Forensic Studies UTAS

Forensic Studies UTAS is a consortium of researchers at the University of Tasmania who engage in the study of forensics as a social phenomenon, and who primarily draw upon the social sciences in undertaking work in this field. Forensic studies is distinct from forensic science, which generally refers to specific areas of technical and vocational expertise.

A key element of forensic studies is how ‘evidence’ is socially constructed within legal and scientific discourses and practices, and how different players within the criminal justice system conceptualise the nature of criminal investigation, criminal procedure, criminal evidence and courtroom practices.

Members of Forensic Studies UTAS include researchers who have expertise in criminology, sociology, psychology, law and police studies.

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Study Units:HGA213 Forensic Investigation and HSP503 Foundations of Forensic Studies

Forensic Studies UTAS contact: Director, Associate Professor Roberta Julian

Forensic Studies UTAS Members: Dr Sally Kelty, Professor Rob White, Dr Jeremy Prichard,Terese Henning, Dr Nenagh Kemp and Dr Caroline Spiranovic
HDR students: Kate Cashman, Peter Woodman, Loene Howes and Heidi Gordon. Executive Officer: Paula Broucek

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