The School of Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) recently hosted its annual conference, organised for and by postgraduate researchers across the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology, and the Liverpool Law School.
The event cultivates a supportive and collaborative environment, allowing students to develop, refine and enhance their presentation skills. Participants presented their research to peers and faculty, receiving constructive feedback.
The conference celebrated the broad spectrum of research being carried out across the PGR community.
This year's panels and presentations demonstrated the vibrancy of the School's research culture, with insights shared on the following themes:
- International Law
- Family, Gender and Children's Rights
- Global Challenges and International Human Rights
- Health and Medical Law
- The Organisation of Society through Identity, Community and Sport
- EU Law
- Public Law and Criminal Law
- Technology, IP, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Cultures
- Intersectional and De-Colonial Analyses of Society
- Working Futures
- Understandings of Risk, Social Harm, and Extremism
Dr Amanda Cahill-Ripley, Director of Postgraduate Research, said:
“I want to congratulate all the participants on their hard work for this PGR Conference. The presentations were of such a high standard. The scope of research being undertaken is also striking with many thought provoking and topical issues being discussed. The PhD students are a credit to the School and their contribution to the research community should be recognised and commended.”
For students and staff alike, the conference provided a perfect platform to gain insights into the collective research efforts of the School’s PGR community. It was another successful event, filled with discussions, knowledge-sharing and connection-building.
Ting Zhang, Postgraduate Researcher, AFHEA, Department of Sociology, Social Policy, and Criminology, shared:
"This year's PGR conference demonstrated what UK research excellence and professional standards look like. My presentation discussed the ethical leadership paradoxes in Transnational Education (TNE) partnerships and the challenges of pedagogy, culture, and power shifts in the global higher education landscape. A big shout-out went to my chair, peers, and faculty for facilitating an inclusive discussion space, providing professional feedback, and expressing interest in my research. I was thrilled to experience how our school upholds the DEI to embrace diverse values in research and promotes global citizenship in championing human rights.”
The annual conference remains a pivotal event, essential in fostering academic excellence and supporting the professional development of our doctoral students. In 2026, the aim is to further increase engagement and participation from students and staff across the School of Law and Social Justice, to ensure our PGR community continues to thrive.
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