Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science

An interdisciplinary research team dedicated to the improvement of the robustness and quality of the science underpinning evidence in criminal and civil courts.

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Inside Forensic Science: A Case Of Stolen Identity is shortlisted for Outstanding Indie Podcast at the True Crime Awards 2026!

The winners will be announced on the evening of June 4th. Thank you to all of our listeners.

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We will be at Plant Power on next Saturday 16 May running forensic activities for the whole family. Make sure to reserve a spot before places run out!
https://t.co/THieAlcYCw

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Plant Power is back this year on Saturday 16 May! LRCFS will be back again, delivering a range of forensic science activities that are fun for all ages!
https://t.co/THieAlcYCw

[Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science @lrcfs]

Today is the last day to submit proposals for the 2026 ENFSI Forensic AI Conference.

This conderence is an opportunity to present your work to an audience of forensic practitioners, researchers, and partners.

You can find the submission form here: https://t.co/Y73vLxpIw4

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Are you a teacher or parent looking for science experiments to run in class or at home? LRCFS has created a variety of free activities available to view & download from our website!

Keep an eye on our webpage for more activies coming in the future: https://t.co/rSs4q6j46S

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LRCFS will be hosting the 2026 ENFSI Forensic AI Conference in Dundee. It will run from the 6th - 7th July.

Proposals for the conference are open until 30th March 2026.

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Dr Lorna Nisbet and her work has been featured in The Courier! Read the article to learn how she and her team are working to help fight against illegal drugs.
https://t.co/NT1KVjTzSg

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Inside Forensic Science: A Case Of Stolen Identity has been shortlisted for the second year running in the Outstanding Indie Podcast category of the True Crime Awards!

Listen to the series on our website to experience the story.
https://t.co/eN0Fik9iRl

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The work of Vincenzo Rinaldi into 5G robots and VR headsets for crime scene capture has been highlighted in The Courier!

Check out the article to learn more about this research ongoing in LRCFS.
https://t.co/eapYNXGSMs

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LRCFS is taking over the Dundee Science Centre next Monday from 10am-4pm. Meet forensic science researchers & get hands on with a variety of activities including our VR headset!

The forensic science takeover will be free with entry to the centre.
#DundeeScienceFestival2026

[Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science @lrcfs]

Learn about new technology in forensic science at #DundeeScienceFestival2026. LRCFS will be taking over the Dundee Science Centre all day on Mon 16 February.

Our event is free with entry to the centre. We hope to see you there!

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Our public engagement team was at Baldragon Academy yesterday presenting The Evidence Chamber.
During this activity, students experienced what it is like being part of a Scottish jury.

Thank you to Baldragon Academy for inviting us!

[Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science @lrcfs]

We are taking over the Dundee Science Centre again this year at #DundeeSciencesFestival2026!

Join us on Mon 16 February for a day of forensic science activities.

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We released our fourth series of the Inside Forensic Science podcast, which was also shortlisted for the True Crime Awards.

And finally, congratulations to all of our PhD students who graduated this year!

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As 2025 comes to an end we want to thank all of our supporters and partners and acknowledge all the work carried out by our team at LRCFS. It's been an extremely busy year.

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As always, we have been busy outside of the research centre. We ran a huge takeover event at the Dundee Science Festival in February, where we got hands-on with 480 members of the public and presented several interactive sessions at the Norwich Science Festival.

[Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science @lrcfs]

In 1935, human body parts were found discarded near Moffat. What can forensic science tell us about who these people were?

Listen to series 4 of Inside Forensic Science and find out how investigators pieced together this mystery: https://t.co/p8xL50dpGJ

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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. https://t.co/unZRoj1plq