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Scottish Institute for Policing Research
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SIPR is a strategic collaboration between Scotland's universities, Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. Our mission is to support internationally excellent, multi-disciplinary policing research to enable evidence-informed policy & practice.
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · 5d
SIPR’s 2024/25 Annual Report is out! Highlights: £88k+ in research, launch of SPACE, Early Career Grants, Impact Awards & flagship events. Leadership transitions from Prof Liz Aston to Dr Andrew Wooff.

🔗 Read full press release here: bit.ly/4q7BLjQ
🔗 Read full Annual Report here: bit.ly/431hT7M
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · 7d
📚 Launch of Criminal Justice in Scotland – the first textbook on Scotland’s criminal justice system in 10+ years.

🗓 7 Oct, 3pm
📍 ENU, Sighthill

Authors Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson, Katrina Morrison + discussants Ross Gibson, Deborah Russo & Andrew Wooff. Chaired by Hannah Graham.

bit.ly/4nXDrdC
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · 13d
📣 Save the date: 14 Oct 2025
Prof. Ben Bradford (UCL) is giving a seminar @ Edinburgh on policing, procedural justice & mental health.

Fairness in policing isn’t just about rights — it can shape wellbeing too.

📍 Central campus, afternoon (venue TBC)
✉️ Book via [email protected]
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · 16d
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‼️APPLICATIONS DEADLINE 24TH SEPTEMBER ‼️
SIPR Associate Director (Public Protection, Tech & Digital Policing). Lead cutting-edge research with real-world impact.

Contact Dr Andrew [email protected]

Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4lXDmp3
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · 16d
📢 Application ‼️DEADLINE 24 SEPTEMBER‼️

SIPR Associate Director (Police-Community Relations).

Shape research & practice at the heart of policing. Contact Dr Andrew Wooff - [email protected]

READ MORE & APPLY: bit.ly/4gCGyFp
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · 23d
🚨 Call for Research Proposals 🚨

The NECC invites applications under ARIS for research on asset recovery, its impact on organised crime, deterrence, and criminal trends. Apply by 30 Sept 2025. Details: bit.ly/42xHpBn
| FAQ: bit.ly/3K3Fj5V
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · 26d
📢 Are you a serving or recently retired (last 5 yrs) #Policescotland officer or Special Constable? Take part in independent PhD research on Police Sexual Misconduct. Your input is anonymous & vital. 🔗 forms.office.com/e/QLpVV0SVWf
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Sep 8
We’re pleased to be mentioned in coverage of the new Police Scotland & Abertay cyberQuarter partnership. SIPR is proud to support 2 PhDs on deepfakes & cyber interviewing. Strengthening Scotland’s resilience online 💻🔐

Read More 👉🔗 bit.ly/3JQ9IVn

Read More 👉🔗 bit.ly/484OU6n
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Sep 1
⏰ Deadline: Wednesday 24 September 2025
📅 Interviews: Week beginning 6 October 2025
📍 New appointment starts January 2026
👉 Read more here bit.ly/4lXDmp3

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Dr Andrew Wooff ([email protected]) for an informal discussion.
Applications Invited - SIPR
SIPR Associate Director To lead network covering public protection and technology, and digital policing Professor Lesley McMillan will be stepping down from her role as the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) Associate Director and lead of the Public Protection network. SIPR is now inviting applications from prospective candidates to take on this role
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Sep 1
📢 Applications open: SIPR Associate Director (Public Protection, Tech & Digital Policing). Lead cutting-edge research with real-world impact. Apply by 24 Sept 2025. Contact Dr Andrew Wooff.

Further details in 'replies'
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Sep 1
⏰ Deadline: Wednesday 24 September 2025
📅 Interviews: Week beginning 6 October 2025
📍 New appointment starts January 2026
👉 Find out more here bit.ly/4lRKFhS

Interested? Contact SIPR Director Dr Andrew Wooff ([email protected]) for an informal discussion.
Applications Invited - SIPR
SIPR Associate Director – Police-Community Relations Network Professor Megan O’Neill will be stepping down from her role as the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) Associate Director and l...
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Sep 1
📢 Applications invited:

SIPR Associate Director (Police-Community Relations).

Shape research & practice at the heart of policing. Apply by 24 Sept 2025. Contact Dr Andrew Wooff.

See 'replies' for further details and link.
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Aug 20
🚨 Research Grant: Retail Crime Taskforce 🚨 Up to £20k for projects tackling retail crime in Scotland. Intent due 12 Sept, apps by 3 Oct. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3HvCgmi
| Click to apply 👉 bit.ly/4mLoP0j
#RetailCrime #Research #Scotland
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Aug 1
🚨 £40k awarded to 3 projects via SIPR’s Policing Social Harms & Challenges grant scheme!

💫Awarded Projects💫: Protect Duty & democratic policing, dementia & missing persons, and Police Scotland’s relationship with the Catholic community.

Find out more here 👉http://bit.ly/3UMhG3P
#SIPR
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jul 16
📅 31 Oct | 📍 Abertay Uni, Dundee
Join us for a SIPR workshop on Working with Emotionally Demanding Material.
We’ll explore sensitive research, share strategies for self-care, and connect with others in the field.

🎟️ bit.ly/4m22njn
#SIPR #ResearchWellbeing
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jul 14
🛡️ Join a powerful conversation

July 29, 9am -12pm

@uniofstandrews.bsky.social for:
National Security Perspectives—insights on UK–US threats & alliances.
Speakers:
MP @stephengethins.bsky.social
Dr Daniel Thomas
M.Sc Mary Kent.
Email to register: [email protected]
#Security #Geopolitics #CyberThreats
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jul 10
Have you seen our SIPR 3-Year Strategic Plan (2024/25–2027/28)? We’ve shared our vision and priorities — now we’d love to hear your thoughts. Take a look and let us know what stands out: bit.ly/462Y7eK
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jul 2
Deadline 4th July!!
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jun 23
‼️PLEASE NOTE THE VERY SHORT DEADLINE TO PUT IN A BID‼️

🚨 New Responsive Research Fund on Policing & Visibility – short turnaround!

🗓️ Notify intent by 4 July
🗓️ Apply by 23 July
🗓️ Start by 8 Aug
🏁 Finish by 30 Jan 2026

Grant Awarded: 29 July

Don’t miss this rapid opportunity!
#Policing #Research
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jun 23
‼️PLEASE NOTE THE VERY SHORT DEADLINE TO PUT IN A BID‼️

🚨 New Responsive Research Fund on Policing & Visibility – short turnaround!

🗓️ Notify intent by 4 July
🗓️ Apply by 23 July
🗓️ Start by 8 Aug
🏁 Finish by 30 Jan 2026

Grant Awarded: 29 July

Don’t miss this rapid opportunity!
#Policing #Research
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jun 20
🚨 Apply now: £20K SIPR grant for research on police visibility & community connection. Open to all researchers. Start by Aug 1, 2025.
🔗 Info + apply: bit.ly/3G32fkd
🌐 More details: bit.ly/4n8HQe3
#Policing #ResearchFunding
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jun 20
🚨 Apply now: £20K SIPR grant for research on police visibility & community connection. Open to all researchers. Start by Aug 1, 2025.
🔗 Info + apply: bit.ly/3G32fkd
🌐 More details: bit.ly/4n8HQe3
#Policing #ResearchFunding
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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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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jun 13
🧠 SIPR has published a major new report on emotional labour in public protection policing. It explores how officers manage emotional strain, shaped by organisational culture. The study introduces the "12 Rs of Resilience" to support wellbeing. 📘 Read more: bit.ly/4kIcHwG
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jun 12
🎉 Congrats to Dr Andy Tatnell, winner of the Early Career Impact Award at #SIPC2025! Honoured for research on Police Scotland’s Tutor Constable Model—shaping practice, values & development across UK & beyond. A great example of research driving real-world change! 👏 #Policing
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Scottish Institute for Policing Research @the-sipr.bsky.social · Jun 5
🎓 Fully funded PhD at Abertay University & SIPR: Enabling People to Identify Deepfakes. £20,780/year, fees paid, starts Oct 2025. Use eye-tracking to research deepfake detection. Apply by 30 June 👉 www.abertay.ac.uk/about/workin... #PhD #Cybersecurity #Deepfakes
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