About The Forensic Sciences Congress

The program of the Forensic Science Congress includes the organization of the 12th Meeting of Departments, Sciencedepartments, Institutes, Workshops, Research Teams, Laboratories, Forensic Teams and the Polish Forensic Society the 9th International Scientific Symposium of the Polish Society of Forensic Science entitled "Criminal science from the perspective of the quarter of the 21st century."

Place and Date of the Forensic Sciences Congress:

The conference will take place from May 21 to May 23, 2025, at the University of Rzeszów, in building A0, located at S. Pigonia 1, 35-310 Rzeszów.

We warmly invite you to take a virtual tour of the conference venue, available via the link below:

https://www.ur.edu.pl/pl/uniwersytet/wirtualny-spacer-po-uczelni

Language of the Forensic Sciences Congress:

The sessions will be conducted in Polish and English (organizers will provide simultaneous translation).

Accommodation:

Conference participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.

To facilitate your stay, we particularly recommend booking at Hotel Prezydencki or Hotel Łańcut. (More details can be found in the „Accommodation” section.)

Participation in the Forensic Sciences Congress requires registration through the application form available at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUrJZ3KnOxs3qrzdBbMNQ4G_yHjfXXaq2GEm21j-InAj-GUA/viewform?usp=pp_url

Below, you will find information about the Congress organizers, as well as the city of Rzeszów and the Łańcut Castle Museum.

UNIVERSITY OF RZESZÓW

The University of Rzeszów (UR), located in the heart of the the Podkarpackie Voivodeship, is a dynamically developing academic institution where innovation meets tradition, creating a unique environment for education and research. Established in 2001 through the merger of several prestigious educational institutions, the university now offers a wide range of fields and specializations spanning humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and medicine. Its diverse disciplines, combined with state-of-the-art research and teaching infrastructure, foster an interdisciplinary approach.

The University of Rzeszów plays a key role in integrating the academic community by organizing numerous conferences, seminars, and workshops that facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience among scientists, practitioners, and students. The university actively participates in international academic exchange programs, such as Erasmus+, and collaborates with renowned research institutions worldwide.

The university continuously invests in the development of research and teaching infrastructure. Modern laboratories, research centers, and specialized facilities allow students and researchers to pursue ambitious projects in areas such as law, forensic science, medicine, biotechnology, and environmental engineering. Noteworthy units include the Forensic Science Laboratory and the Criminology and Suicidology Laboratory, which offer advanced technologies for evidence analysis and innovative research methods to combat crime. Additionally, the University Clinical Hospital provides medical students with professional facilities for hands-on training and research.

The mission of the University of Rzeszów is to create a space where knowledge, research, and innovation align with ethical values and social responsibility. In doing so, the university inspires not only academic exploration but also the building of a better and more sustainable world.

POLISH FORENSIC ASSOCIATION

The Polish Forensic Association (PFA) is a nationwide organization with over 50 years of history, recognized as a public benefit institution. The PFA actively promotes forensic knowledge and supports the justice system through training, research, and publishing activities.

Within its structure, the PFA operates the Institute of Forensic Science, equipped with a state-of-the-art laboratory that performs expert analyses for legal entities, institutions, and private individuals in various forensic disciplines, including:

• Document analysis (handwriting and technical examinations),
• Audiovisual, surveillance system, and photographic analyses,
• Computer forensics,
• Voice and sound analysis,
• Fingerprint and track analysis,
• Toolmark examination,
• Biological analyses (including DNA),
• Physicochemical analyses,
• Drug and psychoactive substance analysis,
• Firearms and ballistic examinations,
• Traffic accident reconstruction,
• Anthropological and anthroposcopic analyses (e.g., identifying persons or objects in photos or videos),
• Polygraph testing (for judicial and non-judicial purposes),
• Accounting and economic analyses,

Other specialized analyses (chimney inspections, hallmark identification, soil studies, etc.).

The institute is one of the few forensic centers capable of conducting handwriting aging and chronology analyses.

For more details, visit the website: www.kryminalistyka.pl

Contact: biuro@kryminalistyka.pl

Phone: +48 22 692 43 85