Dear Colleague

It is a great pleasure for The Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Health Science, Aarhus University and the Danish Society of Forensic Medicine to invite you to participate in the 18th Nordic Conference on Forensic Medicine, which will take place in Aarhus, Denmark, on 13-16 June, 2012.

The theme of the Conference is “New Techniques and Progress in Forensic Medicine”. It will cover a variety of different topics in Forensic Medicine with internationally renowned experts within the field giving lectures.

Furthermore, we intend to offer preconference workshops on topics such as Education, Disaster Victim Identification, Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Epidemiology.

The organizing committee invites everybody with an interest in forensic medicine, but also welcomes participants from other professions including social and health workers, police officers, judges, prosecutors, lawyers etc.

Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark with a population of approximately 300,000. The culture is lively and young, mainly due to the city’s large student population (approx. 25,000).

Aarhus is an old city, but young at heart! The city was founded by the Vikings as an open trading post at the mouth of the river. Aarhus is an educational and cultural centre, and its very soul is a charming blend, combining the atmospheres of a provincial town and an active city, which will make you feel welcome and at home. Scattered around the city you will find many restaurants, bars and cafes, many of which are located at the river and suited for all kinds of budgets.

Aarhus is really a remarkable place and offers many attractions – such as the open-air museum “The Old Town”, Marselisborg Castle, Queen Margrethe II’s summer residence and Moesgaard Museum. Discover its delights for yourself. Most things are within walking distance and the city of Aarhus is the place where your every wish can be fulfilled in fascinating and inspiring surroundings.

Ideally situated in its bay, fringed by beaches, forests and lush scenery, yet bustling with life, Aarhus offers an inspiring setting for the Congress.

We look forward to welcoming you to Aarhus.

Yours sincerely

The organizing committee

Annie Vesterby, President		Mogens Johannsen, Vice President		Jytte Banner, Vice President