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The Jill Dando Institute offers a number of short courses designed for police personnel, analysts, information officers, and researchers.

Find out more about our research
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Find out more about our research

The JDI aims to promote multidisciplinary research in crime and security, drawing expertise from many other university departments with an interest in security and crime reduction.

Celebrating 20 years of the JDI
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Celebrating 20 years of the JDI

Celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2021, we share research and videos showcasing how far we’ve come as an institute.

Watch Using STEM to Understand Complex Crime | Ella Cockbain | INWED 2023 on YouTube.
Using STEM to understand complex crime
Watch How is innovative thinking changing forensic science | Disruptive Thinkers on YouTube.
How is innovative thinking changing forensic science?

Latest news

UCL Festival of Engineering 2024 Shortlisted for HEIST Widening Participation Award
UCL Festival of Engineering 2024 Shortlisted for HEIST Widening Participation Award

UCL Festival of Engineering 2024 Shortlisted for HEIST Widening Participation Award

The HEIST Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in education marketing.

09 Jun 2025

Professor Darrick Jolliffe appointed as new Head of Security & Crime Science
Professor Darrick Jolliffe appointed as new Head of Security & Crime Science

Professor Darrick Jolliffe appointed as new Head of Security & Crime Science

With his appointment as the new Head of Department, Darrick Jolliffe will be succeeding Professor Kate Bowers

06 Jun 2025

UCL named as Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE)
UCL named as Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE)

UCL named as Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE)

Department of Security and Crime Science research excellence recognised by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

05 Jun 2025

Latest events

27 Jun to 28 Jun

in person

UCL Undergraduate Open Days 2025

27 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

How to find us

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UCL Jill Dando Institute
35 Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9EZ
United Kingdom

Got questions? Get in touch

Contact us with any questions about admissions, general enquiries, media or events

Telephone: +44 (0)20 3108 3206, open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

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