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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New to Lexis+ and Westlaw? Join our introductory training session and learn how to navigate two of the most important legal research databases, find cases, legislation, books, journals, and more. Open to all IALS Library academic members. Book now: libguides.ials.sas.ac.uk/training

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📢 FINAL CALL FOR NETWORKS. LHub invites applications for research networks of law & humanities for 2026-27. Open to all academics with relevant research interests. ⏰ Deadline: 6 Sept 2026 🔗Further information: tinyurl.com/catx3vsn 📚 Application form: tinyurl.com/rkaybujy #LawandHumanities

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

📢 CALL FOR NETWORKS. LHub invites applications for research networks of law & humanities for 2026-27. Open to all academics with relevant research interests. ⏰ Deadline: 6 Sept 2026. 🔗Further information: tinyurl.com/catx3vsn 📚 Application form: tinyurl.com/rkaybujy #LawandHumanities

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Applications are open for LHub Law & Humanities Research Networks 2026-27, connecting law, arts and humanities through collaborative, interdisciplinary research. Deadline: 6 Sept 2026. Further information here: 🔗 ials.sas.ac.uk/research/lhu... #InnovationandLaw #HumanitiesandLaw

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌟 Interested in Law & the Humanities? Apply for an LHub Visitorship for 2026-27. Open to PhD/postdoctoral researchers, early & mid-career researchers, and visiting artists. A unique opportunity to creatively shape work in Law and Humanities. ⏰Apply by: 6 Sept 2026 🔗 More info: tinyurl.com/yetkzpn3

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that Amicus Curiae, Series 2, Volume 7, Issue 3, has now been published. This issue was edited by Professor Pablo Cortés, University of Leicester, who is one of Amicus Curiae’s team of three Co-editors. Dive in: journals.sas.ac.uk/amicus/issue...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We're experiencing some printer problems here at @ials_law library. The issue has been reported and hopefully should be fixed soon.

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join our WG HART WORKSHOP: The Metrics of Legally Responsible Digitalisation at IALS on 08/06/2026 9am-7pm Programme (PDF) available on our website Free to attend, but booking is required. Book now: ials.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Public Lecture: Artificial Intelligence and International Law 04/06/2026, 5pm-6.30pm, Birkbeck Clore Management Centre. Exploring AI’s impact on legal systems and global governance. Addresses by Justice Surya Kant, Prof. Carl Stychin, IALS and Harish Salve KC Book now: ials.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

Hon’ble Mr Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India. Image credit: The Supreme Court of India.

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Join us online for IALS event Computational Communications and Freedom of Speech 19/05/26. Speakers include: Jennifer Petersen, @usc.edu, @bernardkeenan.bsky.social, UCL, Claudy Op den Kamp, @bournemouthuni.bsky.social Free to attend, booking required: tinyurl.com/2234xrn3 @sas-news.bsky.social

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The IALS Library Reader Satisfaction Survey 2026 is now open to all members. Your feedback helps shape our services. Running through April and May, past responses led to improved spaces, facilities, and accessibility. Take the survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mseTGyWfLY

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Call for Papers: Four Nations Law and the Humanities. CFPs open for Cardiff (2 July 2026) and Warwick (17 July 2026) workshops. Deadline: 30 April 2026. Initiative supports UK‑based early‑career scholars working in Law and Humanities. Details: ials.sas.ac.uk/research/lhu... @sas-news.bsky.social

Lucy Finchett-Maddock 'Dolphin Moves' (Oil on Canvas, 40.1 x 59.9 x 0.8 cm) (2025)

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Get ready to write your dissertation with our afternoon of training sessions - covering finding journal articles, using OSCOLA, and formatting with Word. First session on Tues 7th March, book your place now: libcal.ials.sas.ac.uk

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Struggling to find or access library resources? Worried about your OSCOLA citations? IALS librarians are here to help! Booking is now open for one-to-one advice appointments: buff.ly/3W7CkwH

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Season's Greetings from all at IALS!🎄 We will be closing for the Christmas break at 17:00 on Tuesday 23rd December, and reopening at 9:00 on Monday 5th January. Wishing you a peaceful break and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2026!

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Call for Convenors - The Law and Humanities Hub at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (LHub) and the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) invite proposals from conveners for a new History and Law seminar to be launched in May 2026. Download call 👇 ials.sas.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Struggling to cite your sources using OSCOLA? Join our training sessions and we'll explain how to cite everything from legislation to websites. Book here: buff.ly/ccOnUCN Note: For citing dreams, we'd suggest you follow guidance on personal communications on p.43 of the OSCOLA manual 😉

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Feeling confused? Join us for our legal research training sessions to help you get to grips with the library, finding resources, and using databases. See the full schedule and book a place: buff.ly/O25yFnZ

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

From Monday 29th September, we will return to our term time opening hours. See full details of our opening hours here: ials.sas.ac.uk/library-term...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

LHub has published a number of calls for 2025/26, including for visiting academics at different career levels, visiting artists, networks, and more. Details, deadlines and application forms are here at: ials.sas.ac.uk/research/lhu...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Our now! Our latest issue of Amicus Curiae, series 2, vol 6, issue 3. Edited by Pablo Cortés, Professor of Civil Justice, University of Leicester with a special section on ESG regulation, guest-edited by Dr Navajyoti Samanta. Read it here: journals.sas.ac.uk/amicus/index

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

A reminder that our summer opening hours start from today! 🌞 From now until September, we'll be closing earlier on weekdays and Saturdays, and we are closed on Sundays.

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Join us here at the IALS on 10th June 2025 for the next event in the LHub Seminar Series, 'Digitising Exclusion: Identity, Citizenship and RightsLogged'. Speaker: Dr Dr Eve Hayes de Kalaf, @ihr.bsky.social‬ , School of Advanced Study, University of london ials.sas.ac.uk/events/dr-ev...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Join us at ‪@ials.bsky.social‬ on 30 May 2025 at 1:30pm for 'What is an arrest? A performance-as-research legal history workshop'. Organised by, Dr Jonah Miller, @kingscollege.bsky.social‬ and Dr Lucy J.S. Clarke @sheffielduni.bsky.social‬ Booking recommended ials.sas.ac.uk/events/what-...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

New date added! 📅 One more chance to Get Dissertation Ready with our afternoon of training sessions on finding sources, referencing with OSCOLA, and formatting with Word. Held online via Zoom on 29th May at 1pm. Book your place now: buff.ly/kCCQ56q

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

How are we doing? Let us know what you think and help us to improve our services by taking part in the IALS library annual reader satisfaction survey. All named entries will be automatically entered into a £50 prize draw! 👉 buff.ly/8IHm7dg

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Not long until the Easter weekend! Here are our opening times over the bank holiday period for your calendar 🐰🐣

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Registration is now open for the Humanities Summits 2025! Join a vital discussion about the future of the humanities with colleagues from across the UK. Manchester 15 May, and London 22 May. Free to all but booking is essential. Register now: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Starting to panic about your dissertation? Don't worry! Get Dissertation Ready with our training session on finding sources, referencing with OSCOLA, and formatting with Word. First session on Fri 7th March, book your place now: buff.ly/3CNsQ35

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Read the latest blog post in our series 'A Look at the Archives'. This month IALS archivist Clare Cowling looks at our records on legal education in Africa and of individual Africans in the UK. Read it here at: buff.ly/3CdcoJf #archives #africa #legaleducation

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Need help with your research? Booking is now open for one-to-one advice appointments with an IALS librarian: buff.ly/3W7CkwH

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Read the latest blog post by @ials_law FIL Librarian Hester Swift, on the rights of indigenous peoples in Europe. Read it here at: buff.ly/3OWCHpF @ucllaws.bsky.social @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social @qmul.ac.uk @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @soasuni.bsky.social

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Check out our brand new Library of Things, equipped with a range of items to help you adapt the library spaces to your needs. Find out more: buff.ly/3ZKCQTx

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

LHub, a new hub of Law and the Humanities at the @ials_law, is up and running, with a digital box for collaborative initiatives, events, and openness to creativity. Join the mailing list and get involved! Mailing list: buff.ly/4g83sTO LHub: buff.ly/4fJL1EZ

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Do Lawyers like Shakespeare? Are modern law schools still a place to speak and to hear both sides of every point of view? Prof Gary Watt takes us back to Shakespeare’s schoolroom and invites Shakespeare into the modern school of law on 2 December at 6pm, 15 minutes. All welcome!

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Shakespeare’s grammar school gave the future poet a remarkable education in the rhetorical arts of performance and debate. It was in effect an excellent law school. Join us at Russell Square on 2 December at 6pm 👇 buff.ly/3Zim4Lg @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @ucllaws.bsky.social

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

We're very happily a bee library.

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Interested in sustainability in Universities? The UoL Sustainability Team need you! Take part in the SOS-UK Sustainability Skills Annual Survey, There's also a chance of winning prize of £500. Open to all students. Take the survey here 👇 buff.ly/3UDsG3Y

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Interested in research skills training? 📖 Read our new blog post by IALS Access Librarian Katie Radford on research skills training. Read it here at: buff.ly/3BTNMVg Our training is open to all IALS library academic members. #training

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 29/09/2024

Good news! From Monday 30th September, the library will be open for longer hours and on Sundays again, as we return to our term time opening hours 🦉

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

IALS Library will be closed next Monday for the August bank holiday 😎

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 17/07/2024

The full report of the @ials_law library Reader Satisfaction Survey for 2024 is available online. This year we attained an overall rating of 95.6% 🥳 🎉 You can read the results here at ials.sas.ac.uk/sites/defaul...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 04/06/2024

JOB KLAXON! @ials_library is introducing an annual Positive Action Graduate Traineeship. The post is a one-year fixed term training post, designed for Black, Asian, and Global Majority Ethnic applicants. See details below👇https://tinyurl.com/4r2v5mtp

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 31/05/2024

This June we're marking #PrideMonth at I@ials_law Library with a display called - 'Trans People and the Law : a Long Road to Equality'. See it at the library entrance next time you visit and online at tinyurl.com/bddj6dsc

Display cabinet at IALS library with books relating to the display, Trans People and the Law: a Long Road to Equality.

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 12/04/2024

As part new of the Senate House Library exhibition #SeizedBooks IALS Foreign and International Librarian Hester Swift has written an accompanying blog post exploring the legal case behind #OperationTiger. Links to exhibition and post here at: ials.sas.ac.uk/blog/prosecu...

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 26/03/2024

@ials_law Institute and Library will be closed for the #Easter break from 29th March to 1st April and we’ll have shorter opening hours on the 28th March and 2nd April. For more info see our website at ials.sas.ac.uk/news/easter-... 🌷

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 01/03/2024

📖 Get the latest issue of @ials_law #openaccess journal Amicus Curiae Series 2, Vol 5, No 2. Issue opens with an article by Justice Sir Dennis Adjei of the Court of Appeal, Ghana and includes a special Section on Children’s Rights. Read it here at: tinyurl.com/bxdey8j8

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IALS @ials.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

Save the date: 20 March 2024. Join @ials_law for 'How to get a #PhD in Law'. Day 1: 'The PhD journey: Supervision, research ethics and preparing yourself for upgrade and vivas' Open to all #MPhil and #PhD students. Book now to secure your place: t.co/6t9CE7veoc

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