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Rebecca Foster

@drrebeccafoster.bsky.social

Lecturer in Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University. Interests include punishment, substance use and homelessness.

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Rebecca Foster@drrebeccafoster.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Calling all of our Year 2 Social Science, Policing and Criminology students! Please do attend one of these sessions if interested in studying abroad next year and get in touch with me as academic advisor to discuss modules! @socscinapier.bsky.social 🌍📚📖

Edinburgh Napier University@edinburghnapier.bsky.social · 11mo ago

🌍 | Would you like to study abroad as part of your #EdNapier studies? At this year’s Exchange Fest, we will be hosting information sessions for those interested in learning more. The sessions will take place Thu 18 Sep, Tue 23 Sep and Fri 3 Oct. Find out more ➡️ orlo.uk/QfmWQ #MustBeNapier

Copy reads "Want to study aboard? Exchange Fest. 8 September - 3 October 2025. my.napier.ac.uk/study-abroad"
Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research@thesccjr.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Textbook Launch Event🚀 Join us for this in-person event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social on 7 Oct 3-5pm where we bring together a range of voices to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going. Register your place now 👇 bit.ly/criminal-jus...

The launch of 'Criminal Justice in Scotland' textbook

This event offers an opportunity to bring a range of voices together to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.

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Rebecca Foster@drrebeccafoster.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Woop woop getting to hear this in presentation form from the very talented Danilo Falzon, @sacasrstir.bsky.social Research Assistant and @socscinapier.bsky.social PhD student!

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Drugs Research Network Scotland (DRNS)@drnscot.bsky.social · 12mo ago

📣 Rapid Review by Danilo Falzon is now live!✨ Preventing Substance Use-Related Harms Among Young People in Scotland: Evidence, Knowledge Gaps, and Systems Solutions Read the review here: buff.ly/Z5qmpte

Francesca Soliman@frasoliman.bsky.social · 12mo ago

My brilliant colleagues' recent funding successes have opened up 2 fixed term positions in our criminology team at @edinburghnapier.bsky.social; if you are an early career researcher, or you are finishing up/just out of a PhD, we would love to hear from you.

Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · 12mo ago

📢 2 fixed term positions are currently available within our criminology team 📢 1 Lecturer in Criminology Full time (35 hours p/w), Fixed Term (9 months) Grade 6 - £46,049 to £58,225 per annum Colleagues at the PhD submission/viva stage are welcome to apply www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOH075/l...

Sarah Anderson@saraheanderson.bsky.social · last yr.

And today’s publication day! Massive thanks to my lovely @socscinapier.bsky.social co-authors, Jamie Buchan & @kmmorrison.bsky.social - and to everyone who helped by reviewing chapters, answering queries or chatting to us about their work. www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...

Criminal Justice in Scotland

Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...

routledge.com

Hannah Graham@drhannahgraham.bsky.social · last yr.

JOB: Lecturer in Criminology (R&T) at the University of Glasgow. Full time, fixed term (5 year) post in a collegiate team which is part of the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social #Criminology #AcademicSky #Research www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD973/l...

Lecturer in Criminology (R&T) at University of Glasgow

Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer in Criminology (R&T). Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

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Eliot Higgins@eliothiggins.bsky.social · last yr.

The House of Lords just released a major report on media literacy. Its core message is that the UK is falling behind, and it’s putting democracy at risk. committees.parliament.uk/work/9030/me...

Media literacy - Committees - UK Parliament

This inquiry will seek to establish a clear vision for what good media literacy would look like in the UK, and examine the barriers to achieving this vision. The committee will consider the roles and ...

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Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · last yr.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our talented colleague @kir-anderson.bsky.social has been awarded a prestigious RSE Personal Research Fellowship for her research project on harm, history, and memory in Scottish prisons 👏

A screenshot of The Royal Society of Edinburgh's website, listing the first of this year's winners of the Personal Research Fellowship: Dr Kirstin Anderson, Edinburgh Napier University, with a project titled "Inside voices: harms, histories and memories of Scottish prisons"
Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA)@sahavoice.bsky.social · last yr.

The RSE’s Research Awards Programme runs twice a year in spring & autumn. It aims to support Scotland’s research sector by nurturing promising talent, stimulating research in Scotland, and promoting international collaboration. Congratulations to the latest research awardees 👏 Read the full list

Francesca Soliman@frasoliman.bsky.social · last yr.

You can't swing a cat in Napier's crim team's offices without hitting a successful colleague in the face, and I am beyond delighted to see the latest success of all-round excellent human being @kir-anderson.bsky.social, I can think of no better person to conduct this important project.

Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · last yr.

We are incredibly proud to announce that our talented colleague @kir-anderson.bsky.social has been awarded a prestigious RSE Personal Research Fellowship for her research project on harm, history, and memory in Scottish prisons 👏

Rebecca Foster@drrebeccafoster.bsky.social · last yr.

A thoughtful piece from James for anyone interested in how problem drinking is conceptualised. The essay explores the label of 'the alcoholic', discusses issues of stigma and self-stigma, and encourages us to consider how alcohol problems exist beyond the 'alcoholism' paradigm.

James Morris@jamesmorris24.bsky.social · last yr.

I've written a piece for @addiction-ssa.org on Alcoholics Anonymous, exploring it's current role - and tensions - within the current recovery landscape 90 years after its first meetings were held. Please share 🙏 www.addiction-ssa.org/features/ess... #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #addiction

Criminology, policing and social sciences ENU@socscinapier.bsky.social · last yr.

Our colleagues Jamie Buchan, Sarah Anderson and Katrina Morrison have written the first textbook on Scottish criminal justice in over a decade. A guide to key institutions through a critical lens, and essential read for criminology students in Scotland. Out 4 August www.routledge.com/Criminal-Jus...

Criminal Justice in Scotland

Providing a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the contemporary Scottish criminal justice system, this book focuses on its key processes (from arrest to post-sentence) and institutions, as w...

routledge.com

Francesca Soliman@frasoliman.bsky.social · last yr.

I really love this journal, yet another incredible issue featuring cutting edge critical and radical scholarship, and a great bonus is that so many articles are open/full access. Looking forward to sinking my teeth into this one.

The European Group for the Study of Deviance and Social Control@europeangroup.bsky.social · last yr.

Latest issue of Justice, Power and Resistance now available, check: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal... @frasoliman.bsky.social @andrewmjefferson.bsky.social @bschcnetwork.bsky.social @critcrim.bsky.social @ccse-ljmu.bsky.social @unenormecampo.bsky.social @statewatch.bsky.social