Our Daniell Lectures are delivered by internationally renowned scientists and cover a topic of current interest and excitement. Speakers are chosen not only for their outstanding contribution to modern scientific knowledge, but also for their ability to communicate the essence of their research to a young audience.

We are very pleased to welcome Professor Niamh Nic Daeid, the Director of Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee, as our speaker this year. 

Please register for the event via Eventbrite.

What does the event involve?

• From 16.00 - 17.00 we will host a reception with refreshments and the chance to meet current students as well as take a tour of the Franklin-Wilkins building, where our undergraduate teaching in Chemistry takes place.
• From 17.00 - 18.00 will be our main lecture delivered by Professor Daeid. 

Lecture

Title: The Cutting Edge of Forensic Science 

Abstract: 

When we use science in the service of justice we expect it to be of the highest quality and deliver results in the most robust way possible - or so you would expect.  But is this really true? What is forensic science really and how do forensic scientists do their work? How does the interaction between the law and science work?  How can citizens get involved in the scientific research work that is needed to underscore the evaluation and interpretation of evidence recovered from a crime scene, suspect or victim - of should we even be asking the question?

We will talk about what forensic science is, where the strength and limitations are and how we can open up new and exciting possibilities for creating more robust science in the service of justice.