Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU
@socscinapier.bsky.social
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.
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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 👇
Check out the information below 👇
We love speaking to pupils/learners at schools and colleges about all things Criminology and Social Sciences - thanks for having us! @drshanehorgan.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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
September 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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
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The 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.
The event will also feature @drhannahgraham.bsky.social (Chair) with Discussants @rossgibson.bsky.social and Deborah Russo.
September 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The 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.
The event will also feature @drhannahgraham.bsky.social (Chair) with Discussants @rossgibson.bsky.social and Deborah Russo.
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Woop woop getting to hear this in presentation form from the very talented Danilo Falzon, @sacasrstir.bsky.social Research Assistant and @socscinapier.bsky.social PhD student!
August 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Woop woop getting to hear this in presentation form from the very talented Danilo Falzon, @sacasrstir.bsky.social Research Assistant and @socscinapier.bsky.social PhD student!
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
August 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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 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...
Lecturer in Criminology, Full time, Fixed Term at Edinburgh Napier University
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August 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
📢 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 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...
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...
www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/new...
August 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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...
www.napier.ac.uk/about-us/new...
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🧑⚖️ | The first book in a decade to focus entirely on Scotland’s criminal justice system has been published.
Learn more about Criminal Justice in Scotland ⤵️
Story ➡️ orlo.uk/zWH3F
#MustBeNapier | @socscinapier.bsky.social
Learn more about Criminal Justice in Scotland ⤵️
Story ➡️ orlo.uk/zWH3F
#MustBeNapier | @socscinapier.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
🧑⚖️ | The first book in a decade to focus entirely on Scotland’s criminal justice system has been published.
Learn more about Criminal Justice in Scotland ⤵️
Story ➡️ orlo.uk/zWH3F
#MustBeNapier | @socscinapier.bsky.social
Learn more about Criminal Justice in Scotland ⤵️
Story ➡️ orlo.uk/zWH3F
#MustBeNapier | @socscinapier.bsky.social
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1. I'm chuffed that my paper with Families, Relationships and Societies @brisunipress.bsky.social is featured in the journal’s Editors Choice Collection! This is very much a first for me. The publisher is offering free access until 31st Oct: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/subject/Edit...
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August 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
1. I'm chuffed that my paper with Families, Relationships and Societies @brisunipress.bsky.social is featured in the journal’s Editors Choice Collection! This is very much a first for me. The publisher is offering free access until 31st Oct: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/subject/Edit...
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And 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...
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...
Criminal Justice in Scotland
Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...
www.routledge.com
August 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
And 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...
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) 📚
August 1, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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) 📚
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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 👇
Check out the information below 👇
March 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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 👇
Check out the information below 👇
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What 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 👏
July 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
What 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 👏
July 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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 👏
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NEW #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...
Criminal Justice in Scotland
Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...
www.routledge.com
July 21, 2025 at 12:35 PM
NEW #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...
Criminal Justice in Scotland
Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...
www.routledge.com
July 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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
June 19, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Fantastic news!
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Scenes from #SIPC2025
@drshanehorgan.bsky.social opening the day, welcoming @drlisasugiura.bsky.social who delivered a powerful keynote on GBV, technology and radicalisation; then a great panel on police use of tech including Dr Estelle Clayton and Prof Sofie de Kimpe.
@drshanehorgan.bsky.social opening the day, welcoming @drlisasugiura.bsky.social who delivered a powerful keynote on GBV, technology and radicalisation; then a great panel on police use of tech including Dr Estelle Clayton and Prof Sofie de Kimpe.
May 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Scenes from #SIPC2025
@drshanehorgan.bsky.social opening the day, welcoming @drlisasugiura.bsky.social who delivered a powerful keynote on GBV, technology and radicalisation; then a great panel on police use of tech including Dr Estelle Clayton and Prof Sofie de Kimpe.
@drshanehorgan.bsky.social opening the day, welcoming @drlisasugiura.bsky.social who delivered a powerful keynote on GBV, technology and radicalisation; then a great panel on police use of tech including Dr Estelle Clayton and Prof Sofie de Kimpe.
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SIPC2025 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
May 28, 2025 at 10:34 AM
SIPC2025 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
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🏆 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
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
May 27, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🏆 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
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
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Many thanks to @joesmithcreative.bsky.social for an excellent write up of our session at the Paisley Book Festival last month paisleybookfestival.com/blog-buildin...
Blog: Building Hope: Art, Architecture, and the Possibility of Abolition - Paisley Book Festival
Dr Kirstin Anderson, lecturer in criminology at Edinburgh Napier University, and Professor Yvonne Jewkes, one of the
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May 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Many 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
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@napierstudents.bsky.social
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Excellence Awards 2025 Nominees
The full list of staff and services at Edinburgh Napier who have been nominated for a 2025 Excellence Award.
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May 16, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🎉 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...
@napierstudents.bsky.social
www.napierstudents.com/excellence/e...
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🚨 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
📅 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
May 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🚨 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
📅 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
Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training.
See links in comments 👇
#FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI
May 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Excellent news, huge congratulations to our colleagues 🎉
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🎉 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
Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training.
See links in comments 👇
#FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI
May 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🎉 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
Shaping the future of policing through research, tech & training.
See links in comments 👇
#FutureOfPolicing #SIPR #UKRI