North East Law Review

What happens when the welfare system changes — and the people who rely on it are left uncertain about their future?

In our latest episode, we speak with Hannah Cooper from Citizens Advice about the real challenges advisers are seeing on the front line. From the UK Government’s Pathways to Work disability Green Paper proposals to concerns about cuts to health-related benefits like Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit, the debate has sparked major controversy across the country.

Hannah explains what these reforms could mean for disabled people, why charities warned they could push thousands further into poverty, and how advice services are helping people understand and challenge decisions.

We’ll also hear how Citizens Advice Newcastle works to support local residents.

Dr Neha Vyas from Newcastle Law School volunteers with the service and brings legal insight into the fight for fairer access to disability and health-related benefits.

🎧 Listen now to hear the story behind the headlines — and the people working to protect the social safety net.

Bid rigging is a grave competition law infringement that significantly compromises public procurement by causing artificially inflated prices and preventing public authorities from securing the most advantageous terms for public funds. In this lecture series, join Dr Pinelopi Giosa as she takes us through a discussion based on her recently published monograph “Competition Law and Collusion in Public Procurement” (Routledge 2025). It utilises auction theory as a benchmark to assess how the design of the EU's public procurement system under Directive 2014/24/EU creates vulnerabilities to collusive practices.

In this episode, listen to Sâmela Pedrada Cardoso share insights into her research on Tupinikim spatiality, the body–territory relationship, memory, colonialism, and other compelling themes.

Join us for this episode as Newcastle PhD candidate Bernardo Carvalho de Mello offers a fascinating look into his research on discrimination in international human rights law, exploring how legal frameworks shape the lived experiences of marginalised communities.

In our newest episode, Professor Oles Andriychuk has a lively conversation about Competition Law with PhD Candidate Isaac Juma.

Join us for another episode of our Podcast. This episode's guest is Newcastle University PhD Candidate Isaac Juma, who explains what his research into Competition Law is, talks about Big Tech, data, privacy, and much more. You'll learn a lot!

Enjoy a quick conversation with Dr Tanya Krupiy, learn about her fabulous research on AI and Human rights, and get some advice on applying for a PhD.

Get to know more about the world of anti-heroes with our latest episode of the Northeast Law Review Podcast!

In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant Adam Rowe, a lecturer at Newcastle University whose research dances between Nietzschean philosophy, Napoleonic history, and the complexities of international law.

Adam discusses his fascination with two towering figures: Friedrich Nietzsche and Napoleon Bonaparte—thinkers (and doers) who thrived in the tension between brilliance and controversy. In this captivating conversation, we explore:

• How Nietzsche’s provocative ideas challenge the foundations of law and power.

• Napoleon’s dual legacy as a system-builder and romantic anti-hero.

•The enduring allure of historical rebels who reshape the world’s narrative.

And, of course, Adam’s take on being an academic adventurer navigating critical theory, history, and the challenge of carving out a unique voice in the world of research.

Stay tuned until the end for our playful word association game, where Adam reveals his quickfire takes on sovereignty, justice, and his dream of power (hint: it involves library control!).

Ready for a thoughtful yet mischievous journey? Tune in now!

Dive into a riveting conversation with Víctor Cázares as he unravels the intricate dance between history and law, exploring how constitutions are more than just texts—they’re powerful, sometimes violent, catalysts for societal change.

Discover the untold stories behind constitutional evolution as Víctor highlights the surprising connections between peacemaking and conflict and why history’s lessons are crucial for shaping the laws of tomorrow.

Be captivated by Víctor’s innovative approach of using music and film to illustrate the dynamic and often tumultuous world of legal history, showing how artistic mediums can bring new insights into academic research.