Yaar Dagan

Dr Yaar Dagan is a Lecturer in Law at Bournemouth University within the Department of Humanities & Law, Faculty of Media & Communication. He serves as Programme Leader for LLB Law (Student Experience & Engagement) and Co-Director of the BU Research Network for MENA Studies.

• PhD (Keele University, 2022)
• LLM & LLB (Haim Striks School of Law, 2012 & 2010)

His research examines intersections between drone warfare, settler colonialism, and international legal frameworks. He explores how technological violence interacts with human rights and decolonization movements, particularly in conflict zones.

Recent academic activities include presenting at the Sussex Centre for Human Rights Research (2022) and participating in Gaza crisis-related public engagement events (2024). He has contributed to discussions on climate politics and social justice through workshops.

Scientific Awards:

• Keele 3-Min Thesis Competition Grand Finals winner
• Disrupting Disciplines ILAS Postgraduate Conference winner
• Shortlisted for Vitae UK Three Minute Thesis competition
• Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility Award recipient

Dr Dagan supervises LLM dissertations and teaches Public International Law, International Criminal Law, and Human Rights. He also volunteers with organizations like HIAS and North Staffordshire Campaign Against Racism & Fascism to support marginalized communities.