Why establishing a national school of Government matters
Leading experts explain why a national school of government is needed to help politicians and public servants deliver.
- Published: 29 January 2026
News search
Cutting-edge research and insightful commentary from world-leading experts.
Universities of Birmingham and Lagos strengthen partnership in Nigeria
New agreement aims to expand high-quality transnational education and strengthen research collaboration across Nigeria.
- Published: 29 January 2026
Call for Papers for IRIS 2026 International Conference
We’re delighted to announce the launch of the Call for Papers, Panels, and Workshops for the IRIS 2026 international conference.
- Published: 26 January 2026
Genocide, Ethnic Cleansing, and De Facto Power: Legal Warning Signs in Contemporary Syria
Dr Hoshman Ismail writes for the Birmingham Law School research blog.
- Published: 23 January 2026
Birmingham law professor named Honorary King’s Counsel
University of Birmingham Law School professor Rosie Harding has been awarded an Honorary King’s Counsel role
- Published: 23 January 2026
The Venezuela raid and Trump’s new, old vision for American security
Dr Adam Quinn explains what Trump's action in Venezuela means for his vision for American security on a global scale.
- Published: 12 January 2026
A tale of two rivieras, or the “life and death” discourse in international law
Professor Alexander Orakhelashvili discusses the viability of international law, most lately in the context of the US use of force against Venezuela.
- Published: 9 January 2026
Venezuela and the return of imperial power in the Americas
Dr Marco Vieira examines the return of imperialism to the Americas following the US's removal of Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela.
- Published: 7 January 2026
- ...