Forensic Science: Digging up the Bodies with Dr David Errickson from University of Portsmouth
November 26 @ 16:15 - 17:00
Join David Errickson, Senior Lecturer Forensic Science, in this interactive workshop where you will follow an investigation from the scene to the laboratory, making decisions about how human remains and associated evidence should be located, recovered, documented and interpreted. Along the way, you will encounter some of the practical, scientific and ethical challenges faced by forensic practitioners.
The scenario will introduce the challenging circumstances in which forensic scientists may work, demonstrating the observational, archaeological, investigative and interpretative skills required to examine a scene systematically and reconstruct what may have happened.
You will consider how evidence is recognised and recorded, how a human skeleton could be recovered, and how different forms of evidence can be brought together to develop and test interpretations.
But finding the evidence is only part of the forensic process. You will follow your evidence back to the laboratory. To find out who this skeleton might be.
David will then put the exercise into context by introducing Forensic Science at University of Portsmouth, explaining how studying forensic science develops the scientific, critical-thinking and investigative skills required for careers across forensic investigation and related disciplines.
Lecturer Profile: Dr David Errickson
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students with a possible interest in studying Forensic Science, Forensic Investigation, Criminology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: