News

Workshop in Palermo within the Erasmus+ FreeAc Project

On 29 April 2026, an Expert Meeting within the Erasmus+ project “Promoting Academic Freedom in Ukraine (FreeAc)” took place in Palermo, Italy.

Crisis or Transformation?

The Uni-ETC co-organized a panel discussion on International Law, Human Rights and the Future of Multilateralism on the occasion of the launch of the European Yearbook of Human Rights 2025

In ancient Greek, apò mēkhanês Theós (more well-known in Latin as "Deus ex machina") describes the way mythological figures appeared in theaters seemingly from thin air, instantly influencing the plot. Today, Artificial Intelligence might exert similar effects in legal proceedings. Students from our faculty are currently taking a deep dive into this matter in a human rights moot court competition, inter alia, in Greece - and they are doing so with great success.

FreeAC: online workshop "Communicating Instruments and Strategies for Academia"

On 10 March 2026, the European Training and Research Centre for Human Rights and Democracy at the University of Graz hosted an online workshop “Communicating Instruments and Strategies for Academia” within the Erasmus+ project “Promoting Academic Freedom in Ukraine (FreeAc)”

FreeAc: online workshop "Supporting Veteran Transition into Higher Education"

On 6 March 2025, the European Training and Research Centre for Human Rights and Democracy at the University of Graz hosted an online workshop titled “Supporting Veteran Transition into Higher Education” within the Erasmus+ project “Promoting Academic Freedom in Ukraine (FreeAc)”.

Call for Papers: Human Rights Cities Against Authoritarianism and Populism

Call for Papers for the 11th Human Rights Paper Session as a part of the World Human Rights Cities Forum (WHRCF) held in Gwangju, South Korea from the 13th to the 15th of May 2026

Call for Applications: EMA's Daniela Napoli Fellowships 2026/27

The European Master's in Human Rights and Democratisation (EMA) offers two fellowships at the premises of the Global Campus in Venice, Lido

New publication: HRGL Vol 6 - human rights-based budgeting

We are delighted to introduce our new publication, “Local Governments and Human Rights-Based Approaches to Budgeting – Pathways to Accountability”.

More news

Padova Model UPR 2025

Students from University of Graz win second place in two categories at the Model UPR simulation hosted by University of Padua

Call for Registration: 5th Academy and Conference Human Rights Go Local

We cordially invite you to register for the multi-day online participatory forum “Human Rights Go Local: What Works”. The 2026 edition will scrutinize…

FreeAc Lecture Series: Circular Economy for Sustainable Development

On 16 December 2025, within the Erasmus+ project Promoting Academic Freedom in Ukraine, coordinated by the University of Graz, a guest lecture by…

Ukrainian study group explores human rights localisation in Graz

FreeAc Lecture Series: Ukraine and the World as the Ship of Theseus

On 2 December 2025, the online guest lecture “Ukraine and the World as the Ship of Theseus: The Perfect Storm” took place at the University of Graz…

FreeAc: Webinar "AI in Higher Education Teaching"

Within the Erasmus+ project “Promoting Academic Freedom in Ukraine (FreeAc)”, an online webinar titled “AI in Higher Education Teaching” was held on 3…

Call for applications: Study human rights in 2026

The European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation has launched its call for applications for the academic year 2026/27

FreeAc: Webinar "Hate Speech and Propaganda Online"

On 25 November 2025, the European Training and Research Centre for Human Rights and Democracy at the University of Graz hosted an online webinar…