The Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), established in 1994 at the University of St.Andrews, is Europe's oldest centre for the study of political violence.

CSTPV is dedicated to the study of the determinants, manifestations and consequences of terrorism and other forms of political violence.

In doing so, it is committed to rigorous, evidence-based scientific analysis that is policy-relevant but not supporting any particular partisan policy.

CSTPV's research and teaching are grounded in a belief in public service, global responsibility and the desire to contribute to the enhancement of human security.

CSTPV Conference


The Emergency Response to Terrorism - An Assessment
1 Day Conference
16th February 2012

*Student Discount Now Available*
*Final Bookings Now Being Taken*


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CSTPV Public Seminar

Overcoming Obstacles: Counter-Terrorism Police and Community Engagement

5pm – 7pm, Thursday 9 February 2012

Arts Lecture Theatre


CSTPV is delighted to welcome Dr Basia Spalek, Reader in Communities & Justice and Director of Research & Knowledge Transfer, School of Social Policy, University of Birmingham back to St Andrews for a workshop which will review and discuss academic research and practitioner experience in the field of police and community engagement in a counter-terrorism context. Dr. Spalek is the leading academic in this challenging arena and is adept at balancing policy, practitioner and community perspectives.

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CSTPV Postgraduate Workshop


CSTPV is holding its annual postgraduate workshop on the 8th/9th March 2012. This is only open to students currently enrolled on the Mlitt/PgDip in Terrorism Studies. Please see here for further details.

CSTPV Public Events - Semester 2


CSTPV's public events schedule has now been published for semester 2 2012. Please see here for further details.

Professor Emeritus Paul Wilkinson


A memorial service will be held for Professor Wilkinson on the 16th February at 5.30pm in St Salvator's Chapel, The Quad, North Street. Further details of the memorial service to follow.