JANUARY-DECEMBER 2024
Global South Network PhD in Progress Seminar Series Phase III (Sixteenth Seminar, 8 May 2024) 
Global South Network PhD in Progress Seminar Series Phase III (Thirteenth Seminar 17 April 2024) 
Global South Network PhD in Progress Seminar Series Phase III (Eleventh Seminar 27 March 2024) 
Global South Network PhD in Progress Seminar Series Phase III (9th Seminar 13 March 2024) 
Global South Network PhD in Progress Seminar Series Phase III (Fourteenth Seminar 24 April 2024)
Dr Nauman Reayat, Convener, GSN organised the third phase of weekly international, interdisciplinary, and online PhD in progress seminar series (January 2024 to September 2024).
If any PhD candidate is interested in presenting their ongoing research project during one of the above seminars then please send me your brief bio, topic of the work, an abstract of 200 to 350 words discussing research problem/question, the gap in the wider literature on the topic, your main argument, methodology and your preliminary findings at globalsouthnetwork@leicester.ac.uk or leicgsn@gmail.com
Each seminar is one hour long. A PhD candidate presents for 30 to 35 minutes which is followed by discussion and questions and answers session.
Mirroring the EU Digital Market Act to Tackle Technology Giants Anti-Competitive Conducts in South Africa?
Erini Yementizis, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Strathclyde will virtually presented her project titled “Mirroring the EU Digital Market Act to Tackle Technology Giants Anti-Competitive Conducts in South Africa? ” on Wednesday 17 January 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK Time. Dr Sabine Franklin, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Africana Studies, Wellesley College, United States chaired the session. Dr Asmahan Masaya Lecturer in Criminology, School of Criminology, University of Leicester was the discussant. Somabha Bandopadhay, PhD, National University of Juridical Sciences, West Bengal, India was the peer commentator.
Violence, Victimisation and Human Rights of the Transgender Community: An Empirical Study with special reference to West Bengal (India)
Somabha Bandopadhay, PhD, National University of Juridical Sciences, West Bengal, India virtually presented her project titled “Violence, Victimisation and Human Rights of the Transgender Community: An Empirical Study with special reference to West Bengal (India) ” on Wednesday 24 January 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK Time. Dr Margaret Gamberton, PhD, University of York chaired the session. Dr Vikram Visana, Lecturer in Political Philosophy, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester was the discussant. Iona Mcentee, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Strathclyde was the peer commentator.
Critical Appraisal of the Provisions of the Disability Law in Nigeria and the Challenges in their Implementation; A Case Study of Niger State
Christiana Barau, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria virtually presented her project titled “Critical Appraisal of the Provisions of the Disability Law in Nigeria and the Challenges in their Implementation; A Case Study of Niger State ” on Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK Time. Dr Sabine Franklin, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Africana Studies, Wellesley College, United States chaired the session. Prof Rhona Smith, School of Law, Newcastle University was the discussant. Roua Al Taweel, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Ulster was the peer commentator.
The judicial treatment of incapable adults before the probate courts in Egypt in Al- Muḥāmāt journal: a research into the “positivisation” of the Hanafi doctrine.
Aya Bejermi, PhD candidate, Bordeaux University, France virtually presented her project titled “The judicial treatment of incapable adults before the probate courts in Egypt in Al- Muḥāmāt journal: a research into the “positivisation” of the Hanafi doctrine. ” on Wednesday 7 February 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK Time. Dr Vikram Visana, Lecturer in Political Theory, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester chaired the session. Prof Onuora-Oguno Azubike , Head of Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria was the discussant. Christiana Barau, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria was the peer commentator.
Conflicts of Rights and Moral Remainders in Legal Adjudication: The Case of Defamation
Jorge Gaxiola, Juridical Sciences Doctorate Student, School of Law, New York University virtually presented their project titled “Conflicts of Rights and Moral Remainders in Legal Adjudication: The Case of Defamation” on Wednesday 14 February 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK Time. Dr Diane Levine, Associate Professor, School of Criminology, University of Leicester chaired the session. Dr Mark Searl, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Erini Yemenitzis, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Strathclyde was the peer commentator.
Narratives of Transformative Gender Justice: The Interplay of Syrian Nationality Laws and Forced Displacement
Roua Al-Taweel, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Ulster virtually presented their project titled “Narratives of Transformative Gender Justice: The Interplay of Syrian Nationality Laws and Forced Displacement” on Wednesday 21 February 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK Time. Dr Tom Frost, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, University of Kent chaired the session. Dr Marc Loureiro, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Aya Bejermi, PhD Candidate, Bordeaux University France was the peer commentator.
Exploring the Borders of Belonging: Domestic Human Trafficking in Spain, Ukraine and the UK
Yelyzaveta Monastyrova, PhD Candidate, School of Law, Open University virtually presented their project titled “Exploring the Borders of Belonging: Domestic Human Trafficking in Spain, Ukraine and the UK” on Wednesday 28 February at 14:00 to 15:00 UK time. Rhona Smith, Professor of International Human Rights, School of Law, Newcastle University chaired the session. Dr Tom Frost, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, University of Kent was the discussant. Roua Al Taweel, PhD Candidate, School of Law, Ulster University was the peer commentator.
Jianghu (Talk about War) : Social organisations between China and Japan 1930~1945
Peilin Lei, PhD Candidate, School of History, University of Leicester presented their project titled “Talk about War: social organisations between China and Japan 1930~1945” on 6 March 2024. Dr Ed Bates, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School chaired the session. Ying Zheng, PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the peer commentator. Dr Nauman Reayat, Founder/Convener Global South Network, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant.
The Evolution of Listing Rules Governing Equity IPOs in Self-Regulation Era- UK Evidence from 1871 to 1985
Mingyi Huang, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Strathclyde virtually presented their project titled “The Evolution of Listing Rules Governing Equity IPOs in Self-Regulation Era- UK Evidence from 1871 to 1985” on Wednesday 13 March 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK time. Dr Sabine Franklin, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Africana Studies, Wellesley College, United States chaired the session. Prof Onuora-Oguno Azubike, Head of Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria was the discussant. Yelyzaveta Monastyrova, PhD Candidate, School of Law, Open University was the peer commentator.
How Weibo Users Circumvent Censorship Under Cover of a Celebrity Controversy in China
Roland Wang, PhD Candidate, School of Media and Communications , University of Leicester virtually presented their project titled “How Weibo Users Circumvent Censorship Under Cover of a Celebrity Controversy in China” on Wednesday 20 March 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK time. Prof Onuora-Oguno Azubike, Head of Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria chaired the session. Dr Moohyung Cho, Assistant Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations, Ewa Woman’s University, South Korea was the discussant. Cemre Kadioglu Kumtepe, PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the peer commentator.
Early years in Scotland: An exploration of “race”, class, gender and coloniality in child-centred learning within home educating communities of colour
Pavithra Atul Sarma, PhD in Education Scholar, Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh virtually presented their project titled “Early years in Scotland: An exploration of “race”, class, gender and coloniality in child-centred learning within home educating communities of colour” on Wednesday 27 March 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK time. Dr Mark Searl, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester chaired the session. Dr Ed Bates, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Karen Watts, Associate Professor, University of Law/PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the peer commentator.
Public sector leadership beyond compliance: Evidence from bureaucrats in rural India
Martin Haus, PhD Candidate, Department of Government, London School of Economics virtually presented their project titled “Public sector leadership beyond compliance: Evidence from bureaucrats in rural India” on Wednesday 10 April 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK time. Dr Adaeze Aniodoh, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester chaired the session. Dr Nauman Reayat, Founder Global South Network (GSN)/ Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Sayantani Bagchi, Assistant Professor, National Law University, Jodhpur India was the peer commentator.
Judicial engagement with unwritten constitutional conventions – insights from the Indian constitutional landscape
Sayantani Bagchi, Assistant Professor/PhD Candidate, National Law University, Jodhpur India virtually presented their project titled “Judicial engagement with unwritten constitutional conventions – insights from the Indian constitutional landscape” on Wednesday 17 April 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK time. Dr Constantina Sampani, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester chaired the session. Abhijeet Kumar, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Mohammad Golam Sarwar, PhD Candidate/Research Assistant/Graduate Teaching Assistant, SOAS Law School, University of London was the peer commentator.
Against Women: Analysing the Dissolution of Adolescent Narratives on Lesbian Images in Chinese Lesbian Cinema
Yvonne Zhao, PhD Candidate, School of History of Arts and Film, University of Leicester virtually presented their project titled “Against Women: Analysing the Dissolution of Adolescent Narratives on Lesbian Images in Chinese Lesbian Cinema.” on tomorrow Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK time. Dr Jing Wang, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester chaired the session. Dr Constantina Sampani, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Jorge Gaxiola, Doctor of Juridical Sciences Student, School of Law, New York University was the peer commentator.
Due Process in Blockchain Dispute Resolution
Cemre Kumtepe Kadioglu, PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester virtually presented their project titled “Due Process in Blockchain Dispute Resolution” on Wednesday 1 May 2024 at 14:00 to 15:00 UK time. Dr Ulrike Davy, Professor of Constitutional and Administrative Law, German and International Social Security Law, and Comparative Law, Bielefeld University, Germany/Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Johannesburg chaired the session. Dr Mauro Arturo Rivera, Assistant Professor, School of Law, University of Silesia, Poland was the discussant. Mateo Merchan Duque, Doctor of Juridical Sciences Student, School of Law, New York University, US was the peer commentator.
International Human Rights tribunals in an era of democratic backsliding
Mateo Merchan Duque, Doctor of Juridical Science Student (JSD), School of Law, New York University presented their PhD project “International Human Rights tribunals in an era of democratic backsliding” online on Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Samuel Gonzalez Catalano, JSD Candidate, Yale Law School, Yale University, US was the peer commentator. Dr Ishita Sharma, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, India was the discussant. Dr Diane Levine, Associate Professor, School of Criminology, Sociology, and Social Policy, University of Leicester chaired the session.
Making just transition ‘just’ for developing countries: Synergies between responsible investment and climate justice
Mohammad Golam Sarwar, PhD Candidate School of Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London presented their research project titled “Making just transition ‘just’ for developing countries: Synergies between responsible investment and climate justice” online on tomorrow Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Rashidah Abdul Hamid, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge, St Catharine’s College was the peer commentator. Dr Idil Osman, Lecturer in Media and Communication, School of Media and Communication, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Nauman Reayat, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School University of Leicester chaired the session.
Multilevel Case Study of Corporate Governance in Banking
Gifty Brew Mensah, PhD Candidate, School of Business, University of Leicester presented their research project titled “A Multilevel Case Study of Corporate Governance in Banking” online on tomorrow Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Xin Wang, PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the peer commentator. Dr Tamaraudoubra T. Egbe, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School. University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Navajyoti Samanta , Associate Professor, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester chaired the session.
Female Star Wars Fandom and the Social Merit of “Substitution Creation
Xiyuan Gao, PhD Student, Department of Film Studies, School of Arts, Media, and Communication, University of Leicester presented their research project titled “Female Star Wars Fandom and the Social Merit of “Substitution Creation” online on tomorrow Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Ruijue Gu, PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School was the peer commentator. Dr Diane Levine, Associate Professor, School of Criminology, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Gozde Niaboglu, Lecturer in Film Studies, School of Arts, University of Leicester chaired the session.
Beyond Human Rights Protection: An exploration of the Writ of Amparo as an Accountability Mechanism in Latin America
Samuel Gonzalez Catalano, Juridical Sciences Doctorate Candidate, Yale Law School, Yale University will present their research project titled “Beyond Human Rights Protection: An exploration of the Writ of Amparo as an Accountability Mechanism in Latin America” online on today Wednesday 5 June 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Muhammet Dervis Mete, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Edinburgh is the peer commentator. Dr Diane Levine, Associate Professor, School of Criminology, University of Leicester will chair the session. Dr Jing Wang, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester is the discussant.
The Defective Development Of The Basic Structure Doctrine In Malaysia
Rashidah Abdul Hamid PhD Candidate Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge St Catharine’s College presented their research project titled “The Defective Development Of The Basic Structure Doctrine In Malaysia” online on tomorrow Wednesday 12 June 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Mateo Merchen, PhD Candidate, School of Law, New York University was the peer commentator. Dr Jing Wang, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Ishita Sharma, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, Rajiv Gandhi National University, Punjab, India chaired the session.
Constitutional Referendums in the Competitive Authoritarian Regimes of Latin America
Muhammet Dervis Mete, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Edinburgh presented their research project titled “Constitutional Referendums in the Competitive Authoritarian Regimes of Latin America” online on today Wednesday 19 June 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Patricio Enrique Kenny, Juridical Sciences Doctorate Candidate, School of Law, New York University was the peer commentator. Dr Marcus Vinicius De Matos, Lecturer in Law, Brunel University was the discussant. Dr Tamaraudoubra Egbe, Lecturer in Law Leicester Law School chaired the session.
Corporate Governance in China: Political Determinants, Challenges and Solution
Ying Zheng, PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester will present their research project titled “Corporate Governance in China: Political Determinants, Challenges and Solution” online on tomorrow Wednesday 26 June 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Emilia Oris-Onyiri, School of Law, University of Nottingham is the peer commentator. Dr Ebenezer Adodo, Associate Professor of Commerical Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester is the discussant. Dr Stefani Pletz, Lecturer in Law, School of Law, University of Huddersfield will chair the session.
Constitutionalism in the Multi-Ethnic State of Ethiopia: Democracy and Rule of Law Matter
Teferi Michael Hassen, PhD student, University of New England, Australia presented their research project titled “Constitutionalism in the Multi-Ethnic State of Ethiopia: Democracy and Rule of Law Matter” online on Wednesday 3 July 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Samuel Gonzalez Catano, Juridical Sciences Doctorate, Yale Law School, Yale University was the peer commentator. Dr Marcus Vinicius De Matos, Lecturer in Law, School of Law, University of Southampton was the discussant. Dr Idil Osman, Lecturer, School of Media and Communication, University of Leicester chaired the session.
The Right to Permanently Deprive Others of Their Property Without Compensation
Patricio Enrique Kenny, Doctoral Student, School of Law, New York University presented their research project titled “The Right to Permanently Deprive Others of Their Property Without Compensation” online on Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Jorge Gaxiola, Juridical Sciences Doctorate Student, School of Law, New York University was the peer commentator. Dr Beth Kamunge-Kapodo, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Olalekan Bello, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School chaired the session.
THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS): NAVIGATING THE BARRIERS TO TRADE LIBERALIZATION AND INTEGRATION.
Emilia Oris-onyiri, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Nottingham presented their research project titled “THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS): NAVIGATING THE BARRIERS TO TRADE LIBERALIZATION AND INTEGRATION.” online on Wednesday 17 July 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Chengeto N. Kazangarare, PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the peer commentator. Dr Priscilla Vitoh, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Diane Levine, Assistant Professor, School of Criminology, University of Leicester chaired the session.
Balancing Hate Speech Moderation in the Age of Information and Communication Technologies: An International Human Rights Perspective
Ayako K Hatano, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Oxford presented their research project titled “Balancing Hate Speech Moderation in the Age of Information and Communication Technologies: An International Human Rights Perspective” online on Wednesday 24 July 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Bernardo Carvalho De Mello, PhD Candidate/GSN PGR Rep, Newcastle University was the peer commentator. Dr Rhona Smith Professor of International Human Rights, Newcastle University was the discussant. Dr Mark Searl, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester chaired the session.
Decolonising Indonesia and the Geostationary Orbit (GEO) Utilisation
Deden Habiby Ali Fathimy , PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester presented their project titled “Decolonising Indonesia and the Geostationary Orbit (GEO) Utilisation” online on today Wednesday 31 July 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Saru Arifin, PhD, Faculty of Law, University of Pecs, Hungary/Lecturer in Law, Faculty of Law, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia was the peer commentator. Dr Inesa K Kostenko, Lecturer in Space Law, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Vikram Visana, Lecturer in Political Theory, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester chaired the session.
Political Representation in Contemporary Constitutional Democracies: What can we learn from women’s involvement in the Chilean Constitution-Making Process?
Natalia Morales Cerda, PhD Candidate School of Law, University College London presented their project titled “Political Representation in Contemporary Constitutional Democracies: What can we learn from women’s involvement in the Chilean Constitution-Making Process?” online on Wednesday 7 August 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Yusuf Sulayman, PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Portsmouth was the peer commentator. Founder GSN Dr Nauman Reayat, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Khanyisela, Lecturer, School of Law, University of Ulster chaired the session.
The effects of adopting the shareholder privacy corporate governance principle on the financial market development in the Middle East and North Africa MENA (1995-2003)
Dua Bakdaah, PhD Candidate Leicester Law School, University of Leicester presented their project titled “The effects of adopting the shareholder privacy corporate governance principle on the financial market development in the Middle East and North Africa MENA (1995-2003)“ online on Wednesday 14 August 2024 at 14:00-15:00. Gabriel Emeasoba PhD Candidate, School of Law, University of Aberdeen was the peer commentator. Konstantina Sampani, Associate Professor, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Ebenezer Adodo, Associate Professor of Commercial Law, School of Law, University of Leicester chaired the session.
Legacy of mass atrocities and its influence on political settlements and electoral choices in Midlands and Matabeleland regions of Zimbabwe, 2005-2023.
Bright Chimedza, PhD Candidate School of Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester presented their project titled ” Legacy of mass atrocities and its influence on political settlements and electoral choices in Midlands and Matabeleland regions of Zimbabwe, 2005-2023.” online on Wednesday 21 August at 14:00 to 15:00. Roman Ganaegi, School of Management, University of Leicester was the peer commentator. Dr Conrad Nyamutata Senior Lecturer in Law, Head of Research Students-Centre for Law, Justice, and Society, Faculty of Business and Law, De Montfort University was the discussant. Dr Patrick Masiyakurima, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, City University of London/University of Aberdeen chaired the session.
Is there a clear definition of Mergers in Zimbabwe? A critical analysis of Innscor Africa Limited & Anor v Competition and Tariff Commission SC22/18.
Ashton Mufari, Lecturer Legal Undergraduate Studies/PhD Candidate University of Zimbabwe presented their project titled “Is there a clear definition of Mergers in Zimbabwe? A critical analysis of Innscor Africa Limited & Anor v Competition and Tariff Commission SC22/18.” online on Wednesday 28 August at 14:00 to 15:00. Rafaella Ethelonti, PhD Candidate, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester was the peer commentator. Dr Conrad Nyamutata Senior Lecturer in Law, Head of Research Students-Centre for Law, Justice, and Society, Faculty of Business and Law, De Montfort University chaired the session. Dr Patrick Masiyakurima, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, City University of London is the discussant.
Creating norms in Multi National Corporations human resource management; A case of Chinese MNC that operates in the Belt Road Initiative (BRI) Sri Lanka
Menaka Madushani Gamage, PhD Candidate, College of Business, University of Leicester presented their project titled “Creating norms in Multi National Corporations human resource management; A case of Chinese MNC that operates in the Belt Road Initiative (BRI) Sri Lanka ” online on Wednesday 4 September at 15:00 to 16:00. Gifty A Brew Mensah, PhD Candidate, College of Business, University of Leicester was the peer commentator. Dr Muhammad Ashikur Rahman, Lecturer in Work and Employment, College of Business, University of Leicester is the discussant. Founder Global South Network (GSN) Dr Nauman Reayat, Lecturer in Law, Leicester Law School, University of Leicester chaired the session.
Health Workers in Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) care for refugees – Insights from frontline health and humanitarian professionals in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, Uganda
Roman Gnaegi, PhD Candidate, College of Business, University of Leicester presented the project titled “Health Workers in Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) care for refugees – Insights from frontline health and humanitarian professionals in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, Uganda” on tomorrow Wednesday 11 September 2024 at 15:00 to 16:00 during the Phase III of the international interdisciplinary PhD in Progress weekly seminar series of GSN. Dr Onyas Winfred, Associate Professor in Marketing, College of Business, University of Leicester chaired the session. Dr Zovanga L Kone, Lecturer in Economics, College of Business, University of Leicester was the discussant. Jack Liuta, PhD Candidate, Department of Health Sciences, University of York was the peer commentator.
Intoxicant Consumption In The Precolonial Caribbean – How to identify What Was Consumed Through an Interdisciplinary Methodology
Judith Margarita López Aceves, PhD Candidate, School of Archaeology and Ancient History, University of Leicester presented the project titled “Intoxicant Consumption In The Precolonial Caribbean – How to identify What Was Consumed Through an Interdisciplinary Methodology” on Wednesday 18 September at 15:00 to 16:00. Oliver Antczak PhD Candidate, Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge was the first peer commentator. Stanley Jachike Onyemechalu, PhD Candidate, Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge was the second peer commentator. Carmen Ting, Lecturer in Archaeological Science, School of Archaeology, University of Leicester was the discussant. Dr Lesley-Gail Atkinson Swaby, Lecturer/Archaeologist, Department of History and Archaeology, The University of the West Indies chaired the session.
Hindutva Nationalism and Political Socialisation: A Study of Indian Youth
Saloni Pradhan, School of Politics, University of Leicester presented the project titled “Hindutva Nationalism and Political Socialisation: A Study of Indian Youth” on Wednesday 25 September 2024 at 15:00 to 16:00. Rupavardhini Balakrishnan, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Oxford was the peer commentator. Dr Amit Singh, Postdoctoral Researcher, Coimbra University Portugal/Research Associate, Centre for the Study of Indian Languages and Society, India was the discussant. Dr Shalini Sharma, Senior Lecturer in Modern History, Keele University chaired the session.
When decolonisation enters the museum in Bolivia: confronting critical research with Indigenous revival and technologies of representation
Isabel L Collazos Gottret, PhD Candidate, School of Museums and Galleries, University of Leicester presented the project titled “When decolonisation enters the museum in Bolivia: confronting critical research with Indigenous revival and technologies of representation” on Wednesday 2 October at 15:00 to 16:00. Geonyoung Kim, PhD Candidate, Department of Archaeology, University of Cambridge was the peer commentator. Dr Cessare Cuzzola, Research Associate, School of Museums and Galleries, University of Leicester was the discussant. Prof Haitham Eid, Director, Master of Arts in Museum Studies Program, Southern University at New Orleans chaired the session.
Global Perspectives on Smart City Governance: A Comparative Analysis of the United Kingdom, South Korea, and India
Sneha Singh, PhD Candidate, Chanakya National Law University Patna, India presented their project titled “Global Perspectives on Smart City Governance: A Comparative Analysis of the United Kingdom, South Korea, and India” online on Wednesday 9 October at 15:00 to 16:00. This was 38th seminar of the Global South Network (GSN) International Interdisciplinary PhD in Progress Online Seminar Series phase III (January 2024-ongoing). Saloni Pradhan, PhD Candidate, School of Politics and International Relations, University of Leicester was the peer commentator. Dr Marianna Cavada, Senior Lecturer , Manchester School of Architecture, Manchester Metropolitan University was the discussant. Dr Moohyung Cho, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and International Relations, Ewha Womans University, Korea chaired the session.
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