Pure and Applied Chemistry

During this week-long course, participants will take a hands-on approach to analytical instrumentation as it applies to forensic chemistry. Participants will develop the skills necessary to properly handle unknown substances, perform routine instrument maintenance, develop a step-wise analysis approach, and analyse forensic evidence.

Participants will build a working knowledge of the following:

- Presumptive laboratory testing
- Confirmatory laboratory testing
- Liquid/liquid separations and extractions
- Analytical instrumentation including GC/FID, GC-MS, HPLC, and FTIR

Participants should have an interest in chemistry and the laboratory environment. No previous or specialised forensic training is necessary.

More information can be found on the Summer Course in Forensic Analytical Chemistry webpage.

On 6th June, 2024, attend a full day symposium on Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) to summarise knowledge and create discussion for possible users of the method on the UK scene and beyond. The invited speakers will be international experts with direct experience and interest in the topic. The event is for forensic scientists, FSPs, police forces, legislators, legal professionals, law enforcement agencies and advanced genealogist interested in understanding how this approach will impact future forensic practice.

On 7th June, 2024, visit the Forensic Genomics Laboratory at the Centre for Forensic Science at Strathclyde to have a behind-the-scene look into some of the laboratory processes that make this novel method of FIGG possible.

More information can be found on the FIGG webpage.