About
The Centre for Research on Democracy and Law (CEDLAW) is a fully autonomous Laboratory of the Department of International and European Studies of the University of Macedonia, created on 11 May 2020 (Government Gazette B’ 1784/11.05.2020). Professor Ioannis Papadopoulos has been appointed as the first Director of CEDLAW for a 3-year term (Government Gazette YOD 593/06.08.2020), and Research Fellow of CEDLAW Dr. Alexandros Kyriakidis has been appointed as the first Head for Operations and Research (01.12.2020 decision of the above Department’s Faculty meeting). The Laboratory evolved from the previous Research Unit “European Policies and Democracy” (EUPOLDEM), which was established in July 2017 within the Institute of International, Defense & European Analyses of the above Department. CEDLAW addresses educational and research needs on the following subject areas: democratic theory and democracy as a political system, political theory and philosophy, public and private law, governance at a theoretical and practical level, citizens’ rights, and institutions and policies of the European Union (excluding security, defense, foreign policy and international relations), at a national, supranational or international level.
Rules of Operation
Research Fields
Greek Politics & Law
- Greek law (all kinds).
- Greek procedural law and judicial system.
- Greek political system and policies (drafting, legislation, iplementation).
Democracy & Governance
- Democratic Theory at Greek, European or international level.
- Democratic systems worldwide.
- Governance theories.
- Political Philosophy.
International Law
- International law.
- International procedural law/judicial system.
- International agreements and conventions.
- Theoretical approaches to international law.
Policies, Law & Human Rights of the EU.
- EU policies (excluding security, defense, external policy, international relations).
- EU law.
- Human rights in the EU.
- Comparative approaches to EU Member States' policies/law.
Law & Politics of the United States of America (US)
- US political system.
- US legal and justice system.
- US policies (drafting, legislation, implementation - excluding foreign policy, international relations).
- Relationship between State and federal levels and comparative approaches.
Departments
Administrative Support
- Managing the protocol/reference system.
- Managing, archiving, processing of documents and correspondence.
- Managing, maintaining, optimizing archives and mailing lists.
- Providing information to the public.
- Assisting in planning, organizing and carrying-out activities and events.
- Developing strategic partnerships with other institutions.
Research
- Conducting basic research in primary or secondary sources (field research, etc.).
- Writing/contributing to the writing of research texts and/or proposals for research programs.
- Contributing to research activities and programs, and developing of research initiatives.
- Proofreading, translation, editing of texts.
Legal
- Legal support, advice and guidance.
- Collecting, observing, and providing continuous updates on national, European and international legislation and case law.
- Writing/contributing to the writing of research papers and/or proposals for research programs.
- Configuring and updating the policy relating to personal information and data.
Marketing
- Organizing promotional activities.
- Developing public relation strategies to enhance the reputation of CEDLAW.
- Digital marketing: social media management, email campaigns, etc.
Operations & Program Management
- Monitoring, and optimizing human and technical resources, and organizational structures/processes.
- Managing and monitoring the implementation of research programs and proposing optimization processes.
Information Systems & Multimedia
- Technical management and maintenance of the website and social media.
- Supervision, maintenance, optimization of technical infrastructure and software (e.g. PS, printers, networks, etc.).
- Graphic design (e.g. conference posters, etc.).
- Production or contribution to the production of audiovisual material.
Categories of members
Faculty Members
- Faculty members of the University of Macedonia or other Greek or foreign Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
- Faculty members of Greek or foreign Research Centers.
- Visiting Professors of Greek or foreign HEIs.
Research Fellows
- Laboratory and Special teaching staff of the University of Macedonia or other Greek HEIs.
- Researchers of Greek or foreign HEIs/Research Centers.
- Postdoctoral researchers, PhDs, and doctoral candidates of Greek or foreign HEIs/Research Centers.
Experts
- Specialized experts.
- Scientific staff.
Interns
- Postgraduate or undergraduate students of Greek or foreign HEIs
Administrative & Technical Support
- Administrative support.
- Technical support.