Upcoming Events

Forensic Anthropology Online Lecture Series | South Africa

The Human Variation and Identification Research Unit (HVIRU) at the University of the Witwatersrand cordially invites forensic scientists, forensic pathologists/practitioners and students to a series of free forensic anthropology online lectures.

 

Date: 6 October 2026 - 3 December 2026 (Biweekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Time: 16:00 - 18:00 [SAST]

Platform: Microsoft Teams

Registration deadline: 30 September 2026

World Anatomy Online Symposium | South Africa

In celebration of World Anatomy Day (2026), the Anatomical Society of Southern (ASSA) invites you to the 7th World Anatomy Online Symposium

 

This virtual symposium will showcase and celebrate the diverse fields within anatomical sciences research. This event offers postgraduate students at Honours, Masters and PhD levels a valuable stage to present their ongoing or completed work, hone their science communication skills, and gain expert feedback from the community. Plus, connect directly with ASSA Interest Groups as they share key updates and insights with the broader ASSA community.

 

Date: 15 October 2026

Time: 9:00 - 14:30 [SAST]

Theme: Anatomy for Everyone

Platform: Zoom

Cost: Free

Abstract submission deadline: Extended to 5 October 2026

Face Science Symposium | South Africa

The UCT EYE Laboratory is pleased to announce the first call for attendees and speakers for the 2026 Face Science Symposium!

 

Date: 3 November 2026

Time: 9:00 - 13:00 [SAST]

Cost: Free

Format: Hybrid

• In-person: Room 2B, Department of Psychology, University of Cape Town

• Online: Microsoft Teams

Call for speakers: 

• To present at the symposium, please email VHRCAR008@myuct.ac.za to register your interest
• Deadline: 3 October 2026 
• Speakers will need to submit an abstract for inclusion in the symposium programme

IFAA PEAP November Webinar

The International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA) President's Emergent Anatomists Programme (PEAP) will be hosting an online webinar for Emergent Anatomists.

 

Date: 24 November 2026

Time: 16:00 - 17:00 (SAST)

Speaker: Dr Lucas Smith (University of British Columbia, Columbia)

Title of the talk: "Beyond Structure and Function: Surgical Perspectives on Perceiving and Acting on Anatomy"

African Society of Forensic Medicine (ASFM) 2027 Scientific Conference | Zambia

The 14th African Society of Forensic Medicine (ASFM) Scientific Conference. Researchers, practitioners, trainees and institutions are invited to submit abstracts presenting African research, case experience, service innovation, quality improvement, policy analysis, legal scholarship, education and training in forensic medicine. 

 

Date: 1 - 4 March 2027

Location: Livingstone, Zambia

Theme: Forensic Medicine for Health, Safety, Justice, and Insurance Systems in Africa

Abstract submissions: Via asfmzambia2027abstracts@zma.co.zm 

Abstract submission deadline: 31 December 2026

International Academy of Legal Medicine (IALM) Congress 2027 | Netherlands

IALM 2027 will bring together professionals and researchers from across the broad field of legal and forensic medicine. The scientific programme will provide an international platform for presenting new research, exchanging expertise, and strengthening collaboration across the different forensic disciplines.

 

Date: 18 - 21 May 2027

Location: The Hague, The Netherlands

Theme: Towards a safe and just world

Abstract submission deadline: 12 December 2026

FASE 2027: Basic Course and Symposium | Portugal

Hosted by the Laboartory of Forensic Anthropology, Department of Life Sciences, University of Coimbra. The dates for the Forensic Anthropology Soceity of Europe's (FASE) 2027 Basic Course and Symposium have been announced.

 

Basic Course: 5 - 9 July 2027

Symposium: 10 July 2027

Location: Coimbra | Portugal