Training and Conferences at the Forensic Institute

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Introduction to Training, Seminars and Conferences

The Forensic Institute is keen to act as a catalyst in bringing together the legal and scientific professions to further pursue the aim of “Better Science, Better Justice”. We have an active, on-going programme of conferences and seminars and are particularly keen to work with others who wish to present similar events.

Our events for lawyers have included a free seminar series in Glasgow, seminars for the Law Society of Scotland’s Update series for Lawyers, and for the Scottish Faculty of Advocates. Topics are chosen to reflect the diversity of expert evidence types which we encounter in casework, ranging from Shaken Baby Syndrome, to drugs on money, and the issues surrounding the transfer and persistence of DNA. Presenters, in adition to our in-house scientists, include consultants to The Forensic Institute and external specialists who are leaders in their field. The seminars are specifically focussed on issues of interest to legal practitioners and an opportunity is always provided for questions and discussions between presenters and audience-members.  

Our academic series on Forensic Science Research and Training is FORREST, which is organised through the Forensic Institute Research Network (FIRN) in conjunction with the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

We are also pleased to publicise other conferences of interest to the forensic community.

If you would like to work with us in presenting a seminar or conference, or to suggest topics of interest, please contact us for an informal discussion.

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