14th May 2025
Uncovering Collaboration in Forensic Anthropology, Archaeology and the Environmental Sciences
A one day conference for police and professionals working within the criminal justice system
This one-day conference will discuss the benefits of collaboration across the criminal justice system for investigations ranging from searches for people who are missing, presumed murdered, to unidentified human remains, fatal fires and catastrophic industrial incidents.
During the day you will hear from some of the most experienced practicing forensic anthropologists, archaeologists and environmental scientists in the UK. Cellmark's Specialist Forensic Services undertake the interpretation of circumstances around the death and deposition of deceased persons across a broad range of case types.
Our speakers will also include respected colleagues from the criminal justice system to explore how close collaboration is helping to maximise forensic evidence recovery, providing valuable information and assisting in the interpretation of activity pertinent to investigations. They will discuss the joint strategies devised and the benefits of working collaboratively across case types involving a variety of scientific disciplines. Presentations will explore how this approach has aided the investigation of some of the most complex and challenging cases.
To register your place at the event, please use the registration form below.
Programme
| 09.30 | Tea, coffee and registration | ||
| 10.00 | Welcome and opening address | ||
| 10.15 | A team effort - the benefits of collaboration to the forensic outcomes of anthropology, archaeology and environmental sciences cases. | Alison Brough, Forensic Anthropologist and Specialist Forensic Services Team Leader, Cellmark Forensic Services | |
| 10.45 | Could Cellmark's Specialist Forensic Services assist with your case? | Dr Emily Norton, Forensic Reporting Scientist, Anthropology, Cellmark Forensic Services | |
| 11.15 | Tea and coffee break | ||
| 11.30 | The benefits of early involvement of our specialist services in your forensic strategy | Andrew Frudd, Forensic Reporting Scientist, Archaeology, Cellmark Forensic Services | |
| 12.00 | Operation Foxfield - a report of human remains on Saddleworth Moor | Cheryl Hughes, Detective Chief Inspector, Greater Manchester Police. Dr Mark Spencer, Forensic Botanist, The Botany Consultancy. Professor Lorna Dawson, Forensic Soil Scientist, The James Hutton Institute. Alastair Vannan, Science Lead for Forensic Archaeology, Cellmark Forensic Services. | |
| 13.00 | Lunch | ||
| 14.00 | Operation Focus - a complex multidisciplinary investigation in a 'no body' murder case | Ian Hussey, Detective Superintendent, Cumbria Police. Dr Matt Cieka, Forensic Pathologist, Home Office Alastair Vannan, Science Lead for Forensic Archaeology, Cellmark Forensic Services. Linda Ainscough, Science Lead for Forensic Anthropology, Cellmark Forensic Services. | |
| 15.00 | Tea and coffee break | ||
| 15.15 | Ask the Expert Panel | ||
| 15.45 | Operation Palm - reconstructing traumatic injury in a case of complex fatal fire | Linda Ainscough, Science Lead for Forensic Anthropology, Cellmark Forensic Services | |
| 16.45 | Closing address |
Register Your Place
To purchase tickets for Cellmark's Anthropology, Archaeology and Environmental Sciences Conference 2025 please enter your details below.
It is possible to place an order for up to 6 tickets online, if you would like to place an order for more than 6 tickets, please get in touch by emailing training@cellmark.co.uk.
Once registered, we will keep in touch with updates about the event programme along with joining instructions closer to the date of the event.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of content presented and discussed at this event, registration is only open to police and professionals working within the criminal justice system. Individuals that are not employed directly within the criminal justice system will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The decision on whether we feel you are suitable for the content of the presentations will be based on a number of factors.
Please email any questions to training@cellmark.co.uk.
When, Where and Who
| 14th May 2025 | |
| Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham | |
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£125 +VAT per person, including lunch and refreshments (payable by invoice) |
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| Due to the sensitive nature of content presented and discussed at this event, registration is only open to police and professionals working within the criminal justice system. |
Getting There
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Parking is available on site for all delegates. Located just outside Birmingham City Centre, the stadium has lots of transport links from both the north and south, with easy access from M6 and M42. The car park is accessible off Pershore Road. Postcode: B5 7QU or what3words: oven.senses.wedge |
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Birmingham New Street Station is less than 2 miles away, or 15 minutes by bus. This is the main rail hub for the city with connections from all over the country. |
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National Express run a regular bus service (45 & 47) from the station to Pershore Road which is a 2-minute walk to the ground. |