07/08/26
CGHR student volunteers achieve top grades
Ed Parker, Co-Coordinator of the CGHR Student Group, and Tomos Davies, Coordinator of the Digital Verification Corps, came first in their respective cohorts.
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05/08/26
In Memoriam: Dr David Potter (1943–2026)
It is with great sadness that the Centre of Governance and Human Rights records the death, on 28 June 2026, of Dr David Potter.
28/07/26
Big Tech at the Bingo
In a new article, 'Big Tech at the Bingo', Ella explores how British bingo players defend their communities against the rise of online bingo platforms.
07/07/26
What might be at stake when it comes to AI?
Ella, Sharath and Ashwin discuss their research interests in this video for the Humanities, Social Sciences and AI transversal research theme.
23/06/26
Report: Cambridge Symposium on Protest and Peaceful Assembly
Dr Antoine Sander looks back on this invitation international symposium, convened by CGHR, Amnesty International and European Centre for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL).
17/06/26
Report: Assemble! Protest Politics and Rights
On 13 May 2026, CGHR hosted ‘Assemble! Protest Politics and Rights’, a public panel to mark the launch of the Oxford Handbook of Peaceful Assembly.
The new geopolitics of eastern Africa: Emerging regional responses
The latest seminar in the BIEA’s “Eastern Africa in the World” series considers the new geopolitics of eastern Africa and the emerging regional responses.
01/05/26
Antoine’s research on #saccageparis receives attention amidst mayoral campaign
As the battle for Paris mayor raged in early 2026, Antoine’s research on local social movement #saccageparis received attention from several French media outlets.
DVC Michaelmas Report: Right to Protests in Türkiye
In this termly report, our newest investigators reflect on their first months with the team, offering a practical insight into the group’s investigative workflow in action.
CGHR Practitioner Series 2026 Talk with Philippa Metcalfe
For our final iteration of the 2026 Practitioner Series, CGHR welcomed Dr Philippa Metcalfe.
Vacancy: Executive Director – Declarations Podcast Team
The Executive Director will lead Declarations, a human rights podcast from the University of Cambridge, providing strategic, editorial, and operational oversight.
CGHR Practitioner Series 2026 Talk with Matt Mahmoudi
On 25 February 2026, CHGR welcomed Dr Matt Mahmoudi to the third iteration of our 2026 Practitioner Series.