From Research to Action: Tackling Drink Spiking Together

ARU's Spiking Research Team presents findings on drink spiking, covering detection methods, survivor impacts and practical safety steps, with a hands-on look at testing kits.

Part of Chelmsford Science Festival 2026, this free talk sees Anglia Ruskin University's Spiking Research Team share findings from their interdisciplinary research into drink spiking. The session covers what drink spiking is, its prevalence, impacts on survivors, challenges in detecting spiking agents, and barriers to reporting. Afterwards, attendees can explore drink-testing kits and anti-spiking products, and the team will introduce their educational toolkit on the subject. Suitable for ages 18+.