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Beyond Crime

By Beyond Crime

A podcast that goes beyond crime and criminology...
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Episode 23- Guest speaker Holly Roberts

Beyond CrimeNov 01, 2021

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Episode 23- Guest speaker Holly Roberts

Episode 23- Guest speaker Holly Roberts

Today Caitlin interviews Holly Roberts, a museum curator from the National Emergency Services Museum.
Nov 01, 202117:49
Episode 22 - Guest Speaker: Sean Hannigan

Episode 22 - Guest Speaker: Sean Hannigan

Today Caitlin interviews Sean Hannigan a police officer who has served in the military and been a teacher. His work focused on the hard to reach communities and is currently studying a masters.
Jul 09, 202159:59
Episode 21 - Guest Speaker: Peter Bleksley

Episode 21 - Guest Speaker: Peter Bleksley

Today Caitlin interviews Peter Bleksley to talk all things hunted, his book and podcast called Mindhunt, on the current hunt for Kevin Parle and talks about his previous experiences in witness protection and the police.
Jul 02, 202141:58
Episode 20 - Guest Episode: Sally Browne

Episode 20 - Guest Episode: Sally Browne

Caitlin interviews an ex BCU undergraduate and masters student for criminology and policing, who now works for the British Transport Police.
Jun 25, 202156:41
Episode 19 - Guest Episode, Aviv Glaser

Episode 19 - Guest Episode, Aviv Glaser

In today’s episode Caitlin talks to Aviv Glaser, a constable in counter terrorism for West Midlands police.
Jun 18, 202116:15
Episode 18 - Guest Speaker, Jonathan Jackson

Episode 18 - Guest Speaker, Jonathan Jackson

Jonathan Jackson (lecturer and course lead at Birmingham City University) joins us today to talk about his experiences within the realm of Criminology and Policing.
Jun 11, 202115:48
Episode 17 - Guest Speaker, Matthew Philips

Episode 17 - Guest Speaker, Matthew Philips

Matt Phillips joins Caitlin today to talk about all things security.
Jun 04, 202118:07
Episode 16 - Guest Speaker, Mark O’Donoghue

Episode 16 - Guest Speaker, Mark O’Donoghue

Caitlin is joined today by Mark O’Donoghue to discuss Mark’s experience within policing (and being a detective) and previous academic experiences.
May 28, 202134:35
Episode 15 - Introduction to Birmingham

Episode 15 - Introduction to Birmingham

Today we talk you through the history of Birmingham and the best places to go as a student or resident of Birmingham
May 26, 202114:07
Episode 14 - Criminological Theory

Episode 14 - Criminological Theory

Liam talks you through Criminological theory, using two approaches as a basis for discussions.
May 14, 202126:42
Episode 13 - Moving to University

Episode 13 - Moving to University

Episode 13 covers moving to university - what to take, transport, accommodations and information about your campus.
May 07, 202122:47
World Employability Day and how to improve your chances of employment in the post pandemic job market

World Employability Day and how to improve your chances of employment in the post pandemic job market

Here Matthew speaks about World employability and gives different tips and techniques to improve your chances in securing work after the pandemic is over.

Apr 30, 202115:35
Episode 12 - Guest Session, Jay

Episode 12 - Guest Session, Jay

A West Midlands PCC candidate joins Caitlin today to discuss their work. Remember to go out and vote at the beginning of May.
Apr 30, 202124:41
Episode 11 - Money and Finances

Episode 11 - Money and Finances

Today, Caitlin and Leah will be talking about money and finances (especially whilst at University).
Apr 23, 202114:13
Episode 10 - What is the potential impact of Brexit on the efforts of Policing and security studies?

Episode 10 - What is the potential impact of Brexit on the efforts of Policing and security studies?

During this episode, Matthew will discuss the impact of Britain's exit from the European Union for policing and security studies. This episode will focus on the role of the European Arrest Warrant, the impact on the security service (Mi5), defence and the impact of the defence spending review, the impact and challenges facing migrants and refugees and finally, the impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland and the potential return to violence as well as the potential future of a Border Poll on Irish Reunification.
Apr 16, 202140:45
Episode 9 - Guest Speaker, Paul Britton

Episode 9 - Guest Speaker, Paul Britton

Today Caitlin is joined by Paul Britton to discuss forensics and psychology.
Apr 09, 202112:54
Episode 8 - Security Studies: What was, What is and What could it be?

Episode 8 - Security Studies: What was, What is and What could it be?

During this episode, Caitlin, Erika and Matthew will discuss the development and changes to security studies and what is seen as a threat. This episode will focus on the past, present and future for the field of security studies, whilst exploring what was considered as a threat and through technological advancement, how the nature of a threat could potentially change and what this means for the state but also human/personal security.
Apr 02, 202139:02
Episode 7 - Doing Criminological Research

Episode 7 - Doing Criminological Research

In episode 7 of the Beyond Crime Podcast, Erika and Liam discuss criminological research.
Mar 26, 202118:16
Episode 6 - Mental Health, Well-being and COVID-19

Episode 6 - Mental Health, Well-being and COVID-19

In this episode, Leah and Erika are joined by a special guest, Saffron, to discuss mental health tips and support services, as well as discussing the impacts COVID-19 has had on students specifically.
Mar 19, 202138:46
Episode 5 - CJS Opportunities

Episode 5 - CJS Opportunities

Today, Erika, Caitlin and Leah talk you through different opportunities available to you in the Criminal Justice System. They also walk you through their first hand experience in some of the roles they mention.
Mar 12, 202118:40
Episode 4 - BCU Opportunities

Episode 4 - BCU Opportunities

Today Matthew, Caitlin and Leah talk you through all of the different opportunities available to you at Birmingham City University.
Mar 05, 202118:57
Episode 3 - White House Farm

Episode 3 - White House Farm

In today’s episode, Leah and Hollie walk you (or talk you) through the White House Farm case, including the crime itself and everything that has happened since.
Feb 26, 202113:53
Episode 2 - Introduction to Criminology

Episode 2 - Introduction to Criminology

In this episode, Liam gives you a brief introduction to criminology and security studies. Leah then moves on to give you a short overview of the history of the police.
Feb 19, 202131:54
Episode 1 - Who are we?

Episode 1 - Who are we?

In our first ever episode, we give a brief introduction to who we are, what our interests are and some more info on the podcast itself. Come back next Friday for a brief intro to all things criminology, security studies and policing studies.
Feb 12, 202105:16