Sustainability and Human/Non-Human Rights Research
Researchers
- Dr Love Alfred
- Motunrayo Esan
- Samuel Hazle
- Claire Lathwell
- Carley Lightfoot
- Dr Philip Oamen
- Frida Hernandez Pena
- Michelle Strauss
About
The Centre for Human Rights hosts researchers conducting work on sustainability and the rights of humans and non-humans. You can find out more about our current research by exploring the profile pages of our researchers.
Events
During 2023-2025, under the leadership of Dr Iyan Offor, the following events were held:
- Book launch (Global Animal Law from the Margins by Dr Iyan Offor) + Mini Book Fair on Law, Social and Criminal Justice
- 2024 UK Animal Law Conference
- If Not Rights, Then What?: Glorifying the Rights-Based Approach to Animal Protection – Public Talk by Sean Butler
- Solidarity with Animals: Promises, Pitfalls and Potential – Public Talk by Alasdair Cochrane and Mara-Daria Cojocaru
- 2025 UK Animal Law Conference
PhD opportunities
Building on the Centre for Human Rights’ successful PhD programme, we welcome applications from prospective PhD students who wish to research issues concerning animals, nature and society. We have a growing (and thriving) community of PhD researchers already working in this area. You can find out more about their work in their profiles below:
Get in touch
We would encourage you to discuss your research ideas with a prospective supervisor from our list of researchers above. We would also encourage you to investigate available funding options.
For more information on the research stream and how to get involved in our work, please contact Dr Love Alfred (love.alfred@bcu.ac.uk) or Carley Lightfoot (carley.lightfoot@bcu.ac.uk).
Haydn Davies
The Animals, Nature and Society research stream follows in the footsteps of Professor Haydn Davies, former Head of Birmingham City University Law School, who pioneered the inclusion of environmental law education and research at BCU.
During his time at BCU, Professor Davies made a lasting impression as an environmental law educator and researcher, and the stream gives thanks to Professor Davies for carving out a space for this work here at BCU.