Information:-

The organising committee of the second FORensic RESearch and Teaching Conference (FORREST) are delighted to invite you to join us at UCLAN in September. FORREST will showcase some of the latest developments in forensic research and the teaching of forensic science. Following closely the successful model of FORREST 2005 a combination of presentations, posters, social events, and workshops will provide delegates with an opportunity to learn and network with colleagues and some of the best practitioners.

The current line-up of speakers is expected to include Dr Dick Shepherd (Home Office pathologist), Sir Louis Blom-Cooper QC, Prof Dave Barclay, Dr Lyn Fereday, Dr Sean Doyle (Forensic Explosives Laboratory), and Prof Allan Jamieson. Workshops are planned on cross examination, the autopsy, ‘crime to class’, explosions, and cold cases.

With the continued support of the The Physical Sciences Centre, the conference also provides a platform for the very best students and projects to be presented to an influential audience and to meet potential employers; an ideal introduction to life beyond the degree.

Call for papers:-

Following closely the successful model of FORREST 2005 a combination of presentations, posters and workshops will provide delegates with an opportunity to learn and network with colleagues and some of the best practitioners.

Offers of contributions for oral presentations (15 minutes); workshops (up to 90 minutes) and poster presentations are welcomed on any topic relevant to research and education in forensic science. Of particular interest are novel techniques or developments of existing techniques and submissions from post/undergraduate students.

A poster session and exhibition will be integral parts of the conference and poster contributions are particularly welcomed from students. All posters will be subsequently published on the FIRN website. Selected papers will be published inte new online open access Journal of the Forensic Institute.

Format for contributions:

Oral presentations 10 minute papers plus 5 minutes discussion and questions	Workshops 60 minute interactive workshops with hands on activities and discussions
Posters Posters may be displayed for the duration of the conference and should include leaflets with further information and contact details.	Demonstrations, displays of software, video etc. Participants must provide their own equipment

Abstracts of approximately 300 words should be typed in Times New Roman 12pt and emailed as an attachment to Katie Glover at k.glover@hull.ac.uk by Monday 3rd July Abstracts should include: informative title; author(s); department(s); institution(s); contact email address(es) and indication of the type of contribution being offered.

Registration:-

The registration fees for the conference are:

Full delegate rate (including 2 nights accommodation) = £275

Day delegate rate = £100

Student day rate = £20

Day delegate rates wishing to stay for dinner on the Tuesday or Wednesday evening may pay the additional fee for each night.

If you have ideas, questions, or wish to make a contribution contact FIRN or post in the FIRN Forum.