New Senior Researcher at FAU CHREN

Sprecher Dr. Janina Heaphy

Dr. Janina Heaphy takes up position as Senior Researcher

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Janina Heaphy, who previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the FAU CHREN, has been appointed Senior Researcher as of October 1, 2025.

In addition to her own research on human rights, foreign and security policy, the prohibition of torture, and counterterrorism, she will continue teaching in the MA Human Rights and Political Science programmes.

She will also oversee the publication of the Journal for Human Rights [Zeitschrift für Menschenrechte (zfmr)] and take on executive management responsibilities as delegated by the FAU CHREN Board.

Since April 2025, Dr. Heaphy has also been a member of the FAU CHREN Board.

We are very pleased that Dr. Heaphy will continue to strengthen FAU CHREN’s work in this leading position.

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