CTM-E visits UCL Doctoral Researchers
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On Friday, 2 October 2026, members of Counter-Terrorism Medicine Europe (CTM-E) met with PhD researchers from University College London (UCL) for a collaborative discussion centred on ongoing counter-terrorism research projects.
The UCL research group is led by Amber Seaward (PhD), an accomplished researcher in Security and Crime Science who has authored numerous studies on violent extremism and terrorism.
Amber Seaward completed her PhD in Security and Crime Science in March 2025 and serves as both a postdoctoral Research Fellow in the department and a Research Consultant at UCLC. Specialising in threat assessments for terrorism and targeted violence, her research explores regional implementation practices, risk factors behind extremist conduct, and how public health approaches can address unmet mental health needs. Her applied expertise spans research commissioned by and conducted with partners such as the Home Office, the US Department of Homeland Security, CREST, FTAC, NCITE, Prevent’s Vulnerability Support Hubs, Theseus, and the Youth Endowment Fund.
During the session, CTM-E members engaged with doctoral students in a dynamic Q&A exchange, addressing questions on Counter-Terrorism Medicine (CTM) as an evolving medical subspecialty. The dialogue explored how CTM bridges frontline medical operational responses with security frameworks, inter-agency coordination, and proactive prevention strategies.
