Upcoming Events

Here you can find all of the events from the Government and Law research group. Events include a list of the seminars, research presentations, workshops, and conferences run by our research group.

If you are interested in joining one of our upcoming events, please first send an email to Courtney Marsh-Rosseel.

7 May 2024 – Researchers Present

During the seminar three members of our research group will present their research projects:

  • Mieke Verrelst (supervisor Dirk Vanheule)
  • Jana Van der Smissen (supervisor Dirk Vanheule)
  • Cassandra Willems (supervisor Patricia Popelier & Peter Bursens)

Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Location: UAntwerpen Stadscampus, S.A.107

14 May 2024 – Human Rights Interdisciplinary PhD Circle

The PhD Circle is an initiative led by the human rights centres at the London School of Economics, the Norwegian Center for Human Rights, the University of Antwerp, the University of Cambridge, and the Human Rights Centre at the University of Essex. The Circle provides an opportunity for PhD students based within the five partner institutions engaged in human rights research to come together once a year to present and share their research. The Circle is fundamentally committed to fostering and promoting interdisciplinary doctoral research across a broad range of human rights issues.

29 May 2024 – Chatbox 'The Role of Judges'

During the chatbox three members of our research group will share papers and lead a discussion on the role of judges.​

Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m.

Location: UAntwerpen Stadscampus, Lessiuszaal

16 - 18 September - IACFS Annual Conference 2024

This year's annual IACFS Conference will be organised by the Government and Law Research Group and held in Antwerp.

20 September - Annual Research Group Day

Details to follow.

14 November 2024 – Professor Ingrid Opdebeek’s Retirement Celebration and Inaugural Lecture by Professor Stéphanie De Somer

Details to follow.