Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science
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An interdisciplinary research team dedicated to the improvement of the robustness and quality of the science underpinning evidence in criminal and civil courts.
Joined May 2016
Mary Rogerson & Isabella Ruxton were two well-loved women, who were tragically reported missing in 1935. Learn more about their stories in this episode of Inside Forensic Science.
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How can we reclaim the identity of victims when a criminal tries to strip them of their personhood? Join a panel of forensic & legal experts as well as the creators of the Inside Forensic Science Podcast on 12 September to learn more.
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Join this free upcoming event at the RSE's annual festival of knowledge. Coming this September.
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In September 1935, investigators of the Moffat Ravine murders continue to hunt for clues to identify the remains. Could the victims be two missing women from Lancaster?. The story continues in Episode 3 of our Inside Forensic Science #podcast.
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In 1935, human body parts were found discarded near Moffat. What can forensic science tell us about who these people were?. Episode 2 of Inside Forensic Science, Series 4 is now available: .
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We will be at the @RoyalSocEd Curious fest discussing the 1935 Moffat murders, the topic of series 4 of the Inside Forensic Science podcast. Come & hear the evidence live from a panel of forensic & legal experts on Fri 12 September.
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Nitazene opioids have been associated with an increasing amount of drug related deaths in Scotland. This latest study by researchers at LRCFS investigates the effectiveness of drug test strips in accurately detecting the presence of nitazene in a sample.
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Join us in 1935 as we discuss a case of stolen identity. A new series of the Inside Forensic Science #podcast , shortlisted for the UK Crime Awards 2025, is here. Please be aware that this series will discuss graphic content from the outset.
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In the fourth series of Inside Forensic Science we unravel a case of stolen identity. If a victim’s identity is stripped from them, what can forensic scientists do to reclaim who they were and bring their stories to light? Coming very soon.
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This is your chance to let your voice influence future forensic science process & practice. If data on your phone could help solve a crime, who in the justice system would you be comfortable with accessing it? Complete this quiz & share your opinions!
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Different firearms leave different marks on bullets and cartridge cases. We tested three deep learning models, UNet, Dense UNet, and DeepLabv3+, in a key step towards developing reliable systems for comparing cartridge cases in forensic analysis.
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Our 9th Annual Lecture with Sheila Willis, former Director General of Forensic Science Ireland, is now available to watch:.
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In the fourth series of Inside Forensic Science we unravel a case of stolen identity. If a victim’s identity is stripped from them, what can forensic scientists do to reclaim who they were and bring their stories to light?
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Congratulations to Victoria Marland for her graduation yesterday! We wish her success in all her future endeavours.
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Congratulations to Kirstie Gray who received the poster prize at the Great Western Electrochemistry Conference at the University of Bath.
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Congratulations to Kayode Oyinlola who's PhD research on Electrochemical Detection and Profiling won the @RoySocChem award for best presentation. He received this award at the Great Western Electrochemistry Conference held at the University of Bath.
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There is still time to attend our 9th Annual Lecture at 6pm tonight. Join Sheila Willis as she takes us behind the scenes of forensic science. Don’t miss the chance to hear from a world leader in the world of forensic investigation.
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There's less than a week until our 9th Annual Lecture! The event is free to attend in-person & online. Our guest speaker is Sheila Willis, former Director General of Forensic Science Ireland & one of the most influential voices in modern forensic science.
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Where does using facial recognition cross the line from helping solve crime to breaching the privacy of individuals? We want your input on this issue. Take part in our care to share quiz to share your opinions.
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The guest speaker for the 9th LRCFS Annual Lecture is Sheila Willis. She will be sharing the cutting-edge science & technology used to support criminal case investigations. Sign up for free and join us on Mon 23 June online or in-person
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Say you took a photo of someone running away with a stolen purse. Would you hand your phone over to the police?. This is your chance to voice your thoughts on how much control & privacy you believe you should have over your personal data in criminal cases.
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