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New research: The ‘lost’ islands of Cardigan Bay

A recently published paper has provided new insights on the geographical evolution of the Cardigan Bay coastline since the last ice age, including support that draws upon Celtic literature. The interdisciplinary research project was undertaken by Simon Haslett, Professor of Physical Geography at Swansea University, whilst he was at Jesus College under a Short-term Visiting […]

Fellow’s new book explores development of legality and fair labelling in international criminal law

A new book by Dr Talita Dias, our Shaw Foundation Junior Research Fellow in Law, explores how the principles of legality and fair labelling have developed in international criminal law, from Nuremberg to the International Criminal Court and beyond. ‘Beyond Imperfect Injustice: Legality and Fair Labelling in International Criminal Law‘ (Brill/Nijhoff) features a comprehensive survey […]

Hydrodynamic modelling reveals more about deadly 1607 flood in South West

The application of refined hydrodynamic modelling techniques to investigate a devastating flood that occurred in Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary in 1607 has led to new findings that will assist local authorities in the region with their risk and hazard management planning. In 2003, Professor Simon Haslett  (below), Short-Term Visiting Fellow at Jesus College and his […]

Next Shaw Foundation Junior Research Fellow in Law at Jesus College announced

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Talita de Souza Dias as the next Shaw Foundation Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Law at Jesus College.  The Shaw Foundation, located in Singapore and founded in 1957, is one of the largest philanthropic organisations in the world. It works to support a wide range of organisations […]