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Global law firm offer prestigious placements following awards final

4 July 2023

Two second year law students have been offered placements at a global law firm specialising in insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure, and trade & commodities.

WGC Research Conference proves a hit with academics

3 July 2023

Inaugural annual event showcases centre’s research themes

Remorse and responsibility in the criminal justice system

21 June 2023

A new book exploring expressions of remorse and the acceptance of responsibility by defendants has been published by a Cardiff law Professor.

School of Law and Politics to host prestigious UN fellowship programme

13 June 2023

The School of Law and Politics has been named as a host school for a prestigious United Nations ocean affairs and law of the sea fellowship programme.

A photo of a Welsh town and hills in the background with wind turbines

An equal and just transition to Net Zero in Wales

7 June 2023

A report by Cardiff University academics shows that urgent action is needed to ensure a just transition to Net Zero in Wales.

Hay Festival

University experts inform and inspire at Hay Festival 2023

26 May 2023

The Cardiff Series returns to Hay-on-Wye

Ministry of Justice report explores pandemic legal advice

24 May 2023

The Ministry of Justice has commissioned academics from the School of Law and Politics to carry out the first investigation of blended legal advice, a service which was developed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video: Brexit and the Union, Tensions and Challenges

5 May 2023

Leading academics deliver presentation in Catalonia

Betsy Board and members of the Ukraine Project Cymru team

Double shortlisting success for Cardiff Pro Bono work

4 May 2023

Pro bono work carried out by students and staff at the School of Law and Politics has been honoured by a charity committed to enabling access to justice.

McAllister elected to UEFA Executive Committee

6 April 2023

Cardiff University Professor becomes first Welsh elected representative on European football’s governing body

Sunset in Houses Of Parliament - London

Writings of Aneurin Bevan offer lessons for contemporary politics

27 March 2023

Articles written for magazine Tribune delve deeper into politician’s views

The iconic Petronus Twin Towers in the evening, taken from KL Suira park

Head of School returns to Malaysia

16 March 2023

This March, Professor Warren Barr, Head of the School of Law and Politics, made a return visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to meet with the Law departments of our existing Malaysian partners and to also explore possibilities with new potential partners.

Latest election research shared with Japanese delegation

13 March 2023

A delegation from the Japanese embassy to the UK visited Cardiff University’s Wales Governance Centre to learn more about national identity and constitutional attitudes in the country

The Principles of Canon Law Common to the Churches of the Anglican Communion: Second Edition

1 March 2023

While each church in the Anglican Communion is autonomous and governed according to its own legal system, there are common principles of canon law.

Deaf education reform – Cardiff law academic makes recommendations

23 February 2023

A Cardiff law academic is carrying out research into the impact of sign language recognition and is exploring how a more joined up approach is required across the education sector.

Dr Barbara Hughes-Moore

UK Young Academy welcomes Cardiff law lecturer to inaugural cohort

22 February 2023

A Cardiff law lecturer has been named as part of the first cohort of the UK Young Academy, a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.

Catalan representative visits Governance Centre

31 January 2023

Discussions held on devolution and public finance

Sophie Howe

Five university staff members recognised by outgoing Future Generations Commissioner

30 January 2023

Changemaker 100 awards mark end of Sophie Howe’s seven-year term

Professor Ambreena Manji

Law scholar appointed to new international role

27 January 2023

A School of Law and Politics Professor has been appointed as the university’s new Dean of International for Africa.

McAllister in the running for UEFA post

20 January 2023

Professor Laura McAllister has been nominated for election to the UEFA Executive Committee