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Grounding the SETI and UAP debate: Law, evidence, and anticipated futures
In recent years, the debate about sightings or even contact with UAP, previously called UFOs, has reignited in an unexpected and drastic manner.
24 April 2025
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
This is a hybrid event. The event is taking place in PLC048, and online via Teams.
- Other
- Law School
CELLS Seminar: Chinese Legal Response to the Shared Motherhood Models in Lesbians' Family-making
Despite the lack of legal recognition for same-sex relationships or marriage in China, lesbian motherhood has emerged as a significant socio-legal issue. In order to fulfill their desire to have children and create a family, some Chinese lesbian couples have adopted a 'shared motherhood model.'
28 April 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Online via Teams
- Online
- Law School
Modern slavery and human rights: migrant workers in the agricultural and care sectors in the UK
Contemporary forms of slavery and exploitation, including forced labour, debt bondage, and domestic servitude, are some of the most pressing human rights issues of today. In this webinar, Professor Tomoya Obokata, the current UN Special Rapporteur on Contemporary Forms of Slavery since 2020, will discuss his mandate and views on states’ and non-state actors' responses to these concerns.
28 April 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Online via Teams
- Online
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
- Law School
Dispute Resolution in the Space Industry Conference
As the space sector evolves, so too do the legal and commercial challenges that come with it. Join us for a two-day exploration of how disputes in space are emerging and how they can be resolved.
13 May 2025 - 14 May 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
WB-2018, Business School Waterside Building, DH1 1SL
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
Existing Issues in Investment Arbitration Symposium
The investment arbitration system has been under heavy criticism on several fronts such as the legitimacy of and the lack of transparency in the system. The European Union is one of the major opponents of the system, as the consortium has suggested a multilateral investment court instead.
19 May 2025
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CLC202 (Rosemary Cramp Lecture Theatre), Chemistry Building, Durham University
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
Wanted, More than Human Intellectual Property Animal Authors and Human Machines
Join us for a thought provoking discussion on AI intellectual property and creativity, with Professor Johanna Gibson (Queen Mary College, University of London). Jointly hosted by the Durham Law School, Durham Institute for Commercial and Corporate Law, and the Durham Centre for Visual Arts and Culture.
20 May 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
In person, venue TBC
- Other
21 May 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
This event takes place at CG60 in the Chemistry Building, Durham University.
- Other
- Law School
4th Durham Energy Disputes Conference
The Durham Energy Disputes Conference, convened by Prof. Volker Röben, Dr. Rahmi Kopar, and Dr. Smith Azubuike, will bring together experts to explore key issues in energy law.
11 July 2025 - 12 July 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Palatine Centre, Durham Law School
- Energy
- Law School