UCL Security and Crime Science

13/08/2026

With limited places available through Clearing, you might be wondering: what exactly is Crime Science?

Crime Science brings together science, technology and social science to understand crime, prevent it and create safer communities.

At UCL, you’ll explore real-world challenges and learn how approaches from areas such as data science, psychology, technology and forensic science can be used to tackle crime and its impact.

Curious to find out more? 👉 Read our student blog “Things I have learnt studying crime science” https://buff.ly/JNScWOp

Then chat to our students and discover what it’s really like to study Crime Science at UCL.

Interested in joining us? Explore your Clearing options and take the next step towards a career tackling real-world challenges: https://buff.ly/euQErq6

14/05/2026

Join us to recognise, celebrate and showcase the achievements of Professor Jyoti Belur 🎉

In her Inaugural Lecture, Professor Belur will reflect on her journey from serving as a senior police officer in India to becoming a Professor of Policing in the UK. She will explore how personal experience, critical inquiry, and collaboration can together transform policing policy, education, and practice across diverse global contexts. 🌏

This free event is open to students, staff, and members of the public.

Find out more and book your ticket now 👇

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06/05/2026

Congratulations to Professor Shane Johnson MBE, Director of the Dawes Centre for Future Crime at UCL, who was recently appointed as Co-Chair of the Home Office’s Science Advisory Council (HOSAC). 🎉

In addition to supporting the Chief Scientific Advisor, HOSAC offers world-leading expertise to officials throughout the Home Office in areas such as national security, migration, and public safety.

02/03/2026

Women in Security Sciences Presents: Women in STEM and EDI

The Department of Security and Crime Science EDI Student Committee invites you to a symposium celebrating Women in STEM and their contributions to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. This event will bring together leaders from academia and industry, representing areas such as policing, forensic science, crime science and engineering.

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion followed by a networking session.

📅 Wednesday, 25 March
🕓 4:30–6:30pm
📍 Leolin Price Lecture Theatre UCL

Please note: this event is open to UCL staff and students only.

Book your free ticket now!

Join us as we spotlight inspiring women whose work has shaped and continues to shape the EDI landscape across STEM fields

18/02/2026

Police & People in London — What’s Changed in 40 Years?

The LSE’s Mannheim Centre for Criminology and UCL’s Centre for Global City Policing are pleased to co-host a free event that reflects on four decades of change in policing, and the experience of being policed, in London.

The event draws together new research about police and policing in London, and reflects on whether intervening efforts to strengthen public trust have delivered.

📅 6 March 2026
🕐 14:00 - 17:00
📍LSE Old Building

Book your place now 👇

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LSE Dept of Social Policy

This afternoon event draws together new research about police and policing in London, and reflects on whether intervening efforts to strengthen public trust have delivered.

16/02/2026

Last week, Professor Kate Bowers delivered the 39th Atkin Lecture at the Reform Club.

Her lecture was titled ‘The challenges of policing in the 21st century: how might reform help?’. A timely topic in light of recent policy developments, with the government announcing a white paper setting out a new model for policing last month.

Find out more 👇

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On 5 February 2026, Professor Kate Bowers delivered the 39th Atkin Lecture at the Reform Club.

21/01/2026

Thinking about PhD study at UCL Security and Crime Science? Join our online Open Evening to explore our new fully funded EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-Physical Risk. 🕵️💻

During the Open Evening, you will be able to:
• Chat with our expert staff of researchers and cyber and physical security specialists
• Explore high-impact career paths across security, crime prevention, technology, policy and research
• Learn what makes a successful application and how to maximise your chances of being awarded a scholarship
• Find out about the support available to you throughout the course, and as a UCL student

📅 Wednesday 28 January 2026, 6:00 – 7:15pm UK time
📍 Online
⬇️️ Don’t miss out – book your place now!
https://buff.ly/xTq2mEk

20/11/2025

UCL is 1st in the UK for sustainability in the QS Sustainability Rankings for the second year running! 🏆 🌎

And for the first time, UCL is ranked 3rd university in the world for sustainability - up two spots from last year.

With an overall score of 99 out of 100, we continue to demonstrate the impact of our research, education and operations.

Our commitment to creating a healthier, fairer and more sustainable future is outlined in our Sustainability Plan 2025–2035 and celebrated by our campaign.

For 200 years, UCL’s founding principles have empowered us to address the world’s most pressing challenges.

As we look ahead to the next 200 years, we must confront these global challenges with a combination of bold ambition and academic precision.

Thank you to our students, staff and community, whose everyday actions spark extraordinary impact and make this possible 👏

Find out more 👇

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/nov/ucl-ranks-1st-uk-and-3rd-globally-qs-sustainability-rankings

UCL has strengthened its position as a global leader in sustainability, ranking 1st in the UK, 2nd in Europe and 3rd globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026.

18/11/2025

Thank you to everybody who attended our 16th International Crime Science Conference 👏

It’s been a fantastic day packed full of insightful and thought-provoking discussions on this year’s topic ‘cyber-physical and hybrid threats: defining and tackling the problem’.

Special thanks to our amazing speakers and panel chairs.

17/11/2025

Join us this week for our Graduate Open Events: Security and Crime Science. 🔐🖥️ In the virtual sessions, discover how postgraduate study with us can prepare you to address today’s most pressing challenges in crime prevention, security and public safety.

Explore our range of MSc programmes, hear from academic staff about our cutting-edge research and real-world impact, and learn about life in London, a global hub for security and innovation. There will even be an opportunity to ask all your burning questions in a dedicated live Q&A. 💬

📅 Thursday 20 November 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 or 16:00 – 17:00
📍 Online

Don’t miss out – sign up now! 👉

In these sessions for postgraduate applicants and prospective students, we’ll explore our unique Master’s programmes. We'll also discuss admissions, scholarships, and careers, followed by live Q&As.