Events

Interdisciplinary Hackathon – ACFAS 2025

Join us for an exceptional day of innovation and collaboration at the interdisciplinary hackathon of the ACFAS 2025 conference!
Bringing together enthusiasts in forensic linguistics, criminology, computer science, and law, this event offers a unique opportunity to combine diverse areas of expertise to advance research and deepen our understanding of legal and criminological texts with the help of artificial intelligence.

The goal of the Hackathon is to mobilize interdisciplinary expertise to enhance your skills in text coding and analysis.

When? May 6, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where? ACFAS 2025
Registration deadline: April 21, 2025

Combating online sexual offending and exploitation

Lecture by Dr. Derek Perkins
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Room B-3290, Jean-Brillant Pavilion, Université de Montréal, and online (Zoom)

Register for in-person attendance

Register for Zoom access

The Trace in All Its Forms

Masterclass

This masterclass is organized by Quentin Rossy, Olivier Ribaux, Frank Crispino, and Étienne Blais, bringing together experts in criminology and forensic sciences to explore the central role of traceology in contemporary criminal analysis.

A key event for understanding the evolution of this discipline and its impact on investigative and criminal intelligence practices.

Université de Montréal – April 25, 2025 (full-day event)

• Morning (9:00 AM - 11:45 AM): Room B-4255
• Afternoon (workshops): Rooms B-4240, B-4245, B-4250, and B-4255
• Cocktail Reception: Café Satellite

Program: Lectures, a roundtable discussion, and interactive workshops for an in-depth exploration of traces and their interpretation.

In-person registrations

Zoom registration required

Stereotypes, Prejudices, and Witness Credibility

The Major Changes in the Status of Victims in the French Criminal Justice System.

Conference by Franck Mbarga Nguele.
Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
Room C-2059, Pavillon Lionel-Groulx, University of Montreal and via Zoom.

Registration required for in-person attendance.

Registration for Zoom.

Decision Psychology and Complexity: An Interdisciplinary Perspective

UQTR Conference

Benoît Béchard's Conference
April 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Hybrid format: In Room 1051MS, Michel-Sarrazin Building, UQTR, and online.

Registration required for in-person participation

Registration for Zoom

Rédacathon

En comodal : Université de Montréal - Local C-7045, Pavillon Lionel Groulx et en ligne

Inscription obligatoire

Au plus tard le 7 avril

Twenty years in the making: Revisiting Laub and Sampson’s version of life-course criminology

Evan McCuish's Conference
Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM
Zoom only.

Conference in English only.

Registration required for Zoom

**The Impacts of Exposure to Hate Speech Online and in Traditional Media: Findings from a Meta-Analysis**

Lecture by Pablo Madriaza Manriquez.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Hybrid format: Room 1051, Pavillon Michel-Sarrazin, UQTR, and online

Registration required for both in-person and Zoom attendance.

L'intelligence artificielle en recherche

L'intelligence artificielle en recherche - Formation gratuite pour les membres du: LaRIDAPE, (RÉ)SO 16-35 et CICC
Vendredi 28 mars 2025 de 9h à 12h
En Zoom seulement.