"Such an amazing experience being able to complete research in an area I'm so interested in. Rhodes allowed me the time observe great practice in another country and consider how it will impact future practice"
John Andrews [Sweden 2024]

"The best experience I have had within my career to date. I was granted the opportunity to visit Sweden, to gather insight on their treatment with those convicted of sexual offences which has informed my practice"
Victoria Cox [Sweden 2024]

"Genuinely one of the most fulfilling opportunities of my career thus far. To have a chance to research a subject I'm so passionate about and share my learning to bring positive change was nothing short of fantastic"
Sian Marron [Australia 2018]

"The study completely changed Manchester City's approach to how we engage the gangs and partner agencies"
Tim Kyle [New York 2008]

"An incredible experience and it has also improved my confidence" 
Fiona O'Sullivan [New York 2013]

"Contributed to the development of a volunteer programme in Greater Manchester" 
Emmeline Taylor [Canada 2010]
 
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"An invaluable insight into offender management of young adult males which has influenced how these young men are managed in Manchester"
Daniel Gruska [Sweden 2018]

"A fantastic opportunity to gain international experience and broaden my perspectives on Crime and Disorder"
Mike Kilbane [USA 1997]
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Rhodes offered me an opportunity to step outside the demands of my operational responsibilities and look critically in on them. I got to visit and speak with subject experts in Europe and bring that learning back to the workplace. For this, the experience was invaluable"
Amy Poulson [Prague & Berlin,  Europe 2019]

"Enabled me to further develop and strengthen working relationships with the National Treatment Agency and others involved both nationally and in the North West in the field of drug treatment"
Barbara Bate [New Jersey USA 2010]

"The most incredible opportunity that allowed me to research an area of criminal justice practice I have been passionate about since I started working for the Probation Service"
Heather Simpson [South Australia 2019]

"I truly valued the experience and I feel it has assisted my learning and my career"
Helen Latham [Canada 2012]

"We are planning a pilot Housing First project in Greater Manchester and a steering group has been set up with a senior researcher from York university to evaluate it"
John Weetman (Canada 2013)