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Unpacking climate finance in a heatwave

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

��ɫ��Ƶ Law School organised a flagship one-day workshop at London Climate Week 2026 on ‘Unpacking ‘Green’ Finance: Promises, Practicalities and Performance’. The event, convened by the Climate Finance for Equitable Transitions (CLiFT) network, brought together almost 60 researchers, policymakers, civil society practitioners, journalists, artists and cultural workers, to interrogate international architecture of climate finance and its implications for global climate justice.

Law student wins OSCA

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that one of our future graduates has been awarded The University’s Outstanding Student Contribution Award (OSCA) for 2026. Tani Ilemobola, who studies on our Law & Sociology degree, has been received this recognition for her exceptional commitment to widening participation and community-building and the lasting and transformative impact she has had on the ��ɫ��Ƶ community.

Dr Alex Powell wins prestigious Bernard Crick Prize for research examining how tragedy shapes law and politics

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:53:48 GMT

Dr Alex Powell, Associate Professor in Law, has been awarded the Bernard Crick Prize for the best article in Political Quarterly for his co-authored research that explores the growing influence of victim-led campaigns on UK lawmaking.

WLS colleagues receive ��ɫ��Ƶ Awards for Public and Community Engagement

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT

In recognition of their contributions, Professor Jackie Hodgson and Dr Charlotte Woodhead have been awarded a ��ɫ��Ƶ Award for Public and Community Engagement (WAPCE).

Law student is highly commended in Student Social Mobility WAPCE

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:21:00 GMT

Tani Ilemobola has been selected as Highly Commended for a ��ɫ��Ƶ Award for Public and Community Engagement in the Student Social Mobility Champion category. The award is acknowledgement of her outstanding efforts, hard work and dedication and celebrates her contributions.

CCC hosts first-of-its-kind practice-academia interface event at the Inner Temple, London

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:37:00 GMT

The Centre for Constitutions in Context (CCC) hosted a first-of-its-kind event titled 'Enhancing the Dialogue Between Public Law Practice and Academia', co-hosted with the UK Constitutional Law Association. The event took place at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, London earlier this month on 24 June.

Student wins Lacuna Writing Competition with article about 'bulldozer justice'

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:44:00 GMT

Finalist Balsher Singh Tiwana has won this year’s Lacuna Writing Competition with an article about “bulldozer justice” and forced demolitions in India. Balsher, who will graduate this summer, produced the piece after reading about the forced displacement of people from minoritised and marginalised communities in shanty towns in Ahmedabad.

New collaboration with Victim Support

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT

For the first time, charity Victim Support is collaborating with the University of ��ɫ��Ƶ, thanks to a programme of relationship-building events devised and led by a PhD researcher.

Attorney General, Richard Hermer KC visits ��ɫ��Ƶ as pupils from across the UK compete in School Tasking national final

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:24:48 GMT

Creative challenges, problem-solving and teamwork took centre stage at the University of ��ɫ��Ƶ as pupils from across the UK and Ireland competed in the School Tasking Champion of Champions Final.

University of ��ɫ��Ƶ rises to 68th in QS World University Rankings

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:44:00 GMT

The University of ��ɫ��Ƶ strengthens its global position, climbing 6 places in the latest QS World University Rankings. Published by global higher education analysts QS Quacquarelli Symonds, ��ɫ��Ƶ ranks 68th globally among more than 1,500 institutions across 106 countries and 10th in the UK.