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The Belonging Project is an initiative of the OU Law School and the aim is for students to develop a sense of belonging.

This blog will describe the event hosted by Isabelle Hoyet, was an opportunity for students living abroad to discuss the challenges they face, to share their experiences and learn from each other. 

This is a summary of a guest lecture that Stephanie delivered to OU students on 4 October 2022 discussing her research into the law weddings and related ceremonies in England and Wales which she conducted in collaboration with Professor Rebecca Probert from the University of Exeter. 

A blog post by Dr Miriam Amanze discussing the Nigerian Court of Appeal decision to discharge charges brought against Mr Nnamdi Kanu by the Nigerian Government.

Keren Lloyd Bright and Caroline Derry attended the long-awaited International Congress on Feminism, Law and Citizenship in Paris, July 2022

Carol Edwards talks about her own personal sense of belonging by taking part in annual event that is close to her heart. She goes on to discuss how a sense of community and belonging is important to the Law School students.

Blog post by Nick Joyce where he discusses the very public legal battle of 'Did Amber Heard commit perjury during Depp v NGN?'

Through their work, members of the legal history cluster examine law and its relationship to the larger world of social movements, economic change, politics, and government.

Blog post by Raffaele Esposito on his journey through the justice system; how he has learnt that with arduous work, the right attitude and support, you can achieve anything you set your heart and mind toward.

A blog post by Robyn Boreham on how after ten years working in an un-fulfilling job, paired with the sudden pandemic, ignited her motivation to attempt her goal of having a meaningful career in the Law.

In Roe v. Wade in 1973, the Supreme Court ruled with a 7-2 majority that a woman’s right to an abortion is protected by the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution. This ruling represented a landmark moment in the movement for women’s rights throughout the 20th Century.