Ever wondered what happens when cutting-edge research meets frontline policing? Join us for a thought-provoking and inspiring evening as part of the University of Huddersfield’s ‘Research in Conversation’ series!

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This April, we’re shining the spotlight on the University of Huddersfield’s Professional Doctoral Academy (PDA) - the UK’s first-ever doctoral academy tailored specifically for serving police officers.

Dr Dara Mojtahedi, Associate Director of the University of Huddersfield’s Professional Doctoral Academy (PDA) is taking to the stage – Discover how the PDA is breaking boundaries and building bridges between academia and law enforcement, both here in the UK and internationally. From tackling complex security issues to shaping smarter strategies on the ground.

Detective Superintendent Claire McGuire from the Northwest Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU) will join the conversation to share her own experience as a PhD candidate at the Academy.

This isn't your average research talk - it’s real-world impact in action. Expect insights, innovation, and a glimpse into the future of “pracademia”—where practitioners become pioneers.

Event Highlights:

Discover how the UK’s first Doctoral Academy for serving police officers is reshaping industry–academic collaboration through real-world, high-impact research.

Hear from frontline leaders like Detective Superintendent Claire McGuire, who’s combining her operational role with doctoral research into tackling child criminal exploitation.
Get exclusive insights into security-sensitive projects that are influencing policy and practice across UK and international policing.

Reserve your place today and be part of the conversation that's reshaping how we think about research, collaboration, and frontline expertise.

This event is free to attend but please let us know you will be attending by registering via the Orange register button.

The role of Huddersfield Professional Doctoral Academy for Policing