Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law

Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law

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CISRUL is an interdisciplinary research group at the University of Aberdeen studying key concepts of the modern polity.

02/06/2026

A reminder for tomorrow at 2pm on Zoom: join CISRUL staff Professors Nadia Kiwan and Trevor Stack, and CISRUL alumnus Dr Eve Hayes de Kalaf, for an online interdisciplinary session hosted by the Institute of Historical Research!

On 3 June, join CISRUL staff Professors Nadia Kiwan and Trevor Stack, and CISRUL alumnus Dr Eve Hayes de Kalaf, for an online interdisciplinary session hosted by the Institute of Historical Research. In the session, they will 'explore how decolonial methods might be applied in practice and in teaching, considering both their value for historical research as well as their wider relevance in addressing contemporary global and real-world challenges.'

To attend, book at the link below:

https://www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/events/decolonising-society-politics-historical-perspectives

25/05/2026

On 3 June, join CISRUL staff Professors Nadia Kiwan and Trevor Stack, and CISRUL alumnus Dr Eve Hayes de Kalaf, for an online interdisciplinary session hosted by the Institute of Historical Research. In the session, they will 'explore how decolonial methods might be applied in practice and in teaching, considering both their value for historical research as well as their wider relevance in addressing contemporary global and real-world challenges.'

To attend, book at the link below:

https://www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/events/decolonising-society-politics-historical-perspectives

PhD Candidate Shao-Chi Kuo’s Submits Thesis on Wang Yi and the Early Rain Covenant Church’s Practice of “Faithful Disobedience” 11/05/2026

Shao-Chi Kuo, who began his doctoral research in 2022 and joined the Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law (CISRUL) in 2023, has passed his viva with no corrections. A huge congratulations to Dr Shao-Chi Kuo!

To read more about his thesis on the public theological significance of Wang Yi and the Early Rain Covenant Church’s practice of “faithful disobedience", view this article:

PhD Candidate Shao-Chi Kuo’s Submits Thesis on Wang Yi and the Early Rain Covenant Church’s Practice of “Faithful Disobedience” Shao-Chi Kuo, who began his doctoral research in 2022 and joined the Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law (CISRUL) in 2023, has recently submitted his thesis on the public theologi…

Events from June 25, 2012 – May 20 – Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law 17/04/2026

We have updated our 'Upcoming Events' page for the remainder of April and May, with a number of interesting events scheduled. This includes talks in our 'Post-PhD life with CISRUL alumni' series, the next 'What is a Constitution? Reading Toward a Problem' reading seminar, and a visit to Aberdeen from CISRUL alumnus Professor Chuck Sturtevant. All welcome!

Events from June 25, 2012 – May 20 – Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law Dr Eve Hayes de Kalaf and Dr Hanifi Bariş on Research Impact and Teaching in UK Academia April 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Post-PhD Life with CISRUL Alumni Alumnus Dr Eve Hayes de Kalaf, one of the first PhD students to graduate from CISRUL, is joining us via Microsoft Teams to discuss her impressive ...

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