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We're excited to meet you. Check in from 9.30am,  get ready to learn about studying a degree in Criminology at uni.

Here's our guide to subject taster days, should you want to learn a little more about our taster days before booking.

We'll meet at Park Building: King Henry I St, Portsmouth. Post Code. PO1 2DZ

Welcome! Get an intro to your taster day, find out the different pathways you can explore and see where your future could lead to with a degree in Criminology.

*Pick to attend any 1 of the sessions as you book your place.

Criminology and Policing 

Since 2014, the world has become aware of the horrific gender-based violence perpetrated by the so-called Islamic State against Yazidi women. This talk focuses on the methodological challenges encountered while researching their lived experiences in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, including obstacles in accessing survivors, ethical dilemmas in handling sensitive topics, and navigating cultural barriers during and after their captivity. It also highlights the innovative strategies developed to overcome these challenges, offering valuable insights for students interested in studying sensitive issues with care and integrity.

Criminology with Psychology

My time in prison – Professor Francis Pakes: I volunteered to go to prison in Iceland. For a couple of weeks, I lived the life of a prisoner in Iceland's open prisons. In this talk, I'll tell you all about it, show you some pictures of it, and share with you what I've learned about how to make prisons work better.

Criminology and Forensic Investigations 

Off the scale: Can forensics save the world’s most trafficked mammal? Around 300 pangolins are illegally poached every day for their meat and scales. However, a breakthrough in forensics means that we might now be able to identify those who are responsible. This lecture will introduce you to the problem of wildlife crime and how it links to other serious and organised crimes, such as terrorism. We will then explore the forensic techniques which are now helping wildlife rangers to collect evidence and bring offenders to justice.

Cyber and Economic Crime

Artificial Intelligence is one of the biggest technological developments of our time. But despite its greatly positive uses for making our lives easier and achieving exciting scientific breakthroughs, AI is also a great tool in the hands of criminals. In this talk, we will explore how AI works and how its implementation can revolutionise different types of cybercrime, from cyberattacks to online fraud and harassment.

Professional Policing

Line of Duty to Reality: An insight into the fascinating world of UK Policing

This interactive lecture will provide you with an immersive experience of Policing. The lecture will explore real cases, the history of policing, a unique insight into how an investigation is managed that includes forensics, media and current racial issues. Policing is international, this lecturer will illustrate how Organised Crime filters into the UK and will explore comparative racial issues with the US. The Policing family is growing and now includes Investigators, Forensic Management, Intelligence Analysts, Special Constabulary and Police Community Support Officers. If you would like to be part of the Police family or have an interest in crime and Policing, this is for you.

Quick breather. Take stock of the morning then get ready for the next session.

*Pick to attend any 1 of the sessions as you book your place.

Criminology and Policing

This presentation explores the evolving landscape of romance scams, focusing on both traditional forms and the emerging "pig butchering scam," a sophisticated hybrid that combines romance with investment fraud. The discussion will highlight the distinct characteristics and differences between these scams, shedding light on their psychological and financial impacts on victims. Through the analysis of real-life case studies, the presentation aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of how romance scams are orchestrated and the tactics used by perpetrators. By raising awareness and offering practical insights, this session seeks to equip students with the knowledge to identify and protect themselves from such fraudulent schemes.

Criminology with Psychology 

Psychology, Risk and Public Protection: This talk will explore the influences of psychology on our work in public protection; paying particular attention to probation work. Drawing on research in the field, this talk explores challenges to risk management and public protection and how psychological developments can help us unravel new ways of working.

Criminology and Forensic Investigations

I Spy With My Little Fly - Did you know, flies can tell us how long someone has been dead at a crime scene? This talk will explore how and why we use insects to reveal the secrets in a forensic investigation (contains sensitive images of animal remains).

Cyber and Economic Crime

Let Them Be Heard: The Cognitive Interview
Discover how forensic psychology has transformed investigative interviewing—a vital tool for solving crimes and achieving justice. This session explores the cognitive interview technique and its impact on police and legal practices in gathering accurate witness and victim accounts.

Fuel-up. Feel free to bring your own lunch for the day or grab something from the cafeteria.

All students: "Operation Anagram - The hunt for a serial killer that we didn't know we had

Delivered by Zoe Cadwell, Crime Scene Investigator - Portland 1.74

This session is available to everyone in attendance.

Please note: This session may contain trigger warnings and includes details of a real life case-study. Names have been changed to protect identities where required.

Closing summary of the day, but the floor is yours to ask your questions – to lecturers and current students.

This could be about different Criminology subjects, any of the talks you've watched so far, the city of Portsmouth, moving away from home – and/or whatever you want to know about uni.