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Police in schools | Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity | The University of Manchester

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 19d

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

Tool which helps identify victims of trafficking leading to arrests, say police

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 19d

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...

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

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 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...

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

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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · 21d

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...

AI and Policing: TIPS Innovation Forum | SPRITE+ Hub

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SPRITE+ @spriteplus.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

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

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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Jul 21

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...

N8 PRP Announces Prof Layla Skinns as Interim Academic Director

N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Neurodiversity and Criminal Justice

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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Mar 27

🚨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

Featuring key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.

Alcohol, Policing, and Nightlife: A Complex Relationship

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · May 30

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

N8 Policing Research Partnership

Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · May 23

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...

NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Collaborative Projects

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · May 23

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...

Discussion of the benefits of collaboration and partnership in creating impactful research

N8 PRP Announces New Awards on Call Handlers, Custody

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · May 19

Absolutely-! 🤞

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · May 9

Brilliant to see the impact of N8 PRP-funded work being recognised - congratulations to Caroline, Rose, and their partners @gmpolice !

University of Manchester School of Social Sciences @uomsoss.bsky.social · May 8

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

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Geoff Pearson @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social · May 7

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

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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Apr 29

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...

NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Collaborative Projects

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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨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...

Discussion of the benefits of collaboration and partnership in creating impactful research

Nightlife: Safety, Security & Policing

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Apr 17

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-...

The University of Liverpool Criminal Justice Unit and the N8 Policing Research Partnership are holding a nightlife event for stakeholders.

N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Neurodiversity and Criminal Justice

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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Mar 27

🚨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

Featuring key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.

N8 Policing Research Partnership | LinkedIn

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N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Mar 25

N8 PRP is now on LinkedIn!

Follow us - www.linkedin.com/showcase/n8-...

N8 Policing Research Partnership | An academic-police collaboration championing, and enabling research taking on the challenges of 21st century policing

www.linkedin.com

NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Navigating ethics

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Mar 13

Starting at 2pm - come join us!

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Feb 13

🗺️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...

Discussion of the challenges faced by researchers in doing ‘high-risk’ policing research

www.eventbrite.com

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Feb 21

NEW READ 📚

What research is needed on #missingpeople ?

Josie Allan and Jane Hunter from Missing People on the evidence gaps in a new blog for N8 PRP

www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/02/21/m...

#academia #socialsciences #ebp

Missing People: The Research We Need

NRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Navigating ethics

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Feb 13

🗺️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...

Discussion of the challenges faced by researchers in doing ‘high-risk’ policing research

www.eventbrite.com

N8 PRP Launches 2024 Annual Report

N8 Policing Research Partnership @n8prp.bsky.social · Feb 6

📚We've published out annual report for 2024!

Feat. a report by Sir Andy Marsh @CollegeofPolice, a ton of fascinating research and events, and our plans for 2025

Read at the link below ⬇️

www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/02/06/n...