The Ferguson Lecture Series

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I am very pleased to share the details of our next Ferguson Lecture, to which I would be delighted to invite you. Our guest speaker for the lecture will be Sarah Higgs, a forensic scientist.

Lecture title - From Crime Scene to Courtroom: A Life in Forensic Science

During the lecture, Sarah will explore:

• The reality of a forensic scientist’s role — what the work truly involves day-to-day, how evidence is analysed and interpreted, and the importance of impartiality, scientific rigour, and maintaining professional integrity. She will also offer insights into what life in the profession is really like, beyond what is portrayed in television dramas.
• Careers and pathways — the skills, subjects, and routes into forensic science, as well as how stepping outside one’s comfort zone can open the door to discovering and pursuing your passion.

The lecture will take place on Thursday, 26 February 2026, from 5.00–6.00pm in the Ferguson Lecture Theatre. Please note that this is a ticketed event, but tickets are free and available via this link.

Please note that the lecture will cover, amongst others, aspects of violent and sexual crime such as murder and rape, both in speech as well as through images, which some people may find these disturbing. Whilst all parents are, as always, most welcome to attend the lecture, we would like to invite only Senior School age students to this lecture.

I look forward to seeing you at the lecture.

Best regards,

Axel Geissler
Head of German
Bishop's Stortford College