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Research in Crime, Justice and Security

Our leading research in the arenas of Crime, Justice and Security focuses on both the criminal justice and social justice environments.

Our researchers develop sustainable solutions to challenges in the areas of forensic science, criminology, prisons and offender management, policing, law, international studies, archaeology, history and terrorism, through use of evidence based practice and cutting edge technology.

Research centres

Our interdisciplinary approach to research means you will find research in the field of Crime, Justice and Society in a range of different centres across our University.

Centre for Crime, Justice and Security

The Centre leads on ground-breaking research, innovations and enterprise initiatives that are committed to human rights, global security and justice for all.

Centre of Archaeology

We offer world-class services in research, consultancy and community archaeology – all supported by cutting-edge equipment and facilities – and we are committed to education and dissemination of our research beyond academia.

Research projects

This is just a sample of the exciting research currently ongoing at the University.

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Postgraduate research

Current PhD opportunities

See our wide range of PhD opportunities and topics. They include self-funded PhDs and those offered through fully-funded scholarships.

Postgraduate research courses

Find out more about our professional doctorates, which combine taught modules with in-depth research. The research skills relate to professional practice.

Our researchers

Sarah Page

Associate Professor

Sarah is an Associate Professor teaching on our undergraduate and post graduate courses in Criminology and post graduate course in Leadership in Action on Poverty. She is also the Co-Director of the Staffordshire University Crime and Society Group.

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Dr Claire Gwinnett

Professor

I am a Professor in Forensic and Environmental Science. I specialise in forensic fibres analysis, mircoplastics and plastic pollution, hair analysis, paint analysis and glass analysis.

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Contact Research, Innovation and Impact Services

The Research, Innovation and Impact Services team can provide information about all aspects of research at our University.

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021