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NHS Continuing Healthcare Scheme begins for 2021

26 February 2021

Since it began in 2006, our NHS Continuing Healthcare Scheme with Hugh James has adapted and evolved. This month saw a new group of students start work on the latest iteration of the scheme but this time, during a pandemic.

A Grand Challenge: how our Pro Bono Unit pivoted during the pandemic

16 February 2021

When Coronavirus took hold in the UK, our Pro Bono Unit responded quickly, ensuring our students could continue to gain experience in a safe environment for all.

Law and French programme recognised in Franco British prize

26 January 2021

The Franco British Lawyer’s Society (FBLS) has awarded Cardiff’s Law and French (LLB) programme with this year’s UK Academic Prize.

Centre for Law and Religion appoints new Assistant Director

8 December 2020

The School of Law and Politics is delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Stephen Coleman as Assistant Director of the Centre for Law and Religion.

Professor Norman Doe with the Dean of St David's Cathedral, The Very Rev'd Dr Sarah Rowland Jones.

Canon Law professor speaks at annual Cathedral event

30 October 2020

This September, Professor Norman Doe, was invited to St Davids to deliver the Annual Lecture of the Friends of St Davids Cathedral.

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A-Level students get chance to sample university life

26 October 2020

New scheme now open for applications

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Vulnerable adults in police custody missing out on vital support, research shows

13 October 2020

‘Appropriate adult’ present for a fraction of cases, says report

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Wales has the lowest proportion of jobs in the UK that could be done from home, study finds

5 August 2020

Pandemic exacerbating economic inequalities, researchers say

Professor Ambreena Manji

Cardiff University academic joins Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

27 July 2020

Helping to maintain the UK’s world-leading position in research and innovation

School of Law and Politics academic shortlisted for legal scholarship prize

27 July 2020

A book written by a School of Law and Politics lecturer has been shortlisted for this year’s Peter Birks Prize for Outstanding Legal Scholarship.

Professor of International Relations celebrated in International Journal

23 July 2020

The July edition of a prestigious International Relations journal has dedicated a special section to the ground-breaking work of a School of Law and Politics Professor.

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Economic impact of Covid-19 compounding existing inequalities in Wales, report finds

25 June 2020

Certain groups of workers being disproportionately affected by pandemic

Learned Society for Wales names law academics as Fellows

26 May 2020

Two Cardiff law professors have been elected as Fellows of the prestigious Learned Society for Wales.

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Experts issue recommendations for a green Covid-19 economic recovery

21 May 2020

Investment in renewable energy tops list of recommended policies

First year student reaches final of Legal Mind competition

29 April 2020

A School of Law and Politics student has beaten competition from across the country to be named as a finalist in a law competition.

International Relations lecturer leads presentation at UN Office on Drugs and Crime

14 April 2020

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime recently invited a School of Law and Politics lecturer to present his research at an event in Vienna.

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Funding for Wales falls short of what may be required to deal with coronavirus response, academics conclude

9 April 2020

Temporary reform of Welsh Government borrowing powers needed, says report

Cardiff Law Society represented by Tom Eastment (Careers Liaison), Annalie Greasby (Secretary), Bella Gropper (President) and Joe Del Principe (Treasurer)

Law Society scoops engagement prize at annual awards ceremony

26 March 2020

Cardiff University’s Law Society celebrated at this month’s LawCareers.Net Student Law Society Awards where they were presented with the ‘Best at Engagement’ accolade.

Law professor speaks at Senedd St David’s Day event

20 March 2020

This March, Professor Norman Doe, was invited to speak at the Senedd, home of the National Assembly for Wales, at an event in celebration of St David’s Day.

Professor Laura McAllister and Nest Jenkins

Wales Media Awards recognise School of Law and Politics writing talent

19 March 2020

The School of Law and Politics community will be represented in two categories at this year’s Wales Media Awards.