Forensics
“From digging up the back yard to solving crimes using underwater forensic techniques” – my MSc journey
For Cranfield alumna Allie Spoletini, a fascination with forensics began at a young age. “There were some kids in my class at school whose parents were in construction and they would bring in all these ...
Defying expectations: Michelle’s MSc journey
Defying expectations: Michelle’s MSc journey “I’ve always been really passionate about forensics,” remembers Cranfield scholarship student Michelle Holt. “When I was younger, I remember being stuck inside because of the weather, finding CSI on the ...
Unlocking the secrets of ancient technology with science: the new Cranfield Archaeomaterials MSc
We are a society that is very much intertwined with our ‘things’ – they mediate all our relationships. But why do people adopt certain technologies, and reject others? What motivates societies to choose new ...
From Bioscience to a Forensic Investigation MSc
When I submitted an application to the Forensic Investigation course at Cranfield during a rare break from writing my PhD thesis last summer, I could never have anticipated that I'd find myself carrying out a research project on one of the most iconic ships in British history.
Explosive Effects On Structures (EES) module – a day with Alford Technologies
On the 9th of March 2021 a group of us from the Explosive Effects on Structures module embarked on a trip to Alford Technologies in Wells. Alford Technologies specialises in developing explosive tools to support Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Breaching/Explosive Method of Entry and Explosive Engineering communities – so a great place to partake in our first face to face practical of the year. So far that week we had learnt about how blast effects different structures and materials, and it was now time to see some of that theory in action.
Why you should apply for the Cranfield Forensic Institute Excellence Scholarship 2021
Cranfield University’s website also has great resources for potential funding sources, which is updated regularly, and I share this link with prospective students frequently in my role as a student ambassador.