
In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur
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Dr Katarina Schwarz, The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, will engage in a conversation at the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation on 18 February 2027. The event will be available both in-person and virtually, focusing on the intersections of slavery and law.
Join us in conversation with Dr Katarina Schwarz, The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking in persons
Hybrid session: virtual & in-person
Dr Katarina Schwarz is an Associate Professor in Antislavery Law and Policy in the School of Law and Associate Director of the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham.
Her research explores the intersections between slavery and the law, from the historical to the contemporary. She holds a PhD in Law from the University of Nottingham, as well as a first-class LLB(Hons) and BA degrees from the University of Otago.
We are delighted to be partnering once again with Hull Museums to offer attendees at our public lectures the chance to visit Wilberforce House Museum next door before joining us for the event.
Lectures will begin at 4 pm and will take place at our home in Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NE. We are very grateful to Hull Museums for their generous support of the Wilberforce Institute’s public lecture programme, and we hope many of you will take the opportunity to explore their fascinating exhibitions beforehand.
Refreshments will be available from 3:45 pm, and we warmly invite you to stay afterwards for a glass of wine and the chance to chat with our speaker.
A limited number of in-person tickets are available. If you are unable to join us in Hull, you can still enjoy the lecture online – please select the appropriate ticket type when booking.
If you have any issues or questions, please do send us an email:
wilberforce@hull.ac.uk
sophie.blanchard@hull.ac.uk
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Frequently asked questions
In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur takes place on Thursday, 18 February 2027 at 16:00.
In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur is held at Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation in Hull (Oriel Chambers, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 1NE).
Entry to In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Dr Katarina Schwarz, The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, will engage in a conversation at the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation on 18 February 2027. The event will be available both in-person and virtually, focusing on the intersections of slavery and law.
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Join us in conversation with Dr Katarina Schwarz, The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking in persons
Hybrid session: virtual & in-person
Dr Katarina Schwarz is an Associate Professor in Antislavery Law and Policy in the School of Law and Associate Director of the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham.
Her research explores the intersections between slavery and the law, from the historical to the contemporary. She holds a PhD in Law from the University of Nottingham, as well as a first-class LLB(Hons) and BA degrees from the University of Otago.
We are delighted to be partnering once again with Hull Museums to offer attendees at our public lectures the chance to visit Wilberforce House Museum next door before joining us for the event.
Lectures will begin at 4 pm and will take place at our home in Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NE. We are very grateful to Hull Museums for their generous support of the Wilberforce Institute’s public lecture programme, and we hope many of you will take the opportunity to explore their fascinating exhibitions beforehand.
Refreshments will be available from 3:45 pm, and we warmly invite you to stay afterwards for a glass of wine and the chance to chat with our speaker.
A limited number of in-person tickets are available. If you are unable to join us in Hull, you can still enjoy the lecture online – please select the appropriate ticket type when booking.
If you have any issues or questions, please do send us an email:
wilberforce@hull.ac.uk
sophie.blanchard@hull.ac.uk
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Oriel Chambers, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 1NE
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur?
In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur takes place on Thursday, 18 February 2027 at 16:00.
Where is In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur taking place?
In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur is held at Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation in Hull (Oriel Chambers, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 1NE).
How much are tickets for In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur?
Entry to In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for In Conversation with The UN Special Rapporteur?
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