Dr Laura Evis is a forensic bioarchaeologist who adapts and applies various archaeological and anthropological techniques to help answer questions and solve problems for medico-legal investigations.

Education:

PGCert. Academic Practice. University of Exeter. 

PhD. Digging the Dirt - A Comparative Analysis of Excavation Methods and Recording Systems in Relation to their Applications in Forensic Archaeology. Bournemouth University. Supervisors: Professor Timothy Darvill OBE and Paul Cheetham. Examiners: Dr Edward Harris MBE and Dr Martin Smith.

PGDip. Forensic and Biological Anthropology. Bournemouth University. 

MSc. Forensic Archaeology: Crime Scene and International Investigations. Bournemouth University. 

BA (Hons). Ancient History and Archaeology. Cardiff University. 

Specialist Training:

• Using Archaeology for Recovery, Bournemouth University.
• Competition Law Risk Training, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
• Knowledge Exchange Accelerator, University of Exeter.

• Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science Short Course, Cranfield University.
• Mental Health and Suicide Awareness, ZSA & Royal College of Nursing.
• Public Engagement Masterclass, NCCPE Steve Cross.
• Aurora Leadership Development Initiative, Advanced HE.
• QNUK Level 3 Award, Emergency First Aid at Work (RFQ), First Aid Academy.
• Family Assistance Centre Workshop, Blake Emergency Services.
• Hazards at the Accident Site Workshop, Blake Emergency Services.
• Empathetic Communications Workshop, Blake Emergency Services.
• Mass Grave Short Course, Bournemouth University.
• Muscular Anatomy Short Course, Bournemouth University.
• Expert Witness Training Short Course, Bournemouth University.
• CRANID Software Short Course, Professor Richard Wright, Bournemouth University.
• Air Crash Recovery Short Course, Bournemouth University.

Prizes & Awards:

Above and Beyond Award – Rigour (May 2016) Community (May 2016), Rigour (July 2016), Community (May 2017), Community (June 2018), Community (May 2019), Ambition (September 2019), Ambition (February 2020), Ambition (July 2020) and Excellence (2023). Silver Above and Beyond Award - Outstanding Achievement (December 2021 & July 2022).

Commendation from HM Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire (COVID-19 Response Work).

Outset Charity Work Award.

Student Guild Teaching Award Nominations: Best Feedback Provider (May 2014); Best Lecturer (May 2014; June 2016; June 2017; May 2019); Most Supportive Staff Member (June 2017; May 2019); Academic and Innovative Teaching (May 2019); Outstanding Pastoral Support (July 2021).

Teaching Commendation (Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Exeter, February 2016).