British [Muslim] Values
Tue 3, May 2016In the UK today, there is a widely held perception of a fundamental conflict between so-called ‘British values’, and the values and practices of minority - frequently Muslim - communities. Our research project sets out to explore how this impression of conflict impacts upon Muslim individuals and communities living within the UK.
Read moreFollowing the Wires: Conflict and Power Outages in Beirut
Wed 27, Apr 2016Combining filmmaking, sociology and anthropology, this project follows the wires that crisscross the skyline and buildings of Beirut to articulate the impacts of electricity disruption on everyday life.
Read morePaCCS Policy Briefing on “Religion and Contemporary Security Challenges”
Tue 22, Mar 2016Official Launch of our latest PaCCS Policy Briefing on “Religion and Contemporary Security Challenges”. Including insights from the work of our four leading researchers who have been studying perceptions about religion and security, faith and violent extremism.
Read moreINTEGRITY: Still a Long Way to Go
Tue 15, Mar 2016Promoting Ethical Behaviour and Preventing Wrongdoing in Organisations - Lack of integrity (or wrongdoing) continues to surface in both the private and public sector. Police forces around the world have tried to investigate the levels of corruption within their organisations and have adopted codes of conduct to address the shortcomings. But do they work?
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PaCCS/KTN Policy Briefing on “Innovation Challenges in Cybersecurity”
Mon 14, Mar 2016Today, at the Digital Catapult, we launch a PaCCS/KTN Policy Briefing on Innovation Challenges in Cybersecurity.
Read moreArt and geopolitics in a fractured Eastern Ukraine
Wed 10, Feb 2016Art and creative activities have become geopolitical tools in the conflict in Eastern Ukraine
Read morePhase-based x-ray detection of threat objects – a new paradigm in security inspections?
Tue 5, Jan 2016A novel method for x-ray detection which could produce a new generation of more sensitive inspection systems for improved security at airports and elsewhere.
Read moreA platform to share learning for the fight against modern slavery
Mon 7, Dec 2015A philanthropic initiative designed to boost resources in the fight against modern slavery.
Read moreGovernments should turn to academics for advice on radicalisation, religion and security
Thu 3, Dec 2015Academics poised to improve religious literacy among politicians, policymakers and general public. Religious issues need to be addressed long before they become a security risk.
Read moreDocumentary ‘Journey into Europe’ stimulates interfaith discourse
Wed 2, Dec 2015A documentary that raises awareness of how those who have learned the peaceful message and history of Islam are well placed to promote interfaith harmony
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