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Olga Jurasz

1 year ago

PhD in Policing Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women and Girls The Open University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Gender Studies

Funding

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Deadline

Expired

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United Kingdom

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Open University

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Keywords

Gender Studies
Criminology
Public Policy
Cybersecurity
Regulation
Jurisprudence
Domestic Violence
Policing
Abuse Studies

About this position

This PhD opportunity at The Open University, based in the Centre for Protecting Women Online, focuses on policing technology-facilitated violence against women and girls (VAWG). The project addresses the growing challenge of online harms in a world where digital and physical boundaries are increasingly blurred. Despite the development of legal and policy frameworks such as the Online Safety Act 2023 and the EU AI Act 2024, policing responses to online VAWG remain fragmented, with significant gaps in prevention, enforcement, and victim support.

The research aims to inform proactive, evidence-led, and victim-centred policing strategies that are intersectional and responsive to the rapid evolution of technology and AI. Key research themes include improving public trust and legitimacy in policing online harms, developing victim-centred and proactive strategies, fostering collaboration with technology platforms, supporting officer well-being and skills development, understanding suspect behaviour, and tailoring responses to the diverse experiences of women from intersecting identities. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment funded by a £7.7 million grant from Research England.

The Centre for Protecting Women Online is dedicated to understanding and addressing the challenges posed to women’s safety online through ambitious research and cross-sectoral collaboration. The Centre’s work is delivered through five interwoven streams: Law & Policy, Human Behaviour, The Future of Responsible Tech, Ethical and Responsible Tech/AI, and Policing. Supervision will be provided by Professor Olga Jurasz, a leading expert in legal responses to violence against women and feminist governance of online spaces, and Dr Keely Duddin, a Chartered Psychologist specialising in organisational well-being and gender equity in policing.

Applicants are encouraged from diverse backgrounds, including law, criminology, gender studies, psychology, technology, and public policy. The project is available for campus-based study only. This research has the potential to shape evidence-led prevention strategies, improve victim-centred practices, support officer training, and influence law and policy to better protect women and girls online.

Funding details

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

What's required

Applicants should have a strong academic background in law, criminology, policing, gender studies, psychology, technology, or public policy. A good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) or a relevant master's degree is typically required. Interest in policing, gender-based violence, and technology-facilitated abuse is essential. No specific language or GPA requirements are mentioned, but strong research and analytical skills are expected.

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Professor

University Name
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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Criminology

Cybersecurity

Domestic Violence

Jurisprudence

Violence

Dr | Senior Lecturer | Chartered Psychologist | Policing Lead, Protecting Women & Girls Online | Co-Lead, National Parental Pathways | Researcher in Gender Equity & Well-being

University Name
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United Kingdom

Research Interests

Gender Studies

Criminology

Gender Equality

Policing

Abuse Studies