Dr. Cheryl Lawther, a Senior Lecturer in Law has been awarded a Fulbright Irish Scholar Award. These highlight competitive awards provide up to 12 months of funding for scholars to conduct research at a US academic institution of their choice. The Fulbright scheme aims to provide both the time and space to conduct original work, but also promote cross-cultural connections and mutual understanding.

 

While in the United States, Cheryl will be based at the Human Rights Centre at Berkeley School of Law, University of California. During her time there, Cheryl will be working on the development of a new monograph on transitional justice and the politicisation and construction of victimhood.