Events of Interest

Events

Forensic science conferences, meetings, courses, and seminars can feature on this page. If you have a scientific, legal or forensic-related event that you would like publicised on The Forensic Institute site, please contact us

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The Fingerprint Society International Fingerprint Week

The intention is to have 5 themed days covering custody (e.g. mobile ID, Livescan), Crime Scene (e.g. powders, remote transmission), Enhancement Laboratories (e.g. specialist techniques), Fingerprint Bureau (e.g. IDENT1, ACE-V) and Court (detections, Evidence Presentation). Quality and Standards will be the common thread running throughout.

The Fingerprint Society are currently seeking support from organisations and individuals.

Contact the Fingerprint Society

9th National Conference on Research in Forensic Mental Health Services

The 9th National Conference on Research in Forensic Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday 15th March 2012 at the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London. This year's meeting will focus on treatment evaluation and outcomes in Forensic Mental Health.

Key note speakers will include: Professor Lindsay Thomson and Vivienne de Vogel.

We invite submissions of abstracts for oral and poster presentations detailing the results of research carried out in Forensic Services or that is relevant to patients treated in the above services.

THE DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION IS 10th JANUARY 2012.

We are happy to announce that this year there will be a special young scholar award for the best Abstract submission by a Clinical or Academic trainee or student. For further details please visit the meeting website.

 FORREST Conference, 2012, Abertay University

8^th National FORREST Conference 2012 (FORensic RESearch and Teaching)

University of Abertay, Dundee

Tuesday 26^th and Wednesday 27^th June 2012 

Organised by the University of Abertay Dundee in conjunction with The Forensic Institute Research Network (FIRN) and The Higher Education Academy (HEA). The purpose of FORREST is to present the latest and most relevant work in forensic research and teaching. Reviews, case studies, applications, and research programmes are delivered by lectures and workshops that allow every delegate to find and explore something of interest and value to them. The conference provides excellent opportunities for informal networking and sharing of ideas as evidenced by delegates. 

Keynote speakersto include: Prof. Sue Black, Dundee University

Formal registration for FORREST 2012 will open in late January 2012 and will include the usual call for papers. 

Website: www.abertay.ac.uk/forrest  

If you are new to FORREST or just want some more information please contact the team at: 

FORREST2012@abertay.ac.uk

European Academy of Forensic Sciences Meeting 2012

The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) takes pride in announcing that the 6th European Academy of Forensic Science Conference will be held in The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice, from 20 to 24 August 2012. The title of the conference reflects the momentum of forensic sciences: Towards Forensic Science 2.0.

ICEFA V - Fifth International Conference on Engineering Failure Analysis

1-4 July 2012. Hilton Hotel, The Hague, The Netherlands

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS! Deadline: 17^th February 2012

The modern innovation cycle now demands that component design involves a whole-of-life approach, incorporating an awareness of manufacture, safety, reliability, environmental sensitivity and disposal.  This has focussed attention on the pivotal role of failure analysis as an essential tool to improve equipment availability, help prevent accidents and disasters and to inform the processes of design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of key plant and equipment.

22nd International Academy of Legal Medicine Congress

Istanbul, Turkey, from 5 to 8 July 2012.

The deadline for abstract submission is March 30th, 2012

Website: http://ialm2012.org/?p=general_information

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