N8 Policing Research Partnership
@n8prp.bsky.social
A regional hub for research & innovation in policing. A collaboration between N8 Research Partnership universities & policing partners.
n8prp.org.uk
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We're delighted to announce the 2025 Annual Report!
Read about the events, research and developments from 2025 and plans for 2026:
www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/11/n...
Read about the events, research and developments from 2025 and plans for 2026:
www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/11/n...
N8 PRP Launches 2025 Annual Report
www.n8prp.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 2:23 PM
We're delighted to announce the 2025 Annual Report!
Read about the events, research and developments from 2025 and plans for 2026:
www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/11/n...
Read about the events, research and developments from 2025 and plans for 2026:
www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/11/n...
📣 Registration for LEPH2026 is now open!
Join us at the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026.
Early bird tickets are available below 👇
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Join us at the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026.
Early bird tickets are available below 👇
eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...
LEPH 2026
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February 2, 2026 at 12:04 PM
📣 Registration for LEPH2026 is now open!
Join us at the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026.
Early bird tickets are available below 👇
eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...
Join us at the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026.
Early bird tickets are available below 👇
eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...
Starting now!
We've got a great panel speaking to NRiPN members about #creativemethods in policing research:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-poli...
We've got a great panel speaking to NRiPN members about #creativemethods in policing research:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-poli...
NRiPN Policing Research Methodologies Webinar: Creative methods
Attendees will hear from senior academics on using creative methods in policing research
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Starting now!
We've got a great panel speaking to NRiPN members about #creativemethods in policing research:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-poli...
We've got a great panel speaking to NRiPN members about #creativemethods in policing research:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-poli...
We've got 2 upcoming events for #PGRs and #ECRs! Hear from experienced #policing researchers about how to get the most from #focusgroups (7 Nov) and using #creativemethods (2 Dec)
Registration below ⬇️
www.n8prp.org.uk/home/events/
Registration below ⬇️
www.n8prp.org.uk/home/events/
Events
www.n8prp.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
We've got 2 upcoming events for #PGRs and #ECRs! Hear from experienced #policing researchers about how to get the most from #focusgroups (7 Nov) and using #creativemethods (2 Dec)
Registration below ⬇️
www.n8prp.org.uk/home/events/
Registration below ⬇️
www.n8prp.org.uk/home/events/
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Applications are now open for N8 Policing Research Partnership - Policing Priority Grants.
Projects must be led by an academic at one of the N8 universities and in collaboration with N8 PRP police partners.
Learn more: www.n8prp.org.uk/home/support...
@n8prp.bsky.social
Projects must be led by an academic at one of the N8 universities and in collaboration with N8 PRP police partners.
Learn more: www.n8prp.org.uk/home/support...
@n8prp.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Applications are now open for N8 Policing Research Partnership - Policing Priority Grants.
Projects must be led by an academic at one of the N8 universities and in collaboration with N8 PRP police partners.
Learn more: www.n8prp.org.uk/home/support...
@n8prp.bsky.social
Projects must be led by an academic at one of the N8 universities and in collaboration with N8 PRP police partners.
Learn more: www.n8prp.org.uk/home/support...
@n8prp.bsky.social
New funding call announced - more details to come!
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/24/n...
#policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing #researchfunding
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/24/n...
#policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing #researchfunding
New Funding Call Announced
www.n8prp.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
New funding call announced - more details to come!
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/24/n...
#policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing #researchfunding
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/24/n...
#policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing #researchfunding
New research project from #CoDE looking for experience of police in schools - get in touch if you can contribute!
www.ethnicity.ac.uk/research/pro...
www.ethnicity.ac.uk/research/pro...
Police in schools | Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity | The University of Manchester
www.ethnicity.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
New research project from #CoDE looking for experience of police in schools - get in touch if you can contribute!
www.ethnicity.ac.uk/research/pro...
www.ethnicity.ac.uk/research/pro...
Great to see the ongoing impact of an N8 PRP Small Grant!
The STIM was originally developed with N8 PRP forces in 2019/20
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The STIM was originally developed with N8 PRP forces in 2019/20
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Tool which helps identify victims of trafficking leading to arrests, say police
Thames Valley Police said the STIM has helped identify people at greatest risk who very rarely come forward of their own volition.
www.independent.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great to see the ongoing impact of an N8 PRP Small Grant!
The STIM was originally developed with N8 PRP forces in 2019/20
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
The STIM was originally developed with N8 PRP forces in 2019/20
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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🚨 Job opportunity 🚨
We're looking for an ambitious, impact-focused Research Fellow to join @vp-centre.bsky.social.
The role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2027.
Salary: £41,064-£48,822
Based at: @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Deadline: 13 October 2025
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
We're looking for an ambitious, impact-focused Research Fellow to join @vp-centre.bsky.social.
The role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2027.
Salary: £41,064-£48,822
Based at: @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Deadline: 13 October 2025
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow, Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
Are you an ambitious, impact-focussed researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a research interest in policing and vulnerable groups, the interactions between them and other service pro...
jobs.leeds.ac.uk
September 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🚨 Job opportunity 🚨
We're looking for an ambitious, impact-focused Research Fellow to join @vp-centre.bsky.social.
The role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2027.
Salary: £41,064-£48,822
Based at: @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Deadline: 13 October 2025
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
We're looking for an ambitious, impact-focused Research Fellow to join @vp-centre.bsky.social.
The role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2027.
Salary: £41,064-£48,822
Based at: @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Deadline: 13 October 2025
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Some fascinating discussions yesterday at the NRiPN Research Away Day! Thank you to all who attended - read the event report here:
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/17/n...
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/17/n...
www.n8prp.org.uk
September 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Some fascinating discussions yesterday at the NRiPN Research Away Day! Thank you to all who attended - read the event report here:
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/17/n...
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/17/n...
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Together with @n8prp.bsky.social, we are holding a TIPS Innovation Forum on AI and Policing 🚓
We welcome applications from SPRITE+ Academics to attend!
🔗 Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...
#SPRITE #events #N8PRP #AI #policing #TIPS #InnovationForum #identity #surveillance
We welcome applications from SPRITE+ Academics to attend!
🔗 Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...
#SPRITE #events #N8PRP #AI #policing #TIPS #InnovationForum #identity #surveillance
AI and Policing: TIPS Innovation Forum | SPRITE+ Hub
Bringing together academics and the police force to identify and develop a research agenda for AI's role in policing, with a focus on Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security (TIPS).
www.spritehub.org
July 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Together with @n8prp.bsky.social, we are holding a TIPS Innovation Forum on AI and Policing 🚓
We welcome applications from SPRITE+ Academics to attend!
🔗 Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...
#SPRITE #events #N8PRP #AI #policing #TIPS #InnovationForum #identity #surveillance
We welcome applications from SPRITE+ Academics to attend!
🔗 Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail...
#SPRITE #events #N8PRP #AI #policing #TIPS #InnovationForum #identity #surveillance
N8 PRP is delighted to announce @proflaylaskinns.bsky.social
has been appointed as Interim Academic Director.
Layla will lead N8 PRP with Policing Director Ben Ewart @gmpolice.bsky.social for 12 months whilst @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social is on research leave.
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/07/21/n...
has been appointed as Interim Academic Director.
Layla will lead N8 PRP with Policing Director Ben Ewart @gmpolice.bsky.social for 12 months whilst @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social is on research leave.
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/07/21/n...
N8 PRP Announces Prof Layla Skinns as Interim Academic Director
www.n8prp.org.uk
July 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
N8 PRP is delighted to announce @proflaylaskinns.bsky.social
has been appointed as Interim Academic Director.
Layla will lead N8 PRP with Policing Director Ben Ewart @gmpolice.bsky.social for 12 months whilst @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social is on research leave.
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/07/21/n...
has been appointed as Interim Academic Director.
Layla will lead N8 PRP with Policing Director Ben Ewart @gmpolice.bsky.social for 12 months whilst @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social is on research leave.
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/07/21/n...
Just 2 days to go until #n8PIF25! Looking forward to seeing you there with NPCC, @uservoicebr.bsky.social, Creased Puddle, the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network (NICJN), and many more
#neurodiversity #criminaljustice #policeresearch
#neurodiversity #criminaljustice #policeresearch
🚨Registrations are now OPEN! 🚨
Join us for the 9th N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum, NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 26 June, York Hilton
PGR/ECR working in this field? Submit a poster to the NRiPN Poster Exhibition!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-prp-pol...
#neurodiversity #policing
Join us for the 9th N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum, NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 26 June, York Hilton
PGR/ECR working in this field? Submit a poster to the NRiPN Poster Exhibition!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-prp-pol...
#neurodiversity #policing
N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Neurodiversity and Criminal Justice
Featuring key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Just 2 days to go until #n8PIF25! Looking forward to seeing you there with NPCC, @uservoicebr.bsky.social, Creased Puddle, the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network (NICJN), and many more
#neurodiversity #criminaljustice #policeresearch
#neurodiversity #criminaljustice #policeresearch
Afternoon read! 📰
Following last week's event, 'Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing', Dr Carly Lightowlers shares her presentation making the case for a public health approach to policing alcohol-related violence
#alcoholviolence #ntepolicing
Following last week's event, 'Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing', Dr Carly Lightowlers shares her presentation making the case for a public health approach to policing alcohol-related violence
#alcoholviolence #ntepolicing
Alcohol, Policing, and Nightlife: A Complex Relationship
N8 Policing Research Partnership
www.n8prp.org.uk
May 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Afternoon read! 📰
Following last week's event, 'Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing', Dr Carly Lightowlers shares her presentation making the case for a public health approach to policing alcohol-related violence
#alcoholviolence #ntepolicing
Following last week's event, 'Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing', Dr Carly Lightowlers shares her presentation making the case for a public health approach to policing alcohol-related violence
#alcoholviolence #ntepolicing
Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing
Read the report from Wednesday's N8 PRP event, in collaboration with @liverpooluni.bsky.social 's Crim Research Unit
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/05/23/n...
Read the report from Wednesday's N8 PRP event, in collaboration with @liverpooluni.bsky.social 's Crim Research Unit
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/05/23/n...
Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing
www.n8prp.org.uk
May 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing
Read the report from Wednesday's N8 PRP event, in collaboration with @liverpooluni.bsky.social 's Crim Research Unit
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/05/23/n...
Read the report from Wednesday's N8 PRP event, in collaboration with @liverpooluni.bsky.social 's Crim Research Unit
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/05/23/n...
Starting Now!
Our NRiPN Webinar on Collaborative Projects, with a panel from OPCSA, South Yorkshire Police and @sheffielduni
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
Our NRiPN Webinar on Collaborative Projects, with a panel from OPCSA, South Yorkshire Police and @sheffielduni
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Collaborative Projects
Discussion of the benefits of collaboration and partnership in creating impactful research
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Starting Now!
Our NRiPN Webinar on Collaborative Projects, with a panel from OPCSA, South Yorkshire Police and @sheffielduni
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
Our NRiPN Webinar on Collaborative Projects, with a panel from OPCSA, South Yorkshire Police and @sheffielduni
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
Brilliant to see the impact of N8 PRP-funded work being recognised - congratulations to Caroline, Rose, and their partners @gmpolice !
Congrats to Caroline Miles and Rose Broad from @criminologyuom.bsky.social for winning in the ‘Outstanding Public Engagement Initiative - National/International’ category. Their research on the abuse of women runners has brought significant awareness and change.
#MaDAwards2025 #PublicEngagement
#MaDAwards2025 #PublicEngagement
May 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Brilliant to see the impact of N8 PRP-funded work being recognised - congratulations to Caroline, Rose, and their partners @gmpolice !
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NPCC and UKRI have just announced the nine Policing Academic Centres of Excellence. Delighted to report that the Manchester P-ACE (MMU and UoM) was successful, as were two other centres representing @n8prp.bsky.social universities. news.npcc.police.uk/releases/npc...
news.npcc.police.uk
May 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NPCC and UKRI have just announced the nine Policing Academic Centres of Excellence. Delighted to report that the Manchester P-ACE (MMU and UoM) was successful, as were two other centres representing @n8prp.bsky.social universities. news.npcc.police.uk/releases/npc...
Delighted to announce 2 new grants awarded by N8 PRP!
Congrats to Dr Laura Naegler @LivUni and Dr Sarah Brooks @sheffielduni - details of the awards below 📰
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/04/29/n...
Congrats to Dr Laura Naegler @LivUni and Dr Sarah Brooks @sheffielduni - details of the awards below 📰
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/04/29/n...
N8 PRP Announces New Awards on Call Handlers, Custody
www.n8prp.org.uk
April 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Delighted to announce 2 new grants awarded by N8 PRP!
Congrats to Dr Laura Naegler @LivUni and Dr Sarah Brooks @sheffielduni - details of the awards below 📰
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/04/29/n...
Congrats to Dr Laura Naegler @LivUni and Dr Sarah Brooks @sheffielduni - details of the awards below 📰
www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/04/29/n...
🚨New Webinar!🚨
Calling PGRs and ECRs! Join us online, 23 May, to hear from experienced colleagues about what makes a successful collaborative project, and ask for their insights on your own work - Register below ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
Calling PGRs and ECRs! Join us online, 23 May, to hear from experienced colleagues about what makes a successful collaborative project, and ask for their insights on your own work - Register below ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Collaborative Projects
Discussion of the benefits of collaboration and partnership in creating impactful research
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 28, 2025 at 12:39 PM
🚨New Webinar!🚨
Calling PGRs and ECRs! Join us online, 23 May, to hear from experienced colleagues about what makes a successful collaborative project, and ask for their insights on your own work - Register below ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
Calling PGRs and ECRs! Join us online, 23 May, to hear from experienced colleagues about what makes a successful collaborative project, and ask for their insights on your own work - Register below ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...
JOIN US and @liverpooluni.bsky.social Criminal Justice Unit on 21 May for NIGHTLIFE: SAFETY, SECURITY AND POLICING
- a stakeholder event led by @fmeasham.bsky.social and ft @theloopuk.bsky.social, @bristolnights.bsky.social & more
Free registration ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nightlife-...
- a stakeholder event led by @fmeasham.bsky.social and ft @theloopuk.bsky.social, @bristolnights.bsky.social & more
Free registration ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nightlife-...
Nightlife: Safety, Security & Policing
The University of Liverpool Criminal Justice Unit and the N8 Policing Research Partnership are holding a nightlife event for stakeholders.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
JOIN US and @liverpooluni.bsky.social Criminal Justice Unit on 21 May for NIGHTLIFE: SAFETY, SECURITY AND POLICING
- a stakeholder event led by @fmeasham.bsky.social and ft @theloopuk.bsky.social, @bristolnights.bsky.social & more
Free registration ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nightlife-...
- a stakeholder event led by @fmeasham.bsky.social and ft @theloopuk.bsky.social, @bristolnights.bsky.social & more
Free registration ⬇️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nightlife-...
🚨Registrations are now OPEN! 🚨
Join us for the 9th N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum, NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 26 June, York Hilton
PGR/ECR working in this field? Submit a poster to the NRiPN Poster Exhibition!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-prp-pol...
#neurodiversity #policing
Join us for the 9th N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum, NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 26 June, York Hilton
PGR/ECR working in this field? Submit a poster to the NRiPN Poster Exhibition!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-prp-pol...
#neurodiversity #policing
N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Neurodiversity and Criminal Justice
Featuring key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 27, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🚨Registrations are now OPEN! 🚨
Join us for the 9th N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum, NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 26 June, York Hilton
PGR/ECR working in this field? Submit a poster to the NRiPN Poster Exhibition!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-prp-pol...
#neurodiversity #policing
Join us for the 9th N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum, NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 26 June, York Hilton
PGR/ECR working in this field? Submit a poster to the NRiPN Poster Exhibition!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-prp-pol...
#neurodiversity #policing
Starting at 2pm - come join us!
🗺️NAVIGATING ETHICS Webinar🗺️
ECR or PGR researcher in policing? Join us 13 March for guidance and insight on navigating ethics approvals for your research proposals!
Register below ⬇️
#policingresearch #ecr #PGR #phdlife
www.eventbrite.com/e/nripn-exce...
ECR or PGR researcher in policing? Join us 13 March for guidance and insight on navigating ethics approvals for your research proposals!
Register below ⬇️
#policingresearch #ecr #PGR #phdlife
www.eventbrite.com/e/nripn-exce...
NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Navigating ethics
Discussion of the challenges faced by researchers in doing ‘high-risk’ policing research
www.eventbrite.com
March 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Starting at 2pm - come join us!