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Martina Baradel explores the death of a mafia in new book

30 September 2026
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Research reveals how Russia’s ‘thieves-in-law’ fraternity governs prisons from afar

23 September 2026
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Alumni Spotlight: Megan Scott, Principal Health Analyst, UK Health Security Agency

10 September 2026
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Professor Heather Hamill appointed new Head of Department

04 September 2026

Meet our students

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MSc Student Spotlight: J Betts

28 July 2026
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DPhil Student Spotlight: Naa Adjeley Mensah

19 June 2026
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MSc Student Spotlight: Ross Harrison

30 March 2026
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DPhil Student Spotlight: Anupam Debashis Roy

19 February 2026