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Risks to Power Systems Infrastructure

Risks to Power Systems Infrastructure

Tue 20, Sep 2022

We spoke with Professor Janusz Bialek, a Professor of Power and Energy Systems at Newcastle University, about his work on power systems infrastructure, including his work on blackouts and renewable energy transitions.

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Engineering for Resilience in Urban Environments

Engineering for Resilience in Urban Environments

Mon 12, Sep 2022

In the summer of 2022, PaCCS Communications Officer Kate McNeil spoke with the University of Birmingham’s Professor Chris Rogers, a geotechnical engineer, about his work on engineering for resilience in urban environments.

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Engineering Auxetic Materials and their Implications for Security 

Engineering Auxetic Materials and their Implications for Security 

Tue 16, Aug 2022

PaCCS Communications Officer Kate McNeil sat down with University of Exeter Engineering Professor Ken Evans to discuss his work on engineering auxetic materials and the potential applications for these technologies in the security domain. 

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Launch of the UK Centre for Emerging Technology and Security

Launch of the UK Centre for Emerging Technology and Security

Tue 2, Aug 2022

Alexander Babuta shares his insights on the Alan Turning Institute's new UK Centre for Emerging Technology and Security

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Combatting Serious Organised Crime: Learnings from the NAC

Combatting Serious Organised Crime: Learnings from the NAC

Tue 19, Jul 2022

In Spring 2022, the National Crime Agency’s Deputy Director Kate Fisher joined PaCCS for a two-day workshop on Transnational Organised Crime. As part of this event, she spoke with PaCCS-funded researchers about the agency’s work and opportunities for academic engagement.  

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Looking Forward: Strategic Priorities for UKRI

Looking Forward: Strategic Priorities for UKRI

Tue 12, Jul 2022

ESRC’s Andrew Stafford spoke to researchers at a PaCCS-convened workshop about UKRI strategic planning for 2022-2027 and reflected on upcoming priorities for the research councils.

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PaCCS placement : Criminal networks and catalytic converter theft in England and Wales

Tue 21, Jun 2022

Raphaëlle Golder writes about her placement researching catalytic converter theft with OPAL, the police’s Intelligence Unit for Serious Organised Acquisitive Crime.

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Multilateral Military Interventions: The Use of Private Security Contractors by International Organizations

Multilateral Military Interventions: The Use of Private Security Contractors by International Organizations

Tue 14, Jun 2022

PaCCS Communications Officer Kate McNeil sat down with Professor Elke Krahmann to discuss her work on the use of private security contractors by international organizations as part of multilateral interventions.

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A Role for Research: Identifying Insights into the War in Ukraine

A Role for Research: Identifying Insights into the War in Ukraine

Wed 18, May 2022

Dr Tristram-Riley Smith shares his insights into the role of research in understanding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Applying Natural Language Processing to Real-World Problems

Applying Natural Language Processing to Real-World Problems

Tue 3, May 2022

PaCCS Communications Officer Kate McNeil sat down with Professor Yulan He to discuss her work as a computer science researcher at the University of Warwick.

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