Sarah Watson, Senior Lecturer in Criminology has recently published an article in Criminology and Criminal Justice around mass shootings. Mass shootings are one example of a focusing event that has particular significance for firearms legislation. Mass shootings shock, disturb and provoke enormous and controversial debate, often causing significant public and
As we recognise the Global Week of Action against Gun Violence, Sarah Watson – Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Newman University reflects on Armed Violence and Society: Firearms-related violence has an impact both directly and indirectly on society and development. The cost of armed violence is significant, both inside and
As we observe International Day of Families on Sunday 15th May, Dr Pete Harris, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Newman University reflects on a report from the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) which highlights black working-class young people in England are being unfairly excluded and criminalised by a “two-tier education
2nd year Criminology student Ellie, discusses what it’s like to study Criminology at Newman University. “At first glance, it would appear that Criminology involves studying serial killers that you see in Netflix documentaries or delving into the mind of a psychopath, but that is not always the case. “Criminology looks
Newman University Criminology BA (Hons) student Ellie Brace, discusses what it’s like to be a Student Ambassador at Newman. She talks about the activities she’s been involved in since her time as an Ambassador and why she enjoys the role so much. “After being at the university for two years
April 7th is International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Rwandan Genocide which resulted in the death of over 800,000 people, nearly all of whom were Tutsis, targeted because of their ethnicity, by Hutu soldiers and civilians. Genocide is an international crime where victims are killed or caused serious harm
Are you thinking about studying at Newman but unsure of which course would suit you? Factors to consider are: what subject area interests you, what style of degree will suit you and your long-term career aspirations. Today, we are looking at the types of careers that a degree in Criminology