Events from the 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025 Reset
Thrills and Perils of Common Law Codification: The Case of the Indian Contract Code
Prof (Dr) Shiv Swaminathan, Professor and Dean at Shiv Nadar School of Law, will present material from his forthcoming book A Historical Introduction to Indian Contract Law. The presentation will explore the challenges surrounding the codification of common law, focusing specifically on the Indian Contract Code.
11 April 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This event is taking place via Microsoft Teams.
- Other
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
CANCELLED: 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
'Speaking Out - The More, the Better' Guest Lecture by Professor Allan C. Hutchinson (York University, Canada)
Guest lecture by Professor Allan C. Hutchinson (Osgoode Hall Law School - York University). In this guest lecture, Professor Hutchinson will deliver a talk based on a forthcoming book chapter: ‘Speaking Out: the More, the Better’.
07 May 2025
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PCL048, Palatine Centre, Durham Law School & Online via Teams
- 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
Human Rights, Algorithmic Justice, and Global AI Policy
AI technologies have been deployed in many aspects of our life. It is of essential importance for stakeholders across the globe to gain a better understanding of the emerging technologies and their impact on civil societies, human rights, access to justice and public services.
15 May 2025
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
CG91 Chemistry Building, Durham University & Online via Zoom
- Talks, training, seminars & conferences
International conference: AI and IP in an Age of Technology Race
Durham Law School is pleased to partner with the JusTN0W Initiative, Durham Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy, the School of Law at the City University of Hong Kong and the School of Law at Texas A&M University to host this hybrid conference in Durham, United Kingdom.
19 May 2025 - 20 May 2025
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CG218 Chemistry Building, Durham University and online via Teams
- 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), Calman Learning Centre, 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