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

**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

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.

😍 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

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!

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

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

‘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.

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

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.

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

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...

“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...

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

😀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

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...

Made the move over! Looking forward to reconnecting with all friends and colleagues.