Opportunities
The Criminal Justice Research Centre (CJRC) offers exciting opportunities for students, scholars and visiting professionals. Our showcase of events and active discussion groups mean the CJRC functions as a hub for criminal justice activities.
Justice in a changing world is only maintained if we continue to fight for it. The development of new and challenging knowledge is key to that fight. That is our role.
Study with us
The CJRC is a joint initiative of the School of Law and the School of Sociology and Social Policy. In relation to criminal justice, the two schools offer a range of courses including:
We also welcome applications for postgraduate research. If you are interested in applying for a PhD in criminal law or criminology at the University of Nottingham, please contact our co-Directors (Dr Vicky Kemp and Dr Larissa Sandy) who can advise you on the support provided by the CJRC.
The Criminal Justice Forum
The Criminal Justice Forum is a reading group, convened by Charlotte Newbold, Law PGR student. The group aims to facilitate dialogue about current and burgeoning issues in criminal justice between students, academics, policymakers, and practitioners and has held strong connections with the University's Pro Bono Society and other student-led initiatives.
The Criminal Justice Forum invities all with a keen interest in criminal justice from many disciplinary backgrounds, such as law, criminology, philosophy, mental health, and politics.
Meetings are held three times per term. Usually, one attendee will introduce a recent piece of research (e.g. journal article, book chapter, policy paper etc.) for group discussion. Pre-reading is expected so that attendees are able to contribute fully.
If you are interested in learning more about the Criminal Justice Forum please contact Charlotte Newbold.
Criminal Justice Discussion Group
The Criminal Justice Discussion Group (CJDG) is convened by Paul Roberts, Professor of Criminal Jurisprudence. The CJDG organises termly informal presentations by scholars and practitioners on issues broadly within the overlapping fields of criminal law, criminal justice (including criminal evidence and procedure) and criminology.
Getting involved and attending CJDG events provides an opportunity for lively debate and constructive criticism, making the CJDG a popular forum for presenting work in progress. Postgraduate research and LLM students, as well as colleagues from other Midlands universities, regularly attend.
Previous speakers have included Nina Jørgensen, Dr Mark Dsouza, Professor Elena Larrauri, and Professor William Twining.
Events
Alongside events organised by The Criminal Justice Forum and the CJDG, the centre is delighted to host a variety of other events and seminars which host guest speakers, colleagues and doctoral researchers presenting and engaging with peers on topical or controversial issues.
Events