The Forensic Research Institute is a research and training organisation with expertise in aspects of evidence collection, analysis, reporting and testimony. We have a proven track record of impact in assisting criminal justice agencies in crime-prevention, police work, the preparation of cases, victim identification, victim and witness support and much more.
Use the power of science to help solve crimes, resolve legal disputes and uncover secrets of the past. Find a forensics course that suits your interests.
The Forensic Science Research Group influences policy and provides real world solutions. Discover our expertise including analysis of ballistic and drug materials, properties of psycho and bioactive substances, and forensic microscopy. Meet our researchers and find out how we can work with you.
The Forensic anthropology group is committed to the development of protocols and guidelines to increase the reliability of the recovery, documentation and analysis of human remains. We provide casework consultancy for forensic anthropological analysis, facial approximation and mass grave excavation. Find out about our work by viewing our publications, collaborations, research areas and people.
Within the subject of forensic psychology, our areas of expertise include criminal behaviour, suicide risk, child abuse and harassment. Take a look at our current projects, people working in the group, and publications.
FORENSIC AESTHETIC is a research project led by James Frieze that facilitates conversation about forensic aesthetics by bringing together artists, academics and activists across institutional separation of science from art.
Investigate how chemistry can be applied creatively to everyday life and the problems of 21 century society. Explore our chemistry courses.
The School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Science research includes clinical pharmacy and therapeutics, formulation and drug delivery, biomedical sciences, medical chemistry and natural products research and chemical, pharmaceutical and forensic analysis.
The Applied Forensic Technology Research (AFTeR) Group is interested in all aspects of the application of technology within the field of forensic work. A particular focus is on audio and video forensics.
The Forensic Research Institute run six research networks covering a wide range of specialisms, each competing nationally and globally for funding to pioneer cutting-edge scholarship.