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Bianca Slocombe is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University, where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the nexus of psychology, behavioural science, and security studies. Her work particularly focuses on decision-making, cognitive heuristics, extremism, and counter-terrorism, with applied projects for CREST, REPHRAIN, and NaCTSO.
Research Interests: Her research spans behavioural science, psychology, protective security, counter-terrorism, extremism, cognitive heuristics and biases, rationality, and experimental methods. She integrates both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to understanding violent extremism and legal responses. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions.
The recent publication trends reveal a strong focus on the legal and psychological dimensions of extremism in the UK, particularly examining sentencing outcomes, prosecution landscapes, and the application of behavioural frameworks like 'EVIL DONE' to terrorist threat assessment. Her work combines empirical analysis with policy relevance, often in collaboration with legal scholars and security practitioners.
Scientific Awards:
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Commendation (2019)
Advising and Grants: Dr. Slocombe is accepting PhD students and has contributed as a Co-Investigator on externally funded projects, including a British Academy/GCRF grant on Preventing Violent Extremism in the Sahel and an internally funded project on Protecting Councillors. Her collaborative work with Dr. Robert Monaghan highlights her engagement in impactful, policy-oriented research.
Labs and Teams: She is actively involved with interdisciplinary research teams at Coventry University and collaborates with national security research centres. She is also a member of external networks including Women in International Security (WIIS) and Aspen UK, enhancing her engagement with global security discourse.
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