UCL Crime Science

The first university department in the world devoted specifically to reducing crime and other risks to personal and national security.

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

We're delighted to announce that Prof Darrick Jolliffe has been appointed as our new Head of Department👏

Darrick was Professor of Criminology at Royal Holloway University of London, funded by various national and international agencies.

Read more at https://t.co/YQIgzhKvxp

[Hervé Borrion @criminexus]

Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this important initiative. @UCLCrimeScience

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

We're delighted to have been recognised as a Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE) by @PoliceChiefs and @UKRI_News.

The award recognises the engagement activity conducted by our department and the strength of UCL as a global centre of policing research.

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Celebrating students' innovative research in #CrimeScience!

Yesterday, we hosted the Nick Ross Prize, recognising outstanding undergraduate dissertations tackling real-world crime challenges.👏🎖️

Read about this year’s winner & honourable mentions: 🔗 https://t.co/pn8eXFRpru

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

🚨 Want to make a real impact in cybersecurity research?

Join Dr Simon Shiu tomorrow for a special talk on bridging academic & industry research for real-world cybersecurity impact!

🕓 4–6 PM | 📍 90 High Holborn
🔗 Book now: https://t.co/r1hvyp9C7M

#Cybersecurity #Research

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

What’s it like to work in #intelligence? UCL Security & Crime Science hosted senior Five Eyes professionals for a rare insight into international security. Students, staff, and alumni engaged with experts tackling today’s biggest challenges.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/g1qhh2ZuhT

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Find out more on what some of our students are doing to tackle smart city emergency challenges! 🌆💡

MSc students collaborated in a hackathon to develop new solutions for improving emergency response systems.

Read more: https://t.co/g44BHyG0mY

[Matt Ashby @LessCrime]

Nice review by @UCLCrimeScience colleagues including @NiluferTp of the (many, it turns out) crime threats presented by self-driving cars, including everything from cyberstalking to their use for hostile reconnaissance ahead of terrorist attacks.

https://t.co/TiAB0A7bmk

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Applications now open!🚨

Join our new @EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-Physical Risk. Fully funded PhDs to train leaders tackling hybrid threats across digital & physical spaces.

Learn more & apply now: https://t.co/xYX7dpt8py
#PhD #CyberSecurity #CyberPhysical

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Our amazing Student #EDI team has just published this month’s newsletter! 💌✨

They’re exploring themes of love, culture, and community—talking about celebrating with food, sharing love with friends and family, International Hijab Day, and more!

https://t.co/og3gviGlSX

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Social Sciences Plus: £10k funding opportunity! 🚨

Funding available for interdisciplinary, innovative, and research-based pilot/seed projects.

Calling all social scientists from @IOE_London, @UCLEngineering & @UCLSocHistSci—apply now!

https://t.co/1l5XjDHHKy

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Few tickets left for our first Careers event of the year giving you insights on professional opportunities.

You will hear from experts from @Unilever, @Allianz , @PwC_UK , @SecuritasRisk, @cityoflondon, plus networking drinks!🗣️🥂

Register now: https://t.co/a8hff6gNAP

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Wondering where your degree in security and crime science can take you? 🎓

Join our #Careers event next Tuesday (18:30-21:00) to hear from experts in intelligence, policing, cyber security, and network with professionals and peers.

https://t.co/XzfgnrDgYI

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Thinking about becoming an expert in cutting-edge research areas like cybersecurity, cyber-physical risk, security analysis, and future crime? 🚨

Join our #PhD Open Evening next month to explore your future in security & crime research!

Register now: https://t.co/yUVklxzfZs

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Wondering where your degree in security and crime science can take you? 🎓

Join our #Careers event next Tuesday (18:30-21:00) to hear from experts in intelligence, policing, cyber security, and network with professionals and peers.

https://t.co/XzfgnrDgYI

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Our first Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) newsletter of the year—co-created with our students—is out now! 🎉

Find out more on the link: https://t.co/VYAbQCxqyt 📩
#Equality #Diversity #Inclusion

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Looking to develop your career in #Security, intelligence & crime prevention? 🚨

Join us at UCL for a special #Careers event with experts from Unilever, Allianz, Hertfordshire Police & more!

Event date: 11 Feb 25 | 18:30 GMT

Register now: https://t.co/FsH7p0q2EE

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

@DavidPreze 🙏 Thank you @DavidPreze! And for anyone interested in our postgraduate programme, join us at our Virtual Open Evening tonight (5:30–7:00 pm GMT)! Spaces are still available:
https://t.co/pJAczDmlpB

[Dr. David Pérez-Esparza @DavidPreze]

I concluded my PhD in London (2018)🇬🇧

If I can give you an advice, that would be undoubtedly, applying TODAY to @UCLCrimeScience

The best program, in the best University in the world, with cutting-edge professionals who 24/7 think HOW to anticipate, tackle & recover from crime

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Deadline tomorrow for the UCL @EPSRC Landscape Award! 🚨
🔸 50 fully funded, 4-year scholarships for 2025/26
🔸For doctoral students in Engineering (inc. Crime & Security), Physical, or Math Sciences
🔸Open to home & international students
Apply now: https://t.co/a27TfVsEAQ

[UCL Crime Science @UCLCrimeScience]

Ready to tackle real-world issues like extremism, cybercrime, and organised crime? 🕵️‍♂️

Join us for our Virtual Open Evening on 28 Jan, 17:30-19:00, and discover MSc courses in Security & Crime Science.

📅Register now: https://t.co/wlDFOK2asp

#Cybercrime #Terrorism #Policing