معرفی
Dr. Anna Bussu is a Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice at Edge Hill University (EHU) since 2016, holding roles including Programme Leader for BSc Psychosocial Analysis of Offending Behaviour (2020–2024). She is a Chartered Psychologist (Division of Forensic Psychology) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her expertise spans forensic psychology, crime prevention, and restorative practices. She has led international research projects, including collaborations with organizations like Early Music As Education-Liverpool and institutions in Ecuador, Europe, and the USA. She currently serves as Internationalisation Coordinator in EHU’s School of Law, Criminology & Policing and co-directs the Centre for Applied Criminal Justice and Policing Research.
Education:
- PhD in Forensic Psychology: University of Sassari (Italy), 2009
- MSc Criminological & Forensic Sciences: University of Rome La Sapienza
- BSc (Hons) Psychological Sciences: Università G. d'Annunzio Chieti-Pescara
- MA Personal & Business Coaching: Fedro (Roma), recognized by the International Coach Federation
Research Focus: Her work addresses cybercrime, youth offending, restorative justice, and peer mentoring. Notable projects include exploring cyberbullying policies in universities and the impact of music on youth well-being. She has secured external funding for initiatives like the Liverpool-based music project and a peer mentoring scheme for early-career academics.
Awards & Activities:
- Chartered Psychologist (BPS, 2017)
- Learning & Teaching Fellowship (EHU, 2020)
- Editorial roles: Senior Managing Editor of Police Practice & Research
- Consultancy: Mentorship training for supervisors in academia
Teaching: She teaches modules on crime psychology, women/girls in offending, addictions, and research dissertations. Her pedagogical goals align with EHU’s TEF Gold standard, emphasizing student retention and community-building through programs like StudyCircle.
