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BAFS Ukraine Appeal - thank you and an update
(Posted on 24/08/23)Many thanks to all of the BAFS members who donated to our recent Ukraine Appeal.Donations of equipment from police forces were delivered safely to operational posts and with enough money left over to buy some much needed medical equipment.Your generosity is very much appreciated and we also send our thanks to the White Eagle Appeal who made the delivery of this vital equipment possible. Read more…
ACADEMY OF FORENSIC MEDICAL SCIENCES TO RUN DIPLOMA COURSE IN FORENSIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
(Posted on 23/08/23)This AFMS course offers over 50 lectures covering a wide range of forensic topics, which will be delivered by Forensic Experts from all over the world, many of whom are BAFS members and are highly regarded in their field.For further details click here:Programme, registration, and other details: https://sway.office.com/Lk71adXcVZG9mcNT?ref=Link Read more…
BAFS President Tracy Alexander to lecture on "International & Wildlife Forensics"
(Posted on 23/08/23)Tracy Alexander FKC, BAFS President will speak on "International & Wildlife Forensics" at The BAFS Ormrod Lecture, which is a special lecture held every two years.The Ormrod Lecture is a long established address given in honour of Lord Justice Ormrod, a Past President of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences. A former Lord Justice of Appeal, he was qualified as a doctor after being called to the Bar and became a Fellow of the Royal College... Read more…
Ian Dyson QPM to be guest speaker at BAFS Friends Dinner
(Posted on 23/08/23)On 24th October 2023 at the Annual BAFS Friends' Dinner Speaker Ian Dyson QPM will discuss "Reflections on the past, present and future of forensics and policing." Ian is the former Commissioner of City of London Police and he will present on forensic operations, cyber security and complex global crime. For full event details click here: https://www.bafs.org.uk/events/bafs-friends-dinner-guest-speaker... Read more…
2023 SYMPOSIUM ON ILLICIT DRUGS ANNOUNCED
(Posted on 23/08/23)This symposium run by The University of Strathclyde will showcase an update on the current global drug situation and means of countering the effects of illicit drugs on society. A panel of international experts will consider the impacts of illicit drug supply and use on forensic science, policing, and wider policy.This will be the first event of its kind in Scotland allowing people working in fields related to drug use an outstanding opportunity... Read more…
University of Strathclyde to hold evening seminar series
(Posted on 23/08/23)This part-time evening course at the University of Strathclyde runs over 30 weeks, covering a broad range of topics from the fields of forensic science, forensic medicine, and the law.For further details click here:https://www.bafs.org.uk/events/forensic-medical-sciences-evening-seminar-series-university-of-strathclyde/56 Read more…
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