Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Our world-leading research enhances the criminal justice system, creating a safer society for all. Our experts are at the forefront of combating terrorism, homicide, cybercrime, and transnational organised crime, improving global security.
Research themes
- Criminology
- Policing
- International Security
Supplementing these themes are two research centres, the Centre for Criminology and the International Centre for Policing and Security. Each centre is led by individuals recognised globally for their expertise and research excellence.
Our expertise in research and innovation helps to move society towards a more positive system of social and criminal justice, while also contributing to the fight against terrorism, political violence, cybercrime and transnational organised crime.
Postgraduate Research
We welcome applications for postgraduate research in one of our areas of expertise.
Work with us
We’re passionate about working with partners to address real-world challenges. Our experts work with organisations of all sizes, and from all sectors, to develop new ideas, products and services that solve a specific problem. We help policy makers gather evidence to understand the needs and experiences of a sector or industry to better inform solutions.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Cheryl Allsop
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education - Senior Lecturer in Criminology
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, Criminology, Policing and Security Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
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Paolo Baffero
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education - Hourly Paid Research Assistant
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, Criminology, Policing and Security Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
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Marian Buhociu
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education - Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, Criminology, Policing and Security Research and Innovation Group
Person: Academic
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Reducing drug-related harm in those who have used substances whilst in prison: a qualitative study
Holloway, K. (PI) & Buhociu, M. (CoI)
1/10/24 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Qualitative study of drug use in prison and on release
Holloway, K. (PI), Gray, D. B. (CoPI), Lines , D. R. (CoPI), Perret, S. (CoPI), Thomas , E. (CoPI), Vigar, M. (CoPI) & Lovell, R. (CoPI)
1/10/24 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Co-Creating Spaces of Change (COSC)
Brookman, F. (CoPI), Underwood-Lee, E. (CoPI), Kier-Byfield, S. (CoPI), Wallace, S. (CoPI) & Tutsell-Buse, S. (CoI)
1/01/24 → …
Project: Research
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China’s stance in United Nations General Assembly Special Emergency Sessions on Ukraine
Aitzhanova, A., Weil, S. & Kaunert, C., 26 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Asian Security and International Affairs . 13, 2, p. 161-184 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of Buvidal: synthesis of findings
Holloway, K., John, B., Molina, J., Buhociu, M., Quelch, D., Roderique-Davies, G., Murray, S., Schifano, F., Livingston, W. & Song, D. J., 10 Feb 2026, Welsh Government. 71 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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GLP-1/GIP Medications For Alcohol Use Disorder: Service user and healthcare professional perspectives and feasibility trial recommendations
Quelch, D., Davies, N., John, B., Bowley, R. & Holloway, K., 1 May 2026, 79 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Activities
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International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences (External organisation)
Wardak, A. (Member)
2026 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Welsh Centre for Crime and Social Justice (External organisation)
Wardak, A. (Member)
2026 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Hebron University Research Journal (External organisation)
Wardak, A. (Member)
2026 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
Press/Media
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BSC Criminologist Corner(ed) Interview with Professor Harriet Pierpoint
Pierpoint, H.
1/12/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
Student theses
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A Case Study Analysis of How Public Order Policing is Interpreted and Practised in South Wales
Harrison, M. (Author), Brookman, F. (Supervisor), Maguire, M. (Supervisor) & Rogers, C. (Supervisor), 2020Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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A qualitative analysis of indigenous justice and legal pluralism in Bolivia
Baffero, P. (Author), Williams, K. (Supervisor) & Wardak, A. (Supervisor), 2022Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Between Revolution and State Evolution: The Palestinian National Movement, Hybrid Warfare, and the West
Diker, D. (Author), Kaunert, C. (Supervisor), Lopes De Deus Pereira, J. (Supervisor) & Leonard, S. (Supervisor), 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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