Event Archive

Speaker: Dr Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui (University of Bergen) Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: The liberalisation of energy markets has been pursued across the as this would allegedly lead to more competitive and efficient markets. However, energy markets are characterised by the fact that they are – at least partially and in particular regarding...

"Saving the world and delivering equality? Law, innovation and power." The event will be 6.15 for a 6.30 start, and finish around 7.30. The lecture will then be followed by a drinks reception.

Speaker: Dr Ruven Fleming Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: The controversy about whether shale gas extraction in Europe presents a possibility to enhance security of energy supplies is rife and will become even more prominent with dwindling `conventional` reserves. However, critics are pointing to the potential environmental impacts that shale gas extraction could have in Europe. This lecture...

There will be a meeting for all fourth years and 2nd year accelerated LLB students with the Law Society Scotland in King's College KCG7 on Wednesday 21st February, to discuss the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice for 2018-2019. The meeting will be held between 1300-1400 and welcomes any former students who may...

Speaker: Prof. Dr. Andrey A. Konoplyanik  Admission FREE, no booking required for University of Aberdeen staff and students. If you are an external guest, please email dshapovalova@abdn.ac.uk to facilitate issuing a pass for entering the venue building. Authors bio:  Prof. Dr. Andrey A. Konoplyanik is energy economist by background. Major professional areas - energy economics,...

An opportunity for 1st and 2nd year law students to hear about law careers opportunities from law graduates now working in a number of different professions

The School of Law at the University of Aberdeen is delighted to host this year’s Scottish Client Consultation Competition Final  on 9th February. Representatives of six Scottish Universities (Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Robert Gordon and Strathclyde) will be participating in the contest, which simulates an initial lawyer/client interview.

The Mooting Society will be representing the School and University in a re-enactment of the trial of William Bury, the last man hanged in Dundee 129 years ago, at a mock trial organised by the University of Dundee.

The School of Law, University of Aberdeen is hosting a lunchtime event in partnership with AUCEL: Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law, PIL: Public International Law Research Group and NRG: Aberdeen Nigeria Research Group. The event is in support of the new Routledge publication - The Bakassi Dispute and...

Speaker: Tedd Moya Mose (Queen Mary University of London) Admission FREE, no booking required. Abstract: Global energy consumption and demand are rising astronomically. All stakeholders in the energy system grapple with complex issues to meet this demand in a sustainable way. Energy production, distribution and consumption create problems that raise fundamental questions about...