Dear Colleagues and Students,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) cordially invites you to participate in the UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar Lecture, scheduled for 11 November 2024 (Mon). We are honoured to have Professor Alec Stone Sweet from the University of Hong Kong, explore the topic of “International Human Rights Courts: The Dilemma of Effectiveness.” We are also delighted to have Professor Xiaobo Zhai from the Department of Global Legal Studies of FLL, as the discussant / moderator for this lecture. Please find the details below:

• Title: International Human Rights Courts: The Dilemma of Effectiveness
• Organizer: Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
• Date: 11 November, 2024 (Mon)
• Time: 4-5:30 PM
• Language: English
• Venue: Lecture Hall, Cultural Building (E34 – G011)

Abstract:
The talk will provide an overview of Prof. Stone Sweet’s new book, The Law and Politics of International Human Rights Courts (Oxford, August 2024). First, the book provides an account of the evolution of six regional human rights courts. In each, judges sought to overcome obstacles that threatened to neutralize the regime and render it irrelevant to the daily lives of the people. Second, it analyzes the emergence of a common “jurisprudence of effectiveness,” the express purpose of which has been to raise standards of rights protection in multi-level “transnational systems of justice.” A transnational system of justice is comprised of three components: a charter of rights; a court tasked with enforcing the charter; and the right of individuals to petition the court with a claim that their rights have been violated. The book analyzes the case law on diverse topics, covering both absolute rights (the right to life and prohibitions of torture and slavery) and qualified rights (self-determination, abortion and privacy, family law, and indigenous rights to property). Third, the book examines how state officials respond to the development of systems of transnational justice (STJs), including the extent to which have sought to weaken or destroy courts’ authority.

We look forward to seeing you at this event! For more information about IAS, please visit the website of IAS at https://ias.um.edu.mo/. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ias.programme@um.edu.mo.

Best regards,
The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

Students who attend on-site will receive 1 SP and 15 CS for “Knowledge Integration” in the Whole Person Development Award.

Dear Colleagues and Students,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) cordially invites you to participate in the Distinguished Guest Lecture, scheduled for 18 November 2024 (Mon). We are honoured to have Professor Sida Liu from the University of Hong Kong, explore the topic of “Understanding the Legal Profession through Oral History.” We are also delighted to have Professor Di Wang, Associate Director of IAS and Chair Professor of FAH, as the discussant, and Professor Io Cheng Tong, Dean of FLL and Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies, as the moderator for this lecture. Please find the details below:

• Title: Understanding the Legal Profession through Oral History
• Organizer: Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
• Date: 18 November, 2024 (Mon)
• Time: 4-5:30 PM
• Language: English and Chinese
• Venue: Lecture Hall, Cultural Building (E34 – G011)

Abstract:
The study of the legal profession has traditionally relied on social science methods such as surveys, ethnography, and archival research. However, oral history offers a unique and underutilized approach. This talk introduces two ongoing oral history projects focused on the legal professions in Hong Kong and Macau. These projects aim to capture and preserve the narratives of senior alumni from the University of Hong Kong and the University of Macau. By documenting their personal stories, the projects examine their experiences in legal education, law practice, career development, and various professional and public service roles. The talk will highlight the methodologies employed, the challenges faced, and the preliminary findings that demonstrate the value of oral history in understanding the intricacies of legal careers and the broader implications for sociolegal scholarship.

We look forward to seeing you at this event! For more information about IAS, please visit the website of IAS at https://ias.um.edu.mo/. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ias.programme@um.edu.mo.

Best regards,
The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

Students who attend on-site will receive 1 SP and 15 CS for “Knowledge Integration” in the Whole Person Development Award.

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澳門大學人文社科高等研究院（高研院）現舉辦2024年澳大傑出訪問學者講座系列，誠邀您參與由上海師範大學法治與人權研究所所長、哲學與法政學院光啟學者特聘教授──劉作翔教授主講，主題為“當代中國的規範體系：理論與制度結構”的講座。詳情請參閱如下：

• 主題：當代中國的規範體系：理論與制度結構
• 語言：中文
• 日期：2024年11月12日（星期二）
• 時間：下午3時至4時半
• 地點：澳門大學崇文樓演講廳 (E34 – G011)
• 主持人：於興中教授（澳門大學環球法律學系講座教授、高研院院長）
• 主辦：澳門大學人文社科高等研究院

講座摘要：

現代國家和社會的治理首先表現為規範體系的治理。 「規範體系」的提出是應對國家和社會治理體系、治理能力現代化和法治化的需求。規範體系為國家機關、社會組織、政黨、公民個人等各類主體的行為創設規則，並遵循。透過對當代中國規範體系製度結構和理論問題的梳理和描述，可以展示各種規範類型的存在現狀，諸如法律規範、黨內法規、國家政策、社會規範等，都是當代中國社會中客觀存在的規範類型，在各自的不同場域中發揮其功能和作用。每種規範類型有其不同的性質，其規範來源也不相同。法律規範來自於有立法權的國家機關；黨內法規及其政策來自於執政黨組織；國家政策來自於國家政權機關；社會規範來自於社會本身以及各種各樣的社會組織機構。由其規範來源的不同，自然有其不同的法律地位、角色和功能。各種規範類型的有機組合而形成的一個有機體系，構成了當代中國規範體系的基本製度結構。在法治中國的建設過程中，我們應該準確地對各種不同的規範體係予以一個科學的、恰當的法律定位，並準確地界定各種不同的規範類型在社會治理結構和法治結構中的地位和角色及其相互關係，以建構一個具有當代中國特色的規範體系理論及其製度結構。

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按時出席講座的學生可獲取1粒至叻星及15個cs「Knowledge integration 」

Dear Colleagues and Students,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) and the UM Library extend a warm invitation to you to participate in the Boya Book Launch: “The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration” scheduled on 28 October 2024 (Mon). We invited Professor João Ilhão Moreira from the Department of Macao Legal Studies, FLL as the speaker. We are also delighted to have Professor Guangjian Tu, Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies of FLL, as the discussant, and Professor Xingzhong Yu, Director of IAS and Chair Professor of FLL, as the moderator for this event. Please find the details below:

• Name of Book: The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration (Hart Publishing)
• Date: 28 October 2024 (Mon)
• Time: 15:00-16:00
• Language: English
• Venue: E1 UM Gallery
• Discussant: Prof. Guangjian Tu, Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies, FLL
• Moderator: Prof. Xingzhong Yu, Director of IAS, Chair Professor of FLL
• Registration: Click Here

Abstract:

This talk explores the ‘regulation’ of international commercial arbitrators, based on the book The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration: Arbitrators’ Duties and the Emerging Arbitral Market. This academic work adopts an interdisciplinary approach, appealing to those interested in international commercial arbitration and professional regulation. The book’s core argument is that an effective regulatory framework governs the conduct of international commercial arbitrators. It examines how and why the regulation of these arbitrators differs from other professions, such as accounting, law, and medicine. The work further dissects the various elements that shape and enforce professional norms in this field. Finally, the talk will address the strengths and limitations of the regulatory system, including issues related to arbitrator independence and impartiality, procedural efficiency, fairness in appointments, and the consideration of public interest by commercial arbitrators.

We look forward to seeing you at this event! For more information about IAS, please visit the website of IAS at https://ias.um.edu.mo/. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ias.programme@um.edu.mo.

Best regards,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

**Students who attend the lecture on time will receive 0.5 Smart Point & 10.0 “Knowledge integration” (CS).

Dear Colleagues and Students,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) and the UM Library extend a warm invitation to you to participate in the Boya Book Launch: “The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration” scheduled on 28 October 2024 (Mon). We invited Professor João Ilhão Moreira from the Department of Macao Legal Studies, FLL as the speaker. We are also delighted to have Professor Guangjian Tu, Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies of FLL, as the discussant, and Professor Xingzhong Yu, Director of IAS and Chair Professor of FLL, as the moderator for this event. Please find the details below:

• Name of Book: The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration (Hart Publishing)
• Date: 28 October 2024 (Mon)
• Time: 15:00-16:00
• Language: English
• Venue: E1 UM Gallery
• Discussant: Prof. Guangjian Tu, Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies, FLL
• Moderator: Prof. Xingzhong Yu, Director of IAS, Chair Professor of FLL
• Registration: Click Here

Abstract:

This talk explores the ‘regulation’ of international commercial arbitrators, based on the book The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration: Arbitrators’ Duties and the Emerging Arbitral Market. This academic work adopts an interdisciplinary approach, appealing to those interested in international commercial arbitration and professional regulation. The book’s core argument is that an effective regulatory framework governs the conduct of international commercial arbitrators. It examines how and why the regulation of these arbitrators differs from other professions, such as accounting, law, and medicine. The work further dissects the various elements that shape and enforce professional norms in this field. Finally, the talk will address the strengths and limitations of the regulatory system, including issues related to arbitrator independence and impartiality, procedural efficiency, fairness in appointments, and the consideration of public interest by commercial arbitrators.

We look forward to seeing you at this event! For more information about IAS, please visit the website of IAS at https://ias.um.edu.mo/. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ias.programme@um.edu.mo.

Best regards,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

**Students who attend the lecture on time will receive 0.5 Smart Point & 10.0 “Knowledge integration” (CS).

Dear Colleagues and Students,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) and the UM Library extend a warm invitation to you to participate in the Boya Book Launch: “The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration” scheduled on 28 October 2024 (Mon). We invited Professor João Ilhão Moreira from the Department of Macao Legal Studies, FLL as the speaker. We are also delighted to have Professor Guangjian Tu, Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies of FLL, as the discussant, and Professor Xingzhong Yu, Director of IAS and Chair Professor of FLL, as the moderator for this event. Please find the details below:

• Name of Book: The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration (Hart Publishing)
• Date: 28 October 2024 (Mon)
• Time: 15:00-16:00
• Language: English
• Venue: E1 UM Gallery
• Discussant: Prof. Guangjian Tu, Professor of Department of Macao Legal Studies, FLL
• Moderator: Prof. Xingzhong Yu, Director of IAS, Chair Professor of FLL
• Registration: Click Here

Abstract:

This talk explores the ‘regulation’ of international commercial arbitrators, based on the book The Regulation of International Commercial Arbitration: Arbitrators’ Duties and the Emerging Arbitral Market. This academic work adopts an interdisciplinary approach, appealing to those interested in international commercial arbitration and professional regulation. The book’s core argument is that an effective regulatory framework governs the conduct of international commercial arbitrators. It examines how and why the regulation of these arbitrators differs from other professions, such as accounting, law, and medicine. The work further dissects the various elements that shape and enforce professional norms in this field. Finally, the talk will address the strengths and limitations of the regulatory system, including issues related to arbitrator independence and impartiality, procedural efficiency, fairness in appointments, and the consideration of public interest by commercial arbitrators.

We look forward to seeing you at this event! For more information about IAS, please visit the website of IAS at https://ias.um.edu.mo/. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ias.programme@um.edu.mo.

Best regards,

The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

**Students who attend the lecture on time will receive 0.5 Smart Point & 10.0 “Knowledge integration” (CS).