{"id":6316,"date":"2021-09-23T11:27:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-23T11:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novalaw.unl.pt\/?page_id=6316"},"modified":"2025-10-30T16:31:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T16:31:21","slug":"whatnext-law-research-and-development-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/novalaw.unl.pt\/en\/whatnext-law-research-and-development-center\/","title":{"rendered":"WhatNext.Law | Research and Development Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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WhatNext.Law<\/strong><\/a> is a research centre that brings together law practitioners, academia, and private and public stakeholders to explore the key legal topics of the future. Created in 2021 by NOVA School of Law<\/strong>, as part of its research activities at CEDIS<\/a>, and by\u00a0Vieira de Almeida<\/a><\/strong>, the centre intends to shape the discussion, research, capacity development, and disseminate knowledge on the pressing current and upcoming challenges of law, economy, and society.<\/p>

Goals<\/h3>

The centre seeks the highest levels of excellence by combining the powerful knowledge of experienced professors and researchers with the insightful expertise of leading lawyers and professionals from different industries. The goal is to anticipate legal trends, new and emerging challenges and contribute to shaping the legal solutions that will underpin future societies.<\/p>

Focus<\/h3>

The centre focuses on an array of different topics, including, amongst others the legal challenges of emerging technologies, environment and sustainability, mobility, automation, digital economy, space, biotechnology, and smart cities. These areas are driving transformational and innovative products and services and new business models across sectors bringing manifold opportunities. However, their potentail due to their complexity and interdependency cannot be grasped fully without adequate stakeholders\u2019 support.<\/p>

Core Values<\/h3>

The centre draws on the long lasting core values of NOVA School of Law and Vieira de Almeida, notably the quality and excellency of our work; the continuous culture of questioning and innovation and the solid teamwork. The centre also reinforces the pivotal relationship between academia and lawyers, in order to devote to society, the amassed knowledge and expertise in different areas.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For the triennial 2021-2023, WhatNext.Law will bring to the spotlight the opportunities and challenges of the cities of the future. The general topic \u201cCities of the Future\u201d is divided in six different topics that represent the key areas where research, debate, and dissemination of knowledge will be most needed.<\/p>