🌍Our Law & Non-Communicable Diseases Unit co-organised an official side event at the 78th World Health Assembly, Geneva. Prof Amandine Garde & Dr Nikhil Gokani (@essexuni.bsky.social) shared a new report on human rights-based approaches to prevent alcohol-related harm. More👉 bit.ly/law-and-ncd-...

🎙️ Dr Zaina Mahmoud (@zainamahmoud.bsky.social) featured on BBC Radio 4’s The World Tonight to discuss older adults seeking parenthood via surrogacy. As a surrogacy law expert & Trustee at Surrogacy UK Foundation, she shared key insights. 🎧 Listen (24:26 - 31:57): www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

📢 Apply now for our fully funded ESRC CASE PhD Studentship! This CASE project investigates the involvement of non-governmental military entities - advocating on behalf of the British defence estate - within UK Parliament. ⏳Deadline to apply: Mon 16 June 2025 🔗More info: bit.ly/esrc-case-ph...

👏We’re proud to see our academic, Dr @sabinejacques.bsky.social, contribute to the new Toolkit on Assessing Humor in Free Speech Jurisprudence - a guide for judges & other legal practitioners in assessing humorous expression in light of human rights law. 📘Explore: zenodo.org/records/15383543

Get a fully funded Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology PhD while teaching undergraduates! 📚 Apply now for our fully funded Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF), commencing October 2025. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: Mon 9 June 2025 🔗 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/sspc-graduat...

Study for a fully funded Law PhD while teaching undergraduates! 📖⚖️ We’re inviting applications for our fully funded Liverpool Law School Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF), commencing October 2025. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: Mon 9 June 2025 🔗 Find out more and apply: bit.ly/law-graduate...

⏳ Last chance to apply for our annual Summer School on the Law of the Council of Europe (@coe.int)! 🗓️ 7 - 18 July 2025 Expand your knowledge, engage with experts, and explore crucial issues shaping human rights and international law.🌍 Deadline: 30 April 2025 Apply here: bit.ly/liverpool-su...

Welcome to #SLSA2025!🤝 We're excited to kick off 3 days of socio-legal research at @liverpooluni.bsky.social — with 900+ papers across 33 streams & 6 key topics.🔍 Here’s to a brilliant few days of discussion, collaboration and connection! 🔗: www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/slsa-2025/ @slsauk.bsky.social

Countdown to #SLSA! ⏰ We’re thrilled to be hosting the SLSA Annual Conference (@slsauk.bsky.social) here in Liverpool, 15–17 April!✨ With around 900 delegates attending, it’s the UK’s biggest event for socio-legal scholars – & we can’t wait to welcome you. More info: liverpool.ac.uk/law/slsa-2025

We’re proud to share new research by Dr Azadeh Chalabi, published in the Oxford Journal of Human Rights Practice (Vol 17, 2): 📝 “Developments and Challenges of Designing National Human Rights Action Plans: 1994–2024” 📖 Read the open access article: bit.ly/developments...

Police struggle to identify the riskiest domestic abuse perpetrators – here’s how they can do better. Professor Barry Godfrey (@barrygodfrey.bsky.social) writes for @uk.theconversation.com. ⤵️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/sociology-so...

Prof @barrygodfrey.bsky.social from @livunilawsj.bsky.social looks at how police could improve their identification of the riskiest domestic abuse perpetrators and the safeguarding of their victims theconversation.com/police-strug... #AcademicSky

Sudan's refugees face deadly game of 'snakes and ladders' in Libya. Dr Seán Columb shares insights from his research and experiences for Context News. ⤵️ www.context.news/money-power-...

Calling @liverpooluni.bsky.social staff! Join us for the Policy to Impact Workshop Series, a unique opportunity to help turn your research into policy change. Through 3 interactive sessions, participants will refine their proposals and pitch them for funding⤵️ staff.liverpool.ac.uk/research/rpi...

Why thinking about ageing is so complex when you’re a woman in your 20s today. Nadine Shanahan, PGR, writes for @theconversation.com. Read more ⤵️ theconversation.com/why-thinking...

Dean of School of Law and Social Justice, Professor Valsamis Mitsilegas, appointed to High-Level EU Criminal Justice Forum. 👏 Read more ⤵️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/law-and-soci...

Reconciling blockchain technology and data protection laws. Ammar Zafar, PGR, latest paper explores how blockchain technology and the EU's GDPR affect each other. It also examines the big challenges and possible benefits that come from their connection. ⤵️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/law-and-soci...

"He knows how to make sure that there is no evidence". Research by Professor Sandra Walklate & Dr Ellen Reeves, examined the challenges faced by victim-survivors, when your domestic violence abuser is a police officer, for @aunz.theconversation.com. Read more ⤵️ theconversation.com/he-knows-how...

Faculty colleagues from @livunilawsj.bsky.social are partnering with World Museum Liverpool to explore the history of algorithmic technologies, and in particular the methods developed by Islamic Golden Age scholars www.liverpool.ac.uk/law-and-soci...

Money & how we use it has evolved significantly in recent years. With the rise of digital & contactless payments, our choices are shaping the future of finance. In this episode, Ammar Zafar, PGR, shares insights into CBDCs & their legal macroeconomic implications. ⤵️ open.spotify.com/episode/7KoL...

Liverpool Summer School to tackle effectiveness of Council of Europe in responding to pressing challenges. Read more ⤵️ www.coe.int/en/web/porta...

Cottontail review: how a man’s journey through grief mirrors our search for peace. Expert in death and grieving, Dr Chao Fang, writes for @theconversation.com. Read more ⤵️ theconversation.com/cottontail-r...

Gen Z, drug checking & harm reduction. Professor Fiona Measham (@fmeasham.bsky.social) shares insights on Gen Z’s attitudes toward drugs, the impact of drug checking, and the work of The Loop (@theloopuk.bsky.social) on Times Radio. 🎧 Listen at 40:50 www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...

University of Liverpool partnership with World Museum Liverpool set to showcase Islamic Golden Age innovations in AI. The research will engage with the World Museum’s collections to explore and highlight the algorithmic methods developed by Islamic scholars. ⤵️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/law-and-soci...

Lucy Letby case: the problems with expert evidence. As a panel of 14 independent experts have challenged the prosecution’s selection and interpretation of evidence in the Letby case, Professor Amel Alghrani shares insights in @uk.theconversation.com. ⤵️ theconversation.com/lucy-letby-c...

We're all very excited about the upcoming launch later this month of the new @liverpooluni.bsky.social Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research, to support researchers tackling the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) bit.ly/4aOXpln @livuniresearch.bsky.social

📣 Funded PhD opportunity! @livunislsj.bsky.social in partnership with @alcoholfocus.bsky.social invite applications to explore the impact the UK Internal Market Act has had on the powers of devolved administrations to protect public health & prevent NCDs. ⤵️ ow.ly/CMf550UTlbn

Congratulations to Dr Ellen Reeves on this great appointment. You can learn more about her work in this 'researcher in focus' blog and podcast bit.ly/4hfx4zw #AcademicSky

Early bird registration for SLSA 2025 @livunislsj.bsky.social closes on 5 February 2025! Access to all conference activities, drinks reception and Gala Dinner in Liverpool's iconic St George's Hall. Note: places at the dinner are limited and may not be available for standard and late registration.

Criminologist, Dr Ellen Reeves, @livunislsj.bsky.social, announced as new NRiPN (@n8prp.bsky.social) Director. Read more ⤵️ n8prp.org.uk/2025/01/27/d... @livunihss.bsky.social

📣 Join us for @livunislsj.bsky.social's annual Summer School on the Law of @coe.int! 🗓️ 7 - 18 July 2025 Expand your knowledge, engage with experts, and explore crucial issues shaping human rights and international law. 🌍 Apply here⤵️ liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

Attending the SLSA (@slsauk.bsky.social) Conference 2025? We're offering a bursary scheme to help with attendance costs! To qualify, you must have an accepted abstract or an invitation to participate in a session. ⏰ Applications close Fri 14 Feb 👉Find out more and apply: bit.ly/slsa-bursaries

Expert in insolvency law, Dr John Tribe, delivers lecture to the Chancery Bar Association. Read more ⤵️ liverpool.ac.uk/law-and-soci...

📣 We are hosting the biggest workshop on building the First European Network on National Human Rights Action Planning. 🗓️ 4 - 6 June 2025 Find out how you can get involved here ⤵️ ow.ly/2isM50UJmOY @livunihss.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social

Discover how Liverpool researchers are shaping policy and improving communities everywhere 🗺️ Watch our video case studies showcasing impactful collaborations with local communities, civil society, governments, and international organisations. ➡️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/pol...

📣 Applications for @livunislsj.bsky.social's annual Summer School on the Law of @coe.int are now open! 🗓 7 - 18 July 2025 Join us to expand your knowledge, engage with experts, and explore crucial issues shaping human rights and international law. Apply here⤵️ liverpool.ac.uk/law/research...

Award winning book set to unveil the dark realities of organ trafficking. Dr Seán Columb's forthcoming book, 'My Scar Still Bleeds: A Journey into the Black-Market Trade in Organs', was awarded the prestigious Giles St Aubyn award from the @rsliterature.bsky.social. Read more ⤵️ lnkd.in/eEFyV2K3

Can AI solve a murder? 🔪 Professor Rudi Fortson KC (Liverpool Law School) discusses the legal ramifications of AI sourced evidence for BBC Sounds. 🎧 Listen here (starts 00:17:30) ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Clearing the UK's asylum backlog has led to rising refugee homelessness. Dr William Shankley, Department of Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology, writes for @uk.theconversation.com. Read here ⤵️ ow.ly/Ga6050UAXgl

🎧 Professor Fiona Measham (@fmeasham.bsky.social) was interviewed on BBC World at One about new ketamine classification review, asking what the aims are & what evidence will need to be considered, particularly regarding deterrent value. Listen at 00:38:00 ⤵️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

🌟 Recent LLB Law graduate, Mary Takwoingi, spent 3 incredible months at the European Court of Human Rights! 🏛️✨ Read our latest blog to discover what it's like to work at one of the world’s most prestigious institutions. 🌍⤵️ www.liverpool.ac.uk/law-and-soci...

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the Law & Social Justice podcast. In this episode, Professor Mark Sidel explores the landscape of non-profit and philanthropic organisations across the US, China, India & Vietnam. ⤵️ open.spotify.com/show/2RTQ4Jz...

School of Law and Social Justice celebrated in the 2024-25 Learning & Teaching and Student Experience Awards. 👏 These awards celebrate innovative teaching practices, forward-thinking initiatives, & impactful projects that have made positive difference to students. 👇 liverpool.ac.uk/law-and-soci...