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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 17h

💡 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦! 💡

Our Dr Gillian Kane has recently published (together with Devota Nuwe and Prof. Siobhán Mullally) an article entitled '𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗨𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆', which can be accessed at: www.uitgeverijparis.nl/en/reader/20...

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 4d

Congratulations to Dr Georgia Stanley on passing her PhD viva this morning! Georgia’s title was ‘The Second Rape: An Investigative Analysis of Rape Myth Narratives in Courtroom and Media Discourses’. Examiners congratulated Georgia on her excellent, well-researched and well-presented thesis!

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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 6d

Please join us in welcoming Dr Jonathan Lewis to the School of Law as Lecturer in Ethics. Prior to joining Ulster, Jonathan was an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore. We are delighted to have him as part of the team! pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/persons/j...

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 11d

☕ 🍰 Welcome to our new and returning Transitional Justice Institute LLM students! Today, staff and TJI LLM students in the School of Law brought a bit of sunshine to a rainy day, gathering over a cuppa and some lovely cakes!

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 New Resource for Early Career Legal Academics 🚨

We are delighted to share that Dr Noel McGuirk (with Cameron Giles from LSBU) has co-edited the Early Career Legal Academia: An Interactive Guide, published by the Association of Law Teachers.

📖 Explore at: lawteacher.ac.uk/early-career....

Early Career Legal Academia: An Interactive Guide - Association of Law Teachers

Being an early career legal academic and navigating the challenges which come with modern higher education involves a complex mix of different identities and practices. Whilst no two journeys through…

lawteacher.ac.uk

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 19d

💡 Research Spotlight! 💡

Earlier this month, our Dr Connor McBain presented a paper entitled 'Between Precedent and Present: The International Court of Justice as a Producer of History’ in Glasgow.

You can watch the full panel at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrBH....

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 25d

Ready for something new? 💡
Did you know that we offer short courses and CPD opportunities? 📚

Taught by subject-matter experts drawn from the School of Law, the Transitional Justice Institute, and the Legal Innovation Centre. Find out more at: www.ulster.ac.uk/faculties/ar...

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 26d

Today, we welcomed our incoming LLB cohort to Ulster University School of Law. This afternoon, students had a chance to think about human rights in their seminar groups. Try to guess which rights from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child are depicted in some of their creations!

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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · 29d

🎓 Welcome (back) to Ulster University School of Law!

We are delighted to welcome all new and returning students to the 2025–26 academic year! Whether you're beginning your legal studies or continuing your journey, we look forward to seeing you on campus this week.

📚 Let’s make it a great year!

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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Sep 10

Today, colleagues from Ulster University School of Law and the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences joined colleagues from Queen's University Belfast's Mitchell Institute for a policy workshop co-hosted by the Northern Ireland Department of Justice and QUB.

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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Aug 28

We are delighted to host this year's IALT conference on our DLD campus, hosted by this year's IALT president, our own Dr Shauna Page. The call for papers is now live. You can access it at the link below or by scanning the QR code!

www.ialt.ie/2025/08/24/c...

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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Aug 25

New publication!

Our Thomas Hansen has recently published a chapter entitled 'Towards a new agenda for ecocide norms adoption and enforcement' in 'A Research Agenda for Environmental Crime and the Law'. Find out more here: www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/a-r...

A Research Agenda for Environmental Crime and the Law

‘This forward-thinking book identifies critical research priorities and explores innovative approaches to combat ecological harm worldwide. A must-read for scholars, policymakers, and anyone…

www.e-elgar.com

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Aug 17

Ever wished you had some more legal knowledge for a cause close to your heart? Our wonderful student Brenda returned to education to study law to enhance her skills as an advocate for SEND children’s rights. If this sounds like it could be for you, have a look at www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/2025...

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Aug 4

International student Muhammad Aun Khalid from Pakistan has shared this feedback on our Legal Innovation and Technology Law LLM/MSc programme. If you are interested in finding out more about this professional innovative course please visit www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/2025...

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our unique LLM in International Commercial Law and ADR will not only provide you with the opportunity to explore the theories of commercial conflict resolution, but will also provide the opportunity to become a fully accredited mediator. For more information click www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/2025...

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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jul 30

See what our student Sophie has to say about our LLM/MSc in Legal Innovation and Technology Law (formerly Corporate Law, Computing and Innovation). If you would like to find out more please visit www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/2025...

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Contact Dr Emma McGinnis (Social Work) at [email protected] or Dr Shauna Page
(Law) [email protected] for more information and details on registering.

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Already a graduate? Wish you had a qualifying law degree? Check out our Law Graduate Entry programme at Ulster here www.ulster.ac.uk/programme/un... and listen to what our student Dr Emilia Bellew has to say about studying on this course.

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jul 29

Looking to pivot your career or expand your expertise? The Law School offers an accelerated two-year programme for graduates in any discipline who seek a qualifying law degree. Read what our student Dr Emilia Bellew has to say and visit www.ulster.ac.uk/programme/un... for more information.

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thinking of the next step in your legal career or education? Here's what one of our LLM Access to Justice students has to say about this unique course in clinical legal education. Visit www.ulster.ac.uk/lawclinic/st... for more information and click www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/2025... to apply!

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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jul 22

Today, we welcomed Dr Alison Gardner and Dr Rachel Clawson from the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham for a roundtable discussion with practitioners working on modern slavery, human trafficking, and adult safeguarding. The discussion followed on from research conducted by the Rights Lab.

Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jul 10

We had a great day yesterday celebrating the class of 2025 on the Belfast campus! Congratulations to all of our law graduates across the two campuses - it has been a great couple of weeks of celebration!

#ProudofUU
@ulsteruni.bsky.social
@rjjoconnell.bsky.social
@clairelougarre.bsky.social

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Public Interest Litigation Support (PILS) @pilsni.bsky.social · Jun 30

The US/UKFulbright vision = a world without barriers to learning & collaboration.

It's safe to say that Nate Johnson embodied that during his time in NI. While at @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social, he joined PILS as a research intern. Huge thanks to Nate (pictured on his last office day!) 👏

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Ulster University School of Law @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social · Jun 24

An omni-crisis in international law: Iran, Israel and Gaza

The Transitional Justice Institute invites you to this discussion on the current omni-crisis in international law.

📅 8 July 2025 |⏰ 6.30pm to 8pm (UK time) |📍 Online

For more info and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-omni-cr...

An Omni-crisis in international law: Iran, Israel and Gaza

A discussion on the ‘flagrant violations of fundamental principles of international law’ (OHCHR) taking place with the attacks on Iran

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission @nihrc.bsky.social · Jun 11

NIHRC staff attended the @ulsterunischlaw.bsky.social, @iom.int UK and @justice-ni.bsky.social report launch today, presenting key findings and recommendations on 'Identifying modern slavery and human trafficking in the context of child criminal exploitation in Northern Ireland'.

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