1. Call for Papers: Disarmament from the Margins. As part of an AHRC-funded project ‘Disarming International Law: forgotten pasts and future possibilities on a global front line’, the organisers (Charlie Peevers, University of Glasgow and Anna Hood, Auckland Law School) are inviting submissions for a conference exploring how disarmament is envisioned, contested, and enacted beyond traditional state-centered frameworks. The conference will take place from 7 – 8 October 2025, at the Pearce Institute, Govan, Glasgow (in-person and online). They seek to highlight the contributions of marginalized actors, places, and ideas in shaping disarmament discourse and practice. To apply, send a description of your proposed contribution (around 300 words or so) and a two line bio to scottishdisarmamentproject {at} gmail(.)com by the extended deadline of 30 May 2025. They welcome diverse contributions, including academic papers, panel discussions, visual and performance art, and other non-traditional formats. Early career researchers, activists, and practitioners—particularly from the Global South—are strongly encouraged to apply. For full details of the Call for Papers see here.
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The Olympic Movement has recently experienced its own Habemus papam moment. After a 12-year mandate, Thomas Bach announced his intention to step down from his position as President of the International Olympic Committee (‘IOC’) this year. Much has been made of the secrecy and lobbying that accompanies the election and creates resemblances with the papal … Read more
The Heidelberg Declaration on Transforming Global Meat Governance – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro
Meat is at the center of interrelated environmental and public health crises: climate change, biodiversity loss, deforestation, pandemics, food insecurity, unhealthy and unsustainable diets, and institutionalized animal suffering. While eating or not eating meat has traditionally been seen as a private choice, it is increasingly becoming a public and political issue, as the social, ecological, and ethical costs of industrialized meat production are becoming more visible and prominent. Scientific evidence is piling indicating the need for a sustainable food system and dietary transitions away from animal-based foods.
Streamline AI governance with AWS and IBM – Go Health Pro
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a driving force in business, reshaping how organizations everywhere operate. As AI’s influence grows, however, so does the need for strong governance. Companies must mitigate the ethical and social risks of AI, navigate complex and evolving regulations, and prevent operational and security failures. Without robust governance, they risk deploying AI … Read more
Netherlands Institute of Human Rights Summer School; University of Singapore Vacancies; CfP Extension Ocean Governance; Early Career Research Exchange Series; ESIL Calls for Papers – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro
1. Netherlands Institute of Human Rights International Human Rights Summer School. The Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) will be holding its annual summer school ‘International Human Rights Law: An Introduction’ again from 7 – 11 July 2025. Find more information about the summer school here.
2. University of Singapore Post-Doctoral Vacancies. The Centre for International Law at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is accepting applications for four Post-Doctoral positions. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of extension to a second year based on the work accomplished during the first year. Applications are open to prospective fellows with research projects in all areas of International Law as well as other areas of public law with direct links to international law. More information about the positions is available here.