Research identifies opportunities to rewrite the impact of Community Speed Watch letters

Rewording letters sent to people caught speeding could help to drive behaviour change, new research from University of Staffordshire suggests

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The research examined letters sent to drivers caught speeding

Using research-informed content and continually exploring the impact of such letters can help us to build a more effective approach with the greatest value to road safety and police-community relations.

Dr Leanne Savigar-Shaw, Associate Professor in Policing,

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A blue road sign with a camera symbol and the number 30 in a red circle

Research identifies opportunities to rewrite the impact of Community Speed Watch letters

Rewording letters sent to people caught speeding could help to drive behaviour change, new research from University of Staffordshire suggests

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Rookies ranks Staffordshire Games Institute among best in the world

University of Staffordshire has retained its position as the UK’s top destination for Games Design and Development education

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University of Staffordshire celebrates TIGA Games Education Awards success

University of Staffordshire has won four categories at the TIGA Games Education Awards 2026 – more than any other university

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2026

in the UK for Games Education

Rookies Games Design and Development 2023, 2025

TIGA Best Games Institution 2024, 2025

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021