European Commission requests study on Media Plurality and Diversity Online

A consortium consisting of the European University Institute in Florence, KU Leuven, University of Amsterdam and Free University Brussels won a tender of the European Commission to produce a study on Media Plurality and Diversity Online (CNECT/2020/OP/0099). The European Commission requested this study to investigate two interlinked aspects of media pluralism and diversity in today’s… Continue reading European Commission requests study on Media Plurality and Diversity Online

2nd IViR “Science Fiction & Information Law” short story competition

This is the second call for short stories for the IViR Science Fiction & Information Law story competition. From the many exciting contributions to our first call it became clear that science fiction is a source of inspiration for many information law scholars to reflect on the societal implications of technologies, and the other way… Continue reading 2nd IViR “Science Fiction & Information Law” short story competition

Launch Event for “Decoding Hate” and “Better Human” Podcast Miniseries on AI & Freedom of Expression

The Netherlands Network for Human Rights Research (NNHRR) Working Group on human rights in the digital age together with the Institute for Information Law (IViR) at the University of Amsterdam warmly invite you to join the launch of the “Decoding Hate” podcast series and the “Better Humans” podcast miniseries. Through interviews and discussions with renowned experts,… Continue reading Launch Event for “Decoding Hate” and “Better Human” Podcast Miniseries on AI & Freedom of Expression

Book Launch – “The Copyright/Trademark Interface” by Prof. Senftleben

We cordially invite you to the launch of the new book by IViR co-director Martin Senftleben: “The Copyright/Trademark Interface” Commentators: Barton Beebe, Irene Calboli, Séverine Dusollier, Annette Kur and Alexander Peukert Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021, 4:00-5:00 pm CET (Amsterdam) Programme 3:45 pm Zoom session open: get together4:00 Introduction: 600+ pages in a nutshell Prof.… Continue reading Book Launch – “The Copyright/Trademark Interface” by Prof. Senftleben

BOOK LAUNCH – “The Copyright/Trademark Interface” by Prof. Senftleben

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We cordially invite you to the launch of the new book by IViR co-director Martin Senftleben: “The Copyright/Trademark Interface” Commentators: Barton Beebe, Irene Calboli, Séverine Dusollier, Annette Kur and Alexander Peukert Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021, 4:00-5:00 pm CET (Amsterdam) Programme 3:45 pm Zoom session open: get together4:00 Introduction: 600+ pages in a nutshell Prof.… Continue reading BOOK LAUNCH – “The Copyright/Trademark Interface” by Prof. Senftleben

Jan Marinus de Meij 1938-2021

Met droefheid hebben de medewerkers van de Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid van de Universiteit van Amsterdam kennisgenomen van het overlijden van prof. mr. J.M. de Meij Professor De Meij was van 1983 tot 2004 aan de faculteit verbonden als hoogleraar Nederlands en vergelijkend staatsrecht. Professor De Meij is van grote betekenis geweest voor het wetenschappelijk onderzoek… Continue reading Jan Marinus de Meij 1938-2021