Dr Andrew Wooff
@awooff.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Criminology and Head of Social Sciences
at Edinburgh Napier University | Associate Director of the Scottish Institute of Policing Research and Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research | Research all things policing related
at Edinburgh Napier University | Associate Director of the Scottish Institute of Policing Research and Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research | Research all things policing related
Very excited to be taking up Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research in August
📢 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 10:46 AM
Very excited to be taking up Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research in August
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
SPACE will distribute £300k over the next 3 years to support research+KE in Scotland. #policing
🎉 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 10:53 AM
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
SPACE will distribute £300k over the next 3 years to support research+KE in Scotland. #policing
**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
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
March 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
**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
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Thanks to the team Jamie Buchan, @drshanehorgan.bsky.social and Andy Tatnell
@edinburghnapier.bsky.social @socscinapier.bsky.social
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.
Celebrating neurodiveristy and reducing the associated stigma key themes.
February 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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.
Celebrating neurodiveristy and reducing the associated stigma key themes.
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😍 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
👏We couldn't have done any of this without @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
December 9, 2024 at 11:08 AM
😍 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
👏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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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!
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.
December 9, 2024 at 8:59 AM
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!
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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
Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb
December 6, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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
Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb
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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.
December 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM
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.
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
Brunilda Pali highlights inherent challenges in #Environmental Restorative Justice. #sccjr
December 6, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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
Brunilda Pali highlights inherent challenges in #Environmental Restorative Justice. #sccjr
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‘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 Brunilda Pali provides a fascinating #SCCJR annual lecture, talking about environmental restorative justice and some green shoots of positive news in this space. #restorativejustice
December 6, 2024 at 5:42 PM
‘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!
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.
December 6, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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.
Balloons, caramel wafers and Ian Marder...a delightful afternoon with our new @edinburghnapier.bsky.social visiting prof, discussing what makes partnerships tick.
November 26, 2024 at 2:18 PM
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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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
November 21, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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
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.
November 20, 2024 at 10:33 PM
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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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…
November 18, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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…
Very much looking forward to Prof Liz Aston giving her inaugural lecture tonight @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @the-sipr.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Very much looking forward to Prof Liz Aston giving her inaugural lecture tonight @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @the-sipr.bsky.social
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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...
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
November 18, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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...
vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/early-c...
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“The disinformation [Musk] disseminates has been viewed billion of times... Many people are living in an alternative universe & that calls into question the fundamental basis of political decision-making in this country.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
The ‘foolproof’ election forecaster who predicted Trump would lose – what went wrong?
Allan Lichtman’s forecast model was meant to be foolproof. He explains to David Smith what was different this time
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2024 at 6:02 PM
“The disinformation [Musk] disseminates has been viewed billion of times... Many people are living in an alternative universe & that calls into question the fundamental basis of political decision-making in this country.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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Welcome to all the newcomers in another wave of X-odus 👋 It's calmer and less toxic here.
If it helps find collegiate community, here is a list of academics working in Criminology in the UK, worth following. There's also a link to a wider #Criminology feed
#Penology #AcademicSky
go.bsky.app/8sCM5VZ
If it helps find collegiate community, here is a list of academics working in Criminology in the UK, worth following. There's also a link to a wider #Criminology feed
#Penology #AcademicSky
go.bsky.app/8sCM5VZ
November 6, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Welcome to all the newcomers in another wave of X-odus 👋 It's calmer and less toxic here.
If it helps find collegiate community, here is a list of academics working in Criminology in the UK, worth following. There's also a link to a wider #Criminology feed
#Penology #AcademicSky
go.bsky.app/8sCM5VZ
If it helps find collegiate community, here is a list of academics working in Criminology in the UK, worth following. There's also a link to a wider #Criminology feed
#Penology #AcademicSky
go.bsky.app/8sCM5VZ
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😀REGISTRATION IS OPEN😀
Join us on Fri 6 Dec for the SCCJR Annual Lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social with Brunilda Pali, Uni of Amsterdam, who will talk about 'Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms & Conflicts.'
👉https://bit.ly/SCCJR-AnnualLecture2024
Join us on Fri 6 Dec for the SCCJR Annual Lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social with Brunilda Pali, Uni of Amsterdam, who will talk about 'Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms & Conflicts.'
👉https://bit.ly/SCCJR-AnnualLecture2024
SCCJR Annual Lecture 2024: Brunilda Pali
Dr Brunilda Pali, University of Amsterdam, will present this year's lecture on 'Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms and Conflicts.'
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November 11, 2024 at 2:46 PM
😀REGISTRATION IS OPEN😀
Join us on Fri 6 Dec for the SCCJR Annual Lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social with Brunilda Pali, Uni of Amsterdam, who will talk about 'Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms & Conflicts.'
👉https://bit.ly/SCCJR-AnnualLecture2024
Join us on Fri 6 Dec for the SCCJR Annual Lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social with Brunilda Pali, Uni of Amsterdam, who will talk about 'Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms & Conflicts.'
👉https://bit.ly/SCCJR-AnnualLecture2024
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New research from the IFS showing the closure of youth centres during the 2010s was shortsighted. For every £1 saved, the costs to affected users, crime victims and public spending in the police and the criminal justice system amount to £2.85
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
The effects of youth clubs on education and crime | Institute for Fiscal Studies
Using quasi-experimental variation from austerity-related cuts, I provide the first causal estimates of youth clubs' effects on education and crime.
ifs.org.uk
November 14, 2024 at 9:13 AM
New research from the IFS showing the closure of youth centres during the 2010s was shortsighted. For every £1 saved, the costs to affected users, crime victims and public spending in the police and the criminal justice system amount to £2.85
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
Made the move over! Looking forward to reconnecting with all friends and colleagues.
November 13, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Made the move over! Looking forward to reconnecting with all friends and colleagues.