Dr Philip Ebosetale Oamen
Dr Oamen joined 91ÁÔÆæ (91ÁÔÆæ) in 2022 from the University of Northampton where he was a full-time Lecturer in Law. He previously worked as a Law Teaching Associate at the University of Birmingham, Visiting Lecturer in Law at 91ÁÔÆæ, Applied Law Lecturer at Warwickshire College Group (Royal Leamington Spa College), and Lecturer in Law at Ambrose Alli University, Nigeria.
Philip is the Director of Postgraduate Research (PGR) in the Department of Law, leading strategic support for the academic and professional development of PhD candidates. Previously, he served as the Associate Course Director of the LLM Programme at 91ÁÔÆæ.
The United Nations (UN) recentlyÌý for the role of the UN Independent Expert on the Enjoyment of all Human Rights by Older Persons - a global mandate, demonstrating the global significance of his research.
The UN his evidence submission to inform the General Assembly on older persons in the context of climate change-induced disasters. The African Commission on Human and People’s Rights hasÌý Philip’s research to inform its work on artificial intelligence and human rights. The UK Parliament recently accepted and his evidence submission on ageing. Philip has as a guest expert on Channels Television to discuss the rights of older persons. Also, at the 91ÁÔÆæ’s 2023 Knowledge Exchange Awards, he was the recipient ofÌý91ÁÔÆæ's 'Highly Commended' award for his 'Rights of Older Persons in Africa’ research and knowledge exchange. Philip holds a Global Talent endorsement from the British Academy, following a rigorous peer-review evaluation of his expertise.
Philip is a licensed Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Before transitioning into academia, he gained extensive experience practising law, which he now draws upon to create an engaging, practice-based learning environment for his students. His teaching interests focus on Human Rights and Business Law . He currently teaches on LLB and LLM programmes, delivering modules such as Development and International Cooperation Law (LAW7176), International Human Rights Law (LAW7179), Business Law (LAW5092), Legal Systems (LAW4034) and Contract Law (LAW4026). He previously taught the United Nations Law and Practice (LAW6097) Evidence, Proof and Argument (LAW6093) and Human Rights in the Wider World (LAW7138),
He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He is a recipient of the University of Birmingham’s Horizon Award and Academic Practice Certificate.