The Dickson Poon School of Law is proud to present our Inaugural Lecture Series. Inaugural Lectures are a celebration of our Professors, as they present an overview of their contribution to their field, as well as highlight its latest developments. The lecture is open to both members of the university community and the wider public, and is followed by a reception in the Great Hall.

Professor Paul James Cardwell: A Tale of two Europes: the External Relations of the EU

Paul James Cardwell joined King’s College London as Professor of Law and Vice Dean (Education) in February 2022. He previously held Chairs at the University of Strathclyde and City, University of London and was a Lecturer and Reader at the University of Sheffield. His research focusses on the European Union’s external relations, particularly in the areas of migration and sanctions, with over 100 publications to date. He is the editor of the JCMS: Journal of Common Market Studies, the leading interdisciplinary journal in his field. He is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has particular interests in the internationalisation of higher education, Erasmus+ and studying abroad.