Researchers at the Centre for Criminology shortlisted for the Vice-Chancellor's Awards 2025

The shortlist for the Vice-Chancellor’s Awards 2025 has been announced, and the Faculty is delighted to share that it features ‘Helping to end the death penalty in Africa’ - a project dedicated to justice and human rights across Africa. Led by Carolyn Hoyle, Professor of Criminology, and Daniel Cullen, Project Manager, at the Centre for Criminology, the project has been nominated for Making a Difference Globally Award, a category recognising colleagues who have made a difference to the lives of those outside the UK through University resources, expertise or insights.  Many congratulations to Carolyn, Daniel, and their colleagues at the Death Penalty Project!

Over a decade, Professor Hoyle and Mr Cullen have established transnational collaborative networks to realise the potential of research, advocacy, legal strategy and engagement to secure abolition in Zimbabwe, Ghana and Sierra Leone, making a difference to those at risk of execution. 

Discover the shortlisted projects and individuals from the Social Sciences Division, or read the full shortlist announcement on the Vice-Chancellor's Awards homepage.

The winners and highly commended nominees will be announced at a special ceremony hosted by the Vice-Chancellor at the Sheldonian Theatre on Thursday 15 May.  

Everyone is invited to attend the Awards Showcase in Blackwell Hall in the Weston Library on Tuesday 13 May, where shortlisted nominees will have an opportunity to demonstrate and discuss their work. The showcase will be open to all staff as well as members of the public.