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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Jun 19

Very excited to be taking up Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research in August

Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jun 19

📢 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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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · May 7

Absolutely delighted to be part of the team to be awarded Scotland's only Police Academic Centre of Excellence (SPACE). I will be leading the 'safety' theme, so get in touch if you want to know more.

SPACE will distribute £300k over the next 3 years to support research+KE in Scotland. #policing

Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · May 7

🎉 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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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Mar 21

**New paper** 'Abstract Policing, Covid-19 and the 'rural idyll' in Scotland' has been published in Policing and Society

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Thanks to the team Jamie Buchan, @drshanehorgan.bsky.social and Andy Tatnell

@edinburghnapier.bsky.social @socscinapier.bsky.social

Abstract policing, Covid-19 and the ‘rural idyll’ in Scotland

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on rural ‘policing’ (broadly defined to include a range of institutions involved in order maintenance) remains relatively under-discussed and under-theorised. Th...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Feb 12

Prof Huw Williams and Stan Gilmore give very insightful presentation on brain injury, #Policing and considering head injuries and 'return to field of play' (like rugby).

Staggering stat:
5% poorest of under 5 year olds are 5x likelihood of a traumatic brain injury #trauma

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Feb 12

The Neurodiveristy and Policing conference, organised by Inga Heyman and supported by SIPR and @glepha.bsky.social, kicks off with Prof Rigby @edinburghnapier.bsky.social and ACC Sutherland @policescotland.bsky.social

Celebrating neurodiveristy and reducing the associated stigma key themes.

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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · Dec 9

😍 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Conference and a special thank you to Brunilda Pali for delivering our Annual Lecture.

👏We couldn't have done any of this without @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social

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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · Dec 9

A belated post celebrating the @thesccjr.bsky.social annual lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social last Friday. We loved the involvement of our PhD community, discussion of future labs, & a brilliant and stimulating lecture from Brunilda Pali about ecological justice, & catch-up with colleagues!

Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

The #SCCJR annual conference begins with a #PGR event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Collective hive mind supporting a dynamic and awesome new cohort of criminal justice scholars.

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

Such gorgeous pics and treasured memories. Thinking of you all loads x

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

Not at all, have a lovely weekend

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

Brilliant to catch up Andy.

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Ella Rabaiotti @ellarabaiotti.bsky.social · Dec 6

For #FollowFriday a few more have been added to the starter pack for probation research and practice.

Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb

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Andy Aydın-Aitchison @andy8chi.bsky.social · Dec 6

Thank you to @edinburghnapier.bsky.social colleagues for hosting the annual @thesccjr.bsky.social gathering and lecture today, and the inspired and inspiring choice of Brunilda Pali to deliver the lecture.

Dr Andrew Woof stands behind a computer desk, while Dr Brunilda Pali stands behind a lectern. To the near left a screen displays the talk title, Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms and Conflicts.

Black and white image of Dr Pali at the lectern.

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

Why do we struggle to recognise mother nature's inherent rights (eg rivers/the environment) but are happy to recognise rights of other non- human entities (eg corporations)?

Brunilda Pali highlights inherent challenges in #Environmental Restorative Justice. #sccjr

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Prof Liz Aston @lizaston.bsky.social · Dec 6

‘Who speaks for the rivers?’ The role of restorative approaches in environmental harms. Giving communities a voice. Prioritising Restoration - great lecture @thesccjr.bsky.social hosted by @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social thanks all!

Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

Dr Brunilda Pali provides a fascinating #SCCJR annual lecture, talking about environmental restorative justice and some green shoots of positive news in this space. #restorativejustice

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

Dr Brunilda Pali provides a fascinating #SCCJR annual lecture, talking about environmental restorative justice and some green shoots of positive news in this space. #restorativejustice

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

Onto next stages, discussing our future labs and direction of SCCJR.

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 6

The #SCCJR annual conference begins with a #PGR event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Collective hive mind supporting a dynamic and awesome new cohort of criminal justice scholars.

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Dec 5

Awesome! Congrats and richly deserved

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Nov 26

Balloons, caramel wafers and Ian Marder...a delightful afternoon with our new @edinburghnapier.bsky.social visiting prof, discussing what makes partnerships tick.

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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · Nov 21

Had the chance to discuss pressures in Scottish prisons and an emergency Bill before Scottish Parliament with Rona Dougall and Jordan Robertson on STV Scotland Tonight. Act now to stabilise the crisis and reduce harm, but then have the courage to pursue long-term solutions. #Criminology #Scotnight

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Nov 20

Couldn't have said it better myself. The wonderful @lizaston.bsky.social knocked it out the park tonight at her inaugural. So lucky to have you as a colleague, friend and mentor.

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Rebecca Foster @drrebeccafoster.bsky.social · Nov 18

Hello all, this seems like a nice place to be! For my first post I’m sharing my paper published today, 18th Nov, in @bupjournals.bsky.social journal FRS. Being honest, I am really chuffed to see this out there - the last paper from my PhD that has taken literally years to do…

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · Nov 20

Very much looking forward to Prof Liz Aston giving her inaugural lecture tonight @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @the-sipr.bsky.social

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Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · Nov 18

The @vp-centre.bsky.social Early Career Research Development Fund supports UK based researchers to pursue innovative collaborative research in the field of vulnerability & policing - the current call is open. Deadline 13 January 2025. 👇🏽

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/early-c...

Early Career Researcher vulnerability and policing funding call opens - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

The Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre has launched the third call of its annual Early Career Researcher Development Fund.

vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk

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