Events

The Manchester International Law Centre organises seminars, workshops, and lectures throughout the academic year. Its flagship events are the Melland Schill Lecture and the Gillian White Lecture.

Upcoming events

‘European versus American Values: International Law and Democratic Principles in the New Multipolar Disorder Era’

16:00 - 18:00 06 May 2026

About the talk: Prof. Alejandro del Valle-Gálvez will discuss the role and significance of European and American values in today’s multipolar world and their impact on systems of law, governance, and democracy. About the speaker: Prof. Alejandro del Valle-Gálvez (Manchester Law Visiting Fellow) is a Professor of Public International Law a..

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Other events series

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Melland Schill Lecture Series

Find out more about this long-standing lecture series, established in 1961 and revived by MILC in 2014.
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Gillian White Lecture Series

Learn more about this annual lecture, hosted jointly by MILC and WILNET, which honours the legacy of Professor Gillian White.
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Past events

Access the archive of past events hosted by the MILC.