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A mathematical model for greater legal certainty: PhD research on the scope of sectoral schemes

Mathieu Halsema has developed a mathematical model that enhances the consistency and transparency of assessing the scope of CLAs and pension schemes.
  • Thursday 16 Oct 2025
  • PhD defence
Mathieu Halsema.

The goods availability act: between economic security and state power

Pim Jansen explains the first application since 1952 of the Goods Availability Act: what does it mean for the limits of government intervention?
  • Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
  • In the media
Pim Jansen

Criminalising illegality ignores social reality

In this article, Mieke Kox discusses the criminalisation of irregular stay and its far-reaching consequences.
  • Tuesday 14 Oct 2025
  • In the media
Fence.

From pixels to proof: how digital evidence reaches criminal courts

A video may look like evidence of a war crime. But appearances may deceive. PhD student Isabella Regan explains how online open-source investigation works.
  • Monday 13 Oct 2025
  • General
Mockup van een socialmediabericht over vermeende luchtaanval met rokend gebouw en bericht

Conference on Inclusive Prosperity in Europe

The Erasmus Center for Economic and Financial Governance organised a conference on inclusive prosperity in Europe on 2-3 October 2025 at Erasmus University.
  • Friday 3 Oct 2025
  • General
PROSPER conference Rotterdam group photo

Constitutional Reflections: Council of State critical of ban on priority housing for permit holders

Efthymiou and Scherpenisse reflect on the critical advice of the Council of State regarding the proposed ban on priority housing for permit holders.
  • Friday 3 Oct 2025
  • Opinion
Wouter Scherpenisse (L) & Nick Efthymiou (R)

In conversation with Isabella Regan: on justice, digital investigations, and the tension between public and private

As part of our Where Law Meets (your) Business series, we highlight the diverse ways people at Erasmus School of Law put their expertise to work.
  • Wednesday 1 Oct 2025
  • Interview
Isabella Regan achter het logo van Where Law Meets Business

Mayors already have more powers for compulsory care than commonly assumed

André den Exter observes that mayors can apply existing legislation more broadly to enforce compulsory care, but these possibilities often remain underused.
  • Tuesday 30 Sep 2025
  • In the media
André den Exter

Unauthorised access to mental health records: No breach of professional secrecy, but a duty of extra protection

Unauthorised access to mental health records is not a breach of professional secrecy, but it is a violation of privacy and trust.
  • Thursday 25 Sep 2025
  • In the media
Martin Buijsen

The Sector Plan Rechtsgeleerdheid receives very positive evaluation

On 21 Aug 2025, Minister Eppo Bruins made funding for the Law Sector Plan permanent, after a very positive final evaluation.
  • Tuesday 23 Sep 2025
  • General
Beeld van Vrouwe Justitia, een standbeeld van een vrouw die een zwaard vasthoudt in haar rechterhand en een weegschaal in haar linkerhand, ze draagt een gewaad en kijkt naar beneden

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Events

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PhD defence K.G.M. (Mai) Fleetwood Bird

Caught in Language. The importance of speech and language therapy for juvenile justice.
  • Friday 31 Oct 2025, 10:30 - 12:00
  • PhD defence
Erasmus School of Law logo.

PhD defence D.G. (Dominic) van Kleef

Towards a New Investor Image
  • Thursday 6 Nov 2025, 10:30 - 12:00
  • PhD defence
Erasmus School of Law logo.

(SSH)Broad impact through good science communication

This day all aspects of (good) science communication will be reviewed from different angles.
  • Tuesday 11 Nov 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
  • Workshop
Researcher teaching a group of students.

Connecting Cultures Festival: Food Fair

A festival to celebrate, showcase, and present the different nationalities and cultures of our own students!
  • Thursday 20 Nov 2025, 15:00 - 17:00
  • General

Master Open Day

Visit Erasmus University Rotterdam on our fully hybrid Master Open Day on Saturday 22 November 2025 and get to know our master programmes!
  • Saturday 22 Nov 2025, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Open day
Students sit in the lecture benches and listen intently.

2026 VSR Annual Conference

The 2026 Annual Conference of the Dutch-Flemish Law & Society Association (VSR) will be hosted by the Department Law, Society & Crime at Erasmus School of Law.
  • Thursday 29 Jan 2026, 09:00 - Friday 30 Jan 2026, 23:59
  • Conference
Logo VSR Law and society

Bachelor Open Day

Visit the Bachelor Open Day at Erasmus University Rotterdam on Saturday 7 February 2026 and find the programme that suits you!
  • Saturday 7 Feb 2026, 09:00 - 16:00
  • Open day
Students in C-Hall during Bachelor Open Day

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