We aim to:

• support the production of high quality and internationally recognised research on law and gender;
• raise the visibility of Durham University's excellent research and teaching in the field of law and gender;
• facilitate and encourage collaboration between colleagues in the Law School and the broader University who are engaged in work in law and gender;
• continue and develop undergraduate teaching in the field of law and gender continue to attract and supervise postgraduate students in law and gender;
• foster engagement between students and staff both formally and informally; and,
• develop links with the legal professions, judiciary and activist organisations.

In so doing, we will:

• strive to offer undergraduate modules in law and gender which are interesting, relevant and encourage the dissemination of research into teaching;
• continue to supervise MJur and PhD students;
• respond to Government consultations and disseminate research in a wide range of academic and non-academic forums;
• organise seminars, workshops and conferences to encourage debate and discussion about important issues;
• host informal staff seminars and enhance research support for colleagues working in these fields; and,
• work towards establishing student-staff collaboration and networks.