About this episode

Olly interviews Professor Lady Sue Black about her career in forensic anthropology and the intersection of science and the legal system.

Welcome back to another episode in sunny Oxford! While Olly was in the UK, she visited St John’s College at the University of Oxford. There, she sat down with the College President, Professor Lady Sue Black, Baroness Black of Strome, to hear about Sue’s career in forensic anthropology and what it is like working as a scientist when your data can be used in the courtroom. Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Thank you to the whole TWICS team for the incredible behind-the-scenes volun...

People in this episode

Host: Olly

Guest: Professor Lady Sue Black

Topics covered

• forensic anthropology
• science in the courtroom
• career in science
• interview
• University of Oxford

Keywords

• forensic anthropology
• courtroom science
• Sue Black
• University of Oxford
• St John’s College

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St John’s College, University of Oxford

Places: Oxford

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