1. Gandhi Studies Seminar Series 2024-2025. Global Law at Reading (GLAR) is Reading’s center of excellence in public international, EU and human rights law, with an international reputation for research excellence in these areas. The series was launched in 2015 and is named after Professor Sandy Gandhi, who taught at the Faculty of Law from 1978 to 2013 and is currently Professor Emeritus at the University of Reading. This year, most seminars will be held in person at the University of Reading’s White Knights Campus, in a hybrid format with participants also able to join via MS Teams (all times are local UK time). 1. 18 October (12.00 – 13.00): Professor Ronald Krotoczynski (University of Alabama), Free Speech as a Civic Structure: A Comparative Analysis of How Courts and Culture Shape Free Speech (HBS G14 directly at or via the team here). 2. 30 October (12.00 – 13.00): Professor Diane Marie Ammann (University of Georgia), “Child Abduction: Illegal Transfer and Change of Identity” in Ukraine and elsewhere (directly on Palmer 103 or via the team here) . 3. 7 November (11.30 – 13.00): Professor Angioretta Sperti (University of Pisa), Constitutional Court, Media and Public Opinion (directly on Palmer 111 or via the team here). 4. 14 November (15.00 – 16.00): Professor Stephen Haynes (University of Greenwich), The end of the “Grossian era” – from the free mare to the orthodox mare…. Free our oceans to be safe, secure and lawful (directly at Palmer G01 or via our team here). In Semester 2, Professor Nazira Ghanea (University of Oxford), Professor Frederic Maigret (McGill University), Professor Catherine Rees-Thomas (City, University of London), Dr Justina Uriburu (University of Manchester), Professor Gregory Fox ( Wayne). State University).
2. International Law Theme Day: Treaty Law Seminar and Colloquium — Treaty Law and Teleology. *bilingual*. On the morning of November 21, 2024, a seminar on treaty law will be held for doctoral candidates and young researchers. The seminar will be followed in the afternoon by a public colloquium on the law of treaties at the Graduate Institute for International Development Studies in Geneva. This colloquium brings together professors, diplomats, treaty depositaries, senior international civil servants, and other international law experts with expertise in international treaty law. Young researchers and doctoral candidates can apply to participate in the seminar by referring to the recruitment guidelines below. Candidates must apply by October 13, 2024. The preliminary program for the colloquium is available here.
3. ICLQ Assistant Editor Vacancy. The UK Institute of International and Comparative Law is recruiting for an Editorial Assistant for the International Journal of Comparative Law Quarterly (ICLQ). Based in London or Hybrid, this part-time position (0.5 FTE) offers a prorated salary of £30,000 – £35,000 per year. Responsibilities include managing journal submissions, coordinating the peer review process, editing papers, and organizing editorial board meetings. This role requires exemplary English proficiency, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with academic publishing standards and digital tools. Candidates must have a degree, editorial experience, and proficiency with MS Office and social media platforms. The ideal applicant will be able to demonstrate a background in international law and copy editing. The application deadline is October 25th and details are available on the BIICL job posting.
4. Hague Law and Armed Conflict Initiative Lecture Series. The TMC Asser Institute will be hosting a free Hague Initiative on Law and Armed Conflict (HILAC) Lecture “The F-35 Parts Export Case: International Legal Implications” on November 26th at 19:00 (CET) in The Hague, Netherlands. ” will be hosted. Please register here.
