Law research at Ulster
We are an international, multidisciplinary team researching contemporary legal issues, including transitional justice, using law to promote social justice and human rights, and the impact of new technologies on legal professions.
- 82% of our Law research at Ulster has been rated as world-leading and internationally excellent, across outputs, impact and environment (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
- The main themes of our research are Transitional Justice and Law and Social Justice
- We provide a vibrant research environment for our staff and PhD researchers.
Impact of Law research
Our research has an impact at both local, national and international settings. Some examples of our research and how it is helping:
- Shape social security discourse in Northern Ireland and Scotland to protect dignity and rights
- Capture LGBTQ visions of peace in post-Agreement Northern Ireland
- Address the problems of domestic and intimate partner violence through research and outreach
- Assist Latin American countries to search for the remains of the disappeared
- Develop substantive definitions of reconciliation for post-conflict societies.
Centres of Excellence and Research Networks
Discover more about our centres of excellence and research networks in the School of Law. Our expertise, research and leadership is advancing understanding, practice, and innovation in the legal field.
Centre for Legal Technology
The Centre for Legal Technology at Ulster University is dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology and the legal profession....
Human Trafficking Research Network
A network open to academics and practitioners currently engaged in research or practice on the broad theme of human trafficking....
Social Justice Institute
The Social Justice Institute develops world-leading research that advances the role of law to build a more equal society
Transitional Justice Institute
Transitional Justice Institute (TJI) is a world-leading law-led multidisciplinary research centre focusing on how societies deal with the transition from...
