional Academic Support; and Best Research Supervisor 🏆 @napierstudents.bsky.social www.napierstudents.com/excellence/e...
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU🚨 Join us for the 12th Scottish Int’l Policing Conference! 📅 28 May 2025 | 📍Edinburgh Napier Theme: Policing & Tech – Promise, Peril, & Justice 🎤 Nick Fyfe Lecture: Dr Lisa Sugiura on gender-based harms, tech & radicalisation. Few spaces left:🔗 bit.ly/3YvGEqw #Policing #Cybercrime #TechJustice
- Excellent news, huge congratulations to our colleagues 🎉
- 🎉 We did it! SIPR is now officially a UKRI-funded Centre of Excellence — and we’re leading Scotland’s only P-ACE at ENU! 💥 Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training. See links in comments 👇 #FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU🎉 We did it! SIPR is now officially a UKRI-funded Centre of Excellence — and we’re leading Scotland’s only P-ACE at ENU! 💥 Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training. See links in comments 👇 #FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI
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- The Centre for Research on Families & Relationships is delighted to host a public lecture by Prof. Lynn Jamieson titled "Friendships as a lever of social change?" Monday 31 March, 5 - 6:30pm at The University of Edinburgh & online, sign up below 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/friendship...
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- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENUHaving seen the incredible amount of work and care that went into the design of this MSc behind the scenes (I'm looking at you @frasoliman.bsky.social), I can tell you; it's going to be great! Come study #criminology with us at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
- The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research. #criminology www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...
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- Did you know? We now offer 3 #masters degrees as part of our subject area's masters suite: in criminology, in joint criminology and forensic psychology, and in social research. All 3 programmes focus on applied learning and offer an optional work placement 💼 Check out the information below 👇
- The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research. #criminology www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...
- The MSc Applied Criminology & Forensic Psychology is delivered with our psychology department, and it will help you develop a range of enquiring, analytical, and practical skills benefitting you as a practitioner or researcher. #criminology #forensicpsychology www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...
- The MSc Social Research and Policy is designed to help you develop into a professional researcher, ready for an independent career in business, the charity sector, public administration, academia, or creative industries and media. #socialresearch #policy www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENUExcited to give a SASO guest lecture on the Barlinnie Special Unit tomorrow evening, 4 March 2025, at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 17:30, free, open to all interested and no registration needed @socscinapier.bsky.social www.sastudyoffending.org.uk/attachments/...
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU🚨 Nominate for the SIPR Impact Awards! 🚨 Shine a spotlight on research that's driving real change in policing, policy, and practice. 🏆 SIPR Impact Award (£500) 🏆 SIPR Early Career Researcher Award (£500) 🔹 Deadline: 7.5.25 🔹 Winners announced at the SIPC Conference on 28.5.25.
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU🔉| Engagement Event Success 👏 Bringing together academics, practitioners, and policymakers. 💫Key Highlight 💫 Commander Dr. Alison Heydari’s keynote on building police legitimacy and the NPCC Police Race Action Plan. @edinburghnapier.bsky.social #SIPR #DrAlisonHeydari #Policing #Research
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU🚨 Nominate for SIPR’s Impact Awards! 🚨 Recognise research that’s made a significant impact on policing, policy, and practice. 🏆 SIPR Impact Award (£500) 🏆 SIPR Early Career Researcher Award (£500) 🔹 Deadline: 7.5.25 🔹 Prizes awarded at the SIPC Conference 28.5.25. 📄 Nominate: bit.ly/4ibTWjj
- Reposted by Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU🎧 NEW EPISODE OF JUST HUMANS OUT! Dr Kirstin Anderson talks to Rachelle Cobain about a new book she’s edited called 'The Barlinnie Special Unit: Art, Punishment and Innovation'. 1/2 Listen now bit.ly/barlinnie-SU @kir-anderson.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @justrachelle.bsky.social
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