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Professor Duncan French

Meet our new Head of School, Professor Duncan French

1 October 2026

Professor Duncan French joined Cardiff School of Law and Politics as Head of School in June 2026, bringing with him extensive leadership experience from universities across the UK.

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Legal skills come to life for US students in Wales

22 September 2026

Students from US universities have completed an enriching Pre-Law Summer School at Cardiff University.

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Students secure third place at International Negotiation Competition

7 September 2026

Two Cardiff School of Law and Politics students represented Wales on the international stage this summer.

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Most money laundering arrests involve people under the age of 30

4 September 2026

New study highlights gaps and inconsistencies in law enforcement

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New network driving change for women in legal academia

27 August 2026

A new network is bringing women in legal academia together across Wales and beyond.

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National Eisteddfod hosts Welsh language premiere of Canon Law play

17 August 2026

A Welsh-language premiere of Thrice to Rome, a play by Professor Norman Doe KC FBA of Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics, was performed at the National Eisteddfod.

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Student publishes powerful book exploring justice and silence

10 August 2026

Second-year Law (LLB) student, Noor Ullah Khan, has published a debut short story collection, The Sickly Tree.

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Academics and students come together for Eisteddfod y Garreg Las

31 July 2026

National Eisteddfod takes place in Pembrokeshire

Sing a song of murder – Cardiff Professor explores brutal musical genre

14 July 2026

What do Nina Simone, The Beatles, SZA and Anderson .Paak all have in common? Surprisingly, they’re all musical artists who have written and performed murder ballads.

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Pro bono scheme picks up two awards

9 July 2026

Fresh Claims Project works within the refugee sector