In June 2026, PhD candidates from the International Doctorate’s Program on Business and Human Rights (IDP BHR) are planning two events with Dr. Sanchita Banerjee Saxena (Academic Fellow, UC Berkeley Center for Law and Business) at FAU CHREN.
10 June 2026
Half-Day Workshop – “From Consultation to Meaningful Engagement: Global South Perspectives on HRDD Research and Practice” Facilitated by Dr. Sanchita Banerjee Saxena
This half-day workshop will explore practical methodologies for centring voices from the Global South in human rights due diligence (HRDD). It will draw on Dr. Saxena’s research on stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, equitable partnerships, and collaborative research approaches that bridge academic work and praxis. 2–3 participants will also have the opportunity to present their own research and receive feedback. A detailed outline will be shared with registered participants ahead of the session.
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 🕧 Time: 12:30 – 17:30 (tea breaks included)
📍 Venue: Lecture Hall, Fourth Floor, FAU CHREN, Andreij-Sacharow-Platz 1, 90403 Nürnberg
🏛️ Format: In-person only
⚠️ Maximum 20 participants total
We have reserved 15 out of the 20 spots are specifically for FAU researchers, the remaining are open to students from external universities.
11 June 2026
Keynote Event: “Moving Towards a Shared Responsibility Model of Global Labour Governance”
A keynote lecture by Dr. Sanchita Banerjee Saxena (Academic Fellow, UC Berkeley Center for Law and Business) from an upcoming chapter publication, followed by a panel discussion with business and rightsholder experts.
📅 Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026 🕕 Time: 18:00 – 20:00
📍 Venue: Lecture Hall, Fourth Floor, FAU CHREN, Andreij-Sacharow-Platz 1, 90403 Nürnberg
💻 Format: In-person or online
This event is free and open to the public
The events are partly funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) under Germany’s Excellence Strategy – EXC 3039 – 533607764.
Location and Registration Link: https://forms.gle/Tb24pMKq1TPdjQdf7