LSTS
Welcome to the website of the interdisciplinary Research Group on Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), focusing upon the articulations of law, science, technology, ethics and society.
New Book Chapter Explores How AI Ethics Shapes Europe’s Quest for a Sovereign Digital Identity
We are excited to share that LSTS researchers Simone Casiraghi and Niels van Dijk have just published a book chapter titled “Constituting a sovereign European identity through AI ethics: A critical Exploration”. The chapter is part of the edited book “Project Europe.
Report Published: LSTS/FARI Global Workshop on Inclusive AI Governance
As part of the United Nations University’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Law, Science, Technology and Society (LSTS) Research Group at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) lead the international workshop “Learning from the Global Majority – Redefining Global AI Governance” in close partnership...
LSTS Researcher Publishes Case Note on Landmark CJEU Ruling on Data Retention
Anja Elisabeth Dekhuijzen, PhD researcher at Maastricht University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and affiliated with the Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) Research Group, has published a case note in the European Data Protection Law Review .
LSTS researcher recent book publication - Legal Challenges of Disruptive Technologies
The second book in the series 'The Regulation of Digital Technologies', published by Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, has just been released from LSTS researcher Vagelis Papakonstantinou and many other contributors.
LSTS Research Day on Methodological Reflections on the Relationship Between Data Law and Technology
On Tuesday 24th June, researchers from Law, Science, Technology & Society (LSTS) gathered for the 2nd annual Research Day, in the Vrije Universiteit Brussel's fantastic new Innovation Centre, organised by Simone Casiraghi, Vanessa Ugolini & Anastasiya Kiseleva.
Practical info29/09/2025 - 09:00 - 01/10/2025 - 17:00DATAMIG Training School - 'Carrying out and navigating sensitive fieldwork'
Carrying out and navigating sensitive fieldwork
Practical info09/10/2025 - 12:30 - 09/10/2025 - 13:30LSTS Doctoral Seminar with researcher Megan Leal Causton
Join us at the upcoming LSTS Doctoral Seminar by Megan Leal Causton, a PhD candidate at
Practical info21/10/2025 - 12:30 - 21/10/2025 - 13:30GLT Session: Gender Equality in the CJEU- Presented by Lamprinoudis
You are warmly invited to our next Gender, Law, and Technology Reading Group session, which will take place on Tuesday 21 October 2025 from 12:30 to 13:30 CET, both in person (room C4.024) and online via Teams.
Practical info22/10/2025 - 12:30 - 22/10/2025 - 13:30LSTS Doctoral Seminar with visiting researcher Marius Kuehne
This is to warmly invite you in the (next) next LSTS Doctoral Seminar that will be held by Marius Kühne, Visiting Researchers at LSTS on Wednesday 22 October from 12:30 to 13:30 CET in room C4.09 and online via Teams (link below).
Practical info09/12/2025 - 12:30 - 09/12/2025 - 13:30GLT Guest Speaker Lecture by Pr. Marie Laure Basilien Gainche
You are warmly invited to our next Gender, Law, and Technology session titled "The admission of Afghan women as a particular social group.
