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Piet Eeckhout—Dean of UCL Faculty of Laws

08 June 2017
Issue: 7749 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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A new Dean at UCL Laws

Professor Piet Eeckhout will become Dean of UCL Faculty of Laws on 1 August, succeeding Professor Dame Hazel Genn. Dame Hazel spent nine years in the role, and now returns to research and teaching. She will continue as Director of the UCL Centre for Access to Justice, and Co-Director of the UCL Judicial Institute.

Piet was previously Deputy-Dean and Vice-Dean (Staffing) of UCL Laws. He is also Professor of EU Law in UCL Faculty of Laws, and Academic Director of the UCL European Institute. He joined UCL in 2012, having previously been Director of the Centre of European Law at King’s College London.

He has also worked in the chambers of Advocate General Jacobs at the European Court of Justice, and taught at the University of Ghent and the University of Brussels, prior to moving to London in 1998.

Piet said: ‘It is an enormous privilege to lead and to serve UCL Laws’ outstanding projects in these global uncertain times.’

Issue: 7749 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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