Clinical, Sociological and Cultural Dimensions of Frailty: A Dialogue
This three-day symposium, hosted by the Brocher Foundation, Switzerland, brought together scholars in ageing from a number of disciplinary perspectives, including medicine, social science, arts and humanities, to discuss the contested concept of frailty.
Posted on: 4 December 2023
Expert Analysis: The Supreme Court rules the UK-Rwanda Policy Unlawful
Our Dean of the School of Law and Social Justice reflects on this week’s decision by The Supreme Court to rule the UK Government’s policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda unlawful, backing the Court of Appeal’s judgement.
Posted on: 17 November 2023
Hags and Short-lived Queens: Can We Overcome Generational Antagonisms Between Women?
Professor Susan Pickard asks 'Can we overcome generational antagonisms between women?'.
Posted on: 27 October 2023
Haunting Tales: Exploring the Ghosts of Australia’s Prisons
The air shimmers as I walk up a winding drive, shaded by red gums. As my 23-year-old self crosses the threshold, I shiver. Rows of heads gleam hunched over dusty tomes. Everyone here is researching the dead.
Posted on: 23 October 2023
My First Month at the European Court of Human Rights
At the beginning of September, I moved out of my student house in Liverpool and into a flat in Strasbourg, France, where I started a four-month internship at the European Court of Human Rights. The experience has been incredible so far and I have already learned so much!
Posted on: 12 October 2023
International Day of Peace 2023 - From Symbolism to a Call for Action: Human Rights and Sustainable Development for Peace
Each year the International Day of Peace (IDP) is observed around the world on 21 September. Every year the Peace Bell Ceremony is held in the Peace Garden at United Nations Headquarters. A minute of silence is observed to reflect on the necessity of peace and to recommit to its ideals.
Posted on: 21 September 2023
Welcome Week: Treasure Hunt
Welcome week has been a blur of activities, and it’s been a delight to see campus come to life with incoming, and returning, students.
Posted on: 21 September 2023
LLM Study Trip: Geneva Summer 2023
At the beginning of August 2023, I attended a study trip to Geneva along with nine other LLM students selected for the trip. Professor Antal Berkes accompanied us on the trip, and we met Dr Vassilis Tzevelekos once we landed in Switzerland. The trip was an excellent opportunity to visit many prestigious institutions and gain more insight into our possible legal career paths.
Posted on: 28 August 2023
Bridging the Gap: The Creative Consultants
I had the task of designing and delivering an alternative capstone dissertation module for SSPC. I had identified the need for students to be able to develop their creativity, think outside of the box, and to effectively influence and communicate beyond academic disciplines.
Posted on: 24 August 2023