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.

Research projects

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

• Finding Treblinka Project
• Forensic Exchange – Knowledge Transfer Partnership Project
• The Hawthorn Crater Redoubt - New technology and new interpretation

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Postgraduate research

Our researchers

Sarah Page

Associate Professor

Sarah Page is a Senior Lecturer for the undergraduate and postgraduate Criminology degrees, as well as the Action on Poverty and Hardship undergraduate degree.

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Professor Caroline Sturdy Colls

Professor Of Conflict Archaeology

Prof. Sturdy Colls' pioneering research focuses on the application of interdisciplinary approaches to the investigation of Holocaust landscapes. Caroline is the Course Leader for the Forensic Archaeology masters.

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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.

Claire's profile