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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Register now for the CISDL Human Rights, Sustainable Development & the Law – Biennial Global Online Symposium on Friday 10 July 2026 1.30pm UK time at the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law

The international symposium on Human Rights, Sustainable Development and the Law will be held on July 10, 2026 and is hosted online by the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law (CISDL) and the McGill University Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, in cooperation with other institutes and leading experts from McGill University, the University of Montreal, the University of Cambridge, the London School of Economics, the University of Costa Rica, Yale University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, the Swiss Italian University, Afe Babalola University, and other distinguished academic partners, together with renowned experts who serve as United Nations Human Rights Rapporteurs, the International Law Association (ILA), the International IITIO – International Inter-tribal Trade & Investment Organization (IITIO), the McGill Journal of Sustainable Development Law (MJSDL), the Nigerian Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy | Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria (JSDLP) and other partners.

For more details, refer here

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Our Fellowship application for the 2026-2027 academic year is open for ONLY the Artificial Intelligence in Strategic Stability and Military Competition and Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence Fellowships. The deadline to apply is June 8, 2026.

Click here to apply

The Program

CISAC Fellows spend the academic year engaged in research and writing, and are expected to participate in seminars and to interact and collaborate with leading faculty and researchers. Natural scientists have the opportunity to conduct research on the scientific and technical aspects of security topics, as well as to work in collaboration with faculty members. The CISAC fellowship provides an unparalleled opportunity for scholars and professionals to explore complex international problems and innovative solutions in a collegial and collaborative environment.

The deadline to apply is June 8, 2026.

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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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The Faculty of Law is looking to recruit a Departmental Lecturer in Public International Law who will undertake graduate and undergraduate teaching and supervision in that field. The successful candidate will support postholders teaching international law courses by providing lectures for the undergraduate Public International Law course, and tutorial and some seminar teaching in one or more of the following postgraduate taught subjects: International Environmental Law, International Law and Armed Conflict, or International Economic Law.

The successful candidate will engage in internationally leading research in the field of the post; to assist with the development of teaching methods, course design, reading lists and course materials and with the conduct of seminars and tutorials; to examine for the Faculty, including where appropriate qualifying tests and confirmation of status examinations required for research student progression; and attend weekly research seminars, during term, for doctoral students.

The postholder will have a proven record of high-quality research and publication in Public International Law commensurate with their career experience; A doctorate in Public International Law, or anticipated completion (including viva) by the start of the post. Candidates who do not meet this requirement may be considered if they have attained a comparable level through their publications and the ability and willingness to undertake pastoral responsibilities associated with undergraduate and graduate teaching, and administrative duties as required. It would be desirable for candidate to have proven teaching and supervision record.

This role is full time and fixed term for 1 year and based at the Faculty of Law, St Cross Building, St Cross Road, Oxford.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role please go to the University website. You will be required to complete an online application, CV and supporting statement.

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 26 May. Interviews will be held on Monday 15 June 2026.

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.

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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

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