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Oxford Transitional Justice Research Seminars
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159 Invoking 'Transitional Justice' without a Transition: Reflections on Sri Lanka's Transitional Justice Programme, 2015-2019 Kumaravadivel Guruparan gives a talk as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Kumaravadivel Guruparan 18 Mar 2021
158 Kashmir and the State of Exception Habeel Iqbal gives a talk as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Habeel Iqbal 18 Mar 2021
157 Australian War Crimes in Afghanistan: National Mechanisms, Positive Complementarity and Command Responsibility Douglas Guilfoyle gives a talk as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Douglas Guilfoyle 18 Mar 2021
156 The War Lawyers: The United States, Israel and Juridical Warfare This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Craig Jones 19 Feb 2021
155 Transitional Justice Through the Lens of Art This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. This panel discussion explores the role of art in transitional justice and the depiction of transitional justice through art. Leslie Thomas, Bernadette Vivuya, Nadia Siddiqui 18 Feb 2021
154 The Justice of Visual Art - Creative State-Building in Times of Transition This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Art is a radical form of political participation in times of transition. Eliza Garnsey 18 Feb 2021
153 Political Crimes and Amnesties: Scope and Limitations to Transitions to Democracy This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Renata Barbosa 26 Jan 2021
152 Creative Commons Documenting Crimes in Syria and Iraq: ISIS and the Crimes Against the Yazidis This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Sareta Ashraph 11 Nov 2019
151 Creative Commons Measuring Peace: Local Participation and Perspectives in Peacebuilding This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Anupah Makoond 11 Nov 2019
150 Creative Commons Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace: Are There Reasons for Hope? This talk was the keynote seminar given as part of the Oxford Translational Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series Julieta Lemaitre 11 Nov 2019
149 Creative Commons But what about men?: Gender Discomfort in International Criminal Justice Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) has become 'hyper-visible' in international criminal justice, yet scholars disagree whether this is a good thing for feminism or not. Leila Ullrich 07 Oct 2019
148 Creative Commons Current Challenges to International Justice: Lean in or Leave? This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Laila Sadat 25 Jun 2019
147 Book Launch: The Trial of the Kaiser This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. William Schabas 25 Jun 2019
146 Creative Commons Transitional Justice in Historical Perspective: Book Launch of 'Justice framed: A Genealogy of Transitional Justice' This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Marcos Zunino 25 Jun 2019
145 Creative Commons Un-Becoming a Victim: Between Historic Reminder and Hallucination, Geographical Document and Childhood Memory, Collective Tragedy and Personal Healing This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Sasa Rajsic 25 Jun 2019
144 Creative Commons Prospects for Meaningful Accountability for Rights Violations in Sri Lanka This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Kiran Grewal, Farzana Haniffa, Gehan Gunatilleke, Dharsha Jegatheswaran 25 Jun 2019
143 Creative Commons Witness Testimony and the Negotiation of 'Culture' at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Nigel Eltringham 25 Jun 2019
142 Creative Commons The Journalist Perspective: Low Expectations and Promising Trends in Transitional Justice This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Thierry Cruvellier 25 Jun 2019
141 Creative Commons Book Launch 'When Political Transitions Work: Reconciliation as Interdependence' This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Fanie du Toit, Kate O'Regan 25 Jun 2019
140 Colombian Outcast Youths and the Broken Promises of Transformative Justice This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Elena Butti 25 Jun 2019
139 Creative Commons The Arrest of a Head of State Pursuant to an ICC Warrant. The Al-Bashir Case This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Flavia Lattanzi 25 Jun 2019
138 Creative Commons The ICC Rohingya Case: Radical or Routine? This talk was given as part of the Oxford Transitional Justice Research (OTJR) Seminar Series. Payam Akhavan 25 Jun 2019
137 Creative Commons International Criminal Law and Border Control: The Expressive Role of the Deportation and Extradition of Rwandan Citizens Dr Nicola Palmer analyzes the role that international criminal law in the extradition, deportation or domestic prosecution of Rwandan nationals. Nicola Palmer 25 Jun 2019
136 Amnesties and Inclusive Political Settlements Amnesties are widely used during and after armed conflicts. Despite their controversial nature, international policymakers such as the UN continue to recognise some forms of amnesty in these settings are necessary to facilitate conflict resolution. Louise Mallinder 15 Jan 2019
135 A Glimpse Into Contested Indigenous Peoples' Rights in Peru: The Forced Sterilization of Indigenous Women This study examines Peru's status of indigenous peoples' rights. Ñusta Carranza Ko 15 Jan 2019
134 Battling for (In)justice: Resurgent Authoritarianism, Ongoing Conflict, and Transitional Justice in the Arab Region Transitional justice scholarship and practice has predominantly operated on the assumption that transitions entail a shift from violent, authoritarian rule to liberal, democratic rule. Noha Aboueldahab 15 Jan 2019
133 The Death of the ICC? The Politics of International Criminal Justice in Africa The International Criminal Court (ICC) is struggling at every level of its operations in Africa - in terms of its investigations, prosecutions, and relations with domestic governments, judiciaries and affected communities. Phil Clark, Payam Akhavan 15 Jan 2019
132 The Legality of Rebel Courts during Non-International Armed Conflicts Rebel courts are often justified by rebels in the interest of securing law and order, states’ perceptions are more negative, especially the territorial state concerned. Mark Klamberg 15 Jan 2019
131 Reparation for Victims of Mass Atrocities: Reflections on Key Challenges While there is broad consensus that victims of mass atrocities have a right to reparation for harm suffered, the effective implementation of that right is a promise as yet largely unfulfilled. Clara Sandoval 15 Jan 2019
130 Genocide on Trial. Witnessing and Evidence at Rwanda's Gacaca Courts and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda Julia Viebach investigates the everyday of witnessing at Rwanda’s Gacaca courts and contrasts its findings with the process of witnessing at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR). Julia Viebach 22 May 2018
129 Voice, Agency and Responsibility: Victimhood and Transitional Justice in Northern Ireland Dr. Cheryl Lawther explore the construction and meaning of victimhood in post-conflict Northern Ireland. Cheryl Lawther 22 May 2018
128 European Union and Democratisation: Backsliding in Tow of Unsuccessful Conditionality? Dr Katarína Sipulova gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Katarína Šipulová 22 May 2018
127 Book Colloquium; Chocolate, Politics and Peace-Building: An Ethnography of the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó, Colombia Gwen Burnyeat discusses her book: 'Chocolate, Politics and Peace-Building: An Ethnography of the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó, Colombia' with Laura Rival. Gwen Burnyeat, Laura Rival 21 May 2018
126 Conflict in a Connected World: Journalism, Justice and Accountability in the Realm of Open Source Information Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat and Brown Moses Blog, speaks on the use of open-source information. Eliot Higgins 19 Feb 2018
125 The Mladic Case before the ICTY – an Insider's Perspective Jonas Nillson speaks on his time working in the ICTY chambers. Jonas Nillson 19 Feb 2018
124 'It Stays With You: Use of Force by UN Peacekeepers in Haiti' Film Screening and Discussion Professor Siobhan Wills discusses the UN Peacekeeping mission in Haiti and her documentary. Siobhan Wills 19 Feb 2018
123 The UN in Kosovo: Building the Rule of Law and Respect for Human Rights, a Very Mixed Record William O'Neill gives an insider perspective into the UN Peacekeeping Missoin in Kosovo. William O'Neill 19 Feb 2018
122 Travelling Jurisprudence: the Circulation of Legal Reasoning on International Crimes between Europe and Latin America David Copello, Raluca Grosescu, and Sophie Daviaud give a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. David Copello, Raluca Grosescu, Sophie Daviaud 19 Feb 2018
121 Transition(s), Justice and Normality: Everyday experiences from Post-Conflict Sierra Leone Laura S. Martin (University of Birmingham) gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Laura S. Martin 27 Nov 2017
120 Competing Memories: Truth and Reconciliation in Sierra Leone and Peru Rebekka Friedman (King’s College London) gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Rebekka Friedman 27 Nov 2017
119 Transitional Justice and Stabilisation: Risks or Opportunities? Alex Wilks and Nisha Iswaran, Justice Advisors in the UK Government’s Stabilisation Unit, give a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Alex Wilks, Nisha Iswaran 21 Nov 2017
118 Book Colloquium: ‘Voting Rights of Refugees’ Ruvi Ziegler (Reading) discusses his new book with Kirsten McConnachie (Warwick), Matthew Gibney (Oxford), and Liora Lazarus (Oxford) at a joint OTJR/RMLDG event. Ruvi Ziegler, Kirsten McConnachie, Matthew Gibney, Liora Lazarus 20 Nov 2017
117 Seeking a 'Just Justice': Discursive Strategies of Resistance in Côte d'Ivoire Briony Jones, Assistant Professor at the Politics and International Studies department of the University of Warwick, gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Briony Jones 20 Nov 2017
116 Transitional Justice in Brazil and the Jurisprudence of Inter-American Court of Human Rights Bruno Galindo, Associate Professor at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) (Brazil), gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Bruno Galindo 20 Nov 2017
115 Creative Commons Nuremberg Was Not the First International Criminal Tribunal - by a Long Shot Ziv Bohrer, Assistant Professor at Bar-Ilan University, gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series on the pre-WWII history of international criminal law. Ziv Bohrer 11 Oct 2017
114 Bridging the Research-Practice Gap: Applied Transitional Justice Research Pablo de Greiff, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation, and guarantees of non-recurrence, gives a talk for the OTJR 10th Anniversary Event. Pablo de Greiff 30 Jun 2017
113 Authority, Expertise and Race in the South African TRC Deborah Posel, Professor of Sociology at UCT, gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Deborah Posel 30 Jun 2017
112 Reverse Transitions, Squeezed Civic Space and Human Rights Antoine Buyse, Director of the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights, gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Antoine Buyse 30 Jun 2017
111 Creative Commons The Peace Process in Colombia: the Constitutional Dimension Judge Manuel José Cepeda Espinosa gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 10th May 2017. Manuel José Cepeda Espinosa 15 May 2017
110 The economic accomplices of Pinochet's dictatorship Leigh Payne, Cristian Olmos Herrera, Sebastian Smart and Marcos Gonzalez Hernando give a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Leigh Payne, Cristian Olmos Herrera, Sebastian Smart, Marcos Gonzalez Hernando. 09 May 2017
109 Book Launch: 'East West Street: On the Origins of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity' Prof Philippe Sands (QC) presents his new book in a colloquium with Prof Dapo Akande and Dr Stephen Humphreys in the OTJR series. Philippe Sands, Dapo Akande, Stephen Humphreys 13 Apr 2017
108 Justice Framed: A Genealogy of Transitional Justice Dr Marcos Zunino, University of Cambridge, gives a seminar in the OTJR series. Marcors Zunino 08 Apr 2017
107 Transitional Justice and Political Economies of Survival in Northern Uganda Anna Macdonald gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Anna Macdonald 27 Mar 2017
106 Unsettled Narratives in Transitional Justice: Culture, Reconciliation and Resistance at the Canadian TRC OTJR seminar with Dr. Rachel Kerr. Rachel Kerr 24 Feb 2017
105 Twenty years later: Reflecting on South Africa's truth, reconciliation and amnesty processes and the jurisprudence they generated in the Constitutional Court OTJR seminar from Dr. Kate O'Regan. Kate O'Regan 24 Feb 2017
104 Transitional Justice in Libya Elham Saudi gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 1st February 2017. Elham Saudi 10 Feb 2017
103 Children and the ICC: Lessons Learnt and Policies for the Future Cynthia Chamberlain gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on January 25th, 2017. Cynthia Chamberlain 10 Feb 2017
102 The ICC, The African Court, and Libya: the case of Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi Aidan Ellis, Haydee Dijkstal, Dr Mishana Hosseinioun and Sir Geoffrey Nice QC, give a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 9th Novemebr 2016. Sir Geoffrey Nice, Mishana Hosseinioun, Aidan Ellis, Haydee Dijkstal 15 Nov 2016
101 International Criminal Justice as Political Strategy: Judicial Extraversion and Agency in Uganda and Colombia Dr Yuna Han, Postdoctoral Researcher in International Relations, European University Institute gives a talk for the OTJR seminar seires on 19th October 2016. Yuna Han 15 Nov 2016
100 What Is an International Crime? (A Revisionist History) Professor Kevin Jon Heller, Chair in Criminal Law, SOAS, University of London, gives a talk for the OJR seminar series on 12th October 2016. Kevin Jon Heller 15 Nov 2016
99 Book Launch: United States Law and Policy on Transitional Justice: Principles, Politics, and Pragmatics (Oxford University Press, 2016) Dr Zachary Kaufman launches the book; United States Law and Policy on Transitional Justice: Principles, Politics, and Pragmatics (Oxford University Press, 2016). Zachary Kaufman 20 May 2016
98 The Role of Jerusalem in Reconciliation in Israel and Palestine John Bell gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series, John Bell 20 May 2016
97 The Colombian Peace Process with the FARC and International (Criminal) Law Professor Kai Ambos gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Kai Ambos 20 May 2016
96 A Conspiracy to Commit Genocide: Anti-Fertility Research in Apartheid South Africa's Chemical and Biological Weapons Programme Dr Miles Jackson gives a talk fo the OTJR seminar seires on the 4th May 2016. Miles Jackson 12 May 2016
95 Displacements of Memory: Post-War Development, the Clash of Materialities and the Labors of the Negative in Burundi’s Sites of Violence Dr. Andrea Purdeková gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Andrea Purdeková 12 May 2016
94 Can Reparations transform Societies? The Practice of ‘Transformative Justice’ at the International Criminal Court (ICC) Leila Ullrich, PhD in Criminology, Faculty of Law, University of Oxford, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Leila Ullrich 17 Mar 2016
93 The Rome Statute and its Prosecutorial Actors: Equal Brothers in Arms? Matilde Gawronski, PhD in Socio-Legal Studies, University of Oxford, five a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Matilde Gawronski 17 Mar 2016
92 Africa versus the ICC: The Strategy of Regionalizing International Criminal Justice in the African Union and East African Community Nicole de Silva, IKEA Research Fellow in International Relations at Oxford, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 2nd March 2016. Nicole de Silva 17 Mar 2016
91 After the International Criminal Court Dr. Adam Branch gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 10th February 2016. Adam Branch 04 Mar 2016
90 Rape Justice and Social Harmony in Northern Uganda Dr Holly Porter, gives a talk for the Oxford Transitional Justice Research Seminar series on 24th February 2016. Holly Porter 04 Mar 2016
89 Creative Commons Reparations for Human Rights and Humanitarian Violations: Taking Stock 10 years after the UN Basic Principles and Guidelines Dr. Carla Ferstman (Director of REDRESS), gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar series on 3rd February 2016. Carla Ferstman 04 Feb 2016
88 International Commissions of Inquiry and the North Sea Incident: A Model for a MH17 Tribunal? Dr. Jan Lemnitzer, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 27th January 2016. Jan Lemnitzer 04 Feb 2016
87 Transitional Justice: Quo Vadis? A Panel Conversation with Ruti Teitel Reflecting on ‘Globalizing Transitional Justice' held on 4th December 2015. Ruti Teitel, Leigh Payne, Chandra Sriram, Iavor Rangelov 14 Dec 2015
86 (Mis)understanding Gender in International Criminal Law Dr Valerie Oosterveld, Associate Professor at the Centre for Transitional Justice and Post-Conflict Reconstruction, University of Western Ontario, gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar Series. Valerie Oosterveld 07 Dec 2015
85 Primo Levi and the Nature of Guilt Prof Alan Norrie, Professor at the School of Law, University of Warwick, gives a talk for the OTJR Seminar series on 25th November 2015. Alan Norrie 03 Dec 2015
84 Creative Commons Avoiding Its Own Identity Crisis: the International Criminal Court and Human Rights Considerations Dr Brianne McGonigle Leyh gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on the International Criminal Courts and Human Rights on 4th November 2015. Brianne McGonigle Leyh 25 Nov 2015
83 Creative Commons Lawyers, Causes and Political Violence: Re-examining Legal Professionalism in Conflicted and Transitional Societies Professor Kieran McEvoy gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 21st October 2015. Kieran McEvoy 22 Oct 2015
82 Creative Commons The Special Tribunal for Lebanon: Fighting Terrorism through the Rule of Law Guido Acquaviva, Senior Legal Officer (Chambers), gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 14th October 2015. Guido Acqauviva 22 Oct 2015
81 Book Launch of 'Courts in Conflict' Book launch of Dr. Nicola Palmer's book 'Courts in Conflict'. The Discussant: Jonny Steinberg. Nicola Palmer, Jonny Steinberg 06 Oct 2015
80 Creative Commons Special Seminar: Individual and Collective in the Response to Mass Atrocity Mark J. Osiel,University of Iowa, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. The discussant is Prof Pavlos Eleftheriadis, Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. Mark J Osiel, Pavlos Eleftheriadis 15 Jul 2015
79 Creative Commons Transitional (In)justice in Israel/Palestine Nimer Sultany, University of London, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on Monday, 1 June 2015. Nimer Sultany 15 Jul 2015
78 Monopolizing Global Justice: International Criminal Law as a Challenge to Human Diversity Sarah Nouwen, University of Cambridge, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 18 May at 5pm Sarah Nouwen 26 May 2015
77 Creative Commons Evaluating Transitional Justice Kirsten Ainley, London School of Economics, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 11 May at 5pm Kirsten Ainley 26 May 2015
76 On Bad Terms: Rethinking Reconciliation After Violent Conflict James Hughes, London School of Economics, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 27 April 2015 at 5pm James Hughes 26 May 2015
75 Creative Commons Does transitional justice affect democratic institution-building? Dr. Chandra Sriram gives a talk OTJR seminar series on 9 March at 5pm Chandra Sriram 26 May 2015
74 The ICC and 'Non'-Sense Non-State Parties, Non-Interventions and Non-Targets Dr. Mark Kersten gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 9th February 2015 at 5pm Mark Kersten 26 May 2015
73 Creative Commons Unlike Minds: Ideology, Political Violence and Armed Conflict Dr. Jonathan Leader Maynard gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 26 January 2015 at 5pm Jonathan Leader Maynard 26 May 2015
72 Creative Commons Theorising the Political Apology Dr. Stephen Winter, Senior Lecturer in Political Theory, University of Auckland gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 1st December 2014. Stephen Winter 02 Feb 2015
71 Reparations and beyond: the lasting significance of historic injustice Dr. Daniel Butt, Associate Professor in Political Theory, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 17th November 2014. Daniel Butt 02 Feb 2015
70 Creative Commons Misunderstood or Misused?: Exploring “Complex Victimhood” at the International Criminal Court Leila Ullrich, PhD Candidate, Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series on 3rd November 2014. Leila Ullrich 02 Feb 2015
69 Distant Justice: The Politics of the International Criminal Court in Africa Dr. Phil Clark, Reader in Comparative and International Politics, SOAS, University of London gives a talk for the OTJR semianr series on 27th October 2014. Phil Clark 02 Feb 2015
68 Creative Commons Defending at the The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia: An English Barrister's Perspective David Josse, QC, gives a talk about working on the defense council at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia on the trials of Momcilo Krajisnik and then Milan Gvero. David Josse 08 Apr 2014
67 Transitional Justice in Transitional Libya Dr. Michael Gibb -Lecturer in Philosophy at University College, Oxford and Project Coordinator for No Peace Without Justice, Libya gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Michael Gibb 20 Nov 2013
66 Making sense of past atrocities: Toward methodologies of haunting Dr Akin Akinwumi - Researcher, Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Akin Akinwumi 20 Nov 2013
65 Measuring criminal accountability for past human rights violation in the South Cone: Databases on judicial activity in Argentina, Chile and Peru Lorena Balardini, Co-ordinator of Research, Centre of Legal and Social Studies, Argentina, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Lorena Balardini 20 Nov 2013
64 Peace through international criminal justice James Stewart, Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar sries. James Stewart 20 Nov 2013
63 Creative Commons Of other spaces: Analysing memorials to mass violence through Foucault's notion of Heterotopia Prof. Susanne Buckley-Zistel -Director of the Centre for Conflict Studies, Philipps - University of Marburg, gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Susanne Buckley-Zistel 20 Nov 2013
62 Creative Commons Do bones have politics? Forensic knowledge, human remains and the politics of the past Dr. Claire Moon (Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology and the Human Rights Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science) gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Claire Moon 02 Jul 2013
61 Creative Commons The International Criminal Court and the end of impunity in Kenya Lionel Nichols (St. Anne's Global Justice Research Fellow, University of Oxford) gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Lionel Nichols 02 Jul 2013
60 Creative Commons A critical analysis of involvement and accountability as recounted by individuals accused of international crimes at the ICTY Dr. Mina Rauschenbach (Research Fellow, Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, University of Geneva) gives a talk for the OTJR seminar series. Mina Rauschenbach 02 Jul 2013