Dr. Nathan Derejko

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathan Derejko is an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law, holding the Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice. He has previously directed the Human Rights Centre Clinic at the University of Essex and the Master’s programme in Human Rights at University College London. A visiting lecturer at the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Sanremo, Italy, and a doctoral research fellow at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, Nathan's research and teaching interests intersect around critical fields of international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law. His particular research focus includes the applicability of human rights law in armed conflict, counter-terrorism, and the intersection of climate change and human rights law. Nathan's work is widely referenced in academic spaces and has garnered attention from organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme and the International Committee of the Red Cross. He is committed to enhancing student understanding and engagement with complex topics in law and war, and his teaching philosophy emphasizes bridging theory and practice in human rights education. Nathan earned his PhD in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law from the University of Essex, an LLM from the National University of Ireland, Galway, and a BA in Political Science from Dalhousie University in Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Teaching law courses with a focus on human rights and international law.

Director

2013-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Human Rights Centre Clinic, University of Essex •

Directed practical legal education focusing on human rights.

Director

2013-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Master's Human Rights Programme, University College London •

Managed and developed a master's programme concentrating on human rights.

Awards

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Canadian Centennial Scholarship Award

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Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust Doctoral Grant

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University of Essex early career Excellence in Teaching Award

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.