Católica Global School of Law and Católica Research Centre for the Future of Law, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, are organizing the Online Conference “In a post Roe v. Wade world, Will constitutions still be about reproductive rights?” next 28 September, at 6:00 p.m.
 

The roundtable will discuss questions, such as:

• What is the relationship between constitutions and reproductive rights?
• What is the impact of overturning Roe v. Wade for women’s reproductive rights at a global level?
• What lessons can we take from the constitutionalization of reproductive rights in Europe and South America vis à vis the US?
• Which are the consequences of relying exclusively on courts for securing certain fundamental rights?

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The link to access the event will be sent one day before the event. 
 

On 17 May, at 12 noon, the Católica Global School of Law (CGSL) and the Catholic Research Centre for the Future of Law will host another edition of the cycle ‘Conversations on Law in Action’, which will take place at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

The featured guest for this edition is Leonor Caldeira, a qualified lawyer in Portugal. She holds a law degree from the University of Lisbon – Faculty of Law (2015) and a master's degree (LLM) from Queen Mary University of London (2016). Leonor worked at ClientEarth (Brussels) as an EU Litigation Lawyer focusing on a wide range of strategic litigation both at EU and national level. Before joining ClientEarth she was a Litigation Associate at law firm PLMJ Advogados, SP, RL in Lisbon, Portugal focusing mainly on civil and commercial litigation.

In conversation with Dean Miguel Poiares Maduro, Leonor will discuss her work on strategic litigation. Also known as impact litigation, the expression “strategic litigation” refers to the practice of bringing legal actions with the purpose of effecting societal change.

The entrance to the event is free, but registration is required through the form.

On May 16 at 11:30 am (Lisbon time), Católica Global School of Law and the Católica Research Centre for the Future of Law will host another lecture of the 'Law and Tech Series'.

The featured speaker is Angelo Golia, an Assistant Professor of Constitutional Law and Comparative Public Law at Università di Trento. Angelo will address data taxation as an instrument of digital constitutionalism in a conversation with Professor Giovanni De Gregorio (PLMJ Chair in Law and Technology, Católica Global School of Law).

Attendance is free, but registration is required through the form.

The second session of the UCP4SUCCESS webinar cycle for professors: ‘Educating for Sustainability: Building Competences for Active Citizenship’, will take place on 22 January between 2pm and 3pm. 

In this webinar, Cristina Palmeirão will address the issue of sustainability and the role of education in developing essential competences for active citizenship.

The session aims to invite reflection on how teachers can integrate sustainable practices into curriculum, encouraging students to get involved with environmental and social issues. Innovative methodologies and good practices will be shared to inspire transformative education, capable of promoting a more conscious and responsible society.

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On 19 February at 12:00, Católica Global School of Law (CGSL) and the Católica Research Centre for the Future of Law will host another edition of the 'Conversations on Law in Action' series, held at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon.

The featured guest for this edition is Alberto Alemanno, Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law at HEC Paris. In a conversation moderated by CGSL's Dean Miguel Poiares Maduro, Professor Alberto will shed light on the critical role that corporate lobbying, and more broadly corporate political conduct, play in advancing global sustainable development ahead of 2030.

The entrance to the event is free, but registration is required through the FORM

On 8 January, Universidade Católica closes the UCP4SUCCESS webinar cycle with the webinar ‘Uncomplicating University: From time management to academic success.’ 

The purpose of this webinar is to explore and apply practical strategies for better time management, balancing different roles in life and overcoming procrastination, fundamental aspects for a successful adaptation to higher education.

Integrated into the UCP4SUCCESS webinar cycle at Universidade Católica Portuguesa, this session also aims to promote academic success and adaptation. 

Free and open to all Universidade Católica students, the webinar is aimed in particular at students entering higher education for the first time.

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The conference ‘Regulation of Sport in Europe: The December 2023 Revolution and its Consequences’, organised by the Católica Global School of Law, will take place on 22 February, in Lisbon, and will bring together leading experts in sports law and regulation to discuss the significant changes following the three pivotal rulings delivered on 21 December 2023 – ESL (C-333/21), Royal Antwerp (C-680/21) and ISU (C-124/21 P) – and their aftermath, including the famous Diarra decision.

The conference promises to be an engaging event, offering a platform for in-depth discussions on the future of sports law in Europe and around the world. Check out the conference program below and register now using this form.

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