Security and Global Uncertainties
A safer world
Research in the social sciences, criminology, forensics and psychology promises a better understanding of a world that is complex and constantly presenting new challenges. The results include safer communities, streets and homes, plus more sophisticated tools for crime prevention and detection. In addition, the study of issues such as identities, citizenship, ethnicity, gender and nationalism can help create societies that are more comfortable in their own skin.
Criminology and forensics are research areas that respond to specific challenges and come up with practical, science-based solutions to the problems of crime prevention and detection. In addition, issues such as urban regeneration are investigated, often on behalf of government agencies. Investigative psychology is a burgeoning field that has grown from its roots in offender-profiling to become the basis for important research in many aspects of criminal activity, investigation and legal processes.
Scientists working in disciplines such as chemistry and metrology make important breakthroughs in ballistics and forensic analysis. Their colleagues in the social sciences are reaching a greater understanding of the social and political forces that shape the modern world.
Outlined below are the areas within the University where we are carrying out research related to this theme.
Academy for British and Irish Studies
Arms and Armour Research Group
Centre for High Performance Intelligent Computing
Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT)
Centre for Research in the Social Sciences
Computer Graphics, Imaging and Vision (CGIV)
International Research Centre Investigative Psychology
Knowledge Engineering and Intelligent Interfaces
Learning Leadership and Employment Research Group
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