6th National FORREST Conference 2010 (FORensic RESearch and Teaching)

Coventry University

29th June - 30th June 2010

Organised by the Forensic Institute Research Network and the Higher Education Academy UK Physical Sciences Centre in conjunction with Coventry University.

The FORREST Conference is aimed at promoting and developing links between Higher Education and forensic science research. The conference will showcase some of the latest developments in forensic research and the teaching of the subject.

With the continued support of the UK Physical Sciences Centre, the conference will also provide a platform for students and projects to be presented to an influential audience and to meet potential Employers.

Keynote speakers 

Derek Forrest, Formerly of West Midlands Police Force
Disaster planning

Rob Bone, Forensic Science Service Ltd.
Marks and traces

Call for papers

A combination of presentations, posters and workshops are invited in order to provide delegates with an opportunity to learn and network with colleagues and some of the best forensic practitioners.

Offers of contributions for oral presentations (20mins); workshops (60mins) and poster presentations are welcomed on any topic relevant to research and education in forensic science. Of particular interest are novel techniques or developments of existing techniques, and submissions from post/undergraduate students.

A poster session and exhibition will be integral parts of the conference and poster contributions are particularly welcomed from students. There are a limited number of places available to students to attend as a day delegate at no charge if they have a poster presentation accepted and there will be prizes available for the best student posters.

Discounted registration fees are available for accepted speakers.

Format for contributions

Oral presentations: 15 minute papers plus 5 minutes discussion and questions.

Workshops: 60 minute interactive workshops with hands on activities and discussions. There will be laboratory space available for workshops. Please contact the conference organisers to discuss your requirements.

Posters: Posters may be displayed for the duration of the conference and should include leaflets with further information and contact details.

Demonstrations, displays of software, video etc.: Participants must provide their own equipment

Abstracts of approximately 300 words should be typed in Times New Roman 12pt and emailed as a Word attachment to forrest@hull.ac.uk by 12th February 2010.  

Abstracts should include: informative title; author(s); department(s); institution(s); contact email address(es) and indication of the type of contribution being offered.

Deadlines

Submission of abstracts	12th February 2010
Acceptance of abstracts	26th February 2010
Speaker registration	12th March 2010
Early bird registration	9th April 2010
Registrations	21st May 2010

Further details are available:

Registration fees

Accommodation

Travel

Conference dinner