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Symposium published on Professor Maks Del Mar’s Artefacts of Legal Inquiry
The Netherlands Journal of Legal Philosophy has published a symposium on Professor Maks Del Mar’s book, Artefacts of Legal Inquiry: The Value of Imagination in Adjudication.
Date added: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Why Western media continues to perpetuate negative stereotypes of India
Dr Prakash Shah has written an op-ed on about how India is reported in Western media.
Date added: Monday, January 16, 2023
QMGPI works with the Malaysian Government to provide Cyber Security training for senior officials
Queen Mary University of London provided training for senior officials from the Malaysian Government on Cyber Security regulations and practice to enable them to work more efficiently.
Date added: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
School of Law PhD Conference call for papers - Law, Society, and Inequality: An Approach Across Disciplines
This in-person conference will take place on 22-23 June 2023 and will bring together PhD researchers to discuss Law, Society, and Inequality across disciplines.
Date added: Monday, January 23, 2023
Effects of Russia-Ukraine conflict to drive energy disputes, study finds
The volatile price of raw materials and energy supply are predicted to be primary causes of disputes in the energy sector globally over the next five years.
Date added: Monday, January 23, 2023
Professor Jonathan Griffiths co-authors paper on Copyright in the Digital Single Market
This paper addresses a few selected aspects of the implementation of the new mandatory exceptions provided under Articles 3 to 7 of the Directive on Copyright and Related Rights in the Digital Single Market (Directive (EU) 2019/790).
Date added: Thursday, January 26, 2023
The British Academy funds research at Queen Mary on patent governance for agricultural genome editing technologies
The British Academy has awarded funding for a two-year research project examining the patent governance of agricultural genome editing in the UK, the EU and Ukraine. The research will be undertaken by Professor Duncan Matthews and Dr Hanna Ostapenko (Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv), who will investigate the implications of patent governance for global food security and sustainability.
Date added: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Call for Papers: Queen Mary Law and History Research Group
The Queen Mary Law and History Group is a new initiative, led by PhD students, to encourage cooperation between researchers working on the theme of Law and History.
Date added: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Dr Davor Jancic cited by Advocate General Medina of the European Court of Justice
Dr Davor Jancic’s research on the European Parliament and EU development cooperation policy, was cited in the Opinion delivered by Advocate General Laila Medina on 9 February 2023 in the European Court of Justice Case C‑15/22 RF v Finanzamt G. This is a request for a preliminary ruling from the Bundesfinanzhof, Germany’s Federal Finance Court.
Date added: Monday, February 13, 2023
Queen Mary's CCLS renews partnership with UNIDROIT
On 9 February 2023, Queen Mary University of London and the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) signed a Concordat Renewal Agreement to re-launch the Queen Mary-UNIDROIT Institute for Transnational Commercial Law (Queen Mary-UNIDROIT ITCL).
Date added: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
CCLS Paris Opening Lecture and award ceremony with Jeantet
On 24 January, the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) at Queen Mary University of London (Paris) and the Sorbonne Law School invited senior in-house lawyers from three major Paris-based international companies to speak to our Paris LLM students.
Date added: Friday, February 17, 2023
Spreading the love for arbitration
Joint Research Seminar of the University of Vienna, Queen Mary University of London and University Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne by Alejandro Arias de Luna (LLM Paris, class 2022) and Orlando Guterres (LLM London, class 2023)
Date added: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The problem with Israel’s so called 'crisis of democracy'
Professor Neve Gordon has written an opinion piece for Aljazeera about the threat to Israel’s democracy.
Date added: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Dr Daniele D’Alvia’s article sheds new light on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies debate
Cambridge University Press has published an article by Dr D’Alvia, Lecturer in Banking and Finance Law at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London.
Date added: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Professor Suthersanen discusses genetic resources and traditional Knowledge for WIPO
Professor Uma Suthersanen was invited by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to join the Ad Hoc Experts’ Committee for the 46th inter-governmental committee meeting on traditional knowledge (and associated genetic resources) and traditional cultural expressions.
Date added: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Options for a Peace Settlement for Ukraine: Option Paper XVIII – Energy
Energy has played a significant role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and is likely to play a role in any future peace settlement. , lecturer in International Energy and Natural Resources Law explains in her newly published paper
Date added: Friday, March 3, 2023
The West has imagined “caste oppression” and it is being weaponised against Indians
Dr Prakash Shah speaks to The Print about what constitutes caste discrimination and oppression.
Date added: Thursday, March 2, 2023
Italian supreme court blocks extradition to China after landmark human rights ruling
Dr Matthieu Burnay comments on the European Court for Human Rights ruling that there is a ‘general system of violence’ in the Chinese prison system and how this will affect China's ability to extradite.
Date added: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Leon Y. Xiao named in Forbes 30 Under 30: Sports & Games
Forbes 30 Under 30: Sports & Games highlights the best young athletes, developers and entrepreneurs in the fields of sports and gaming.
Date added: Thursday, March 9, 2023
Professor Goldby gives evidence to the House of Lords on Electronic Trade Documents Bill
On Thursday 26 January 2023, Professor Miriam Goldby gave evidence on the Electronic Trade Documents Bill to the House of Lords Special Public Bill Committee.
Date added: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Dr Noam Gur speaks at the European research partnership ‘RECOGNISE’
In his talk, Dr Gur explored the relation between reasons, cognition, and motivations in the context of legal normativity.
Date added: Monday, March 20, 2023
More Than Just a Game VII
The 2023 edition of our flagship event in the MTJG international conference series is coming back to London with a clear mission – to explore, to challenge, and to inspire our understanding and perception of the next meta-era of the video game and interactive entertainment sector.
Date added: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Dr Tibisay Morgandi gave a presentation on her research at a climate change conference in Copenhagen
Date added: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
qLegal is proud to support sustainable start-ups
qLegal is delighted to be able to work with some of the start-ups prioritising social responsibility and environmental protection. Eco-friendly, energy-efficient and recyclable products and services are being increasingly developed by sustainability start-ups. “Tech for good” start-ups are focusing on inventing tools, devices, software, and apps to reduce plastic waste, promote vegan diets, analyse and report carbon footprint.
Date added: Monday, April 3, 2023
Lords AI weapons committee holds first evidence session
Daragh Murray spoke to ComputerWeekly.com about the how the use of AI could improve compliance with international humanitarian law.
Date added: Monday, April 3, 2023
Norah Gallagher to speak on The Energy Transition
On 18 April 2023, Norah Gallagher will take part in a webinar on Why the Energy Transition requires a strengthened regulatory framework? for Franco British Chamber.
Date added: Monday, April 3, 2023
The Work of the EBA: Single Market and Banking Union
On 27 March 2023, Dr Despina Chatzimanoli, Senior Legal Expert and Team Leader of Regulatory Policy Advice Team 2 in the Legal and Compliance Unit of the European Banking Authority (EBA), presented the work of the EBA.
Date added: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Queen Mary academics to research insurance solutions to cyber risk
Professor Miriam Goldby and Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer were awarded funding under the 2022-23 British Academy / Leverhulme Small Research Grants scheme for a research project on Public-Private Partnerships in Insurance.
Date added: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Queen Mary wins at the 2023 Global Arbitration Review Awards
Professor Maxi Scherer won the award for best prepared and most responsive arbitrator at the Global Arbitration Review Awards, which were held on 30 March 2023.
Date added: Wednesday, April 5, 2023
George Hinde Moot Final 2023
On 11 April, the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London hosted the George Hinde Moot Final 2023 with Judge Mr Justice Robin Knowles.
Date added: Monday, April 17, 2023
Professor Lastra appointed Specialist Adviser to the House of Lords' Economics Affairs Committee
On 28 March, The Economics Affairs Committee of the House of Lords agreed to appoint Professor Rosa Lastra as specialist adviser to assist the committee in its inquiry into the Bank of England: how is independence working?
Date added: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Success for the Queen Mary team at the 30th Vis Moot Competition
The team representing Queen Mary University of London at Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot competition (“Vis Moot”) reached the Eighth Finals (round of 16) out of 378 participating Universities across the world.
Date added: Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Queen Mary event looks at document production
An event at the School of International Arbitration of Queen Mary University of London looked at document production from both civil law and common law perspectives and featured insights from Alan Redfern, the inadvertent developer of the Redfern Schedule.
Date added: Friday, February 24, 2023
Queen Mary tech law experts map out constitution for the Metaverse
Queen Mary’s Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) hosted international experts to explore legal challenges and opportunities in the video game and interactive entertainment industry.
Date added: Friday, April 21, 2023
Queen Mary academic awarded prestigious funding on the role of IP in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and supply
Intellectual property law expert in Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law has been awarded highly competitive grant from the British Academy to support ground-breaking work on the role of intellectual property (IP) in COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and supply.
Date added: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Dr Morgandi invited to speak about her latest article at the University of Cambridge
On 12 May 2023, Dr Tibisay Morgandi will present her latest article, entitled ‘Exiting the Energy Charter Treaty under the Law of Treaties’ at the Lauterpacht Center for International Law (University of Cambridge).
Date added: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
UN foray into tax policy will benefit emerging economies
Dr Vasiliki Koukoulioti has co-authored an opinion piece for devex on the United Nation's recent resolution on tax cooperation.
Date added: Friday, May 12, 2023
Meetings with IMF Legal Counsel on digitalisation/Fintech and climate change
On 9 May 2023, the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) of Queen Mary University of London and staff of the IMF legal Department hosted a seminar on Digitalisation/FinTech and Climate Change.
Date added: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Striking a balance: Researchers urge Ukraine Government to weigh long-term implications of secret patents post-war
Newly published research paper ‘The War in Ukraine Raises Questions About Patents for Secret Inventions’ calls for the Ukraine Government to consider the long-term implications of keeping patented inventions secret once the conflict ends.
Date added: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Professor Julia Hörnle wins two awards at Queen Mary’s inaugural Research and Innovation Awards
The awards recognise the excellent people and teams that make creative, dynamic, and world-class research and innovation possible at Queen Mary.
Date added: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Professor Maks Del Mar speaks at Adam Smith Tercentenary Celebration
Professor Maks Del Mar, Professor of Legal Theory and Legal Humanities, spoke on the influence of the history of rhetoric on Adam Smith’s moral and legal theory at the Tercentenary Celebrations of Adam Smith’s birth in Glasgow.
Date added: Monday, June 12, 2023
Experts meet in a webinar to discuss insurance applied to climate catastrophes
On 20 June, the FGV Insurance and Reinsurance Institute will discuss important issues to be researched through a collaboration with Queen Mary University of London.
Date added: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Turing Network Workshop on AI in Tax, Audit and Fintech
The Institute of Tax Law is co-organising a Turing Network Workshop on AI in Tax, Audit and Fintech. The event will be held on 22 and 23 June at the University of Surrey and online.
Date added: Thursday, June 15, 2023
Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer presents on innovative climate risk insurance solution to Brazilian insurance industry
On 20 June 2023, Dr Franziska Arnold-Dwyer presented a paper on 'Climate Resilient Development Bonds' in a webinar organised by Queen Mary University of London partner institution FGV.
Date added: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Dr Noam Gur gives lecture series at the University of Palermo
Dr Noam Gur delivered a lecture series on obedience and disobedience to the law as a visiting scholar at the University of Palermo in May 2023.
Date added: Friday, June 30, 2023
qLegal shares experience teaching students an entrepreneurial mindset
Their findings were published in Thinking Like Entrepreneurs: qLegal’s Experience of Teaching Law Students to have an Entrepreneurial Mindset for the International Journal of Clinical Legal Education.
Date added: Thursday, July 6, 2023
Queen Mary School of Law hosts conference on Law, Society, and Inequality for PhD Scholars
On 22-24 June 2023, the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London held a conference that brought together PhD scholars worldwide for lively and engaging discussions on various topics related to law and inequality.
Date added: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
School of Law Academics join delegation of British Academics to visit and establish links with Birzeit University in Palestine
Dr Tanzil Chowdhury and Dr Thomas MacManus were selected for the inaugural Fellowship of the Palestine Academic Links Seminar (PALS) organised by the Friends of Birzeit University (FOBZU).
Date added: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre annual celebration 2023
On 29 June 2023, Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre (QMLAC) Alumni and supporters came together for its third annual celebration to network, hear about the Centre’s current work and future plans, and to recognise the outstanding contributions of the QMLAC’s newest fellows, HHJ Simon Freeland, HHJ Heather Baucher, Gregg Burrow, and Mark Pring.
Date added: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability
On 21 July 2023, Centre for European and International Law Affairs, Queen Mary and the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, hosted an event at the Law Department, on 'Indigenous Peoples and Sustainability', in collaboration with the University of Arctic Law Thematic Network and the University of Arctic Chair in Arctic Legal Research and Education.
Date added: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Caste Bill in the California State Assembly
Dr Prakash Shah was a guest on the Vivekananda International Foundation Podcast discussing the California Senate approved Senate Bill No. 403, which would amend many existing laws on discrimination in California to add the protected characteristic of caste.
Date added: Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Professor Maxi Scherer appointed to the AFSA International Court
The International Court of the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (“AFSA”) plays an important administrative role under the 2021 AFSA International Rules, including in the confirmation, appointment, challenge and replacement of arbitrators.
Date added: Thursday, April 27, 2023
Professor Del Mar is co-organising the WG Hart Workshop 2024
The event is hosted by the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and will focus on the topic of Historicising Jurisprudence: Person, Community, Form. It will take place 26-27 June 2024, in person at Charles Clore House in London and is currently calling for paper submissions.
Date added: Monday, July 31, 2023
Queen Mary academic part of amici curiae urging DC Circ. to enforce $330M Romania award
Professor Loukas Mistelis was among a group of eminent international law scholars urging the D.C. Circuit not to overturn a ruling enforcing a $330 million arbitral award against Romania, despite EU’s highest court arguing otherwise. He also participated in a second amici curiae brief relating to arbitration against Spain rendered in Energy Charter Treaty arbitrations.
Date added: Thursday, August 3, 2023
Carbon Cash Machine: New report reveals the dramatic rise in cash earnings of shareholders in Britain’s big 2 oil companies
Amid the cost of living crisis in a world getting rapidly hotter, a new report published today reveals the staggering £113bn cash earnings of BP and Shell shareholders.
Date added: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Queen Mary academic awarded prestigious funding on access to care for women from ethnic minority and migrant groups
IHSS Fellow and Strategic Senior Lecturer in Queen Mary University of London’s School of Law has been awarded a highly competitive grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to support ground-breaking work on access to care for women from ethnic minority and migrant groups.
Date added: Thursday, August 17, 2023
AI exposes designers and architects to copyright complications say experts
Professor Noam Shemtov speaks to Dezeen about how artificial intelligence will impact designers and architects.
Date added: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
White & Black award second annual Queen Mary LLM essay prize in European and US Law of Patents to Cody Wong
Oxford based law firm White & Black has awarded the second annual prize for best essay in LLM European and US Law of Patents 2022-23 for students studying at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), Queen Mary University of London to Cody Wong.
Date added: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Professor Del Mar publishes special issue on ‘Cognitive Legal Humanities’
Maks Del Mar, Professor of Legal Theory and Legal Humanities, has co-edited, together with Professor Simon Stern (Toronto), a special issue of CAL (Critical Analysis of Law) – an open-access, interdisciplinary legal studies journal – on ‘Cognitive Legal Humanities’.
Date added: Monday, September 4, 2023
Ian Yeats awarded the prestigious Queen Mary Medal
On 28 July 2023, was awarded the Queen Mary Medal at the Department of Law’s annual graduation ceremony. The Queen Mary Medal is a prestigious honour, conferred by Council on those who have made an exceptional, sustained contribution to Queen Mary.
Date added: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Queen Mary School of Law academic shortlisted for THE Awards
The School of Law at Queen Mary University of London is delighted to announce that Professor Julia Hörnle has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2023.
Date added: Friday, September 8, 2023
Professor Fitzmaurice takes part in L’Institut de Droit International 150 anniversary
Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice returns from a special 150 anniversary of L’Institut de Droit International, held in Angers between 27 August - 2 September 2023.
Date added: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Dr Davor Jancic invited to speak in the Austrian Parliament
On 26 June 2023, , Senior Lecturer at the Department of Law, gave an invited talk in the Austrian Parliament as part of the 1st Austrian Day of Parliamentary Research, organised by the Parliament’s Administration.
Date added: Thursday, June 29, 2023
Queen Mary law academic named as a leading voice in tech
Professor Noam Shemtov has been chosen by the European Patent Office (EPO) to feature on their prestigious list of “50 Leading Tech Voices”; a list of 50 celebrated international experts in the field of sustainable innovation throughout the years.
Date added: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of innocent people on police databases as forces expand use of facial recognition tech
Daragh Murray speaks to iNews about concerns of using retrospective facial recognition.
Date added: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Sanatan Dharma’s pseudo malcontents
Dr Prakash Shah has written an opinion piece for The Indian Express on India’s caste system and its wrongful association with Sanatan Dharma.
Date added: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
New report highlights major free speech issues in UK universities
A recently published report by the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) and the European Legal Support Center (ELSC) found breaches of fundamental rights in UK Higher Education by using the ‘IHRA definition of antisemitism’.
Date added: Monday, October 2, 2023
Abortion rights around the world: 'The picture is very uneven'
Dr Ruth Fletcher was interviewed for France24 about the global situation of access to abortion and why she remains hopeful.
Date added: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Queen Mary Academics participate in Research Symposium at FGV
A Queen Mary University of London Delegation led by Vice Principal Professor Frances Bowen attended the VII Research Symposium at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) from 12-14 September 2023 in Rio de Janeiro.
Date added: Thursday, October 5, 2023
New Horizons at QMUL: Interviews with Ukrainian research fellows at CCLS
Professor Olga Simson and Professor Roman Maydanyk speak to Professor Julia Hörnle about their research and how the war with Russia has affected them and their work.
Date added: Thursday, October 12, 2023
Jacob Rees-Mogg's State of the Nation
Professor Eric Heinze appeared on the programme to discuss criticism of the Home Secretary following her remarks that multiculturalism threatens the security of society.
Date added: Monday, October 16, 2023
China's extradition battles: human rights in European courts
Dr Matthieu Burnay has written an opinion piece for Solicitors Journal examining China’s extradition practices amid rising human rights tensions.
Date added: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Dr Tibisay Morgandi discusses investing in the energy transition in the wake of the energy crisis at Clyde&Co
On 3 October 2023, , Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in International Energy and Natural Resources Law and chair of Queen Mary’s Climate Emergency Working Group, took part in a discussion on investing in the energy transition in the wake of the energy crisis at Clyde&Co.
Date added: Thursday, October 19, 2023
Dr Tibisay Morgandi speaks at Cambridge seminar on international investment law in the renewable energy sector
On 10 October 2023, Dr Tibisay Morgandi, participated in a seminar on International Investment Law and Arbitration in the Renewable Energy Sector held at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law (University of Cambridge).
Date added: Monday, October 23, 2023
Saturday Morning Live with Esther and Phillip
Professor Eric Heinze appeared on the GB News programme to discuss how the Labour Party's proposal for a new Racial Equality Act could play a helpful role.
Date added: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Israel-Gaza: Genocidal rhetoric and the fog of war
Professor Neve Gordon speaks to Al Jazeera, IMPRESA, and BBC Sounds about the media and political leaders' responses to the Israel-Gaza war, and his work on human shields.
Date added: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
China to tighten its state secrets law in biggest revision in a decade
Dr Matthieu Burnay was interviewed by the South China Morning Post about the revision.
Date added: Friday, October 27, 2023
Does international humanitarian law apply to the Israeli-Palestinians conflict?
, Senior Lecturer in State Crime at Queen Mary University of London, was interviewed by TRT World News on whether international humanitarian law applies to the Israeli-Palestinians conflict.
Date added: Monday, October 30, 2023
New report reveals BP and Shell divestment by small investors offset by mega-shareholder buys
Any divestment from BP and Shell by investors is cancelled out by the top 20 mega-shareholders’ acquisition of shares according to new report from the Centre for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary University of London.
Date added: Friday, October 20, 2023
Professor Penny Green discusses violations of international law in the Israel-Palestine war
She was interviewed for TRT World Now discussing violations of international law by Israeli forces against Palestinians in the Gaza conflict.
Date added: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Every war must aim for peace
Professor Malik Dahlan has cowritten an article looking at the recent events in Israel and Gaza through the lens of international law.
Date added: Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Media Plurality Assessment as a Public Interest Concern in UK Merger Control
A new paper from Professor Ioannis Kokkoris investigates how the media plurality test is used to ensure a diverse range of opinions, views, and information from a variety of sources in news and media.
Date added: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
QMIPRI Annual Conference 2023: Intellectual Property and Sustainable Living
The conference took place over two days with each day being centered around a specific theme.
Date added: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Calls Grow for Prisoner-Hostage Exchange as Israel’s War on Gaza Escalates
Dr Hedi Viterbo's social media posts about Palestinian prisoners were cited in an article from Truthout.
Date added: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Queen Mary LLM Student wins the Maritime Master’s Competition
Dafni Eirini Melitsi, an LLM International Shipping Law Student at Queen Mary University of London, won the competition for her research on GHG Emissions; an Opportunity for an Environmental Activist to Arrest a Vessel?"
Date added: Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Greek data watchdog to rule on AI systems in refugee camps
Dr Niovi Vavoula speaks to ComputerWeekly.com about the forthcoming decision on the compliance of surveillance and security systems in Greek refugee camps.
Date added: Friday, November 3, 2023
What is a ‘human shield’ and why is Israel using the term in Gaza?
Professor Neve Gordon spoke to Al Jazeera about what ‘human shield’ means in Gaza.
Date added: Friday, November 17, 2023
Dr Hedi Viterbo appears on the Speaking Out of Place podcast discussing childhood in Gaza
The episode was recorded on 18 November 2023, as Israel’s attack on Gaza passed the 40-day mark and was recorded to to coincide with International Children’s Day on 20 November 2023.
Date added: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
King announces new Arbitration Bill
Professor Loukas Mistelis speaks to the Commercial Dispute Resolution magazine about the new Arbitration Bill which will be set before parliament in the coming session.
Date added: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Queen Mary jumps 36 places for law in latest rankings from Times Higher Education
The School of Law at Queen Mary University of London is ranked 10th in the UK and 50th in world in the THE World University Rankings 2024 by subject. This latest ranking confirms the School’s excellence in legal research and teaching.
Date added: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Queen Mary University of London Hosts Tolerance Means Dialogue Event at the School of Law
The School of Law at Queen Mary University of London is convening a dialogue on tolerance, in partnership with Tolerance Means Dialogues, an organization hosting essay contests and public conversations designed to "bring together students and thought leaders to find more constructive approaches to living together in a pluralistic society."
Date added: Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Queen Mary School of Law announces Black Lives Matter Student Prize
The Black Lives Matter Student Prize is an annual award that recognises the outstanding contributions of our undergraduate law students in advancing the cause of anti-racism within and/or outside the university, whether domestically or internationally.
Date added: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Professor Lastra acts as Specialist Adviser in a report on the operational independence of the Bank of England
The report, 'Making an independent Bank of England work better', was commissioned by House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee.
Date added: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Professor Maksymilian Del Mar joins the Editorial Collective of Public Humanities
Cambridge University Press is launching a major new journal: Public Humanities. Public Humanities is an international open-access, cross-disciplinary, peer-reviewed journal at the intersection of humanities scholarship and public life.
Date added: Friday, December 1, 2023
On Human Shields
Professor Neve Gordon writes for London Review Books on the term 'human sheild' and recalls seeing a small plaque near the synagogue’s entrance in the 1990s in London.
Date added: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Update on Legal Education at Birzeit University
In summer of this year, a delegation of academics from British universities, including the in the West Bank, in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and met with academic staff and students to explore possibilities of co-operation and collaboration.
Date added: Monday, December 11, 2023
Building the Case for US Complicity
Professor Neve Gordon discusses the International Criminal Court and the affect a recent lawsuit against the United States Government could have in Jewish Currents.
Date added: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Why Israel has so many Palestinian prisoners
Vox interviewed Dr Hedi Viterbo for a video looking at Israel’s military court system, why it’s been a focus of outcry from human rights organizations and why hostage negotiations have historically involved the exchange of Palestinian prisoners.
Date added: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Queen Mary Law Journal Call for Submissions
The Queen Mary Law Journal (QMLJ) invites submissions for its 2024 issue, focusing on the multifaceted and dynamic relationship between Law and Culture.
Date added: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Professor Matthews receives Queen Mary HSS International Contribution Award
Professor Duncan Matthews was recognised for his British Academy funded research project on the role of intellectual property (IP) licensing practices in the production and supply of COVID-19 vaccines.
Date added: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Future Legal Minds: Bank of England in collaboration with Queen Mary University of London
On 15 November 2023, Bank of England (Bank) in collaboration with the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS) of Queen Mary University of London and the hosted an event at the Bank on “Future Legal Minds”.
Date added: Wednesday, December 20, 2023