Q-IEL

The International Economic Law Centre at Queen’s University Belfast

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The @QUB_IEL was delighted to welcome Prof Piet Eeckhout (UCL) to @QUBelfast Law’s International Economic Law Centre for a thought-provoking seminar on Intra-EU arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty: systemic conflict or unfortunate collision?

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The New Year also brings a new programme of seminars at the Queen's University Belfast - School of Law International Economic Law Centre.

We will kick off next Friday, 23 January (12:00, noon), with Professor Piet Eeckhout (UCL), a leading authority in EU and International Economic Law, who will discuss: “Intra-EU Arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty: Systemic Conflict or Unfortunate Collision?”

You can sign up here: https://t.co/7apV32LyJs

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You can register for the first seminar, taking place on Fri 23 January (12:00). The seminar will be delivered by Prof Piet Eeckhout on "Intra-EU arbitration under the Energy Charter Treaty – systemic conflict or unfortunate collision?" Sign up : https://t.co/yvOct7RZzP

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Our seminar series dates for this term are now confirmed! We’re looking forward to a great line-up of speakers and discussions on all things international economic law & policy-related.

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A big thank you to Dr Mona Paulsen (LSE) for a fascinating presentation and discussion on her paper “The Past, Present, and Potential of Economic Security” at the QUB International Economic Law Centre (Q-IEL).

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Delighted to co-host the launch of @Pratyush_Upreti’s edited collection on ‘IP Debates in South Asia: Law, Development and Practice’. The launch will take place tomorrow 4pm at the Stephen Livingstone Room, @qubschooloflaw.

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A number of PhD scholarships available in the field of International Economic Law 👇

Application deadline: 15 January 2026

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🚨Another Exciting PhD Opportunity at Queen's University Belfast!

The School of Law is delighted to announce a PhD studentship (subject to contract), funded as a Collaborative Studentship by the Department for the Economy (DfE) and The Rowan SARC.

The successful candidate will research the topic of ‘A Critical Examination of the Role of Forensic Medical Examination in the Investigation and Prosecution of Rape in Northern Ireland’.

Deadline: Applications close Wednesday, 21 January 2026 at 16:00 (GMT)
Interviews: Early February 2026

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/uVcaNfz11R

#QUBLaw #Studentship #LegalResearch #PhDOpportunity

[QUB School of Law @qubschooloflaw]

The Stephen Livingstone Lecture 2025

Thursday 27 November | 18:00 | Moot Court (MST.02.006)

Topic: The Sovereign Ironies of the Belfast Agreement
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture exploring the complex manifestations of sovereignty within the Belfast Agreement. Professor Gordon Anthony will examine the legal and political ironies that have emerged across international law, UK domestic law, and executive decision-making.

Speaker: Professor Gordon Anthony
A leading scholar in constitutional and administrative law, Professor Anthony brings deep insight from his extensive academic and legal career. His work continues the legacy of Professor Stephen Livingstone, whose contributions to constitutional law remain influential.

https://t.co/YoZUMC9VqX

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The Centre’s first seminar be delivered on Friday the 24th of October by Dr Niall Moran who will be presenting his co-authored book 'International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement: From Crisis to reform'. Please do sign up on link below.

https://t.co/7fdtr1OGfg

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New academic year means a new @QUB_IEL Seminar Series.

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Still time to sign up to our May post-Brexit clinic @QUBelfast for the findings from the latest @LucidTalk poll on the Protocol/Windsor Framework: Wed 28 May at 12.30pm online. Join @DPhinnemore
@hayward_katy @BillyMeloAraujo @VGravey
at https://t.co/4KBO3IF0YV
@SluggerOToole

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Join @DPhinnemore @hayward_katy @BillyMeloAraujo @LisaClaireWhit1 for our May post-Brexit clinic @QUBelfast where we will look at the findings from the latest @LucidTalk poll on the Protocol/Windsor Framework: Wed 28 May at 12.30pm online - https://t.co/4KBO3IF0YV @SluggerOToole

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Our last lunchtime seminar this term was delivered by Dr Mary Dobbs (@mdobbs26 ) on her paper, ‘Waste not, want not: Waste law and the limits of circularity’

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Join us next Wednesday 12 pm (online and in-person) for the last Q-IEL seminar this term which will be delivered by Dr @mdobbs26 on Waste Law and the Limits of circularity. https://t.co/YMhrZrWsv2

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Congratulations to our collegue, Dr Alessandra Guida (@AleGuida88), for her much deserved appointment as member of the UK Trade and Agriculture Commission. https://t.co/4LQdQ1fV1L

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Our final @QUB_IEL seminar this term will be delivered by Dr Mary Dobbs (@mdobbs26) on Waste Law and the Limits of Circularity
Date: Wed 7 May (12-1pm)
In-person & online https://t.co/GmBTRbzcqM

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Congrats to Q-IEL centre member, @Pratyush_Upreti for this prestigious award!

[Pratyush Nath Upreti @Pratyush_Upreti]

I am honoured to receive the Surya P. Subedi Prize 2024 by @RAS_Soc My article, ‘The Battle for Geographical Indication Protection of Basmati Rice: A View from Nepal’ published in IIC was awarded the second prize. Congratulations to @sshneiderman for first prize @qubschooloflaw

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Director of the Queen's International Economic Law Centre (@QUB_IEL), Prof Billy Melo Araujo, was recently interviewed for ITV's View from Stormont on the impact of US tariffs on Northern Ireland. https://t.co/dnrDJsmQmG

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Trump Tariffs and the island of Ireland

Director of the QUB International Economic Law Centre (@QUB_IEL), Prof @BillyMeloAraujo was interviewed in the Irish Times on the potential implications of the US tariffs increase on the island of Ireland.

https://t.co/v9V0ixve6F

[Alessandra Guida @AleGuida88]

Next week I will lead an interdisciplinary seminar titled “Trade Law,Environmental Justice & Pesticides: A Global Path to Sustainable Transitions.” To join the seminar, please find the Zoom link here: https://t.co/P6HfpaZ2eA
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