We are delighted to host our in-person Winter conference in Oxford on
Saturday 30th November and Sunday 1st December 2024!
This year, our winter meeting will be held across two days...
Join us on Saturday 30th November for a full day of Keynote talks, podium and poster presentations, the AGM (members only!), networking opportunities and social evening event (optional)
On Sunday 1st December we will also be hosting an additional half day workshop comprising a Round Table Discussion with Forensic Anthropologists representing the different professional streams; Research, Education, UK Casework Practitioner, and Humanitarian Response plus a CPD Workshop
Tea/coffee and lunch included are included in the ticket price
Abstract Submission:
Now closed
Attendance Registration:
Now closed
Weekend Itinerary & programme
Itinerary
Saturday 30th November 2024 (09:00am - 5:30pm)
Posters available during break times
Time Activity
09:00am - 09:30am Registration & Tea, Coffee plus Pastries
09:30am - 09:45am Welcome Introduction from BAFA Chair
09:45am - 10:30am Keynote Speaker + Q’s
10:30am - 11:00am Tea, Coffee plus Biscuits
11:00am - 12:30pm Oral presentations - Session one
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 3:00pm Keynote speaker & Oral presentations – Session two
3:00pm - 3:30pm Tea, Coffee plus Cake
3:30pm - 4:30pm BAFA AGM – *members only
4:30pm - 5:30pm Prize Winners Announcement & Networking Event
Optional informal evening social event - Details TBC
Sunday 1st December 2024 (09:00am - 1:00pm)
Time Activity
09:00am - 09:30am Registration & Tea, Coffee plus Pastries
09:30am – 10:30am Round table discussion (members of BAFA committee) on ‘Bridging the gap between academia and practice’
10:30am - 11:00am Tea, Coffee plus Biscuits
11:00am – 12:30am CPD Workshop – Judgement & decision making in Forensic Anthropology
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch
Full programme available below
Meet our Keynote speakers:
Interpreting nature to locate the disappeared: influencing search practices in Jalisco, Mexico
JOSE LUIS SILVÁN CÁRDENAS & MIGUEL MOCTEZUMA
JOSE LUIS SILVÁN CÁRDENAS is a Senior Researcher at CentroGeo, in Mexico. He obtained his PhD in Geographic Information Science from the University of Texas in 2009 and his MSc in Electrical Engineering with a specialisation in Digital Image Processing from UNAM in 2002. He has taught Remote Sensing courses at the University of Texas-San Marcos, the University of Buffalo in New York, UNAM, El Colegio de México, and CentroGeo. From 2014 to 2020, he coordinated the institution’s Postgraduate Programme. He is the co-author of over 50 publications, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His research focuses on generating geographic information through multispectral optical image processing and airborne laser (LiDAR). He has received various awards, such as the Alfonso Caso Medal from UNAM and the Warren Nystrom Award from the American Association of Geographers in 2011, and has been a member of Mexico’s National System of Researchers (SNI-II) since 2012.
MIGUEL MOCTEZUMA is the Coordinator of the Global Security Programme at the University of Oxford and is currently working on the FOUND project, which tests technologies for locating clandestine graves in Jalisco, Mexico. In the FOUND project, Miguel gathers testimonies from mothers’ search groups, which are then scientifically analysed and tested at the project’s two experimental sites. These insights have subsequently been incorporated into the Jalisco Search Protocol. The FOUND project is now funded by the FCDO and DT Global.
They will be discussing their work on the Saturday in a podium presentation - Don't miss out!
International Humanitarian Law and Forensic Science
Dr ANICÉE VAN ENGELAND
Dr Anicée Van Engeland is Associate Professor for International Security and Law at Cranfield University, UK. Anicée holds a PhD in Islamic Studies, Politics and Law from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Paris (2006). She graduated in Law from Paris II Assas and furthered her studies with three masters: a masters in law from Harvard Law School (2004), a masters in international relations from Paris II Assas (2002) and a masters in Iranian studies from Paris III Sorbonne. Before being an academic, Anicée was a human rights worker and aid worker. She still acts as a consultant for NGOs and international organisations, providing training and analysis, mainly in the field of Islamic law. She acts as an expert witness to courts in the UK, the US, Norway and the Netherlands, mostly in the field of immigration law. She has addressed the United Nations at several side-events during the Human Rights Council in Geneva. She works on the whole Muslim world, with an expertise on Iran and Afghanistan. Anicee examines strategies to reconcile Islamic law and international law to avoid the fragmentation of international law, working at the intersections of governance, rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law. Thanks to her work with the UK MOD and the UK FCDO, Anicée delivers on topics linked to security sector reforms. She works around the world (Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, Ethiopia or the Caribbean), teaching the armed forces, police forces, judiciary and civil society. As a result, she has advised Ukrainian military and civilian leaders working in the Donbas and has assisted the Ukrainian MOD in passing laws on combat prior to the Russian invasion in 2022.
MIGUEL MOCTEZUMA is the Coordinator of the Global Security Programme at the University of Oxford and is currently working on the FOUND project, which tests technologies for locating clandestine graves in Jalisco, Mexico. In the FOUND project, Miguel gathers testimonies from mothers’ search groups, which are then scientifically analysed and tested at the project’s two experimental sites. These insights have subsequently been incorporated into the Jalisco Search Protocol. The FOUND project is now funded by the FCDO and DT Global.
They will be discussing their work on the Saturday in a podium presentation - Don't miss out!
International Humanitarian Law and Forensic Science
Dr ANICÉE VAN ENGELAND
Dr Anicée Van Engeland is Associate Professor for International Security and Law at Cranfield University, UK. Anicée holds a PhD in Islamic Studies, Politics and Law from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques in Paris (2006). She graduated in Law from Paris II Assas and furthered her studies with three masters: a masters in law from Harvard Law School (2004), a masters in international relations from Paris II Assas (2002) and a masters in Iranian studies from Paris III Sorbonne. Before being an academic, Anicée was a human rights worker and aid worker. She still acts as a consultant for NGOs and international organisations, providing training and analysis, mainly in the field of Islamic law. She acts as an expert witness to courts in the UK, the US, Norway and the Netherlands, mostly in the field of immigration law. She has addressed the United Nations at several side-events during the Human Rights Council in Geneva. She works on the whole Muslim world, with an expertise on Iran and Afghanistan. Anicee examines strategies to reconcile Islamic law and international law to avoid the fragmentation of international law, working at the intersections of governance, rule of law, human rights and humanitarian law. Thanks to her work with the UK MOD and the UK FCDO, Anicée delivers on topics linked to security sector reforms. She works around the world (Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, Ethiopia or the Caribbean), teaching the armed forces, police forces, judiciary and civil society. As a result, she has advised Ukrainian military and civilian leaders working in the Donbas and has assisted the Ukrainian MOD in passing laws on combat prior to the Russian invasion in 2022.
Round Table Discussion:
Panel Members: Dr Nick Marquez Grant (Host/Chair), Dr Rachael Carew (Academia - Teaching & Learning), Dr Amber Collings (Academia - Research), Dr Micol Zuppello (Practice), Dr Sarah Ellingham (Humanitarian work)
Theme: Bridging the gap between academic, casework, and professional practice roles in Forensic Anthropology
Details: Discussion on the different facets of Forensic Anthropology in the UK and Internationally and how these streams work both separately and in collaboration
This Round Table Discussion is taking place on Sunday Morning - Don't miss out!
Theme: Bridging the gap between academic, casework, and professional practice roles in Forensic Anthropology
Details: Discussion on the different facets of Forensic Anthropology in the UK and Internationally and how these streams work both separately and in collaboration
This Round Table Discussion is taking place on Sunday Morning - Don't miss out!
CPD Workshop:
Host: Dr Sherry Nakhaeizadeh
Theme: Judgement & decision making in Forensic Anthropology
Details: Coming Soon!
Learn more about Sherry's work HERE
This interactive CPD workshop is taking place on Sunday - Don't miss out!
Theme: Judgement & decision making in Forensic Anthropology
Details: Coming Soon!
Learn more about Sherry's work HERE
This interactive CPD workshop is taking place on Sunday - Don't miss out!
Sherry Nakhaeizadeh received her PhD in Forensic Science from University College London (UCL) in 2017. Her PhD looked at interpretation issues and cognitive biases involved in forensic science interpretations, focusing mainly on forensic anthropology. Having published in multiple international journals, Sherry was awarded the most noteworthy article of the year by Journal of Forensic Science in 2018 for her article "Cascading Bias of Initial Exposure to information at the crime scene to the subsequent evaluation of skeletal remains" in addition to receiving a PW Allen Commendation awarded by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences for a paper published in Science & Justice 2020 “A cultural change to enable improved decision-making in forensic science: A six phased approach”.
Sherry has also worked and consulted with numerous organisations such as the Office of Chief Medical Examiners (OCME) NYC, collaborated with parties such as the Innocence project NYC, and delivered workshops in cognitive biases in criminal investigations for multiple police forces across the UK, such as the Metropolitan Police and Lancashire Constabulary.
She is currently working as a Lecturer in Crime and Forensic Science at the Department of security and Crime Science, Centre for Forensic Sciences UCL where her research looks at the application of technological advancement and AI approaches in method development in forensic anthropology as well as using such technologies to understand the interpretive process and expertise in complex visual tasks applied within forensic anthropology specifically, and forensic science broadly.
Learn more about Sherry's work HERE and HERE
Sherry has also worked and consulted with numerous organisations such as the Office of Chief Medical Examiners (OCME) NYC, collaborated with parties such as the Innocence project NYC, and delivered workshops in cognitive biases in criminal investigations for multiple police forces across the UK, such as the Metropolitan Police and Lancashire Constabulary.
She is currently working as a Lecturer in Crime and Forensic Science at the Department of security and Crime Science, Centre for Forensic Sciences UCL where her research looks at the application of technological advancement and AI approaches in method development in forensic anthropology as well as using such technologies to understand the interpretive process and expertise in complex visual tasks applied within forensic anthropology specifically, and forensic science broadly.
Learn more about Sherry's work HERE and HERE
The venue
Location: Leonard Wolfson Auditorium
Address: Wolfson College, University of Oxford, Linton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UD, UK (Dark Blue pin on map below)
Website: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/
Contact: +44 (0) 1865 274100
Parking: Parking at the College will be limited (more information can be found here: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/parking/). You can explore public parking options here: https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/near/wolfson-college-2/?arriving=202410231500&leaving=202410231700
Public Transport: A good car parking alternative for getting around Oxford is their Park & Ride Network, you can plan your journey using their website tool here: https://parkandrideoxford.co.uk/map/. If you are travelling by train, Wolfson college is an approximately 40 minute walk from the station or there are various busses that leave from the station that can take you closer to the college these take between 20-30 minutes. There is a frequent bus service along the Banbury Road to and from the City Centre. All number 2 buses and the 500 Water Eaton Park & Ride travel close to Wolfson, departing from their respective signed bus stops on Magdalen Street, as does the 14/14A departing from the Rail Station and stopping in Magdalen Street. When returning to Wolfson ask for the St. Margaret’s Road stop. For more bus routes and timetables go to https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/ or https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Hotel options: There is accommodation in Summertown (15 minute walk) or some B&B's in the area. Cotswolds Lodge Hotel is also an option however may be more expensive Cotswold Lodge Hotel, Oxford, United Kingdom - Lowest Rate Guaranteed! (hotelsone.com)
University Rooms offers accommodation at the University of Oxford colleges
Additional info: Wolfson College is accessible for all guests but if you have any concerns or questions, please check the website or get in touch via phone (number provided above). Further accessibility information can be found on here: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/accessibility-wolfson-college
Address: Wolfson College, University of Oxford, Linton Road, Oxford, OX2 6UD, UK (Dark Blue pin on map below)
Website: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/
Contact: +44 (0) 1865 274100
Parking: Parking at the College will be limited (more information can be found here: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/parking/). You can explore public parking options here: https://en.parkopedia.co.uk/parking/near/wolfson-college-2/?arriving=202410231500&leaving=202410231700
Public Transport: A good car parking alternative for getting around Oxford is their Park & Ride Network, you can plan your journey using their website tool here: https://parkandrideoxford.co.uk/map/. If you are travelling by train, Wolfson college is an approximately 40 minute walk from the station or there are various busses that leave from the station that can take you closer to the college these take between 20-30 minutes. There is a frequent bus service along the Banbury Road to and from the City Centre. All number 2 buses and the 500 Water Eaton Park & Ride travel close to Wolfson, departing from their respective signed bus stops on Magdalen Street, as does the 14/14A departing from the Rail Station and stopping in Magdalen Street. When returning to Wolfson ask for the St. Margaret’s Road stop. For more bus routes and timetables go to https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/ or https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Hotel options: There is accommodation in Summertown (15 minute walk) or some B&B's in the area. Cotswolds Lodge Hotel is also an option however may be more expensive Cotswold Lodge Hotel, Oxford, United Kingdom - Lowest Rate Guaranteed! (hotelsone.com)
University Rooms offers accommodation at the University of Oxford colleges
Additional info: Wolfson College is accessible for all guests but if you have any concerns or questions, please check the website or get in touch via phone (number provided above). Further accessibility information can be found on here: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/accessibility-wolfson-college
