Research Exercise Framework 2021

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:10:00 BST

The results of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF2021) were released on 12 May 2022. The REF, which last took place in 2014, assesses the research of UK universities and is used to determine quality-related research funding provided by the funding councils.

European Court of Human Rights interior chamber
European Court of Human Rights interior chamber

Stan Naismith – Honorary Fellowship

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:10:00 BST

Congratulations to Dr Stan Naismith, who was presented with an Honorary Fellowship from the University at its Senate Guest Night on 17 March.

Sunny day, trees and lawn in front of building
Sunny day, trees and lawn in front of building

Future of Legal Education conference

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:10:00 BST

The School of Law’s inaugural ‘The Future of Legal Education in Scotland’ conference took place on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th May.

Image of the Royal Society of Edinburgh logo in black and white
Image of the Royal Society of Edinburgh logo in black and white

Royal Society Fellow – Lindsay Farmer

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:10:00 BST

Lindsay Farmer, Professor of Law at the School of Law, has been named as a Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Fellow in the Society’s 2022 intake.

Senior female professor wearing graduation gown and hat
Senior female professor wearing graduation gown and hat

Emerita Professor Esin Örücü honoured by the IACL as one of Five Great Comparatists

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 10:11:00 BST

On 16 May, at a ceremony in Paris, Professor Emerita Esin Örücü was honoured by the International Academy of Comparative Law as one of Five Great Comparatists.