Event overview
Join us for a series of exciting talks to launch the new Goldsmiths Forensic Psychology Unit.
An afternoon of exciting and diverse talks from world renowned psychologists.
The day will conclude with a ticketed public lecture by Distinguished Professor Elizabeth Loftus (University of California, Irvine) on False Memories followed by an opportunity to put your questions on the future of forensic psychology to an all-star panel of international experts.
Schedule
2pm - Welcome
Forensic Psychology Unit Director, Professor Fiona Gabbert.
2.15 - 3.15pm
Misconceptions of memory
Dr James Ost, University of Portsmouth & Professor Chris French, Goldsmiths, University of London.
3.15 - 3.45pm
The Lockerbie Bomb: an evaluation of the eyewitness identification of Abdelbaset al Megrahi.
Professor Tim Valentine, Goldsmiths, University of London.
3.45pm - Break
4.15 – 4.45pm - My brain made me do it: the potential impact of head injuries on subsequent criminal behaviour.
Dr Ashok Jansari, Goldsmiths, University of London.
4.45 - 5.15pm - Managing high risk serious offenders with personality disorders.
Pamela Attwell, Clinical Psychologists at HMP Swaleside Pathways Service and and Darren Sofley, prison guard.
5.15 - 5.45pm - Psychological profiling
Professor Julian Boon, University of Leicester.
5.45pm – Drinks reception
REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR FOLLOWING TALKS
6.15 – 6.45pm: Forensic Psychology Public Lecture and Panel with Elizabeth Loftus.
Elizabeth Loftus, Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Irvine.
6.45pm – 7.30pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A: The future of forensic psychology
An all-star panel of international experts discuss how psychology will help to shape criminal investigations in the future. Followed by questions from the audience.
The panel
Elizabeth Loftus, Distinguished Professor at the University of California, Irvine.
Professor Fiona Gabbert, Forensic Psychology Unit Director, Goldsmiths.
Dr James Ost, University of Portsmouth.
Professor Julian Boon, University of Leicester.
Professor Chris French, Goldsmiths.
Professor Tim Valentine, Goldsmiths.
Dr Caoimhe McAnena, Goldsmiths.
Dr Ashok Jansari, Goldsmiths.
Professor Lorraine Hope, University of Portsmouth
Pamela Attwell, HMP Swaleside Pathways Service
Dates & times
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2015 | 2:00pm - 7:30pm |
Accessibility
If you are attending an event and need the College to help with any mobility requirements you may have, please contact the event organiser in advance to ensure we can accommodate your needs.