Events

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.

The Unifying Function of a Constitution through Ethnic Federalism: A Critical Analysis of the Ethiopian Constitution

22 June 2020 2:00pm–4:00pm

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Presented by Terefe Gebreyesus, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

Women in Law: 30 under 30 Finalists

15 June 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

The Women in Law episode features three UQ Alumni who were recently named finalists in the Lawyers Weekly 30 under 30. Their experience and learnings will be invaluable for young females students starting out in the profession.

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Three Minute Thesis School of Law heat

9 June 2020 10:00am–11:00am

in Three Minute Thesis

Learn about the pioneering research happening at UQ and hear from law HDR students as they present their theses in a snappy three minute presentation as part of the Law School Three Minute Thesis (3MT) heat.

Luke Furness of Clayton Utz

8 June 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

Luke Furness a Senior Associate at Clayton Utz, Australia's largest, independent law firm. He has been at Clayton Utz for the better part of a decade and specialises in all types of disputes with a particular focus on tax and duties disputes, restructuring and insolvency, and IP and trade practices disputes.

Professor Heather Douglas, Law Deputy Dean (Research)

1 June 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

Professor Heather Douglas researches in the areas of criminal justice and domestic violence. In 2014- 2019 she was awarded an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship to research the way in which women who have experienced domestic violence use the legal system to help them leave violence.

Ted Cawrey of Blueprint Law

25 May 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

Ted Cawrey is an entertainment finance lawyer and runs the Brisbane office of the boutique law firm Blueprint Law. Blueprint Law focusses on the media, tech and entertainment sectors and was established in Sydney 15 years ago.

John Calvin's Constitutional Theology

22 May 2020 11:00am–11:30am

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Presented by Constance Lee, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

Constitutional Transformations: Failure and Opportunity in Post-Independence South Sudan

22 May 2020 10:30am–11:00am

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Presented by Mark Deng, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

Restoring a public focus to government business enterprises (GBEs): Proposals to make GBEs more responsive to public concerns

21 May 2020 10:30am–11:00am

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Presented by Victoria Baumfield, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

Monica Taylor of the UQ Pro Bono Centre

18 May 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

Monica is the Director of the UQ Pro Bono Centre having worked previously in the community legal sector advising clients across a range of areas of law including housing, disability, mental health and public space law.
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Solitary confinement panel discussion

18 May 2020 11:00am–12:00pm

in School events

A panel of local and international experts discuss solitary confinement, its use and impact on prisoners.

The Universal Franchise: The Protection of Voting Rights under the Australian Constitution

15 May 2020 1:30pm–2:00pm

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Presented by Lorraine Finlay, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

Coffee Conversations with Sheetal Deo

14 May 2020 11:00am–12:30pm

in Coffee Conversations Series

Coffee Conversations is a series where UQ students can speak to expert guests working in the law profession. So grab a cuppa and join us as we sit down with Sheetal Deo of the Queensland Law Society.

Indigenous people in legal education reading group

12 May 2020 1:00pm–2:00pm

in School events

Session topic: Indigenous Jurisprudence

Reading group

12 May 2020 12:00pm–1:00pm

in Indigenous Peoples and the Law

Led by Trudie Broderick, discussing 2 readings authored by Val Napoleon.

Gabriela Christian-Hare of the Australian Pro Bono Centre

11 May 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

Gabriela Christian-Hare is Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Pro Bono Centre, Australia’s centre of leadership for pro bono legal services. The Centre’s mission is to grow participation and excellence in pro bono across the legal profession.
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The role of the UN General Assembly in international peace and security, with a focus on conflict-related humanitarian crises

5 May 2020 1:00pm–3:00pm

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Presented by Rebecca Barber, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

Associate Professor Paul Harpur of the UQ Law School

5 May 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

Associate Professor Harpur has a mixture of practice and research experience, having formerly practised as a lawyer. He continues to work as an industrial relations special advisor in a national private practice.

International obligations and human rights in Australian Extradition

5 May 2020 11:30am–12:00pm

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Presented by Craig Jensen, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

Rosslyn Monro of Community Legal Centres Queensland

27 April 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

Rosslyn has worked in the community legal sector for over 15 years in both solicitor and management positions and is committed to the support and development of the community legal sector in Queensland and Australia.

Coffee Conversations with Ted Cawrey

21 April 2020 10:00am–11:00am

in Coffee Conversations Series

Coffee Conversations is a series where UQ students can speak to expert guests working in the law profession. So grab a cuppa and join us!

Coffee Conversations with Dan Creasey [Virtual]

20 April 2020 1:00pm–2:00pm

in Coffee Conversations Series

Due to public health concerns around COVID-19, Coffee Conversations in its traditional format has been cancelled. Dan Creasey, however, is free to answer any and all of your questions online, so why not submit one today and he’ll answer it in the webinar!

Wendy Herman of Tenants Queensland

20 April 2020 12:00pm

in The Witness Box

Tenants Queensland (TQ) provides high-quality, free, independent tenant advisory services to assist tenants to understand their rights and responsibilities and sustain, as far as possible, safe and secure tenancies.

Regulating Artificial Intelligence in the European Union: Legal and Ethical Aspects

17 April 2020 9:00am–3 May 2020 11:45pm

in Research Seminar Series

Recorded seminar presented by Dr Jan De Bruyne, Ghent University

Resolving Anti-Doping Disputes: Does the Current Framework Promote Procedural Fairness and Equality in India?

1 April 2020 2:00pm–4:00pm

in HDR Milestone Presentations

Webinar presented by Shaun Star, PhD candidate, UQ School of Law

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