The Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre runs an international PhD Network.
The Network brings together a community of PhD students across multiple disciplines who focus on the intersection of vulnerability and policing. It aims to encourage collaboration, learning and innovative research.
The Network provides a forum for discussion among PhD students, training opportunities, and organises talks from speakers working in the field of vulnerability and policing.
Why join the PhD Network?
Peer support community
Benefit from a supportive peer network of fellow PhD students with shared interests and goals. Whether seeking advice, feedback, or simply camaraderie, our peer support community provides a valuable source of encouragement and solidarity throughout your academic journey.
Access to innovative research
By joining our PhD Network, you will gain access to cutting-edge methodologies, engage with other researchers and contribute to discussions to shape the future of policing.
Global perspective
While based in the United Kingdom, the PhD Network aims to be a hub where PhD students can contribute to international debates on policing and vulnerability issues.
Engaging events
Participate in a variety of engaging online events throughout the year, including guest speaker presentations, training opportunities, seminars, and interactive workshops. These events are tailored for PhD students engaged in policing and vulnerability, with a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary collaboration.
Upcoming events
Online vulnerabilities in the context of domestic abuse and fraud
Date and time: 2pm-3pm, Tuesday 25 March 2025
Location: online
This PhD Network webinar will bring together two presentations on online vulnerabilities: “The Technification of Domestic Abuse” and “Vulnerability and Repeat Victimisation in Online Fraud”.
Vulnerability and Policing International PhD Summer School
Dates: Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July 2025
Location: University of York, UK
The Vulnerability and Policing International PhD Summer School provides a fantastic opportunity for the next generation of vulnerability and policing researchers to build lasting connections with peers, learn from internationally renowned academics, and to develop skills and confidence.
Applications for the Vulnerability and Policing International PhD Summer School have now closed.
Contact us
If you have any questions regarding this network, please email vulnerabilitypolicingphdnetwork@leeds.ac.uk.