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Prof Liz Aston
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Prof of Criminology Edinburgh Napier University, Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research. Local policing & intersections with health (drugs & harm reduction) & technology (PI INTERACT)
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Prof Liz Aston @lizaston.bsky.social · Nov 17
Recently we delivered an INTERACT Strategy & Policy Forum to explore implications of our findings for digital police-public contact w key stakeholders. We discussed our first 5 briefing papers from this ESRC study -see www.sipr.ac.uk/interact/ #policing #technology #accessibility #proceduraljustice
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What I saw at Saturday’s rally was racism, pure and simple. Labour won’t tackle it until we can call it what it is | Diane Abbott
What I saw at Saturday’s rally was racism, pure and simple. Labour won’t tackle it until we can call it what it is | Diane Abbott
Silence about the bigotry inherent in events like Tommy Robinson’s march will be seen by the thugs as tacit approval of their message, says Labour MP Diane Abbott
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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unrwa.org
“I’m hungry not only for food, but also for dignity, for justice and for peace.” Says Wasim, an UNRWA colleague in Gaza.

He continues his work amid fear, loss and destruction — serving while grieving, starving, and exhausted.

This is his reality. This is #Gaza.

#UNRWAworks
July 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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socscinapier.bsky.social
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
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the-sipr.bsky.social
📢 SIPR is recruiting a new Director!

Professor Liz Aston reflects on her time in the role and shares details of this exciting leadership opportunity in policing research.

🔗 More info: bit.ly/4kh7XgO
🔗 Apply: bit.ly/4kkJ8Re

#SIPR #Leadership #Jobs
May 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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awooff.bsky.social
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
the-sipr.bsky.social 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
May 7, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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socscinapier.bsky.social
Excellent news, huge congratulations to our colleagues 🎉
the-sipr.bsky.social 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
May 7, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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susanmcvie.bsky.social
Delighted to be part of the successful bid for the Scottish Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (SPACE). Looking forward to working with colleagues at ENU, GCU & St Andrews to support @policescotland.bsky.social & the Scottish Prevention Hub.

@uoelawschool.bsky.social
#ChallengeCreateChange
the-sipr.bsky.social 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
May 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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the-sipr.bsky.social
🎉 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
May 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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edinburghnapier.bsky.social
🚓 | #EdNapier will be the home of Scotland’s only Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE), building on its success of hosting the Scottish Institute for Policing Research (@the-sipr.bsky.social).

Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/W9OV1

#MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers
Sighthill Campus in the sun. The SIPR pop-up at an event at Sighthill.
May 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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rcdewinter.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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socialmedialab.ca
"Let me tell you a story about Stephen Miller and chain migration." www.politico.com/magazine/sto...
Stephen Miller Is an Immigration Hypocrite. I Know Because I’m His Uncle.
If my nephew’s ideas on immigration had been in force a century ago, our family would have been wiped out.
www.politico.com
May 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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the-sipr.bsky.social
📢 New report out today: Implementing Anti-Racism in the Context of Policing by the Institute for Educational and Social Equity & SIPR.

📝 Read the full press release: bit.ly/430Sqfe
📘 Download the full report: bit.ly/44axMuk

#AntiRacism #Policing #Equity #Inclusion #Scotland #SIPR
April 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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the-sipr.bsky.social
The SPA, @policescotland.bsky.social , and the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner want your views on the potential use of Live Facial Recognition in policing. This isn’t a formal consultation, but a chance to share your thoughts and concerns.

🔗 Have your say: orlo.uk/lewJ3
April 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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rosamundevb.bsky.social
It is currently impossible to assess Police Scotland’s use of retrospective facial recognition for efficacy and fairness because the force does not collect meaningful information that would enable a proper evaluation www.computerweekly.com/news/3666209...
Scottish police hold almost no data on facial recognition use | Computer Weekly
It is currently impossible to assess Police Scotland’s use of retrospective facial recognition for efficacy and fairness because the force does not collect meaningful information that would enable a p...
www.computerweekly.com
March 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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the-sipr.bsky.social
🚔 European Society of Criminology - Policing Working Group Prizes 🚔

The PWG is celebrating excellence in policing research! At the 2025 ESC Conference will award:

📖 Policing Book Prize
📝 Policing Journal Article Prize
🌟 Early Career Prize

Nominate yourself or others! bit.ly/4j00jqj
March 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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frasoliman.bsky.social
Utterly delighted to see this MSc out in the world after so much hard work went into its design. Come study #criminology (and #zemiology) with us at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social, you couldn't find a better team than the outstanding scholars and educators I have the pleasure of calling my colleagues
socscinapier.bsky.social Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU @socscinapier.bsky.social · Mar 7
The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research.

#criminology

www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...
Crime and Justice in Practice
At Edinburgh Napier University, we nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world.
www.napier.ac.uk
March 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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kir-anderson.bsky.social
Having seen the incredible amount of work and care that went into the design of this MSc behind the scenes (I'm looking at you @frasoliman.bsky.social), I can tell you; it's going to be great! Come study #criminology with us at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
socscinapier.bsky.social Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU @socscinapier.bsky.social · Mar 7
The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research.

#criminology

www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...
Crime and Justice in Practice
At Edinburgh Napier University, we nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world.
www.napier.ac.uk
March 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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socscinapier.bsky.social
The MSc Crime and Justice in Practice focuses on real-world practice in criminal, restorative, and transformative justice, and will help you develop a critical understanding of the role and impact of applied justice policy and research.

#criminology

www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-...
Crime and Justice in Practice
At Edinburgh Napier University, we nurture talent and create knowledge that shapes communities all around the world.
www.napier.ac.uk
March 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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socscinapier.bsky.social
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 👇
March 7, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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the-sipr.bsky.social
🚨Northern Police Research Webinar 🚨

📆28/3/25
🕚11–12:15 BST by @polamk.bsky.social & @the-sipr.bsky.social

▶️Prof Liz Aston @lizaston.bsky.social
▶️In this webinar Liz presents findings from the INTERACT project.

▶️Reg: bit.ly/41AttW4
▶️Full Prog here: bit.ly/4gVFgnm
▶️INTERACT Info: bit.ly/3DtAIHk
March 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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nasarmeer.bsky.social
New survey findings show that experiences of racial discrimination have not decreased over the last decade, when placed alongside earlier studies, and that confidence in anti-discrimination efforts has continued to decline. @profkatsmith.bsky.social @lizaston.bsky.social @profellenstu.bsky.social
UofG led survey shows that racial discrimination continues to rise in Scotland
Around one-third (35%) of people in Scotland’s Black, Asian, and visible minority ethnic communities say they have faced discrimination within the past two years - and confidence in anti-discriminatio...
www.gla.ac.uk
March 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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socscinapier.bsky.social
An insight into real world practice as our students heard statements from the Scottish Police Federation and GEOAmey on the impact of COVID-19 on their organisations. Thanks to @kir-anderson.bsky.social and @frasoliman.bsky.social for organising and @covid19inquiry.scot for a warm welcome.
covid19inquiry.scot Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry @covid19inquiry.scot · Feb 27
On Monday, we were pleased to welcome Criminology, Policing and Social Sciences students from @edinburghnapier.bsky.social to the Inquiry's hearing suite.

The group were welcomed by our Chair, Lord Brailsford, and Chief Executive, Ian Duddy, and attended one of our impact hearings.
A group of Edinburgh Napier University students and lecturers standing with the Lord Brailsford, the Chair of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry. Ian Duddy, Chief Executive of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, answers questions from a group of Edinburgh Napier University students.
February 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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the-sipr.bsky.social
🚨 Nominate for SIPR’s Impact Awards! 🚨

Recognise research that’s made a significant impact on policing, policy, and practice.

🏆 SIPR Impact Award (£500)
🏆 SIPR Early Career Researcher Award (£500)

🔹 Deadline: 7.5.25
🔹 Prizes awarded at the SIPC Conference 28.5.25.

📄 Nominate: bit.ly/4ibTWjj
February 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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iainbrennan.bsky.social
Ah, lads! There are a pile of Irish criminologists in the UK who can tell you how this is going to go...

m.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
Government to bring forward stop and search legislation to tackle knife crime
The Government will bring forward new laws to allow Gardaí to stop and search members of the public suspected of carrying knives.
m.independent.ie
February 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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edinburghnapier.bsky.social
🚔 | The subject of neurodiversity in policing has fallen under the spotlight this week with a pioneering two-day event at #EdNapier's Sighthill campus.

Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/tAbpY

@the-sipr.bsky.social | @policescotland.bsky.social | @glepha.bsky.social
Assistant Chief Constable Mark Sutherland speaking to the audience at the Neurodiversity in Policing conference. Edinburgh Napier University Principal Sue Rigby speaking to the audience at the Neurodiversity in Policing conference. Delegates speak at the Policing in Neurodiversity event at Edinburgh Napier. Delegates speak at the Policing in Neurodiversity event at Edinburgh Napier.
February 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM