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.
Publication
14 Dec 2023
POSTbrief - Artificial Intelligence: An explainer
A POSTBrief explainer on Artificial Intelligence. It describes key definitions, how AI can be used, how it works, concerns, and perceptions of AI.
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18 December 2023
Manchester Prize: open for applications
A landmark prize, awarding £1 million every year to the boldest and most cutting-edge solutions that use AI for public good.
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13 December 2023
UK IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
These Fellowships are designed to promote unclassified basic research in areas of interest to the intelligence, security and defence communities. Apply Now … Deadline for applications 23 April 2024…
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30 November 2023
Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan appointed as Chair of National Police Chief’s Council Science and Innovation Committee
Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan has been appointed Chair of the newly formed National Police Chiefs’ Council’s (NPCC) Science and Innovation Committee.
Case study
Innovative Solutions For a Safer Future for Women And Girls
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a complex and sensitive issue, especially their safety in public spaces. The police play a vital role in protecting women and girls from violence…
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10 November 2023
Applications for the Responsible AI UK Network are now open
RAI UK are now inviting applications for the Responsible AI UK Partner Network. They are encouraging businesses, government agencies/policy makers…
Case study
Facial Recognition - Delivering More Precise Policing
Facial recognition technology has become an important tool for many police forces worldwide, including the Metropolitan Police Service (Met).
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24 October 2023
Testing For Impact - Open Grant Round
The Youth Endowment Fund exists to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.
Case study
9 Jun 2023
Inside Essex Police's Battle Against Knife Violence
Knife crime is on the rise, and is presenting a large and complex challenge for police forces across the country. Instead of focusing only on investigating crime after it has occurred…
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Covenant for Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Policing
The Covenant for Using Artifical Intelligence (AI) in Policing sets out how policing should use AI in its business. This was endorsed by all members of the National Police Chief's Council on the 28th September 2023.
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16 October 2023
Police STAR Fund 24/25 – EOI now open
We are pleased to announce that the Police STAR Fund 24/25 is now open for EOI submission. EOIs should be submitted via the online form available on the how to apply page of our website.
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2 October 2023
Early Career Researcher funding call opens for vulnerability and policing research
The ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre announced the opening of its second annual Early Career Researcher (ECR) Development Fund on the 6th of September.
Case study
28 Sep 2023
The TOEX Programme - Bringing Criminals to Justice
TOEX, the specialised programme led by Kate Thacker, takes a proactive and intelligence-led approach to policing, offering resources and expertise to help agencies tackle complex cases involving organised exploitation.