Final interview of the 2024 CheltSciFest Cheltenham Festivals for me for Jo Durrant’s Beautiful Universe podcast - all about forensic science with Prof Niamh Nic Daeid

Thanks ⁦CheltSciFest⁩ for the invitation to speak and wrap up a fabulous week of science at Cheltenham ⁦The Leverhulme Trust⁩ ⁦Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science⁩ ⁦University of Dundee⁩

Join our #PublicEngagement team at LRCFS this summer as a paid intern & help develop new activities & materials that teach the public about forensic science. buff.ly/3VEJsRn

Our forensic scientists set fire to a mock crime scene as part of their work developing a virtual reality (VR) tool for fire investigators, already being used in official training exercises in Scotland by project partners Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Forensic Services More: buff.ly/4cfbVCF

Coverage of some of our work with Forensic Services and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at a very special facility for fire investigators.

Eeh, Prof Niamh Nic Daeid - I just *love* spending time with you - always inspirational, brilliant, kind, progressive, thoughtful + thought-provoking. Just the BEST! Great catch-up, including about fab "Science + The Law Primers" Series - your phenomenal knowledge always amazes me!

Episode 2 of Inside Forensic Science, Series 3 is now available! buff.ly/3xKfceq It’s 1893, a young man dies on the Ardlamont estate, his two hunting companions Monson & Scott are suspected of murder. Can examining the crime scene help tell us what took place?

Congratulations to Kirstie Gray and Kayode Oyinlola who presented at the 8th International Conference on Materials Sciences and Nanomaterials conference. They were both presented with certificates for their excellent presentations about their research work using quantum dots.

What can an autopsy tell us about how someone died? In episode 3 of the Inside Forensic Science #podcast, we explore another facet of the Ardlamont case. Was it possible for Hambrough to accidentally shoot himself or is the only explanation murder? buff.ly/3xKfceq

We've just been ranked 4th in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey - so if you're still sitting on your offer, this is your sign to accept for September 2024 entry! 🤩

Our latest paper on drug detections in Scottish Prisons - the detection of dimethylpentylone including detections alongside novel benzos and synthetic cannabinoids! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

Remember to show your support for LRCFS by voting in the KE Awards 2024! buff.ly/3ACwA6s Vincenzo Rinaldi is a finalist for his work with virtual reality tools for forensic science. The public vote is open to all until Monday 18 November 2024. Cast your vote now! 🗳

Vote for our project in the KE Awards 2024! ✅ The Awards recognise exceptional work taking place across the knowledge exchange sector, and Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science has been shortlisted for their project Virtual Reality Tools for Forensic Science. Learn more and vote at: buff.ly/4hxgknT

Inside Forensic Science has been shortlisted for Outstanding Indie Podcast in the 2025 True Crime Awards. Thank you to everyone who has supported us this far!

For 100 years, quantum theory has painted the subatomic world as strange beyond words. But bold new interpretations and experiments may help us to finally grasp its true meaning newscientist.com/article/mg2663…

This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the trustworthiness of forensic evidence. Take part in our quiz to have your opinions shared with forensic scientists & help shape how evidence may be handled in the future. buff.ly/cIKVppq

Would you trust a forensic scientist or a police officer with your phone? We want to know your answer. buff.ly/mjWXI3D Take our quiz & let us know your thoughts on how your digital data should be handled in different types of criminal investigation.

Care to share your thoughts on how facial recognition should be used to solve crimes? We want the future of forensic science to be influenced by your perspectives. Take part to contribute to the ongoing discussion. buff.ly/BxSkys1

Dr Heather Doran welcoming everyone to the public communication and technology conference in Aberdeen 2025 ⁦Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science⁩ ⁦The Leverhulme Trust⁩