Events - Law School - University of Queensland

This page lists events hosted by UQ Law or events hosted by organisations with which we have an affiliation.

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Current Legal Issues Seminars

Current Legal Issues is a high-profile series of seminars on contemporary legal issues. Each seminar has been accredited for CPD purposes by the Queensland Bar Association and Queensland Law Society.

Masterclass: Domestic and Family Violence and the Law

16 October 2018 9:30am–11:30am

in Pro Bono Events

Panellists: Judge Eugene Hyman, former judge of the Superior Court of California and Professor Heather Douglas, TC Beirne School of Law

Indigenous Food Experience

9 October 2018 12:30pm–1:30pm

in International Student Events

All international students studying at TCB are invited on a tasting journey through indigenous foods, cooking techniques and culture.

Litigation Funding: Access and Ethics

4 October 2018 5:15pm–7:00pm

in Australian Academy of Law Public Lectures

The Honourable Justice Sarah Derrington
President, Australian Law Reform Commission, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law

Registration, recording and noting of native title in Australia

4 October 2018 2:00pm–3:00pm

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Jennifer Jude, Thesis Review
Presentation

Native title compensation in Australia

3 October 2018 10:00am–11:00am

in HDR Milestone Presentations

William Isdale, Thesis Review
Presentation

Open science in the courtroom (and its role in criminal justice)

21 September 2018 3:00pm–4:00pm

in School of Psychology Seminar Series

Both science and expert evidence law are undergoing significant changes. In this article, the authors compare these two movements – the open science movement and the evidence-based evidence movement.

Seminar 4: "Jury Directions, the Struggle for Simplicity and Clarity"

20 September 2018 5:15pm–6:45pm

in Current Legal Issues Seminar Series

Speaker: The Hon. Justice Virginia Bell AC, High Court of Australia
Chair: The Hon. Justice Roslyn Atkinson AO, Supreme Court of Queensland
Commentator: Professor Jonathan Clough, Monash University

2018 MinterEllison Sir Harry Gibbs Lecture

Cancelled

17 September 2018 6:45pm–8:30pm

in UQLS Sir Harry Gibbs Lecture

Guest speaker: Noel Pearson

2018 Law Reunion

15 September 2018 3:00pm–5:30pm

in UQ Law Reunion Celebrations

The 2018 Law Reunion Reception is being held on Saturday 15th September at The University of Queensland, which will followed by an optional dinner.
Join all years celebrating a reunion, being 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50+.

Biometrics, Privacy and the Law

13 September 2018 5:30pm–7:00pm

in Justice in Focus Series

This panel discussion will explore current biometrics applications in Australia, the laws that regulate them and how, in a time of increasing complexity, citizens can engage in policy debate on the rapid advancement of technology.

Fabricating Trust: Trademarks, Labels, and the Legal Definition of Food Workshop

12 September 2018 2:00pm–5:30pm

in UQ Law, Science and Technology Seminar Series

Fabricating Trust: Trademarks, Labels, and the Legal Definition of Food Workshop

Australian Bush Buddies

11 September 2018 12:30pm–2:30pm

in International Student Events

All international law students are invited to meet some Australian wildlife for a hands-on experience.

The National Football League and the Regulation of Traumatic Brain Injury: A Repeat Player in a Multi-Level Game

7 September 2018 3:00pm–4:30pm

in Research Seminar Series

Presented by Dr Kate Henne

The Irish convict doctor who delivered Dick Atkin—Dr O’Doherty

30 August 2018 5:15pm–7:00pm

in Selden Society Lectures

Presented by the Hon Justice Patrick Keane AC

Emerging Issues in Expert Evidence

30 August 2018 3:30pm–7:00pm

in UQ Law, Science and Technology Seminar Series

An interdisciplinary colloquium, presenting emerging issues from the perspective of barristers, academics, forensic scientists, and psychologists.

Rule of Law or Ruled by Law?

13 August 2018 6:00pm

in Rule of Law or Ruled by Law?

What are the human rights and legal implications for Palestinian children living under Israeli military law in the West Bank?

Constitutional Unamendability and Comparative Method

10 August 2018 3:00pm–4:30pm

in Research Seminar Series

Presented by Professor Adrienne Stone

BEL 3MT Competition 2018

10 August 2018 2:00pm–3:30pm

in UQ 3MT Competition

In the space of one stimulating and highly-entertaining hour you will hear from the BEL Faculty’s PhD students presenting their theses in a snappy and engaging three minute presentation.

Seminar 3: Constitutional Law - "Who is Afraid of Proportionality?"

9 August 2018 5:15pm–6:45pm

in Current Legal Issues Seminar Series

Speaker: Professor Adrienne Stone, University of Melbourne
Chair: The Hon. Justice Glenn Martin AM, Supreme Court of Queensland
Commentator: The Hon. Chief Justice Catherine Holmes, Chief Justice of Queensland

Intangible Machines: A History of Patent Protection for Computer Programs

3 August 2018 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Intellectual Property Law and Food Security

Professor Brad Sherman on patent law and software.

Translating PVE/CVE Research into Evidence-Based Policy A Research-Policy-Practice Trilogue

2 August 2018 10:00am–5:00pm

in Translating PVE/CVE Research into Evidence-Based Policy A Research-Policy-Practice Trilogue

Incarceration and Inequality

1 August 2018 8:45am–10:30am

in Public lectures

Dr Andrew Leigh (MP) in conversation with Bruce Western, Vincent Schiraldi, Jessica Simes, Rebecca Wallis and Monica Bell.
Facilitated by Simon Bronitt.