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Dr Andrew Wooff

@awooff.bsky.social
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Associate Professor of Criminology and Head of Social Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University | Associate Director of the Scottish Institute of Policing Research and Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research | Research all things policing related

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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Very excited to be taking up Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research in August
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Absolutely delighted to be part of the team to be awarded Scotland's only Police Academic Centre of Excellence (SPACE). I will be leading the 'safety' theme, so get in touch if you want to know more. SPACE will distribute £300k over the next 3 years to support research+KE in Scotland. #policing
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
**New paper** 'Abstract Policing, Covid-19 and the 'rural idyll' in Scotland' has been published in Policing and Society www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Thanks to the team Jamie Buchan, @drshanehorgan.bsky.social and Andy Tatnell @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @socscinapier.bsky.social
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Abstract policing, Covid-19 and the ‘rural idyll’ in Scotland
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on rural ‘policing’ (broadly defined to include a range of institutions involved in order maintenance) remains relatively under-discussed and under-theorised. Th...
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
The Neurodiveristy and Policing conference, organised by Inga Heyman and supported by SIPR and @glepha.bsky.social, kicks off with Prof Rigby @edinburghnapier.bsky.social and ACC Sutherland @policescotland.bsky.social Celebrating neurodiveristy and reducing the associated stigma key themes.
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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
😍 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Conference and a special thank you to Brunilda Pali for delivering our Annual Lecture. 👏We couldn't have done any of this without @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @edinburghnapier.bsky.social
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Katrina Morrison @kmmorrison.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
A belated post celebrating the @thesccjr.bsky.social annual lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social last Friday. We loved the involvement of our PhD community, discussion of future labs, & a brilliant and stimulating lecture from Brunilda Pali about ecological justice, & catch-up with colleagues!
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Ella Rabaiotti @ellarabaiotti.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
For #FollowFriday a few more have been added to the starter pack for probation research and practice. Please share 🙂…If I’ve missed you please let me know go.bsky.app/VootSNb
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Andy Aydın-Aitchison @andy8chi.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Thank you to @edinburghnapier.bsky.social colleagues for hosting the annual @thesccjr.bsky.social gathering and lecture today, and the inspired and inspiring choice of Brunilda Pali to deliver the lecture.
Dr Andrew Woof stands behind a computer desk, while Dr Brunilda Pali stands behind a lectern. To the near left a screen displays the talk title, Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms and Conflicts.Black and white image of Dr Pali at the lectern.
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Why do we struggle to recognise mother nature's inherent rights (eg rivers/the environment) but are happy to recognise rights of other non- human entities (eg corporations)? Brunilda Pali highlights inherent challenges in #Environmental Restorative Justice. #sccjr
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Prof Liz Aston @lizaston.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
‘Who speaks for the rivers?’ The role of restorative approaches in environmental harms. Giving communities a voice. Prioritising Restoration - great lecture @thesccjr.bsky.social hosted by @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @frasoliman.bsky.social @awooff.bsky.social @kmmorrison.bsky.social thanks all!
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
The #SCCJR annual conference begins with a #PGR event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social Collective hive mind supporting a dynamic and awesome new cohort of criminal justice scholars.
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Balloons, caramel wafers and Ian Marder...a delightful afternoon with our new @edinburghnapier.bsky.social visiting prof, discussing what makes partnerships tick.
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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Had the chance to discuss pressures in Scottish prisons and an emergency Bill before Scottish Parliament with Rona Dougall and Jordan Robertson on STV Scotland Tonight. Act now to stabilise the crisis and reduce harm, but then have the courage to pursue long-term solutions. #Criminology #Scotnight
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Couldn't have said it better myself. The wonderful @lizaston.bsky.social knocked it out the park tonight at her inaugural. So lucky to have you as a colleague, friend and mentor.
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Rebecca Foster @drrebeccafoster.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Hello all, this seems like a nice place to be! For my first post I’m sharing my paper published today, 18th Nov, in @bupjournals.bsky.social journal FRS. Being honest, I am really chuffed to see this out there - the last paper from my PhD that has taken literally years to do…
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Very much looking forward to Prof Liz Aston giving her inaugural lecture tonight @edinburghnapier.bsky.social @the-sipr.bsky.social
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Adam Crawford @adamcrawford.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
The @vp-centre.bsky.social Early Career Research Development Fund supports UK based researchers to pursue innovative collaborative research in the field of vulnerability & policing - the current call is open. Deadline 13 January 2025. 👇🏽 vulnerabilitypolicing.org.uk/news/early-c...
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Early Career Researcher vulnerability and policing funding call opens - Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre
The Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre has launched the third call of its annual Early Career Researcher Development Fund.
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Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
“The disinformation [Musk] disseminates has been viewed billion of times... Many people are living in an alternative universe & that calls into question the fundamental basis of political decision-making in this country.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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The ‘foolproof’ election forecaster who predicted Trump would lose – what went wrong?
Allan Lichtman’s forecast model was meant to be foolproof. He explains to David Smith what was different this time
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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
Welcome to all the newcomers in another wave of X-odus 👋 It's calmer and less toxic here. If it helps find collegiate community, here is a list of academics working in Criminology in the UK, worth following. There's also a link to a wider #Criminology feed #Penology #AcademicSky go.bsky.app/8sCM5VZ
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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
😀REGISTRATION IS OPEN😀 Join us on Fri 6 Dec for the SCCJR Annual Lecture at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social with Brunilda Pali, Uni of Amsterdam, who will talk about 'Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms & Conflicts.' 👉https://bit.ly/SCCJR-AnnualLecture2024
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SCCJR Annual Lecture 2024: Brunilda Pali
Dr Brunilda Pali, University of Amsterdam, will present this year's lecture on 'Restorative Justice in Environmental Harms and Conflicts.'
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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
New research from the IFS showing the closure of youth centres during the 2010s was shortsighted. For every £1 saved, the costs to affected users, crime victims and public spending in the police and the criminal justice system amount to £2.85 ifs.org.uk/publications...
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The effects of youth clubs on education and crime | Institute for Fiscal Studies
Using quasi-experimental variation from austerity-related cuts, I provide the first causal estimates of youth clubs' effects on education and crime.
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Dr Andrew Wooff @awooff.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Made the move over! Looking forward to reconnecting with all friends and colleagues.
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