School of Social Sciences news
Conference addresses the prevention of extremism
Wednesday 14th December 2011
Over 100 delegates from academia, the police, youth justice and probation services, and the charity sector gathered at Park Campus recently to discuss what can be done to prevent extremism.
Solicitor General speaks on the value of justice
Monday 21st November 2011
Edward Garnier QC MP, Solicitor General for England, Wales and Northern Ireland has stated that the current economic climate must not be allowed to damage the legal system and those it serves.
University supports CAB pro bono clinic launch
Wednesday 16th November 2011
Law staff and students from The University of Northampton’s School of Social Sciences have given their expertise to the Northampton and District Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) pro bono clinic.
Academic presents keynote at international conference on Jack the Ripper
Monday 7th November 2011
A Senior Lecturer has recently returned from an international conference on Jack the Ripper at Drexel University, Philadelphia, where he presented a keynote address to 100 delegates.
Thames Valley Police join forces with local universities to get more bobbies on the beat
Thursday 29th September 2011
Thames Valley Police is working in partnership with The University of Northampton, Bucks New University and Oxford Brookes University to deliver an alternative method of entry to the Force.
Report on English Defence League published at international conference
Tuesday 13th September 2011
A major report on the ideology, structure and development of the English Defence League (EDL) will be launched at an international conference at The University of Northampton next week.
Police Conference demonstrates University's commitment to community
Thursday 8th September 2011
Chief Constable Adrian Lee of Northamptonshire Police has stressed to colleagues the value of pre-entry qualifications for officers joining the Police.
National policing conference in Northampton
Wednesday 17th August 2011
Policing and the criminal justice system will come under the spotlight when leading members of police forces from across the country and renowned academics gather in Northampton.
Homosexuality a sporting taboo claims report
Wednesday 10th August 2011
A new survey indicates almost 70% of parents are concerned about their children hearing homophobic abuse at sporting events, and most would take action to tackle the issue.
Student police officers graduate from The University of Northampton
Thursday 21st July 2011
Thursday’s Summer Graduation Ceremonies at The University of Northampton celebrated the hard work of graduates from the Schools of Science and Technology and Social Sciences.
Northampton lecturer promotes partnerships between criminal justice agencies and higher education
Wednesday 6th July 2011
Partnerships between criminal justice agencies and universities are being promoted by Northampton lecturer Nick Hartop this week (7 July).
Wray Irwin appointed as new Social Entrepreneur in Residence
Wednesday 29th June 2011
The University of Northampton and The Young Foundation have announced the appointment of Wray Irwin as the new Social Entrepreneur in Residence (SEiR).
Seminar tackles community rights, referendums and neighbourhood plans
Tuesday 19th April 2011
Neighbourhood plans, referendums and new community rights will be under the spotlight at this week’s planning and regeneration seminar in Northampton.
Psychology pupils get University support at one day conference
Tuesday 5th April 2011
Psychology students from secondary schools across Northamptonshire are being offered access to expert advice and guidance – via a conference hosted and organised by The University of Northampton.
Global crisis comes under the spotlight in Northampton
Monday 4th April 2011
Global politics, domestic crises and the rise of right wing extremism will come under the spotlight this month (15 April).
International conference will challenge Cameron's views on 'state multiculturalism'
Monday 21st February 2011
The subject of Muslims in Europe will be under the spotlight this week at a high profile multicultural conference being organised by The University of Northampton.
Congress to Campus VIPs welcomed to University
Wednesday 16th February 2011
The University of Northampton’s Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Chris Moore, recently hosted the annual Congress to Campus event at Park Campus.
Policing and Criminal Justice Studies at Northampton is among the best in the UK
Tuesday 15th February 2011
Students preparing for a career in policing and the criminal justice sector can now be confident they are on the right route for success.
University to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day
Wednesday 26th January 2011
Staff and students from The University of Northampton will come together this Thursday 27 January to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day.
Grant awarded to complete manuscript The Royal Navy and the German Threat 1900-1914
Tuesday 26th October 2010
Dr Matthew Seligmann, School of Social Sciences, The University of Northampton, has been awarded £63,347
Radicalism and use of new media tackled in first academic conference
Thursday 16th September 2010
The rise in the use of new media by far-right groups to spread extremist messages and to recruit members will be explored at a major gathering at The University of Northampton this week.
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