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  • Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    Topics:
    • Justice and the law, 
    • Forensic science

    Date published: 11 February 2026

    Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The theme of International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) 2026 is “Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls.”

    Image of microscope: Scientific Expertise delivered in partnership supporting justice for all

    70% of our scientists in Forensic Science Northern Ireland are women! 

    Watch: Amy Quinn, Senior Scientific Officer in alcohol, drugs & toxicology, tell you more about some of FSNI's crucial work that benefits our justice system.

     

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