Institute of Criminal Justice Studies

Police Law and Community open day

Thu, May 10, 2012

On Monday 28th May 2012, 6 - 8 pm the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies is holding an open evening for those who wish to pursue a policing career.....more

Dr Becky Milne on video evidence in rape cases

Wed, May 2, 2012

Dr Becky Milne of the Centre of Forensic Interviewing spoke to local station Wave 105 about research showing the benefits of video evidence in rape cases.....more

Centre for Study of Missing Persons launches

Tue, May 1, 2012

The Institute of Criminal Justice Studies opens the world's first Centre for the Study of Missing Persons (CSMP) today.....more

Inaugural lecture by Professor Mike Nash

Mon, Apr 2, 2012

Mike Nash, Professor of Criminology at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, is to give his inaugural lecture on the 25th April, under the title 'A Reassurance con? Public protection for modern times.'....more

University Crime and Forensics Open Day proves a success

Mon, Mar 5, 2012

Scores of people joined lecturers and students from six university departments, including ICJS, to explore study and employment in the fields of crime and forensics this weekend.....more

Crime and Forensics Open Day announced

Fri, Feb 17, 2012

3rd March: Free event exploring study and careers in forensics, criminal investigation and psychology....more

New head for Institute

Thu, Dec 1, 2011

Dr Phil Clements, currently an Associate Head in ICJS, will take up a new role as Head of the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies in January.....more

BBC Panorama works with ICJS counter-fraud specialist on benefits programme

Thu, Nov 3, 2011

Mark Button, Head of the Centre for Counter Fraud Studies, features in Panorama: Britain on the Fiddle, tonight on BBC One (8pm).....more

Your Future in Your Hands: employability conference

Tue, Oct 11, 2011

The Faculty has planned an employability conference for 2 November, entitled 'Your Future in Your Hands'.....more

Students gain forensics experience with Hampshire CSIs

Fri, Jun 17, 2011

Students from the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies (ICJS) have been given the opportunity to gain work experience with Hampshire Constabulary’s Scientific Services Department (SSD).....more

ICJS students assuming community justice positions

Mon, Jun 13, 2011

Criminology students take advantage of University of Portsmouth's focus on employability....more

ICJS to evaluate youth resettlement programmes

Mon, May 16, 2011

A research consortium, including Institute of Criminal Justice Studies staff, has secured a significant grant for a co-ordinated study of the resettlement programmes offered to young people leaving custody in the UK.....more

Forensic specialists stage crime scenario

Thu, Mar 3, 2011

The University of Portsmouth's Forensics Forum has directed a multi-disciplinary learning experience, giving students two days to gather the evidence from a staged crime scene and present it to a jury.....more