Collecting information about the origin of DNA traces

This document is a general guide to gathering information about how or when DNA traces were deposited, that may be relevant to the scientist

New milestone for comparisons with DNA database: “This is going to lead to breakthroughs”

The NFI has developed new software that makes comparisons with the DNA database even faster and more detailed.

Harm van Beek appointed Endowed Professor of Digital Forensics

The Executive Board of the Open Universiteit has appointed Harm van Beek as Professor of Digital Forensics in the Faculty of Science.

NFI annual report: opportunities for digital transformation but also challenges in finances, personnel and accessibility of forensic data

NFI annual report: opportunities for digital transformation but also challenges in finances, personnel and accessibility of forensic data

AI model trained to recognise fireworks more quickly after explosion

Together with the police and the prosecution, the NFI has developed a web application to make the investigation of incidents with fireworks easier.

NFI and NRGD combine exams

After passing their NFI exam, forensic experts will be added to the NRGD register of experts without a second test.

New discipline can reveal the identity of writers in the texts they write

Was it suicide, or was it murder or manslaughter? Experts in the field examined the email. Was it written by the victim or by someone else?

Visitors to Rijksmuseum Boerhaave solve murder case with the help of NFI experts

At Rijksmuseum Boerhaave in Leiden, visitors to the science museum will be solving a fictitious murder case, with the help of forensic examiners from the NFI.

Digital forensic platform Hansken wins European Public Sector Award

Digital forensic platform Hansken won first prize in the ‘Digital Transformation’ category at the European Public Sector Awards (EPSA).

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