For over 40 years, Tim Newburn has been a key figure in British and European criminology and social policy. The author of over 40 books, Tim’s influence spans the whole field, from comparative and historical scholarship through policy studies, policing, youth justice, drugs and alcohol, urban violence and restorative justice to criminological theory. He was the LSE’s lead on Reading the Riots, prize-winning research with the Guardian on the 2011 disorder, and with Professors David Downes and Paul Rock is currently working on an Official History of Criminal Justice. At this event, Tim’s colleagues and students will gather to discuss his influence and his major contributions to the field, and to the LSE, and to celebrate his career.
Confirmed speakers include: Professor Tim Newburn, Professor Paul Rock, Professor Frances Heidensohn, Professor David Downes, Professor Trevor Jones, Professor Coretta Phillips
Chair: Professor Nicola Lacey
Running order for the event:
3.00pm – 6.00pm– Main event in the Sheikh Zayed Theatre, Cheng Kin Ku Building
Please note: there will be a tea/coffee break from 4.20pm-4.50pm in the foyer area outside the Lecture Theatre.
6.00pm-7.30pm – Reception in the foyer area outside the Sheikh Zayed Lecture Theatre.
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The Department of Social Policy (@LSESocialPolicy) provides top quality international and multidisciplinary research and teaching on social and public policy challenges facing countries across the world. From its foundation in 1912 it has carried out cutting edge research on core social problems and helped to develop policy solutions.LSE Law School (@LSELaw) is one of the world’s top law schools with an international reputation for the quality of its teaching and legal research.Twitter hashtag for this event: #LSETimNewburn
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