Warwick Law School News
Warwick Law School News
The latest updates from our department
The 天美传媒 Strengthens Partnerships with Africa Through Academic Law Events
Warwick School of Law has highlighted its deep connections with Africa through a series of impactful academic events in Nairobi that celebrated collaboration, inclusion, and global engagement. Marking the University鈥檚 60th anniversary the School of Law hosted three interconnected events in Nairobi, Kenya, showcasing the transformational impact of Warwick's partnerships in Africa. These events demonstrate the Warwick Africa Hub's dedication to building equitable partnerships through the exchange of knowledge, collaborative research, and inclusive education.
Landmark workshop on Law, Development and Environmental Governance
Warwick Law School, the Department of Politics and International Studies and the University of Nairobi鈥檚 Faculty of Law, hosted a vibrant and intellectually rich workshop on 28 March 2025, exploring 鈥淟aw and Development Perspectives of Environmental Governance in Africa.鈥� The hybrid event brought together leading academics, practitioners, and students for a day of critical reflection and dialogue on some of the most pressing legal and developmental issues facing the continent.
Over 100 attendees participated in the Warwick Law School Public Lecture at USIU-Africa
Warwick Law School, in collaboration with United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa), hosted a successful public lecture last month in Nairobi, Kenya, that attracted over 100 students, academics, and legal professionals. The event provided a platform for insightful discussions on pressing legal and social issues, reinforcing Warwick鈥檚 commitment to global engagement and academic collaboration.
Dr Ming-Sung Kuo awarded Prize of Scholarly Excellence
Warwick Law School鈥檚 Dr Ming-Sung Kuo was awarded the 2025 Prize of Scholarly Excellence in Constitutional Studies by the Constitutional Studies Program at the University of Texas at Austin last month.
Warwick and Nanjing Law Schools Connect through Global Innovation and Intellectual Property Workshop
Warwick Law School and Nanjing University Law School bridged continents on March 12, 2025, through an interactive joint class focused on intellectual property and global innovation systems.
New Book: 鈥楻ethinking Family Mediation鈥� by Dr Rachael Blakey
In her new book, highlights the evolving role of mediators who assist families without legal support. By doing so, she reveals a contemporary vision of family justice that addresses some of the challenges in today鈥檚 landscape.
Dr Ali Struthers is shortlisted for SLSA Annual Impact Prize
We are thrilled to announce that Dr Ali Struthers has been shortlisted for the SLSA Annual Impact Prize 2025 for her work in leading the hugely successful legal outreach project, .
Dr Laura Lammasniemi is shortlisted for prestigious SLSA Article Prize
We are delighted to share that Dr Laura Lammasniemi has been shortlisted for the prestigious Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) Article Prize 2025 for her article (OJLS).
Sovereign debt relief bill authored by Warwick Law School academics scheduled for debate in the UK Parliament
Legislation drafted by Dr Stephen Connelly and Professor Celine Tan from Warwick Law School with Dr Karina Patricio Ferreira Lima from University of Leeds School of Law to deal with the sovereign debt crisis in developing countries has been scheduled for debate in the UK Parliament.
WLS PhD students teach staff about Chinese language and culture
On 4 December, Warwick Law School held its first Chinese language and culture workshop. Led by seven of our current PhD students, the aim of the workshop was to improve intercultural communication, learn a little Chinese and understand how to improve our Chinese students' learning experiences.
Say My Name Project collaborates with Premier League football team
Warwick Law School鈥檚 Professor Jane Bryan, creator of the 鈥楽ay My Name鈥� project here at Warwick, has collaborated with Brentford FC to create their own name campaign as part of the Premier League鈥檚 No Room for Racism week held during Black History Month.
Warwick Law School鈥檚 Associate Professor Serena Natile has been a Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University College of Law since October this year. As she nears the end of her fellowship, she discusses her experience at the College, her current research and what is next for her.