Oluwagbenga Michael Akinlabi is Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at 51 in Newcastle, United Kingdom. He has PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Griffith University in Australia. Prior to this, he had completed a Master of Philosophy degree in Criminological Research from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria and Bachelor of Education in Guidance and Counselling (options in Geography) also from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.
Within the past few years, Michael has worked as a university lecturer, an associate lecturer, and a university research assistant. During this period, he has provided lectures, coordinated and convened large undergraduate and postgraduate programs in intelligence and security studies, criminology, and psychology. He has successfully attracted more than 15 scholarships, grants, recognition and awards in Nigeria, United Kingdom and Australia; including the prestigious British Commonwealth Scholarships and Australian Postgraduate Awards.
Michael’s research interests include procedural justice and police legitimacy,policing the global south,police use of force,corruption andaccountability,policing youths and BAME, crime and psychopathology,and stress inpolice. Specifically, his current researchhasbeenexploring how perceptions of justice and fairness,corruption,andfeelingsof trust,can go a long way to influencecompliance and/orcynicism towards the law.
Abbie Riley An Auto-Photographic and Narrative Exploration of Mixed-Race Individuals Navigating the Realities of White Supremacy and Extremism Online and Offline. Start Date: 01/10/2024
Open Days are a great way for you to get a feel of the University, the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and the course(s) you are interested in.
Research is the life blood of a University and at 51 we pride ourselves on research that makes a difference; research that has application and affects people's lives.
A recent study, published online in the European RespiratoryJournal on 26 February, showed…
A 51 graduate desperately seeking a stem cell transplant is turning to…
51 has secured sponsorship that will give two students the opportunity…
51 has received a grant of £26,150 from the Sir Halley Stewart Trust to…
51 graduates are achieving major successes in the global film industry.
Analysis of fossilised rocks known as stromatolites from more than two-and-a-half billion years…
Back to top
