Organisation profile
Organisation profile
This research can broadly be categorised as examining a) the role law, society and culture play in the creation and protection of personal freedoms and corresponding rights, globally and nationally; b) Cultural, including Intellectual property, rights; c) access to justice and private law rights in their social context.
We aim to:
- Undertake cutting-edge interdisciplinary research which develops empirical understandings and theoretical developments in research.
- Develop relationships and partnerships with other research institutions and universities in the furtherance of knowledge.
- Engage with key stakeholders in society to help achieve policy and practice impact
- Enhance research funding capabilities
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Irene Antonopoulos
- Rights and Freedoms
- Department of Law and Criminology - Associate Professor
Person: Staff - Academic staff
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Alexis Artaud de la Ferriere
- Department of Law and Criminology - Lecturer in Sociology
- Rights and Freedoms
Person: Staff - Academic staff
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Ravinder Barn
- Department of Law and Criminology - Professor of Social Policy
- Families & Children
- Health & Social Care
- Digital Organisation and Society Research Centre
Person: Academic Contact, Staff - Academic staff, Academic
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A Critical Review of UK Special Administrations and their Alternatives for Struggling Providers of Public Functions
Vaccari, E., Parry, R. & Chapagain, S., 9 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Business Law. 2026, 2, p. 176–203 30 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Children’s environmental subjective well-being: Considering the intersecting role of nature, inequalities, and community
Adams , S., Savahl, S., Barn, R., Fattore, T., Fegter, S., van der Harst, M., Stoecklin, D. & Casas, F., Feb 2026, In: Current opinion in psychology. 67, p. 1-8 8 p., 102200.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access -
Environmental Roulette: Insolvency, Asset Disclaimer, and the Externalisation of Cleanup Costs in England and the USA
Vaccari, E. & Coordes, L., 16 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Business Law. 2, p. 144-175Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Social Science Impact Accellerator: Partnership with JSW Law and MoICE (Bhutan)
Vaccari, E. (PI) & Lham, M. (CoPI)
10/10/25 → 31/10/27
Project: Other
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Climate Change: New Duties and Liabilities in Insolvency?
Vaccari, E. (PI) & Streten, E. (PI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Humanising systems: using arts practices to create change and reconnect with purpose in social work
O'Connor, L. (PI), Marshall, J. (Researcher), Walton, A. (Researcher), Li, M. (Researcher) & Appleson, T. (Researcher)
22/01/24 → …
Project: Research
Activities
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LEGO® for Contract: Revision day
Ribary, M. (Organiser) & Starza-Allen, A. (Organiser)
24 Mar 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, seminar, course or webinar.
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Tactile Learning in Contract Law
Ribary, M. (Speaker) & Starza-Allen, A. (Speaker)
10 Mar 2026Activity: Talk, presentation or media contribution › Oral presentation
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Tactile learning workshop
Ribary, M. (Organiser) & Starza-Allen, A. (Organiser)
25 Feb 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, seminar, course or webinar.
Prizes
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College Teaching Excellence Commendation
Vaccari, E. (Recipient), Jun 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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College Teaching Prize
Hardwick, N. (Recipient), 13 Jul 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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College Team Teaching Commendation
O'Connell, A. (Recipient), Yuratich, D. (Recipient), Webster, M. (Recipient), D'Alton-Harrison, R. (Recipient), Canga, P. (Recipient) & Brown, S. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)