International experts join forces to shape new approaches in economic crime research and response
The University of Portsmouth has taken a leading role in the global fight against economic crime as the founding institution of the recently launched International Society of Economic Criminology (ISEC).
As the driving force behind the society’s creation, the University is at the forefront of raising international awareness and shaping the academic and professional foundations of this emerging field.
As the UK’s largest criminology department with specialist knowledge in criminological analysis, applied psychology, policing, community justice, penology, risk, security, and international and comparative criminal justice - the University of Portsmouth is well-positioned to be the driving force behind the network.
With a mission to link research, policy, and practice in economic criminology, the ISEC has grown to over 700 members worldwide, underscoring the society’s global relevance and reach.
Professor Mark Button, President of ISEC and Co-Director of the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime (CCEC), said: “By bringing together leading voices from across sectors and countries, the University of Portsmouth has helped shape a truly international platform for economic criminology.”
The University of Portsmouth also recently hosted an annual conference focused on combating economic crime, uniting representatives from more than 48 organisations across 20 countries.
The event brought together senior experts, early career researchers, and practitioners worldwide to launch a new professional community dedicated to this cause.
Dr Branislav Hock from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Portsmouth and the ISEC Secretary, said: “This reflects Portsmouth’s commitment to addressing real-world challenges and our growing reputation as a centre of excellence in economic and cybercrime research.”
The ISEC also aims to encourage collaboration across various fields, nurture the next generation of scholars, and create practical insights to combat economic crime worldwide, building on the University’s leading Master’s programme in Economic Crime.
The University supports a large community of PhD students and has recently launched the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime which aims to bring together, manage, and grow expertise in cybercrime and economic crime.
“Economic criminology is emerging as a distinct academic discipline, and Portsmouth is proud to be at the forefront of shaping its foundational ideas and to continue to build and prioritise connections and collaborations worldwide,” added Dr Hock.
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