University of Groningen, Faculty of Law

The 9/11 attacks, the rise of the Islamic State, the genocides in Srebrenica, Rwanda, Cambodia and Nazi Germany were all historical events that saw incredible acts of human cruelty. They make us wonder: who are the perpetrators of these crimes and what drives them? Prof. Alette Smeulers (along with other scholars) examine these topics and more in the podcast series: "Terribly and Terrifyingly normal?". Learn more about, and access, the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/epSE9DtH

Did you miss the November 26th online pop-up webinar "Revisiting the internal market: Four academic perspectives on the Letta and Draghi reports from different fields of EU law"? If you'd like to watch a recording of the presentation, you can find it on our YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/e8q25KJ8

On December 19th, Faculty of Law PhD candidate Ida Varosanec will defend her dissertation "Transparency and secrecy as a spectrum in AI-assisted trustworthy public decision-making: EU Legislator Walking a Tightrope". More information about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eE3Y7DnB

PhD Candidate Jie Ouyang has been awarded a Rudolf Agricola School PhD Grant of €2,000 to support his doctoral research on how EU constitutional principles and fundamental rights can inform the framework of EU consumer law to promote fairer and more sustainable consumption. More about the his grant and research here: https://lnkd.in/epHBbQ3C

Prof. Michel Vols, Dr. Michelle Bruijn, and Researcher Els Schipaanboord have received funding from the WODC (Scientific Research and Data Center) to investigate how often mayors use their Opium Act powers in the fight against drug crime. More about the award and research here: https://lnkd.in/evYhFZwX

This January, join a unique Winter School made possible by University of Groningen, Mzumbe University, and the Groningen Centre for Health Law to explore how governance and law can shape sustainable health systems in Africa. From January 27–31, 2025, in Arusha, Tanzania, the program "Promoting Sustainable Health Systems in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities at the Intersection of Governance and Law" offers an interdisciplinary approach to tackling pressing health challenges. Participants will examine issues like equitable access to medicines, climate change, and mental health, while exploring the role of human rights, governance, and global health organizations in improving health systems. Practical information: 🗓️ When: January 27–31, 2025 ✈️ Where: Arusha, Tanzania Who can join: Advanced undergraduate and master’s students PhD candidates and postdocs Practitioners in governance, law, public health, or related fields Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/e-cw8VH4 Marlies Hesselman Idda Lyatonga #SustainableHealth #GlobalHealthGovernance #WinterSchool2025

On December 16th, Faculty of Law PhD candidate Benedikt Schmitz will defend his dissertation "Rethinking the consumer conflict rule: Article 6 (2) Rome I Regulation and Party Autonomy in Light of Principles, Efficiency, and Harmonisation". More information about the dissertation and event here: https://lnkd.in/eN3SphU6

On December 10th, the Global Scientific Network on Law and Tobacco (GSNLT) will hold an introduction webinar, which will be the first in a three-part seminar series to kick start the network. The GSNLT is a further development of the European Scientific Network on Law and Tobacco (ESNLT), allowing for a greater collection of research and a more elaborate knowledge exchange. More about the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/ed8JtqQd

On November 26th, the EVICT Project will hold an online EVICT Talk on "Criminal landlordism and housing justice in England’s private rented sector". Presenters include Dr. Caroline Hunter and Dr. Kit Colliver, both of York Law School. More about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eYH92YEv

Researchers from the Faculty of Law, in collaboration with other University of Groningen researchers, have published a report on the public support for abolition of legitimate portion. The study was commissioned by the Scientific Research and Data Center (WODC) of the Ministry of Justice and Security. More about the research here: https://lnkd.in/ed7ubbhA