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Message from new BAFS President Professor Peter Watson
(Posted on 30/10/23)This is my chance to introduce myself as the new President of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS), taking over from the successful presidency of Tracy Alexander, who has made a huge and positive contribution to BAFS in the past few years. This is a daunting task and big shoes to fill as you will know. I am indebted to Tracy for all her support to date and her commitment to provide me with support going forward.Coming from Scotland this... Read more…
Message from outgoing BAFS President, Tracy Alexander
(Posted on 25/10/23)Dear Colleagues,It’s been an honour and a privilege to serve as the BAFS President for so long, but I am content to move on now that our fine institution is safe in the hands of Peter Watson.I am very enthused about my new venture of Forensic Response UK (FR-UK) and I hope some of you will have the opportunity to support me in this worthwhile and much needed cause.Full details can be found here:https://www.bafs.org.uk/about-us/forensic-response... Read more…
BAFS PRESIDENT TRACY ALEXANDER INTERVIEWED ON 107FM
(Posted on 23/10/23)BAFS President Tracy Alexander was interviewed by 107FM's Wolfy O'Hare and the plight of endaged wildlife was discussed.You can Stream 'Tracy Alexander - A Conversation With Wolfy O'Hare of 107FM' | Listen online for free on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/hulls107fm/tracy-alexander-president-of-bafs-a-conversation-with-wolfy-ohare Read more…
BAFS President Tracy Alexander provides webinar to Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians
(Posted on 16/10/23)On 10th October 2023 BAFS President Tracy Alexander provided a webinar to The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians.The webinar was titled Forensics of Wildlife Crime and was very well received and can be accessed here:https://vimeo.com/874356080/b51957f2ca?share=copyTracy will be discussing the highlights of her four year term as President during her BAFS Ormrod Lecture on 12th December 2023.Full event... Read more…
ACADEMY OF FORENSIC MEDICAL SCIENCES ANNOUNCES UPCOMING COURSES
(Posted on 16/10/23)The Academy of Forensic Medical Sciences has announced a series of upcoming courses throughout 2024-2025.For full details visit our events link here:https://www.bafs.org.uk/events/academy-of-forensic-medical-sciences-upcoming-courses/61 Read more…
Publication by The Psychology and Law Sections of The British Academy: Legal aspects of memory
(Posted on 28/09/23)Legal aspects of memory: a report issued by the Psychology and Law Sections of the British Academy is now available to BAFS members to view in the members area under Publications.Authored by Alan Baddeley, Chris R. Brewin, Graham M. Davies, Michael D. Kopelman and Hector L. MacQueenDate of publication: 16/06/23 Read more…
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