NWO Veni grants for research into privacy in criminal law, mining and malaria
The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded a Veni grant to fifteen young researchers at Radboud University and Radboudumc. With this grant of up to 320.000 euro they can further elaborate their own ideas during a period of three years.
CMR-podcast #3: Jasper Krommendijk on the effectiveness of human rights in a multilevel legal order
In the third CMR podcast, Karen Geertsema and Ricky van Oers have a conversation with Jasper Krommendijk. They discuss the topic of his recent inaugural speech 'The effectiveness of human rights in a multilevel legal order under threat?'
Human rights under pressure, but still effective
Human rights and the rule of law have been under pressure in recent years. Reason for concern? Yes. Reason for pessimism? No. That is what Professor of Human Rights Law Jasper Krommendijk argued in his inaugural lecture on 19 June 2024.
Interview Petra Bárd: European law as a calling
Professor of Sustainable Rule of Law Petra Bard focuses on the European Union’s enforcement of the rule of law in the member states. “It is a privilege to be able to do research in peace.”
Free, fair elections require constant maintenance
Elections are at the heart of our democracy. But keeping those elections free and fair requires constant work, warns Leon Trapman. Although Dutch electoral law is well regulated, there is still room for improvement.
Royal decoration for Professor of Sociology of Law Ashley Terlouw
On Friday 26 April, Professor of Sociology of Law Ashley Terlouw was decorated for her exceptional academic and social achievements.
Radboud researchers contribute to YouTube award for Ben & Jerry's campaign
In a short video, the ice cream brand calls attention to the challenges asylum seekers face in the Dutch labour market. The basis for the campaign came from research by Tesseltje de Lange and Ricky van Oers.
New book dives into history of Dutch secret service
In this new Dutch book, Rowin Jansen, Bart Jacobs and other experts delve into history to reflect on the state of intelligence and security services today.
Teacher autonomy still in its early stages
Job Buiting examined how this autonomy of teachers is safeguarded by law, and whether it should be strengthened. He will defend his doctorate at Radboud University’s Faculty of Law on 16 April.
Seven SteR PhD candidates attended a two-day human rights training
A group of PhD candidates from SteR took part in the annual PhD training for first and second year PhDs offered by the Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR) in Utrecht on 21-22 March 2024.
Tijn Kortmann appointed Professor of Government Liability Law
On 1 March, Tijn Kortmann was appointed Professor of Government Liability Law at Radboud University’s Faculty of Law.
Claartje Bulten appointed as new vice dean of research
The Executive Board has appointed Professor of Company Law Claartje Bulten as the law faculty's new vice dean of research. Bulten took over the position from Michael Veder on 1 March.
'Frontiers in Conflict Resolution Conversation Series' episode 4: Janelle M. Diller
In a new episode of the 'Frontiers in Conflict Resolution Conversation Series', Assistant Professor of Criminal Law and Criminology Anna Pivaty has a conversation with Professor Janelle M. Diller.
Dissolution 'progressive' Dutch East Indies high court in 1901 offers lessons for today
In 1901, the House of Representatives agreed to dissolve the Supreme Court in the Dutch East Indies: a remarkable example of political interference in colonial jurisdiction. Yet the constitution fails to regulate abolition of courts of justice.
What are the implications of a socio-ecocentric approach to criminal law to enforce sustainability commitments?
Associate Professor of Criminal Law Sjarai Lestrade explored the possibility for a socio-ecocentric criminal justice system. She did so in a theme issue of Delikt & Delinkwent on the possible modernisation of the Dutch Penal Code.
Integrity of mayors and council members at times hard to assess
We expect mayors, councillors and other office holders to act with integrity and autonomy: indeed, several rules to this end are laid down by law. But how do we assess integrity, and how much protection does the law offer?
Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius advises Council of Europe on AI and discrimination
Frederik Zuiderveen Borgesius, Professor ICT and Law at the iHub, Radboud University, joined a Committee of Experts of the Council of Europe as an independent expert.
'Frontiers in Conflict Resolution Conversation Series' episode 3: Carolyn McKay
In a new episode of the 'Frontiers in Conflict Resolution Conversation Series' by the Institutions for Conflict Resolution research group, Assistant Professor of Criminal Law and Criminology Anna Pivaty has a conversation with Carolyn McKay.
'Frontiers in Conflict Resolution Conversation Series' episode 2: Amy Schmitz
Marique and Schmitz talk about the future of international arbitration.
'Frontiers in Conflict Resolution Conversation Series' episode 1: Marijke ter Voert & Lize Glas
In deze aflevering praten Marijke ter Voert en Lize Glas met Anna Pivaty over hun recente onderzoek naar de gevolgen van de Covid-crisis voor de Nederlandse rechtspraak en kwetsbare justitiabelen in migratie-, kinderbeschermings- en strafprocedures.
