Tagged with Criminology

Governments in two states are already using findings from criminology researcher Kathryn Seymour’s PhD study. Both the NSW Minister for Communities and his WA counterpart have recognised the contribution Kathryn’s work is making in the important area of youth development. The guide written by Kathryn as part of her PhD, ‘Good Practice Principles for Youth […]

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice celebrated a year of growth when students graduated last week. Dr Anna Macklin, Dr Julianne Webster and Dr Kenneth Wooden graduated with almost 200 criminology undergraduate and postgraduate students at the Brisbane Convention Centre, South bank. “It has been a very busy, yet vibrant, year in the School […]

Sessional staff have been recognised for their dedication to teaching in the inaugural School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Sessional Staff Awards. Julie Barkworth, Kylie Doyle and David Bartlett received 2012 Sessional Staff Awards while a special group commendation was awarded to Miria Bastock, Kylie Doyle and David Bartlett. Awards: Julie Barkworth – Mount Gravatt […]

Criminology lecturers have won an award to develop web-based learning tools for under-prepared or disadvantaged students who are studying online. Dr Kate Smith, Dr Rosie Teague, Mr Simon Little, Ms Nicola Cheyne, Dr Troy Allard and Ms Oriel South recently received a 2012 Griffith Grant for Learning and Teaching. Mr Simon Little, OUA Associate Lecturer […]

School of Criminology and Criminal Justice researchers have received more than $800,000 in recent Australian Research Council Discovery funding. Research into sexual victimisation, violence and abuse has received a significant boost thanks to the funding. Professor Kathleen Daly received $420,000 for her project on sexual victimisation and justice which investigates victim’s justice needs and compares […]

The School of Criminology and Criminal Justice is undergoing a major expansion, with the arrival next year of six new staff who will work at our two campuses. The School will grow to over 35 staff, with recent recruits coming from North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and of course Australia. Professor James Byrne Professor […]