News & Publications
Stay up to date with the latest announcements and insights from across the science and innovation community.
Here you will find details of upcoming events, webinars and opportunities to engage with partners across policing, academia and industry.
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24 June 2026
Violence Against Women and Girls Prevention Programme
We know that supporting children and young people to develop the skills and understanding they need to build healthy and respectful relationships is an important early step to preventing the emergence of harmful…
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23 June 2026
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - Violence Against Women and Girls Advocacy Support Fund Pre-Market Engagement Registration
The Home Office is seeking to award to eligible organisations to support victims and others affected by violence against women and girls (VAWG) via the VAWG Advocacy Support Fund.
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23 June 2026
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - Violence Against Women and Girls Helplines
The Home Office is seeking to award to eligible organisations to support victims and others affected by violence against women and girls (VAWG) via the VAWG Helplines Scheme.
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22 June 2026
OPCSA showcases impact of policing science at 2026 Police STAR Fund event
The Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser, OPCSA, brought together colleagues from across policing, academia and industry for the 2026 Police STAR Fund Showcase and Network Event…
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15 June 2026
Launch of PoliceAI – a new national centre for AI in Policing
On the 10 June, Police AI was launched as a new national centre dedicated to the responsible development, piloting and scaling of artificial intelligence in policing. Backed by £75m of funding over three years…
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5 June 2026
The 2026 National EBP Awards: Recognising Outstanding Contributions to Policing Through Evidence
We are proud to launch the 2026 National Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) Awards, a celebration of the individuals, teams, and partnerships transforming policing through the use of high-quality evidence…
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2 June 2026
Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation Now Open
Nominations for the Europol Excellence Awards in Innovation are currently open, with submissions closing on Monday 15 June 2026.
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20 May 2026
World-first nitrous oxide breathalyser trial launched
Police in Thames Valley and Hampshire are trialling the world’s first roadside breathalyser to detect nitrous oxide use, marking a significant step forward in tackling drug driving.
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Police Science Council March 2026: New Leadership, New Energy, and Evolving Agendas
The most recent meeting of the Police Science Council in March 2026, as set out in this blog by Professor Clifford Stott of the Open University, marked an important moment of transition.
Event
Live Webinar: Statistical issues in police investigations, including clusters of health care deaths
We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming webinar hosted by the Scottish Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (SPACE): Statistical issues in police investigations, including clusters of health care deaths.
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UK Quantum Hackathon 2026
Save the date! 18-20 August 2026 … For the fifth time in a row, UKRI's National Quantum Computing Centre will host the UK Quantum Hackathon 2026.
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15 April 2026
NPCC Innovation and Digital Awards 2026 Open for Nominations
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has officially opened nominations for the Innovation and Digital Awards 2026…
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14 April 2026
UKRI Launch a £50m Research and Innovation Programme to Make Britain's Streets Safer
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has launched five Safer Streets Challenges backed by £50 million of funding, as part of the government's £500 million Research & Development Missions Accelerator Programme (R&D MAP).