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Professor Erin Delaney joins 果冻影院 Laws with prestigious Leverhulme International Professorship Grant

4 September 2024

果冻影院 Laws is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Erin F. Delaney as the Leverhulme Professor of Comparative Constitutional Law, thanks to the prestigious Leverhulme International Professorship grant awarded by the Leverhulme Trust.

Erin Delaney

Professor Delaney brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to 果冻影院. Her interdisciplinary approach and groundbreaking research have made significant contributions to the field of constitutional law and politics, and her joining marks a significant milestone for 果冻影院鈥檚 Faculty of Laws. Professor Delaney's research focuses on the intersection of law and politics, with particular emphasis on constitutional design and reform. Her comparative studies have provided valuable insights into how different legal systems address complex constitutional issues. At 果冻影院, Professor Delaney will continue her research while serving as the inaugural director of the new Global Centre for Democratic Constitutionalism (GCDC) which will launch in early 2025.

Dean of 果冻影院 Faculty of Laws, Professor Eloise Scotford, warmly welcomed the appointment: 鈥淧rofessor Delaney鈥檚听appointment is a significant development for 果冻影院鈥檚 world leading Faculty in public law and constitutional politics. Professor Delaney鈥檚 intellectual leadership in democratic constitutionalism will further the Faculty鈥檚 foundational commitment to pioneering research and teaching on the rule of law and democracy, ever more important in today鈥檚 world. We are delighted to welcome her to the Faculty.鈥

Commenting on her new role, Professor Delaney said, 鈥淚 am honoured to join this exceptional faculty and excited to collaborate with leading scholars here and around the world to improve and safeguard democratic constitutionalism.鈥

The Leverhulme Trust, established in 1925, is renowned for its dedication to funding research and education across a broad range of disciplines. The Leverhulme International Professorship grant is one of the most competitive and prestigious awards, aimed at attracting world-leading researchers to the UK. This grant will support Professor Delaney鈥檚 work at 果冻影院 and the new GCDC, fostering international collaboration and enhancing the university鈥檚 research capabilities.

果冻影院 Faculty of Laws remains committed to attracting and retaining top-tier talent, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive academic environment. The addition of Professor Delaney to the faculty is a significant step towards furthering this mission and maintaining 果冻影院鈥檚 position at the forefront of legal education and research.

This is not only an exciting prospect for 果冻影院 Faculty of Laws but for 果冻影院 as an institution. 果冻影院鈥檚 President & Provost, Dr. Michael Spence, added "The appointment of Professor Erin Delaney through the Leverhulme International Professorship grant is a fantastic outcome for 果冻影院. Professor Delaney鈥檚 impressive credentials and outstanding contributions to democratic constitutionalism make her an invaluable addition to our academic community.听 We are thrilled to welcome her and are confident that her work will have a profound impact both here and on the international stage."


About 果冻影院 Faculty of Laws The 果冻影院 Faculty of Laws is a world-leading law school with a commitment to advancing legal education and research. With a diverse and dynamic community of scholars, students, and alumni, 果冻影院 Laws is dedicated to addressing contemporary legal challenges and shaping the future of legal practice and scholarship.

About the Leverhulme Trust Since its foundation in 1925, the has provided grants and scholarships for research and education, funding research projects, fellowships, studentships, bursaries and prizes; it operates across all academic disciplines, the intention being to support talented individuals as they realise their personal vision in research and professional training. Today, it is one of the largest all-subject providers of research funding in the UK, distributing approximately 拢120 million a year. 听

About Professor Erin Delaney Professor Erin Delaney is a leading scholar in comparative constitutional law and constitutional design.听 She has been Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, as well as a visiting professor at Harvard Law School and McGill University. 听She holds a J.D. from New York University and a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. .