Departmental news

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.

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.

Warwick Law School’s Professor Jane Bryan, creator of the ‘Say My Name’ project here at Warwick, has collaborated with Brentford FC to create their own name campaign as part of the Premier League’s No Room for Racism week held during Black History Month.

Warwick Law School’s 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.