معرفی
Erika Brady serves as a Senior Lecturer in Policing and Research Supervisor at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) within the School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences. Appointed in September 2021, she acts as Deputy Course Director for the BSc Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime program while leading curriculum development for a new MSc Counter-Terrorism and Security and professional development courses in terrorism studies.
Education
- PhD from the University of St Andrews Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), with thesis: 'Assessing Counter-Terrorism Strategies through a Mixed Methods Research Design: The Case of CONTEST in the UK'
Research Focus
Dr. Brady's expertise centers on empirical evaluation of counter-terrorism frameworks like the UK's CONTEST strategy, bridging academic theory with policing practice. Her work spans terrorism studies, criminology, and forensic investigation, driving innovative security education through simulation-based learning and cross-disciplinary curriculum design. Current initiatives include expanding CPD provision and integrating real-world scenarios via the Hydra Simulation Suite.
Professional Recognition
- Staff Policing Award for Professionalism, Innovation and Creativity (December 2022) for enhancing counter-terrorism education across all academic levels
Academic Leadership
As Research Supervisor, she mentors students in security-related research while co-developing immersive learning tools. Previously at St Andrews, she taught undergraduate counter-terrorism modules and designed e-learning resources for the Certificate in Terrorism Studies. Her current interdisciplinary work with the Hydra Simulation Suite team pioneers experiential training in transnational crime response.
Collaborative Initiatives
Dr. Brady leads CCCU's integration of the Hydra Simulation Suite across curricula, creating cross-departmental modules that simulate real-world security operations and enhance practical policing competencies through scenario-based exercises.