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.

Topics of interest include the development of specialist search, location, recovery and recording methods for forensic casework, including work conducted in domestic, international and mass disaster settings. Laura's previous research focused on experimentally testing existing archaeological excavation techniques and recording methods to validate their suitability for use in forensic casework.

Laura teaches across a range of subjects, but specialises in forensic archaeology and anthropology.

Education

PGCert. Title: Academic Practice. Institution: University of Exeter. 2019.

PhD. Title: Digging the Dirt - A Comparative Analysis of Excavation Methods and Recording Systems in Relation to their Applications in Forensic Archaeology. Institution: Bournemouth University. Dates: October 2010 - March 2014. Supervisors: Professor Timothy Darvill OBE and Paul Cheetham. Examiners: Dr Edward Harris MBE and Dr Martin Smith.

PGDip. Title: Forensic and Biological Anthropology. Institution: Bournemouth University. Dates: October 2009 – September 2010.

MSc. Title: Forensic Archaeology: Crime Scene and International Investigations. Institution: Bournemouth University. Dates: October 2008 – September 2009.

BA (Hons). Title: Ancient History and Archaeology. Institution: Cardiff University. Dates: September 2005 – July 2008.

Specialist training

Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science Short Course, Cranfield University, February 2024.

Mental Health and Suicide Awareness, ZSA & Royal College of Nursing, July 2023.

Public Engagement Masterclass, NCCPE Steve Cross, May 2023.

Aurora Leadership Development Initiative, Advanced HE, January 2023.

QNUK Level 3 Award, Emergency First Aid at Work (RFQ), First Aid Academy, October 2022.

Family Assistance Centre Workshop, Blake Emergency Services, May 2017.

Hazards at the Accident Site Workshop, Blake Emergency Services, May 2017.

Empathetic Communications Workshop, Blake Emergency Services, May 2017.

Mass Grave Short Course, Bournemouth University, April 2010.

Muscular Anatomy Short Course, Bournemouth University, 2008-2010.

Expert Witness Training Short Course, Bournemouth University, 2008-2010.

CRANID Software Short Course, Professor Richard Wright, Bournemouth University, April 2009.

Air Crash Recovery Short Course, Bournemouth University, February 2009.

Prizes and 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).

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

Outset Charity Work Award.

Silver Above and Beyond Award - Outstanding Achievement (December 2021 & July 2022).

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).