Departmental news
Corporate governance for sustainability: Law paper hits top 10 list
The paper on Corporate Governance for Sustainability, coauthored by Professor Andrew Johnston of Warwick Law School and the Cambridge Centre for Business Research, was originally published in 2020, but has recently entered the SSRN all-time top 10 lists for Climate Change Law and Policy, and Sustainability Law and Policy. The Statement has had a major impact on the debate over the future of corporate governance.
Successful ‘Conversations and Coffee’ project returns for its second year
Following its success last year, the Conversation and Coffee project returns for a second year and is looking for new volunteers. The collaborative venture seeks to create an informal space where student volunteers and local community members can come together over free coffee and cake, to practise and improve English speaking, build connections, and foster intercultural awareness.
Professor Shaheen Ali awarded Honorary Doctorate
Warwick Law School’s Professor Shaheen Ali has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) from the University of Oslo which she received during a graduation ceremony held at the University on 2 September this year.
School Tasking shortlisted for Times Higher Education (THE) Award
The University of Warwick has been named a finalist for a prestigious award. Dr Ali Struthers’ School Tasking scheme has been shortlisted for ‘Widening Participation or Outreach Initiative of the Year’ at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
Professor Ana Aliverti elected to the Academy of Social Sciences
Congratulations to Warwick Law School’s Professor Ana Aliverti, who has recently been appointed as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
The Academy’s Fellowship welcomes 45 new leading social scientists this autumn. All elected for their excellence in their fields and substantial contributions to social science for public interest.
Professor Jane Bryan honoured in the 2024 National Teaching Fellowships by Advance HE
We are delighted to share that Professor Jane Bryan has been honoured in the 2024 National Teaching Fellowships, announced by Advance HE, for her exceptional contributions to enhancing student learning experiences.
Professor Celine Tan leads project on just energy transitions
A research team led by Professor Celine Tan from Warwick Law School has secured an award from the British Academy ODA Challenge-Oriented Research Grants programme 2024 to investigate the financing of just energy transitions in developing countries.
Professor Sharifah Sekalala wins the Feminist Legal Studies Editor's Article Prize 2024
We are delighted to share that Professor Sharifah Sekalala has won the Feminist Legal Studies Editor's Article Prize 2024 for her joint research on the gendered impact of the failures of medical supply chains during Covid-19.
School Tasking: Champion of Champions National Final
Schools across the country came together at The University of Warwick this week for the first-ever national School Tasking final, hosted by Taskmaster’s Alex Horne, in front of over 800 year-five children.
Dr Kathryn McMahon on Amazon's Alleged Abuse of Dominance
Dr Kathryn McMahon comments on UK retailers' class action against Amazon for allegedly using their marketplace data to boost its product sales, at the expense of retailers, in a WIRED.com interview.