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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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DPhil Student Spotlight: Anupam Debashis Roy

19 February 2026
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MSc Student Spotlight: Maki Kumagai

06 August 2025
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MPhil Student Spotlight: Qiuyue Lin

10 June 2025
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MSc Student Spotlight: Zhiwo (Suzy) Xu

04 February 2025