Public engagement in LRCFS
LRCFS holds a Gold Watermark in Public Engagement from the NCCPE
We work with members of the public, schools, industry and representatives from across the criminal justice ecosystem to strengthen the scientific robustness underpinning the analysis, interpretation and evaluation of the forensic evidence being used in our courts.
We also explore the development of new techniques for using science in the service of truth and justice. One of our cornerstones is developing new ways to make science understandable and accessible to everyone within the judicial process where the clear communication of science is of such huge importance.
Our public engagement vision
Public engagement underpins our mission to raise the standards of science used in our courts. It is fundamental to informing and guiding all of our research. To build trust in science we consult, collaborate and communicate with partners in the justice system, industry and the public. Through public engagement we strengthen our research and contribute positively to society by responding to real life needs.
Our aims
- Establish confidence in the use of science within the justice system
- Create a research culture that is engaged with the justice system, industry and the public to meet the needs of society
- Inspire and encourage the next generation of researcher and forensic practitioners who can support safe justice
You can view our public engagement and join in with our citizen science projects listed below. View our upcoming events and follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date.
If you are interested in what we are doing, wish to collaborate with us or involve us in an event please get in touch with us at LRCFSPublicEngagement@dundee.ac.uk
Public engagement projects
Public engagement project
Our Citizens' Jury plays a major role in influencing and supporting the way in which forensic science research is planned, conducted and communicated
Public engagement project
The story of a crime scene investigation through the eyes of forensic scientists.
Public engagement project
An interactive graphic novel murder mystery, suitable for players aged 10+.
Public engagement project
Hands-on science to do at home
Public engagement project
We look at historical investigations and ask forensic scientists, ‘what would you do differently today?’
Citizen science projects
Citizen science
H-unique is a five year, €2.5m programme of research that will be the first multimodal automated interrogation of visible hand anatomy, through analysis and interpretation of human variation via images
Citizen science
We are offering the opportunity for schools and pupils to get involved with leading forensic science research. The activities are suitable for secondary school age groups (S1-S6) and bring research to life in the classroom
Citizen science
A three year PhD project, assessing human variation in knuckle creases.
Citizen science
An interactive experience where you become the jury and scrutinise the evidence related to a fictional criminal case.