7th International Conference on Evidence-Based Policing
Arrests for Misdemeanor Domestic Abuse: A Crucible of Evidence-Based Policing
By Lawrence W. Sherman and Heather M. Harris Read More
Professor David Farrington has been selected as the recipient of the 2013 Freda Adler Distinguished Scholar Award by the 2013 American Society of Criminology's Division of International Criminology Awards Committee.
Professor Lawrence Sherman awarded the Honorary Doctorate in Social Science
The Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge, UK, has a worldwide reputation for excellence in both research and teaching. Information about our teaching and research can be found on our courses and research pages. Further information about the Institute can be found using the relevant link.
The Institute, founded by Sir Leon Radzinowicz in 1959, was one of the first criminological institutes in Europe and has exerted a strong influence on the development of the discipline. Many of the academic staff are international leaders in their fields. Staff hail from multidisciplinary international backgrounds and their interests cover a broad range of topics, please see individual personal pages to read more on the research involved. In recognition of their outstanding research, Cambridge criminologists have been awarded numerous prestigious international awards.
The Institute is also home to the Radzinowicz Library, which houses the most comprehensive criminology collection in the United Kingdom.
Recent News
Professor Nigel David Walker C.B.E.
Director and Wolfson Professor of the Institute of Criminologydied 13th September in Edinburgh, aged 97. Read the obituary in The Guardian, written by Professor Sir Anthony Bottoms and Dr. Adrian Grounds.
Read about Nigel Walkers 'Oxford Years', a piece composed by Professor Roger Hood, University of Oxford
Professor David Farrington
Awarded ASC 2014 August Vollmer AwardDavid Farrington has been selected to win the 2014 August Vollmer Award of the American Society of Criminology, honouring his contributions of research to public policy.
Professor Lawrence Sherman
has received the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (D.H.L.)Professor Lawrence Sherman has received the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (D.H.L.), Honoris Causa, from Denison University (see video ) at the University's 173d Commencement and delivered the University's 2014 Commencement Address (view full text).
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Upcoming Events
These seminars are free, and are open to all interested in attending, with no ticket required. If you wish to be added to the seminar mailing list, please contact: Joanne Garner, on: jf225@cam.ac.uk For full listing of IoC Seminars or For directions: map.cam.ac.uk/
Crime and Justice in a Death Investigation
Poster
Speaker: Professor Belinda Carpenter
Thursday 6th November 2014, 5.30pm
Location: Institute of Criminology, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge
Medical Testimony and the Dynamics of Forensic Diagnosis at the Old Bailey, 1760-1913
Poster
Speaker: Professor Belinda Carpenter
Thursday 6th November 2014, 5.30pm
Location: Institute of Criminology, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge
6-8 July 2015 Conference on Evidence-Based Policing
Theme: Identifying What Works in Policing: Innovations with Evaluation
Location: Faculty of Law, Sidgwick Site, Cambridge CB3 9DZ