Course on Outer Space as a Strategic Domain: Contemporary Legal Challenges by REVA University: Register by Apr 10

About The School of Legal Studies (SoLS)

The School of Legal Studies (SoLS), REVA University, is a leading institution for legal education, recognised for its academic excellence and focus on emerging domains such as technology, artificial intelligence, aviation, and space law. The School actively promotes interdisciplinary research and engagement through specialised programmes and international collaborations.

About the Course

The REVA Academy on International Space Law, titled ‘Outer Space as a Strategic Domain: Contemporary Legal Challenges,’ is a specialised academic programme examining contemporary issues in space governance.

The academy features a distinguished mix of international experts and leading national academicians, offering participants exposure to both global and domestic perspectives. The programme covers key areas such as commercialisation, militarisation, space resource governance, and emerging technologies, with a focus on practical legal and regulatory developments shaping space activities.

Eligibility

The course is open to:

• Students (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
• Research Scholars
• Academicians
• Legal Professionals and Practitioners
• Any individual interested in international space law and policy

Duration

The course will be conducted over five days on 11, 12, 17, 18, and 19 April 2026.

Sessions will be held in online mode (Microsoft Teams) during evening hours.

Course Mentors

• Dr Aruna Kammila – Professor & Director, School of Legal Studies, REVA University
• Mr Adithya Variath – Assistant Professor & Associate Dean, Jindal Global Law School
• Dr Aneesh V Pillai – Associate Professor, CUSAT
• Dr Anna Bashir – Senior Assistant Professor, University of Kashmir
• Mr Bruce Gagnon – Coordinator, Global Network Against Weapons in Space
• Mr Heramb Asvin – Assistant Professor, REVA University
• Dr Kai-Uwe Schrogl – Former President, IISL; Special Advisor, European Space Agency
• Dr Sandeepa Bhat – Professor of Law & Director, CASL, WBNUJS Kolkata
• Ms Shrawani Shagun Jha – National Point of Contact (India), SGAC
• Dr Steven Freeland – Honorary Director, IISL; Emeritus Professor, Western Sydney University
• Ms Tanushri Joshi – Space Lawyer; Member, IISL
• Dr Upasana Dasgupta – Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School

Perks

• Exposure to leading international and national experts in space law
• Insight into contemporary legal and policy developments in outer space
• Opportunity to engage with specialised themes in an emerging field of law
• Certificate of Completion / Participation

Course Fees

Indian Participants:

• ₹2000 – Students & Research Scholars
• ₹2500 – Academicians & Professionals

International Participants:

• $25 – Students & Research Scholars
• $30 – Academicians & Professionals

Important Dates

• Course Dates: 11, 12, 17, 18 & 19 April 2026
• Last Date to Register: 10 April 2026
• Course Start Date: The course will commence on 11 April 2026 and will be conducted over five days on weekends.

Registration Procedure

Interested candidates are required to register through the online application form and complete the payment process.

Registration Links

Indian Participants: Click Here

International Participants: Click Here                                           

Contact Information

Centre for International Law and Policy, School of Legal Studies, REVA University.

Email: [email protected]

Contact: +91 9946220134, +91 9600560443

The brochure is here.