PhD scholarships and Open Evening for crime and security PhDs at UCL - 15 March 2016- 6pm

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UCL Department of Security and Crime Science PhD scholarships and Open Evening for UCL Security Science Doctoral Training Centre (UCL SECReT)                   Dear colleague, We would like to invite you to our open evening for crime and security PhDs: Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 6pm-8pm Venue:  Sir Ambrose Fleming Lecture Theatre (G06), Roberts Building, Malet Place, London, WC1E 6BT       Each year UCL SECReT organises an open evening at which prospective students of the course can come along and learn more about the programme. The open evening includes presentations by programme leaders about the vision and goals of the centre, the modules involved in the course, our areas of research, and the wider activities that students will participate in as part of their four-year training programme, and also the application and scholarship award process.      We have a number of scholarships available this year - see here     Students will be able to meet course academics and current students from the programme.        Do feel free to let others know about this event.       To register for the open evening please complete this short form To find out more about our courses and scholarships click here To see some of the careers our graduates have gone on to click here Course details       APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN If you are a student from any of the below disciplines, considering PhD research with an application to security or crime-related areas, we can offer comprehensive academic supervision and a full scholarship: Chemistry, Computer Science, Biochemical Engineering, Materials, Nanotechnology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics And Spatial Analysis, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Systems Engineering, Forensics, Complexity Science, Medical Imaging, Radiation Physics, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Cognitive, Perceptual And Brain Sciences, Human-Machine Interaction, Speech, Hearing And Phonetic Sciences, Health Informatics, Computational Finance, Transport Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, Energy Studies, Crime Science, Archaeology, Genetics And Evolution Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, History, Laws And Political Science. This List Is Not Exhaustive. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. ARE YOU AN INDUSTRY ORGANISATION LOOKING TO PART-FUND A PHD? We are currently able to offer a funding arrangement whereby we will cover 66% of the cost of a 4-year phd student if you are able to cover the remaining 33% (approx. £33000). We will also provide supervision by world-leading academics (UCL was ranked fourth best university in the world in this year's QS ranking), access to UCL's world-class facilities and excellent PhD candidates.       Contact us now on:   vaseem.khan@ucl.ac.uk Join our FACEBOOK page at:       https://www.facebook.com/SecCrimeScienceatUCL        UCL Department of Security and Crime Science University College London 35 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EZ UCL Department of Security and Crime Science This newsletter uses web beacons, which allow UCL to improve the service provided to our readers. Find out more

8TH INTERNATIONAL CRIME SCIENCE CONFERENCE (16 July 2014) - Register now!

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View in a browser UCL Department of Security and Crime Science 8th International Crime Science Conference Dear colleague, we would like to invite you to this year's conference on:  16 July 2014, British Library, LONDON This year the 8th International Crime Science Conference will focus on "What Works in Crime and Security – Practical Interventions from the Innovation Horizon". The conference will showcase leading research that is helping to tackle threats to our society. The conference in particular will focus on the dynamic between innovation in responses to crime and security issues and the need for such measures to be quickly and effectively brought into the practical domain. Topics covered will include Cyber Security; Forensics; Ballistics & Gun Crime; Knife Crime; Transport Crime & Drug Trafficking.   The conference, which has enjoyed consistently high approval ratings from delegates over the past seven years, brings together senior security practitioners, policy-makers, technologists, and academics, all developing the latest techniques and technologies for preventing crime and increasing security. The conference is supported by the UK Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) and the new What Works Centre for Crime Reduction at the College of Policing. For full details and to register for the conference please click here Other News APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR MASTERS & PHD COURSES: UCL's Dept of Security and Crime Science is home to some of the UK's premier courses in crime and security. Distance Learning Certificate in Security and Crime Science This course provides students with a thorough understanding of how science and scientifically based techniques can deliver immediate and sustainable reductions in crime. MSc in Crime and Forensic Science This course trains graduates to think strategically and critically about crime and forensic science and is the only UK MSc to provide practical crime scene investigation training by the Metropolitan Police Service Crime Academy. MSc/Diploma in Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism - Full/Part time This course is aimed at security professionals whose role involves developing and implementing strategies to address the threat of extremism, against public, corporate and critical targets. The course is also suitable for those wishing to make a career in these areas. MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Crime Science- Full/Part time This course is the UK's first (and most successful) programme designed to equip law enforcement and security practitioners, and graduate students, with the means to deliver immediate and sustainable reductions in crime through the use of scientific method. PhD programme in security and crime UCL SECReT is the £17m international centre for PhD training in security and crime science at University College London, the first centre of its kind in Europe. We offer the most comprehensive integrated PhD programme for students wishing to pursue multidisciplinary security or crime-related research degrees. We recruit our doctoral students from a range of scientific backgrounds to pursue research in crime or security domains across the engineering and social sciences. Event - Eradicating Child Sexual Abuse: operationalising a prevention framework - July 15th 2014 - www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk LET OTHERS KNOW Forward this email Use these links to post to your social media: Join our Security and Crime Science FACEBOOK page by clicking on the below: UCL Department of Security and Crime Science University College London 35 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EZ UCL Department of Security and Crime Science This newsletter uses web beacons, which allow UCL to improve the service provided to our readers. Find out more

UCL Department of Security and Crime Science:: 8TH INTERNATIONAL CRIME SCIENCE CONFERENCE - Register now!

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UCL Department of Security and Crime Science 8th International Crime Science Conference Dear colleague, we would like to invite you to this year's conference on:  16 July 2014, British Library, LONDON This year the 8th International Crime Science Conference will focus on "What Works in Crime and Security – Practical Interventions from the Innovation Horizon". The conference will showcase leading research that is helping to tackle threats to our society. The conference in particular will focus on the dynamic between innovation in responses to crime and security issues and the need for such measures to be quickly and effectively brought into the practical domain. Topics covered will include Cyber Security; Forensics; Ballistics & Gun Crime; Knife Crime; Transport Crime & Drug Trafficking.   The conference, which has enjoyed consistently high approval ratings from delegates over the past seven years, brings together senior security practitioners, policy-makers, technologists, and academics, all developing the latest techniques and technologies for preventing crime and increasing security. The conference is supported by the UK Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) and the new What Works Centre for Crime Reduction at the College of Policing. For full details and to register for the conference please click here Other News APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR MASTERS & PHD COURSES: UCL's Dept of Security and Crime Science is home to some of the UK's premier courses in crime and security. Distance Learning Certificate in Security and Crime ScienceThis course provides students with a thorough understanding of how science and scientifically based techniques can deliver immediate and sustainable reductions in crime.  MSc in Crime and Forensic Science This course trains graduates to think strategically and critically about crime and forensic science and is the only UK MSc to provide practical crime scene investigation training by the Metropolitan Police Service Crime Academy. MSc/Diploma in Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism - Full/Part time This course is aimed at security professionals whose role involves developing and implementing strategies to address the threat of extremism, against public, corporate and critical targets. The course is also suitable for those wishing to make a career in these areas.  MSc/Diploma/Certificate in Crime Science- Full/Part time This course is the UK's first (and most successful) programme designed to equip law enforcement and security practitioners, and graduate students, with the means to deliver immediate and sustainable reductions in crime through the use of scientific method.  PhD programme in security and crime UCL SECReT is the £17m international centre for PhD training in security and crime science at University College London, the first centre of its kind in Europe. We offer the most comprehensive integrated PhD programme for students wishing to pursue multidisciplinary security or crime-related research degrees. We recruit our doctoral students from a range of scientific backgrounds to pursue research in crime or security domains across the engineering and social sciences.  Use these links to post to your social media: Join our Security and Crime Science FACEBOOK page by clicking on the below: UCL Department of Security and Crime Science University College London 35 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EZ UCL Department of Security and Crime Science This newsletter uses web beacons, which allow UCL to improve the service provided to our readers. Find out more