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's 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.
Any Home or EU applicant wishing to apply for funding for an M.Phil or Ph.D for the academic year 2013-14
should note that the deadline for applications to the Board of Graduate Studies is January 11th, 2013’.
Applicants who are not seeking funding are not bound by this deadline.
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Vacancies
- Research Assistant
Closing date for applications: Friday 31st May 2013
In the News
The Home Secretary appoints Professor Lawrence Sherman as a Director of the newly-established College of Policing.
Alex Marshall appointed First Chief Executive of the new College of Policing
Two New University Lecturers in Criminology Appointed:
- Dr Justice Tankebe has been appointed as Lecturer in Criminology from 1 November. Read more...
- Dr Maria Ttofi has been appointed as Lecturer in Psychological Criminology from 1 November. Read more...