Dr. Sarah Nouwen

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Nouwen is a distinguished academic specializing in International Law. Currently holding a Professorship at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law, her work focuses on the intersections of law and politics, war, peace, and justice. She has extensive experience in diplomacy and peace negotiations, examining how international law operates in practical situations. Nouwen's influential book, 'Complementarity on the Line of Fire: Catalyzing Effect of the International Criminal Court in Uganda and Sudan' (Cambridge University Press, 2013), delves into the complementarity principle of the Rome Statute and its impact on domestic legal systems in response to the Court's involvement. Her recent research explores the role of international law in peace negotiations, supported by notable grants such as the Philip Leverhulme Prize and the ESRC Future Research Leaders Grant. A prolific contributor to academic journals and discussions, she serves as Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of International Law and co-hosts the EJIL podcast. Her teaching encompasses Public International Law, International Criminal Law, and International Human Rights Law at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Nouwen's prior experiences include serving as a legal advisor to the African Union and providing expertise to various governmental bodies and NGOs.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Teaches and conducts research in Public International Law, International Criminal Law, and Transitional Justice.

Visiting Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies • Geneva, Switzerland

Lectures on International Law.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.