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School of Law

Research

The School of Law's ethos combines preeminent scholarship with a friendly, inclusive collegiality incorporating all students and staff into a single, cohesive intellectual community.

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Alongside the broad range of research areas pursued by our staff, the school is home to 11 research centres and groups as well as respected journals such as the Human Rights Law Review and the Public Procurement Law Review. We welcome academic visitors and are proud of our well-established JC Smith Trust Fund Visiting Scholar scheme.

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Research centres

Our research centres and groups broadly focus on conflict, security, and terrorism; criminal law and criminal justice; human rights; and public procurement.

Vicky Kemp

Inspiring people

Piloting a 'Child First' approach in police custody - Dr Vicky Kemp is a Principal Research Fellow undertaking research into digital legal rights for suspects.

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Staff expertise and supervision areas

Applicants are welcome to contact the named members of staff in the School of Law if they wish to discuss a particular topic for their PhD.

 
 

Research events

The Trial of Charles I

Date
06 November 2026 (18:30-20:00)
Location:
National Justice Museum (Formerly Galleries of Justice) High Pavement Nottingham NG1 1HN

UNCLC: The Corporate Form from an Insolvency Law Perspective

Date
25 November 2026 (14:00-15:00)
Location:
B55 Law & Social Sciences Building
In the , 85% of our research was ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent.
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Society and communities impact studies View all
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Driving up labour standards in adult social care Read more
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Tackling climate-driven migration and exploitation Read more
Quantum sensing
Pushing the boundaries of quantum sensing Read more

 

School of Law

Law and Social Sciences building
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University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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