Weaponising the Final Frontier: Outer Space Militarisation and the Legal Boundaries of Jus ad Bellum and Jus in Bello 

• 11-12 September 2026
• Venue: Athens, Greece
• Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Call for papers

In an era marked by accelerated technological advancement, as well as geopolitical contestation, outer space is undergoing a profound transformation. Global reliance on space-based technologies has increased considerably, with satellite systems now underpinning essential services ranging from navigation and telecommunications to financial transactions, disaster response, and critical infrastructure. At the same time, threats to space assets have proliferated, whether arising from counter-space capabilities, the cyber domain or the growing accumulation of space debris.

These challenges are further compounded by the increasing number and diversity of actors involved in space activities, including both States and commercial operators, as well as by the rapid integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, quantum communication, and cyber-secure architectures into space systems.

The Conference invites students (from undergraduate to graduate and doctoral level) to critically examine these issues. Contributions may address questions de lege lata, through the interpretation of existing treaty and customary norms, and/or de lege ferenda, by proposing new regulatory approaches aimed at enhancing the safety, security, and sustainability of outer space activities.

Prospective speakers may submit an abstract of the proposed paper not exceeding 250 words by e-mail to: yscsl2026.athens@gmail.com , by 30 June 2026, 23:59 EEST. 

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A Workshop by the Young Belgian Association for European Union Law (Young BEDER)

The Young Belgian Association for European Union Law (Young BEDER) invites early-career scholars and practitioners to submit abstracts for a presentation at the upcoming workshop “Belgian Public Law and European Union Law: Interactions, Challenges and Perspectives”, which will take place on 27 November 2026 in Brussels.

This domain-specific workshop will provide a platform for critical reflection on the evolving relationship between Belgian public law and European Union law. The workshop aims to explore the many ways in which EU law shapes Belgian public law, and conversely, how Belgian public law engages with, implements, challenges, or contributes to the development of EU law. It will offer a forum for young researchers to present their research and to receive feedback from senior academics and practitioners.

Theme

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

. The influence of EU law on Belgian constitutional and administrative law;

. The implementation and enforcement of EU law in Belgium;

. Judicial dialogue between Belgian courts, constitutional courts, and the CJEU;

. National constitutional identity and its role in EU law;

. Fundamental rights protection in Belgian and EU law;

. Migration, asylum and citizenship in Belgian and EU law;

. Tax law, competition law, environmental law, or social law in the Belgian and EU context;

. The competences of the CJEU in politically sensitive areas, including defence and CFSP;

. Broader reflections on the tensions between integration and sovereignty in the EU legal order.

This list of topics is not exhaustive. Contributions addressing the main theme from different perspectives, disciplines, or methodological approaches are also welcome.

Publication and prize(s)

• Selected participating authors will have the opportunity to publish their papers in a peer-reviewed journal or edited book following the workshop.
• One or more prizes will be awarded to the best paper(s).
• The winner(s) will be offered the opportunity to undertake a traineeship at the Belgian Constitutional Court.
• The winner(s) may also be invited to present their paper at a subsequent event organised by the Belgian Association for European Law (BEDER).

The scientific committee will inform the selected applicants in the weeks following their submission whether their abstract is selected. Those whose abstracts are selected for the conference will be required to submit a full paper of 8,000 to 10,000 words by 15 September 2026.

For more details, refer here

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Aleksandrs Fillers (Riga Graduate School of Law) and Adrian Rycerski (SWPS University in Poznan) have issued a call for abstracts in view of the international scientific conference titled Modern Problems of Private International Law.

The conference will take place online on 19 November 2026.

The focus will be on modern problems of private international law, with a focus on  the impact of new technologies. It will bring together students, PhD candidates, and experienced experts. Participation is free of charge.

The organisers invite submission of abstracts in English of maximum 1500 characters on any aspect of private international law, especially those focusing on modern issues and emerging challenges.

The deadline for submission is 31 May 2026. Accepted abstracts will be notified by 30 June 2026.

The organisers plan a post-conference publication.

For more details, refer here

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The Normative Dimension of EU Communication 

University of Ferrara | Department of Law | Prof. Jacopo Alberti

The Call for Papers

In this context, the Chair invites innovative contributions addressing the normative dimension of EU communication, also in light of recent transformations of the European information space.

Conference and Young Researchers Platform

The best papers will be presented at the final Conference of the Jean Monnet Chair (2023–2026), which will take place in October 2nd, 2026 at the University of Ferrara, with a high-level line-up of speakers from academia and EU institutions. Authors of selected papers, as well as other outstanding applicants, may be invited to join the Young Researchers Platform (YRP), an international network aimed at fostering discussion and collaboration on the topics covered by the Chair.

• Please submit a 500-word abstract of your proposed paper, together with a short CV, by July 15th, 2026 to: jmchair.eulaw@unife.it.
• The call is open to early-career scholars (PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers) as well as practitioners. Applicants will be notified of the outcome shortly after the submission deadline.
• Travel and accommodation expenses for selected participants will be reimbursed in accordance with Jean Monnet financial rules.
• Selected authors will be required to submit a preliminary draft of their paper by September 15th, 2026 and a final version by November 30th, 2026.
• The conference proceedings will be considered for publication as a Special Issue in a leading legal journal. Abstracts and papers shall be submitted in English, which will be the working language of the conference.

For more details, refer here

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Call for Abstracts | ICFGL 2026
International Conference on Feminism, Gender, and Law
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The 2026 International Conference on Feminism, Gender, and Law (ICFGL 2026) invites scholars, researchers, and research groups from around the world to explore this year’s theme: **“Feminist Law-making.”**

This year’s conference marks a significant shift in feminist legal consciousness — moving from external critique toward active legal design and transformative law-making.

Keynote Speakers:
• Professor Rosemary Hunter (Loughborough University, UK)
• Professor Aoife O’Donoghue (Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland)
• Associate Professor Becky Batagol (Monash University, Australia)

ICFGL Travel Grants Available for 19 Selected Contributors:
7 International Awards — round-trip international airfare + 1-night hotel accommodation
12 Domestic Awards (outside HCMC) — round-trip domestic travel + 2-night hotel accommodation

Contributors are also invited to join the Capacity Building Seminar on 17 September 2026:
**“Navigating the Field: How to Publish in Feminist Jurisprudence”** led by Prof. Rosemary Hunter.

Important Dates:
• 15 May 2026 — Abstract Submission Deadline
• 15 August 2026 — Full Manuscript Submission Deadline
• 01 September 2026 — Travel Grant Notification
• 17 September 2026 — Pre-conference Seminar
• 18 September 2026 — Main Conference

Scholars and institutions are warmly encouraged to circulate this Call for Abstracts within their academic and professional networks to support a diverse and globally engaged dialogue on feminist legal scholarship.

For more details, refer here

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for Participants from Low- and Middle-Income Countries, as well as with Lived Experience

The World Health Summit will be offering travel and accommodation stipends for up to fifteen individuals from low- and middle-income countries, as well as participants with lived experience voices to participate in the World Health Summit in Berlin, October 11-13, 2026. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible, since applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the application process may close once all spots are filled.

Scope of the stipend

The World Health Summit will

• Book and pay for roundtrip economy class flights to and from Berlin.

• Book and pay for a hotel stay (4 nights incl. breakfast, Oct. 10-14) in walking distance to the WHS venue.

• Provide World Health Summit 2026 registration (incl. food and beverages).

• Cover miscellaneous expenses (reimbursement of up to 200€), e.g., for transport within Berlin.

Please consult the “important remarks” section for further information.

• Cover visa and passport costs (reimbursement of up to 200€).

Please consult the “important remarks” section for further information.

• Invite stipend recipients to participate in the World Health Summit’s Kick-Off reception on Saturday night (Oct. 10) ahead of the World Health Summit 2026.

Application process

• Applications may only be submitted via the designated online form.

• The World Health Summit will announce the beginning of the application period publicly.

• The World Health Summit will contact each selected individual via email. In case a selected applicant is unable to accept the Stipend & Fellowship program, candidates from a waitlist will be contacted.

• Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible, since applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the application process may close once all spots are filled. All decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

For more details, refer here

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15-16 October 2026

Institute for Migration Research and Intercultural Studies (IMIS),

Osnabrück University (on site)

The Collaborative Research Centre SFB 1604 “Production of Migration” and the BMBF-funded project “Forced Migration and Refugee Studies: Networking and Knowledge Transfer” (FFVT) offer a fully-funded two-day colloquium in the field of forced migration and refugee research. It is open to PhD researchers and early career Postdocs based in Germany.

The colloquium aims to provide support and facilitate exchange among junior researchers who work on issues related to forced migration and refugee studies. It provides a platform for presenting and discussing ongoing PhD and Postdoc projects alongside opportunities for joint reflection on concepts, categories, and methodologies in dialogue with reflexive approaches in migration research. The colloquium aims to foster exchange and networking that can extend in future workshops.

We invite contributions on a broad range of topics such as conflict-related internal and international migration, climate-induced migration, the governance or control of migration including restrictions, borders and barriers to migration and mobility, topics related to arrival, integration or exclusion as well as deportation, return and reintegration; also, theoretical, conceptual and methodological considerations are welcome.

The colloquium will be fully-funded. Travel, accommodation and catering will be covered.

We will be able to host around 15 participants.

Applications should consist of one PDF document containing a brief letter of motivation (ca. 250 words), an abstract of the PhD or Postdoc project (ca. 500 words) including a section on the aspect or chapter to be presented and a short bio (ca. 100 words).

Please send your applications to ffvt@uos until 15 May 2026. Selection will be based on the quality of the applications.

We will also consider a balanced representation across career stages, thematic foci as well as institutional affiliation.

For more details, refer here

Brochure

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Philippine Yearbook of International Law (PYIL) special issue commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in Philippines v China.

Interested contributors are invited to submit article abstracts of up to 300 words to pyil.uplaw@gmail.com with the subject Abstract Submission – PYIL 2026 Special Issue by 15 May 2026. Please note that accepted contributors will be required to participate in a hybrid authors’ workshop prior to final submission.

The PYIL is an annual publication dedicated to international law as it is relevant to the Philippines. It regularly features original scholarly work and chronicles each year’s treaties, judicial decisions, legislation, administrative issuances, and events of note related to the Philippine state of practice of international law. The PYIL is published by the University of the Philippines.

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Dates: September 17 & 18, 2026

Location: Council of Europe, Strasbourg, France

The inaugural UN Business and Human Rights Regional Forum in Western Europe will bring together a broad range of stakeholders to strengthen business practices and connect on how businesses manage value chains across our region.

Attendees from government, business, investment, the education sector, civil society and others will gather to discuss key trends and developments in the business and human rights landscape in our region and globally.

This event delivered with the support of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights will equip attendees to navigate a turbulent landscape with confidence. This Regional Forum complements the UN Working Group’s annual global Forum in Geneva and Regional Forums convened in other parts of the world. Representatives of all interested groups across society are encouraged to participate in and contribute to the Forum.

On behalf of Centre for Studies of Plural Societies (CSPS), we are pleased to announce the launch of its biannual, peer-reviewed journal, Politics, Culture and Society, dedicated to advancing rigorous and reflective scholarship in the social sciences and humanities. The journal seeks to create an intellectually vibrant platform for diverse perspectives, critical debates, and empirically grounded analyses on contemporary and historical issues shaping our societies.
We are especially delighted to invite you to contribute an article/commentary/book review for the inaugural issue themed “Imagining the Plural Public Sphere.” This issue explores the changing meanings and practices of pluralism in an age marked by globalization, migration, identity contestations, legal complexity, economic inequality, and transformations in media and culture. We believe your expertise would add depth and direction to this important conversation.
Possible thematic areas include, though are not limited to:
Legal pluralism and rights
Cultural diversity, migration, and assimilation
Political representation and minority rights
Economic pluralism and social justice
Media, digital platforms, and new forms of cultural participation
Contemporary debates on democracy, citizenship, and inclusion.
Submissions are welcome to participate in a wide range of discussions, from theoretical, legal, and constitutional arguments on conceptualising plurality and democracy to empirical debates of a representative and accessible public sphere, exploring critical, normative, or analytical perspectives.
Articles should not exceed 8000 words, including the bibliography; commentary should not exceed 2000 words; book reviews should not exceed 1500 words.
The journal follows a Chicago reference style and US English.
Authors and young scholars are welcome to submit their new publications for announcement and a brief introduction in the “New Publications” section.
The journal follows a strict policy on plagiarism of text, ideas, or structure. Articles using AI-generated content may be rejected without review.
Final Paper Submission Deadline: 15th June 2026 Please write to us at politicsculturesociety@gmail.com if you have any further queries.

For more details, refer here

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All Law Is Work Law: The 2026 UC Berkeley/Cornell ILR Junior Work Law Scholars Conference

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 9am-6pm

@ UC Berkeley School of Law**

UC Berkeley School of Law and Cornell ILR School are thrilled to welcome your submissions for the 2026 Junior Work Law Scholars Conference to be held in Berkeley, CA, on September 17, 2026.

The theme of the 2026 Junior Work Law Scholars Conference is All Law is Work Law. As such, we invite scholars who may not think of themselves as traditional “work law” scholars to join the conversation through papers that address work law at its intersection with another area of legal regulation. We welcome such boundary-challenging submissions from junior scholars, broadly defined to include graduate students (including law students interested in an academic career and/or with substantial works in progress), practitioners interested in transitioning to academia, as well as junior professors who have not yet been awarded tenure and/or have been in an academic position for less than 10 years.

Participants will receive individualized feedback from senior scholars, carefully selected for their interdisciplinary approach and their commitment to mentorship. Already confirmed commentators include: Samuel Bagenstos (Michigan), Noah Zatz (UCLA), Leticia Saucedo (Davis), Cheryl Harris (UCLA), and David Webber (Boston), with more to come! You will also receive comments from fellow junior scholars, and advice about career development and journal placement from colleagues and law review editors.

Interested participants should fill this form by June 15. Decisions will be announced in early July, and a full draft is due no later than September 4, 2026. Stipends from Cornell ILR School are available to assist with travel expenses, and will be distributed based on financial needs.

Please reach out to Diana Reddy (dsreddy@berkeley.edy), Gali Racabi (gracabi@cornell.edu), or Yiran Zhang (yiranzhang@cornell.edu) if you have any questions.

We hope to see you in Cali this Fall!

Diana Reddy, Gali Racabi & Yiran Zhang

**The Juniors Conference has been scheduled to immediately precede the 2026 Colloquium on Scholarship in Employment and Labor Law (COSELL), the leading work law conference in the United States, which is also being held at UC Berkeley School of Law, Friday, September 18 – Saturday, September 19, 2026. We hope junior scholars will consider applying to both conferences, and that COSELL attendees will consider arriving a day early to provide additional support and feedback at junior workshops. Please note that the Junior Scholars Conference and COSELL have separate application processes and deadlines. Selections for the Junior Scholars Conference will be based both on quality and thematic fit. COSELL has no thematic preference. For COSELL registration details and to sign up, please visit: https://cosellaw.org/index.html.

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