FEATURE: Tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) has been a constant topic for debate in the UK in recent months, but it’s also a global concern; to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Associate Professor Dr Sarah Jane Fox of Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing looks at the worldwide ‘16 days of activity’ campaign to target VAWG and reduce gender inequality.

OPINION: Today is the international UN Public Service Day, when the efforts and achievements of frontline public service employees should be recognised and applauded; and after the struggles of an incredibly tough pandemic year, it’s important that the work of the police, NHS and others are equally celebrated, says Dr Sarah Jane Fox of Staffordshire University’s Institute of Policing.

OPINION: As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, former police officer Dr Sarah Jane Fox, now a member of the Institute of Policing at Staffordshire University, highlights the key role that women already play in policing – and the efforts to address the gender imbalance in police services around the globe, as well as in wider society.

Opinion: In an era of fake news the Director of Policing at the UEL's Centre of Professional Policing (CoPP) and former police officer Dr Sarah Cox discusses how Project Tri- Com, a new and innovative collaborative initiative, encourages inclusion and engagement across London by breaking down barriers and busting myths.

Opinion: Current and newly-retired officers will be able to gain a BSc (Hons) in Policing Studies after completing a one-year 'top-up course' at the University of East London. Director of Policing at the UEL's Centre of Professional Policing (CoPP) and former police officer Dr Sarah Jane Fox explains why it is important that, as the new degree entry scheme comes into being, 'no-one gets left behind'.

NEWS: A new research network for London has been launched, encompassing four major metropolitan universities. Dr Sarah Fox explains the vision for the new network and how police forces and other agencies can get involved.