Crack the Code: Explore the Language of Digital Forensics |Interactive Talk

Discover the language of digital forensics through an interactive talk, fun quiz and engaging question and answer session with a researcher!

Join Dr Duygu Candarli, a lecturer in the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics. Duygu investigates language use in real-life contexts and leads the development of a multilingual mini dictionary of digital forensics, working with police officers and forensic science experts across five countries.

On the night, you will explore how language supports investigators in solving cybercrime and interpreting digital evidence. You will take part in a short, interactive talk introducing the specialist vocabulary used by digital forensics professionals, followed by a fun quiz to test your knowledge!

Learn why clear terminology matters in interpreting digital evidence. To finish, you will be introduced to a free online dictionary and have the opportunity to ask questions.

By the end, you will have a better understanding of the language behind digital investigations.

Venue: Lecture Theatre B, Building 65 (Parkes), Avenue Campus

Suitability: Ages 7+

Check-in: from 6pm, just outside the Avenue Cafe in front of the side entrance from the car park to Building 65.

PLEASE NOTE: a few additional tickets will be available on the day at the ticket desk, on a first-come-first-served basis.

PLEASE NOTE: After this event, there will be a 20‑minute break before the night programme continues with 'Rejected TED Talks: Science Comedy'. To book your free tickets for this additional show taking place at the same venue, please visit the dedicated event page on our website.

Accessibility: Venue has full wheelchair access and hearing loop is available. Priority seating for deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired in the first front row. If you require additional support, please ask a member of the Festival team on site. For more information on accessibility in Building 65, please refer to the University of Southampton's Accessible website

This event is organised by the School of Humanities and is taking place as part of Southampton Science and Engineering Festival (SOTSEF), 6th - 15th March 2026.

Please contact the event organiser through festival@soton.ac.uk if you have any questions regarding the event you are booking.

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