TEHA upcoming events

We invite SOGOLAS researchers to come together, exchange ideas, and get to know their colleagues in order to gain a better understanding of who is working on what and who might be a good match for potential research collaborations. Since last academic year the SOGOLAS TEHA speed-dating event proved popular, we have planned three meetings for this semester at the ELU area:

• 30 October at 14:30-16:00
• 27 November at 14:30-16:00

More information and registration 

12 November, 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–16:00 | Room A-447

The masterclass, led by Prof. Dieter Grimm (Humboldt University Berlin; former Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany), explores the role of legal interpretation in times of social change. It will examine different methods of interpretation, their strengths and limitations, and the need for interdisciplinary perspectives when understanding the law and its application.

Although rooted in constitutional law, the discussion will be highly relevant to scholars from other disciplines – including political science, sociology, social policy, and international relations – interested in how law interacts with politics and society. Participants from diverse academic backgrounds are warmly encouraged to join.

Prof. Dr. Dieter Grimm's scholarship focuses on constitutional history, theory, and comparative constitutionalism, as well as the constitutional dimensions of European integration. He has published widely, including Constitutionalism: Past, Present, and Future, and is a member of several national and international academies.

Programme:

• 10:15-11:45 Part I
• 11:45-14:15 break
• 14:15-15:45 Part II

Please register by 5th November for the masterclass HERE.
Max participants: 20

Conversations with people have led to the understanding that among our own researchers, there are many experimenters in this field, some of whom are already at an advanced level. In order to make the masterclass expertly insightful, we ask for your input – whether and how you use artificial intelligence in your daily research work (or if you can recommend a colleague from SOGOLAS whom you have noticed using AI).

To provide your input, please fill out THIS questionnaire by October 10, 2025.

The masterclass will take place in November or December 2025, with the exact date and location to be confirmed after collecting inputs. If you have any questions, please write to: ingamaemets@tlu.ee