8 October 2024
Has war increased online risks for Ukrainian children?
Initial analysis finds an almost three-fold rise in mentions on dark web since invasion
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11 September 2024
ARU research shows benefits of new policing role
Study looks at innovative support being offered to families following ‘the Knock’
12 August 2024
Growing demand on dark web for AI abuse images
New study found a clear desire among online offenders to learn new technologies
3 July 2024
ARU researchers to explore new areas of extremism
Dr William Allchorn joins IPPPRI to support further growth of institute’s global reach
17 June 2024
ARU research informs national awareness campaign
Young people told to stop and think as sharing nude imagery is becoming ‘normalised’
11 June 2024
New name, new focus for ARU research institute
PIER becomes IPPPRI as it extends its focus on global public protection challenges
18 March 2024
ARU announces Dawes Chair of Public Protection
Professor Tim McSweeney will lead new programme to use big data to fight crime
8 February 2024
A day in the life of a PIER Postgraduate Researcher
“They are police officers, yet they feel like they’re tearing people’s lives apart – our research can make a difference.”
19 January 2024
Reflecting on an incredible year of research and partnerships
Senior Research Fellow Dr Elisa Orofino is PIER’s academic lead for extremism and counter-terrorism. Elisa looks back on everything that has been achieved in this research area in the past year, and looks ahead to the projects in development for 2024.
16 January 2024
£11m research centre to help public services cultures
ARU receives record funding to support organisations to respond to challenges