Dr Kath Murray nominated for 2016 ERSC Impact Prize
Tue 24 May 2016
Edinburgh Law School academic's work shortlisted for a prestigious research award
The Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research's Dr Kath Murray has been shortlisted for a prestigious £10,000 Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) prize for her agenda-setting work on police stop-and-search practices.
Kath's PhD research on stop-and-search led to a high-profile debate about policing in Scotland and even prompted policy changes within the Scottish Government.
She is one of two nominees in the Outstanding Early Career Impact category. The award winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on June 22nd.