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westminsterinsight.comManaging Protests and Public Order Conference - Westminster InsightManaging Protests and Public Order Conference - Discuss the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and new powers for managing protests and public order

Lord Macdonald's independent review has reignited debate on policing protest. On 12 Nov, N8 PRP Co-Director @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social is speaking alongside Lord Macdonald, PSNI ACC Melanie Jones, and others about practical and legal implications: www.westminsterinsight.com/conferences-...

t.cohttps://www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/09/18/developing-the-repeat-victimisation-attrition-dashboard-a-strategic-innovation-for-rasso-investigations-in-bedfordshire/

21 Sept

In our latest blog, Eloise Taylor shares her experience developing Bedfordshire Police’s Victim Attrition and Repeat Victimisation Dashboard for RASSO investigations #police #rasso #PoliceAction #vawg t.co/fvdFqzBQJV

n8prp.org.ukPutting police staff centre stage

3 Aug

Police staff are central to modern policing — but their contribution is often overlooked. In our latest NRiPN webinar explored Dr Naomi Davis-Crane's research on police staff experiences of value, voice and inclusion. ▶️ www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/08/03/p... #Policing #PoliceResearch #PoliceStaff

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3 Aug

A new report from the @n8prp.bsky.social examines the experiences of autistic people during arrest and police custody, highlighting the need for more inclusive and responsive policing practices. More details www.n8prp.org.uk/home/research/small-grants/autism-during-arrest-and-custody

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

@vp-centre.bsky.social

21 July

⌛ Only 1 month left to register for #LEPH2026! Join researchers, practitioners, policymakers and community leaders from around the world at @universityofleeds.bsky.social (6–9 Sept 2026) to explore vulnerability, policing & public health. 📅 Registration closes 21 August. Register 👇 leph2026.org

n8prp.org.ukBringing N8 PRP Research to Policymakers in Parliament

16 July

📰NEW BLOG📰 Professor Barry Godfrey shares his recent experience showcasing N8 PRP-funded research on high-harm, high-frequency DA offenders at Westminster, bringing together stakeholders to explore innovative approaches to tackling VAWG. www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/07/16/b...

n8prp.org.ukN8 PRP announces new Police Priority Grant awards[et_pb_image admin_label=”

29 June

N8 PRP announces new Police Priority Grant awards Congratulations to the PIs who have received funding for projects on DA Outcomes, suicide after custody, and police interactions with autistic adults #policingresearch #Domesticabuseresearch #custody #autism www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/06/29/n...

n8prp.org.ukNew report published: Illuminating the experiences of autistic people during arrest and custody

24 June

How can police custody be safer and more inclusive for autistic people? New N8 PRP research report and webinar explores key risks, support needs and practice recommendations. Read more ⬇️ #Neurodiversity #PolicingResearch #CriminalJustice www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/06/23/n...

20 May

There's still time to submit your poster for the N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum! - Share your work - Access fund available - Prize for best poster For more info and registration, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/n8-prp-pol...

eventbrite.comIlluminating the experiences of autistic people during custodyWebinar for police, researchers and stakeholders working in custody and neurodiversity.

14 May

📢 Webinar — Friday 12 June, 2–3pm How do autistic people experience police custody, and where are the gaps in support? Dr Laura Naegler shares new N8 PRP research on key vulnerabilities, missed needs and improving practice. Essential insights for those in policing, justice, health or advocacy.

n8prp.org.ukN8 PRP Announces New Grant Writing Mentorship Programme

5 May

🚀 Applications are open for the NRiPN Grant Writing Mentorship Programme 2026! A 6‑month programme of 1:1 mentoring, virtual workshops, and a fully funded grant writing workshop on 15 Sept to shape collaborative, impact‑focused projects. 🗓 Apply by 26 June www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/05/05/a...

n8prp.org.ukHotspot Policing: Strategy, Practice, Research

30 Apr

Great turnout at today’s N8 PRP webinar on #HotspotsPolicing - 130 attendees from UK & Ireland policing and academia on evidence, implementation challenges and analytical insights. A valuable session for anyone working in data‑led policing - report and slides here: www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/04/30/h...

eventbrite.comHotspot Policing: Strategy, Practice, ResearchWebinar for police, researchers and stakeholders engaged in the implementation, development and evaluation of hotspot policing.

30 Apr

Great turnout for this event - 111 people currently online to discuss hotspot policing!

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HOTSPOT POLICING WEBINAR What is the role of Hotspots in Neighbourhood Policing? Join us on 30 April where speakers from policing and academia will discuss the strategy and realities of hotspot policing. www.eventbrite.com/e/hotspot-po...

n8prp.org.ukMeasuring Police Culture

28 Apr

🔍 Great discussion at our recent webinar on Measuring Police Culture. Naomi Davis‑Crane shared findings from a new evidence review. Key takeaway: culture is complex and hard to track, but organisational *climate* may be a practical alternative. 📘 Read the report: www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/04/28/m...

eventbrite.comN8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Policing, People and HealthFeaturing key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.

20 Mar

Registrations are OPEN! Join us for the 2026 Policing Innovation Forum, where N8 PRP and @the-sipr.bsky.social will be exploring the topic of Policing, People and Health. How do Police and Health agencies work together, and what can be improved? Register now⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/n8-prp-pol...

eventbrite.comVoice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA PolicingWebinar for practitioners and researchers applying a procedural justice lens to racially minoritised women’s experiences of policing VAWG

16 Mar

Sign up to join us THIS AFTERNOON! Voice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA Policing with Hayley Alderson, Geetanjali Gangoli, Kausiki Saram and Kate Butterby #woc #policing_da #outcome16 www.eventbrite.com/e/voice-fair...

n8prp.org.ukSuicide Prevention During Sexual Offences Investigation

13 Mar

Great turn out today for our webinar on Suicide Prevention for People Under Investigation of Sexual Offences - over 100 people have joined to discuss the new Agile Evidence Review; read more here ⬇️ www.n8prp.org.uk/home/researc...

eventbrite.comHotspot Policing: Strategy, Practice, ResearchWebinar for police, researchers and stakeholders engaged in the implementation, development and evaluation of hotspot policing.

eventbrite.comMeasuring Police Culture: An Evidence ReviewWebinar for police, researchers and other stakeholders on the measurement of culture for the purposes of cultural change

New Webinar! On 21 April Naomi Davis-Crane (LJMU) will present the findings of her N8 PRP-funded Agile Evidence Review on Measuring Police Culture. Register Below: www.eventbrite.com/e/measuring-...

eventbrite.comNRiPN event: Information Power and AI in Contemporary Policing ConsultationIn this NRiPN Work in Progress session, attendees will hear from Paul Gowers (PhD, University of Gloucestershire).

Starting now! www.eventbrite.com/e/nripn-even...

Welcome to the N8 team, Colin!

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We are delighted to announce Dr Colin Tattam as our new Director, joining 1 June. The appointment signals a new phase for the N8, as we work with UKRI, government and local authorities to ensure the North’s research strength drives UK prosperity. Learn more: www.n8research.org.uk/n8-deepens-c...

leph2026.orgLEPH 2026The Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association (GLEPHA) and the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre will jointly host the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Healt...

2 Mar

WEBINAR - 16 March Voice, Fairness and Trust: Racially Minoritised Women and DA Policing Dr Hayley Alderson, Prof Geetanjali Gangoli, Dr Kausiki Saram and Dr Kate Buttery present new work building on their Outcome 16 project; register below ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/voice-fair...

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18 Feb

📣 1 month left to submit abstracts for LEPH2026! Join us in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026 for the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders: submit your work by 16 March 2026 👇 leph2026.org

n8prp.org.ukN8 PRP Announces New Grants, Call for Applications

13 Feb

🚔FUNDING AVAILABLE 💰 N8 PRP announces 2 grants and a new call for applications: #policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/13/n...

n8prp.org.ukN8 PRP Launches 2025 Annual Report

11 Feb

We're delighted to announce the 2025 Annual Report! Read about the events, research and developments from 2025 and plans for 2026: www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/11/n...

n8prp.org.ukN8 PRP event asks, what makes a 'good' investigation?

2 Feb

N8 PRP event asks, what makes a ‘good’ investigation? www.n8prp.org.uk/2026/02/02/n...

eu.eventscloud.comLEPH 2026

2 Feb

📣 Registration for LEPH2026 is now open! Join us at the 8th International Conference on Law Enforcement & Public Health in Leeds, UK, 6–9 September 2026. Early bird tickets are available below 👇 eu.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.p...

eventbrite.co.ukNRiPN Policing Research Methodologies Webinar: Creative methodsAttendees will hear from senior academics on using creative methods in policing research

2 Dec 2025

Starting now! We've got a great panel speaking to NRiPN members about #creativemethods in policing research: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-poli...

16 Oct 2025

We've got 2 upcoming events for #PGRs and #ECRs! Hear from experienced #policing researchers about how to get the most from #focusgroups (7 Nov) and using #creativemethods (2 Dec) Registration below ⬇️ www.n8prp.org.uk/home/events/

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16 Oct 2025

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2 Oct 2025

Applications are now open for N8 Policing Research Partnership - Policing Priority Grants. Projects must be led by an academic at one of the N8 universities and in collaboration with N8 PRP police partners. Learn more: www.n8prp.org.uk/home/support... @n8prp.bsky.social

n8prp.org.ukNew Funding Call Announced

24 Sept 2025

New funding call announced - more details to come! www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/24/n... #policeresearch #evidencebasedpolicing #researchfunding

ethnicity.ac.ukPolice in schools | Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity | The University of Manchester

19 Sept 2025

New research project from #CoDE looking for experience of police in schools - get in touch if you can contribute! www.ethnicity.ac.uk/research/pro...

independent.co.ukTool which helps identify victims of trafficking leading to arrests, say policeThames Valley Police said the STIM has helped identify people at greatest risk who very rarely come forward of their own volition.

19 Sept 2025

Great to see the ongoing impact of an N8 PRP Small Grant! The STIM was originally developed with N8 PRP forces in 2019/20 www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre

@vp-centre.bsky.social

19 Sept 2025

🚨 Job opportunity 🚨 We're looking for an ambitious, impact-focused Research Fellow to join @vp-centre.bsky.social. The role is full-time and fixed-term until 30 April 2027. Salary: £41,064-£48,822 Based at: @universityofleeds.bsky.social Deadline: 13 October 2025 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

jobs.leeds.ac.ukJob Opportunity at University of Leeds: Research Fellow, Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research CentreAre you an ambitious, impact-focussed researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a research interest in policing and vulnerable groups, the interactions between them and other service pro...

spritehub.orgAI and Policing: TIPS Innovation Forum | SPRITE+ HubBringing together academics and the police force to identify and develop a research agenda for AI's role in policing, with a focus on Trust, Identity, Privacy and Security (TIPS).

17 Sept 2025

Some fascinating discussions yesterday at the NRiPN Research Away Day! Thank you to all who attended - read the event report here: www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/09/17/n...

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28 July 2025

Together with @n8prp.bsky.social, we are holding a TIPS Innovation Forum on AI and Policing 🚓 We welcome applications from SPRITE+ Academics to attend! 🔗 Apply here: www.spritehub.org/event-detail... #SPRITE #events #N8PRP #AI #policing #TIPS #InnovationForum #identity #surveillance

n8prp.org.ukN8 PRP Announces Prof Layla Skinns as Interim Academic Director

21 July 2025

N8 PRP is delighted to announce @proflaylaskinns.bsky.social has been appointed as Interim Academic Director. Layla will lead N8 PRP with Policing Director Ben Ewart @gmpolice.bsky.social for 12 months whilst @profgeoffpearson.bsky.social is on research leave. www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/07/21/n...

eventbrite.co.ukN8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum : Neurodiversity and Criminal JusticeFeaturing key policymakers, influential research, and innovative projects - a day of knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaboration.

24 June 2025

Just 2 days to go until #n8PIF25! Looking forward to seeing you there with NPCC, @uservoicebr.bsky.social, Creased Puddle, the Neurodivergence in Criminal Justice Network (NICJN), and many more #neurodiversity #criminaljustice #policeresearch

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🚨Registrations are now OPEN! 🚨 Join us for the 9th N8 PRP Policing Innovation Forum, NEURODIVERSITY IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, 26 June, York Hilton PGR/ECR working in this field? Submit a poster to the NRiPN Poster Exhibition! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/n8-prp-pol... #neurodiversity #policing

n8prp.org.ukAlcohol, Policing, and Nightlife: A Complex RelationshipN8 Policing Research Partnership

30 May 2025

Afternoon read! 📰 Following last week's event, 'Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing', Dr Carly Lightowlers shares her presentation making the case for a public health approach to policing alcohol-related violence #alcoholviolence #ntepolicing

n8prp.org.ukNightlife: Safety, Security and Policing

23 May 2025

Nightlife: Safety, Security and Policing Read the report from Wednesday's N8 PRP event, in collaboration with @liverpooluni.bsky.social 's Crim Research Unit www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/05/23/n...

eventbrite.co.ukNRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Collaborative ProjectsDiscussion of the benefits of collaboration and partnership in creating impactful research

23 May 2025

Starting Now! Our NRiPN Webinar on Collaborative Projects, with a panel from OPCSA, South Yorkshire Police and @sheffielduni www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...

@profgeoffpearson.bsky.social

9 May 2025

Brilliant to see the impact of N8 PRP-funded work being recognised - congratulations to Caroline, Rose, and their partners @gmpolice !

University of Manchester School of Social Sciences@uomsoss.bsky.social

Congrats to Caroline Miles and Rose Broad from @criminologyuom.bsky.social for winning in the ‘Outstanding Public Engagement Initiative - National/International’ category. Their research on the abuse of women runners has brought significant awareness and change. #MaDAwards2025 #PublicEngagement

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7 May 2025

NPCC and UKRI have just announced the nine Policing Academic Centres of Excellence. Delighted to report that the Manchester P-ACE (MMU and UoM) was successful, as were two other centres representing @n8prp.bsky.social universities. news.npcc.police.uk/releases/npc...

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n8prp.org.ukN8 PRP Announces New Awards on Call Handlers, Custody

29 Apr 2025

Delighted to announce 2 new grants awarded by N8 PRP! Congrats to Dr Laura Naegler @LivUni and Dr Sarah Brooks @sheffielduni - details of the awards below 📰 www.n8prp.org.uk/2025/04/29/n...

eventbrite.co.ukNRiPN Excellence in Policing Research Webinar: Collaborative ProjectsDiscussion of the benefits of collaboration and partnership in creating impactful research

28 Apr 2025

🚨New Webinar!🚨 Calling PGRs and ECRs! Join us online, 23 May, to hear from experienced colleagues about what makes a successful collaborative project, and ask for their insights on your own work - Register below ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nripn-exce...

eventbrite.co.ukNightlife: Safety, Security & PolicingThe University of Liverpool Criminal Justice Unit and the N8 Policing Research Partnership are holding a nightlife event for stakeholders.

17 Apr 2025

JOIN US and @liverpooluni.bsky.social Criminal Justice Unit on 21 May for NIGHTLIFE: SAFETY, SECURITY AND POLICING - a stakeholder event led by @fmeasham.bsky.social and ft @theloopuk.bsky.social, @bristolnights.bsky.social & more Free registration ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nightlife-...

27 Mar 2025

linkedin.comN8 Policing Research Partnership | LinkedInN8 Policing Research Partnership | An academic-police collaboration championing, and enabling research taking on the challenges of 21st century policing

25 Mar 2025

N8 PRP is now on LinkedIn! Follow us - www.linkedin.com/showcase/n8-...