Why calls to review Lucy Letby’s case are so different from other miscarriage of justice campaigns
22 October 2024
In an article for The Conversation, Dr Sam Poyser from the Department of Law and Criminology puts the current discussion around the safety of the conviction of former neonatal nurse Lucy Letby in the context of the broader history of miscarriages of justice.
Aberystwyth University research uses AI to improve support for modern slavery survivors
25 July 2024
Organisations and policymakers supporting survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery now have a better understanding of their needs, thanks to an innovative research project led by an Aberystwyth law professor.
Domestic violence and abuse research initiative releases new British Sign Language resource
14 June 2024
The Dewis Choice Initiative is marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (15 June) with the release of a British Sign Language version of its impactful animation highlighting the unique challenges that older adults face when domestic abuse occurs.
Talented Aberystwyth academics selected for Welsh Crucible programme
23 May 2024
Academics researching older people and domestic abuse, packing problems, and biological applications of statistics have been selected for a prestigious programme to develop the future research leaders of Wales.
University congratulates alumnus on election as First Minister
20 March 2024
Meri Huws, Chair of Aberystwyth University Council and Professor Jon Timmis, Vice Chancellor of Aberystwyth University have congratulated Aberystwyth graduate Vaughan Gething on his election as First Minister.
Why the teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey should have remained anonymous
13 February 2024
Writing in The Conversation, Dr Kathy Hampson, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and youth justice expert, along with fellow Criminology academics Dr Sean Creaney from Edge Hill University and Professor Stephen Case from Loughborough University, argue that it was not in the best interests of society for the identities of the teenagers who murdered Brianna Ghey to have been made public.
Shaping a probation service that better serves the people of Wales
13 February 2024
Criminology academics from Aberystwyth University are contributing to the national conversation on how a devolved probation service could work for Wales.
University and GP practice join forces to help veterans
02 February 2024
A Department of Law & Criminology project which provides free legal advice and signposting to UK military veterans and their families, has teamed up with a local GP practice to offer support.
Aberystwyth University marks White Ribbon Day #ChangeTheStory
23 November 2023
Aberystwyth University will mark White Ribbon Day (Saturday 25 November) this year with the launch of a new poster to highlight the international campaign to bring an end to violence against women and girls.
Excellence awards for impact of research on global policies
25 October 2023
The pioneering work of two researchers in the areas of global biodiversity and regulating human trafficking has been selected for special recognition.