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

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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 buff.ly/DCyjir0

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UCL Crime Science retweeted
Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this important initiative. @UCLCrimeScience
🚨 United Against Waste Crime ♻️ Yesterday, PCCs from across the South East met with representatives from: 👮‍♂️ The Police 🌿 Environment Agency 🏛️ Local Government 🚜 Landowners & Farming Groups 🏢 Private Sector
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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.
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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: 🔗 shorturl.at/b8wsb
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🚨 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: shorturl.at/Fs0TF #Cybersecurity #Research
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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: shorturl.at/t5Nq4
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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: shorturl.at/v1Q3m
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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. doi.org/10.1186/s40163-025-0…
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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: shorturl.at/okSR8 #PhD #CyberSecurity #CyberPhysical
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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! shorturl.at/yQFZy
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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! ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/c…
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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: rb.gy/b0awa3
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. shorturl.at/supRd
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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: shorturl.at/gxKtS
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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. shorturl.at/supRd
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Our first Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) newsletter of the year—co-created with our students—is out now! 🎉 Find out more on the link: ucl-dscs-mail.org.uk/EW6-8UD… 📩 #Equality #Diversity #Inclusion
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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: shorturl.at/hKDU2
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UCL Crime Science retweeted
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
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: shorturl.at/gzWVQ
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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: shorturl.at/gzWVQ
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UCL Crime Science retweeted
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: shorturl.at/i9PhN #Cybercrime #Terrorism #Policing
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