Law Faculty Week

LAW GREEN WEEK - Faculty of Law 2026
During the Sustainability Days at UM and at the faculties

At the Faculty of Law, we are proud to organise a LAW Green Week as part of the UM Sustainability Days, taking place from April 20 to April 23. This week is made possible thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of both staff and students, including members of the Law Faculty community, the Environmental Law Platform, the Green Staff Team, the Green Students Team, the Green Office, and the Working Group Vitality & Green. Together, we are committed to making this week a meaningful and inspiring initiative.

During the week, Catering at Law Cafe pays special attention to vegan food.

Monday 20th of April

Boekbespreking Groene supermacht: hoe Europa de wereld kan verduurzamen

Marijn van der Sluis en Maarten Stremler van boekenclub Recht & Politiek

De volgende bijeenkomst van de boekenclub Recht & Politiek, die wordt gehouden op Maandag 20 april van 16.00-17.00 (Kapoenstraat 2, 1009) bespreken we het boek Groene Supermacht: hoe Europa de wereld kan verduurzamen van Diederik Samson. Het boek gaat onder andere over de Europese Green Deal, waar Samson als medewerker van toenmalig Eurocommissaris Frans Timmermans nauw bij betrokken was.

Voor de nieuwkomers: de boekenclub is een laagdrempelige bijeenkomst waarin we boeken op het gebied van recht en politiek bespreken. Geïnteresseerde studenten en docenten zijn van harte welkom. De bijeenkomst wordt georganiseerd in samenwerking met Marjan Peeters en Anja van Bogaert.

Time: 16:00-17:00
Date: 20 April
Audience: UM staff and students

Tuesday 21st of April

Plant a Seed with the Garden of Justice

Join the Garden of Justice working group for a hands-on planting session in a shared green space. Bring your own seed or small plant and help us grow something together in the existing planters. Got extras? Take part in our seed swap and exchange with others. Open to staff and students- come by, connect, and get your hands in the soil 🌱

Time: 11.30 -12.30 hours
Date: 21 April
Audience: Staff and students of the LAW faculty

Green lunchtime walk

Vitality and Green working group, Faculty of Law

Boost your vitality and energy, and connect with colleagues during your lunch break! A route nearby (green views guaranteed!)

Time: 12:30-13:00
Date: 21 April
Audience: Staff and students of the Law Faculty

Carpooling– LAW Vitality and Green

The working group has started developing a booking app for carpooling within the Faculty of Law. It is still under development, but if you have any tips or feedback, or if you’d like more information or to get involved, please pop by the stand.

Time: 12:30-13:30
Date: 21 April
Audience: Staff and students of the Law Faculty

Wednesday 22nd of April

Workshop: Student "Planet Pledge and Green Code of Conduct"

This workshop brings together Law Faculty students and staff to collaboratively brainstorm and co-draft a planet pledge and green code of conduct for the Law Faculty student community, committing to sustainable behaviours in daily study life — from reducing printing to ethical sourcing. A living document, legally crafted by students for students.

Time: 11:00-13:00
Date: 22 April
Location: B0.118 BOU3 (LAW)
Audience: UM Students and Staff

Sign up here

Repair café

Bring an item of clothing and get hands-on help from an experienced sewing stylist to repair, restyle, or upcycle it. Whether it needs a simple fix or a creative makeover, we’ll guide you individually so your clothes get a second life. Reuse, repair, and refresh your wardrobe in a friendly, supportive setting!

(Dutch only, translation possible!)

Date: 22 April
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Room D1.227 Bou3
Audience: UM Students and Staff

Environmental Law Lecture

‘Are we stuck? How to rethink sustainability, law and capitalism in a time of crises by Constantijn van Aartsen

It often appears that contemporary societies are unable to respond effectively to crises such as climate change and biodiversity loss. The obstacles seem insurmountable: geopolitical tensions, corporate lobbying, insufficient political will, and even narratives about human nature all appear to conspire against a sustainable future.
This presentation argues that, while the situation is indeed alarming, it is not without hope. A key reason for this perceived paralysis lies in a set of entrenched ‘limiting beliefs’ within dominant scientific and policy frameworks – particularly concerning sustainability, law, and capitalism.
By critically examining and challenging these assumptions, the presentation seeks to reopen intellectual and practical space for action, and to highlight pathways that we can use to respond effectively to the most pressing issues of our time.

Date: 22 April
Time: 15:30-17:00
Room: 1009 Kap2
Audience: UM Staff and Students

Register here

After the lecture, there will be networking refreshments in the Law Café BOU3 area.

Thursday 23rd of April

Expertise Centre for Regional Circular Economy (ERCE)

Expertise Centre for Regional Circular Economy (ERCE) from the UM, Frank Boons, director

Do you want to know more about the recent established Expertise Centre for Regional Circular Economy from the UM or just want to hear what opportunities there are?

Circular transition in the region for the Environmental Law Platform and other staff with interest in circular economy. Having exchange on possibilities or interest.

Date: 23 April
Time: 12:30-13:30
Location: room 0.009 KAP2
Audience: UM Staff

Bike repair workshop

Join us for a hands-on bike repair workshop at the Faculty of Law! Learn how to fix your own bike with guidance from an experienced facilitator. Wear comfortable clothes and come at the start to make sure you have enough time to finish the repair with us! We want to teach you how to fix your bike so that you can help yourself and your friends in the future, so stick around to learn how we do it!

Date: 23 April
Time: 12:30-14:00
Location: Law Faculty parking
Audience: UM staff and students