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CAJI and Essex Law School at the University of Essex Present: Let’s Talk Everything PhD https://lnkd.in/eTnnGKTq

Applications open The Essex Law School presents their new online short course, Law and Technology: Human Rights in the Digital Age. Designed for professionals looking to increase their knowledge of issues at the intersection of digital technology and human rights, it is also suitable for recently graduated students looking to obtain knowledge of digital technology and AI. The course runs for 9 sessions over 3 weeks from 22 April 2025 to 2 May 2025. Topics include: • The concepts of digital technology and AI rights • Digital technology and human rights • Algorithmic regulation between the public and private spheres • Online safety and freedom of expression • AI and labour rights • AI and privacy • AI and criminal justice rights • Lawtech • The future of digital technology, AI, law and soc Led by Dr Giulia Gentile, Professor Audrey Guinchard, and Dr Matthew Gillett. For more information, including how to apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/ebEr-nAv For any enquiries contact summerschoolsandshortcourses@essex.ac.uk

Can the protection of cultural property in armed conflict encompass natural sites that are of cultural or spiritual relevance to Indigenous and other groups? Dr Marina Lostal, along with Dr Matthew Gillett, addressed this question in an expert report facilitated by CAPAZ and submitted to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) this year. The JEP is dealing with the Colombian transitional justice process in accordance with the 2016 peace agreement. Here are some photos of the event held at the JEP on 1 October, hosted by Judge Belkis Izquierdo and moderated by Juliette Vargas (CAPAZ). Our scholars argued that, despite the Eurocentrist and monumentalist origins of this field of law, the concept of cultural property can encompass natural sites under certain (not all) instruments. This could have repercussions in how the JEP decides to investigate, prosecute and repair episodes of damage and destruction of Indigenous territories and the like. Thanks to IUCN WCEL for facilitating Dr Marina Lostal’s travel to Colombia.

This Thursday, we hosted a CV Workshop led by our President, Eshan Priyadarshi, so that our members can learn a few tips and tricks to use right in time for application season! For the second part of our session, we had the campus ambassadors for BIUCAC, Warith Nazal and Natania Efeurhobo, give us some insight on the competition which is starting from next week! Furthermore, we are happy to announce that we have opened up four extra positions for our exec team: - Secretary - Fundraising Officer - Publicity Officer - Competitions Coordinator Good luck to all those applying for these positions!

Check out our latest blog post about the Supporting Families conference hosted by Essex Law School and Dr Samantha Davey. Learn how experts are shaping the future of family justice. 👩⚖️👨👩👧👦 #FamilyJustice #ELR #SupportingFamilies. https://lnkd.in/erVK8a59

Don't miss the Careers Fair today!

🚨NEW: we've published an excellent new paper by Prof Lorna Woods, Essex Law School, which looks at #safetybydesign in the context of the #onlinesafetyact. The Act's introductory section sets out that "the duties imposed on providers by the Act seek to secure" that regulated services are "safe by design". So far, there's been little in the draft codes and guidance from Ofcom to help make that reality. 💡But there's lots to draw on from "by design" approaches and principles in other domains and jurisdictions, including those developed in the UK by the National Cyber Security Centre and the Information Commissioner's Office, in Australia by Julie Inman - Grant, eSafety Commissioner and in Canada by Ann Cavoukian, Ph.D. Global Privacy & Security by Design 🧐 The UK's Department for Culture, Media and Sport even produced its own set of #onlinesafety principles three years ago, when the #OnlineSafetyBill was still inching its way through Parliament, though this work seems to have got somewhat lost in the transition of the policy responsibility to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ☕️ So, grab a cuppa and take a look. 👇 #privacybydesign #securitybydesign #securebydesign #cybersecurity #dataprotection #GDPR #inclusivebydesign #AIregulation Lord Holmes https://lnkd.in/emN7gJ4F

If you're interested in joining us, please come along to the Open day on Saturday.

❗ REMINDER ❗ Careers Week 2024 – Our Sessions https://bit.ly/3TAkqBd Not sure how to get the most out of the Careers Fair this Thursday? Remember, we’re running sessions throughout Careers Week 2024 to help you optimise your experience at the Careers Fair. We’ll be answering three important questions: How do I make the most of the Careers Fair? How do I find a job at the Careers Fair? How do I apply for a job at the Careers Fair? Colchester students can see available sessions here: https://bit.ly/4e95BxP And students from our other campuses, as well as ALL graduates, can see available sessions here: https://bit.ly/3MRmWQ2 Additionally, following a week of Careers, we are offering more one-to-one appointments on Friday to give you the opportunity to get advice and guidance on your next steps. Book here to secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/e5SBfFqd #EssexCareersWeek2024 #YourFuture #WeAreEssex

Meet Sajeel Ahmed, who joined the Essex Law Clinic as a Bronze member and is now a Firm Manager for the 2024-25 academic year. By serving as one of four firm managers, students play an important role in the management of the Clinic. We wish all Clinic members good luck with their training in the coming weeks!