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SUMMARY:How can social science help community relations in Northern Ireland?
DESCRIPTION:This event will present work by researchers at Queen’s University that uses the theories and methods of political science and social psychology in order to help community relations in Northern Ireland. A series of talks will be followed by a roundtable discussion with Dr Paul Nolan\, the author of the Peace Monitoring report\, and representatives of the Community Relations Council. \nThe short talks will be introduced by Professor Orla Muldoon of the University of Limerick\, who has completed extensive research into the psychological mechanisms underpinning intergroup relations and identity in Ireland. The presentations will focus on Citizen’s Assemblies as a potential form of democratic decision-making\, inter-community trust\, the role of police in Northern Ireland\, and the ‘Northern Irish’ national identity. \nThis event will appeal to anyone with a general interest in local politics and how social scientific theories can inform the real-world practice of promoting harmonious relations. \nFor further information and to register\, please email Kevin McNicholl at Queen’s University Belfast.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/social-science-community-relations-ni/
LOCATION:The Black Box (Main Room)\, 18-22 Hill Street\, Belfast\, Co Antrim\, BT1 2LA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Who\, what\, where\, when and why: apologies and dealing with the past
DESCRIPTION:This is the first in a series of three events from the ESRC-funded project ‘Apologies\, abuses and dealing with the past: A socio-legal analysis’. \nUsing Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as a case study\, the event will explore the relationship between apologies\, abuses and dealing with past harms across three topics (paramilitary violence\, institutional child abuse and the economic crisis). In contrast to existing research on apologies\, this seminar focuses on the views of apologisers\, victims and the general public. \nWe will begin with an overview of our approach to this work. The first draft of our universal template for the construction of a ‘legitimate’ apology will then be circulated\, with a chance for group discussion and anonymous feedback. \nOne of the key aims of this stakeholder seminar is to inform further detailed empirical research in this area. \nFor further information and to register\, please email Dr Anna Bryson at Queen’s University Belfast.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/apologies-dealing-past/
LOCATION:Flexible Teaching Space\, Peter Froggatt Centre\, Queen's University Belfast\, Belfast\, Co Antrim\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161107T160000
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SUMMARY:Waiting for a transplant on dialysis: living while dying with kidney disease
DESCRIPTION:The event will include a presentation centred on facing mortality with chronic disease\, by Dr Jimmy McAleavey\, currently a Lecturer in Creative Writing at the Seamus Heaney Centre/School of English\, Queens University Belfast. Jimmy is an acclaimed scriptwriter and has written for feature films\, written and directed short films\, scripted TV drama and produced and directed factual TV. \nWe also plan a film viewing of a piece created by our newly established Renal Arts Group in collaboration with patients\, academics and healthcare staff. The film portrays the devastating diagnosis of renal disease\, with no cure\, and the demanding treatments to be endured as health deteriorates whilst waiting for the elusive kidney transplant\, not always available and in short supply.\nA debate around improving knowledge of kidney disease and how we might improve the kidney donor rate will be held. This will be co-facilitated by a kidney surgeon and a patient. \nFor further information or to register for this event\, please contact Dr Helen Noble at Queen’s University Belfast.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/living-while-dying-kidney-disease/
LOCATION:The Black Box (Main Room)\, 18-22 Hill Street\, Belfast\, Co Antrim\, BT1 2LA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161109T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161109T160000
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SUMMARY:History by Numbers
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will introduce A-level students to economics-based approaches to studying history\, and show how quantitative historical data and economic theory can shed light on existing historical debates. The aim of this event is to get students to look at history from beyond specific times or places: to look at the economic forces that have shaped our world in the past and will continue to shape our world in the future. \nOver the course of the day\, students will be introduced to the field of economic history and the tools of the economic historian. Students will be given an introduction to historical data through the use of graphs\, charts and tables\, and will be encouraged to get to grips with historical data through interactive games and activities. Students will also be introduced to the research carried out by staff at Queen’s University Centre for Economic History (QUCEH). \nSchools interested in participating in this event should contact Dr Alan de Bromhead at Queen’s Management School.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/history-by-numbers/
LOCATION:Riddel Hall\, 185 Stranmillis Road \, Belfast\, Co Antrim \, BT9 5EE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Abortion Policy and Law: key considerations - KESS Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom\, formally partnering a legislative arm of government – the Northern Ireland Assembly – with academia. Aiming to encourage debate and improve understanding\, KESS provides a forum to present and disseminate research findings in a straightforward format\, making those findings easily accessible to decision-makers. Seminars are free to attend. To register email raise@niassembly.gov.uk \nAgenda \n1.30pm – RaISe – Welcome\n \n1.35pm – Assembly Committee Chair – Opening Remarks  \n1.45pm – Dr Kathryn McNeilly (QUB) – Beyond Article 8: The European Convention on Human Rights and Abortion in Cases of Fatal Foetal Abnormality and Sexual Crime\n \nIn November 2015 the Northern Ireland High Court determined prohibition of abortion in Northern Ireland in cases of fatal foetal abnormality and sexual crime incompatible with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. This Article upholds the right to private and family life. While this was the only Article found to be violated by the High Court\, submissions were also made to the Court on two other Articles of the Convention\, namely the Article 3 right to be free from torture or inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment and the Article 14 right to non-discrimination. This presentation will outline in an accessible way the legal background and reasoning for the Northern Ireland High Court’s determination on Article 8\, but will also return to case law of the European Court of Human Rights to explain why further incompatibility may be found under Article 3. This is significant in understanding not only the potential for this case on appeal\, but also for future development and discussion of domestic law in this area. \n\n2.05pm – Dr Fiona Bloomer (Ulster) and Dr Claire Pierson (Manchester Metropolitan University) – Morality policy under the lens – evidence based policy making on abortion versus myth-usage\n \nThis paper considers global trends in abortion policy using the framework of morality policy.  The authors will explain how the controversy over abortion policy restricts legal reform\, resulting in legislative lacunae and non-decision making.  Using evidence from a British Academy funded analysis of debates in the Northern Ireland Assembly during the period 1998 to 2016\, the authors demonstrate how such trends are visible in the Northern Ireland context.  The authors present examples of myths used in political debate in Northern Ireland and counter these myths with academic evidence drawn from systematic scientific reviews to illustrate the problematic nature of basing policy on morality rather than fact. \n\n2.25pm – Dr Lesley Hoggart\, (OU) and Prof Sally Sheldon (Kent University) – Tensions in Abortion law and policy\, and effects on women\n \nThis presentation will focus on the tensions between the legal and policy framework for abortion\, and women’s abortion experiences\, throughout the UK. First\, we will report on a mixed methods study into different aspects of young women’s experiences (aged 16-24) of one or more unintended pregnancies ending in abortion in England and Wales. One key finding was that despite most abortions following contraceptive failures\, women still internalised shame and blame. This reflects the continued stigmatisation of abortion. We then draw on a recently completed study of the home use of abortion pills in Northern Ireland (and elsewhere)\, highlighting some of the ways in which the current law fails either to prevent abortion or to protect women’s health.  At a time when it is possible to end a pregnancy using pills that are readily available on line\, it assesses some of the challenges for effective regulation and poses some fundamental questions regarding the need for legal reform. \n2.45pm – Discussion\n \n3.15pm – RaISe – Closing Remarks\n \n3.20pm – Networking and Refreshments
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/abortion-policy-law-key-considerations/
LOCATION:Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Economy: incentivising investment and competitiveness and managing public debt - KESS Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom\, formally partnering a legislative arm of government – the Northern Ireland Assembly – with academia. Aiming to encourage debate and improve understanding\, KESS provides a forum to present and disseminate research findings in a straightforward format\, making those findings easily accessible to decision-makers. Seminars are free to attend. To register email raise@niassembly.gov.uk \n  \nAgenda \n1.30pm – RaISe – Welcome\n \n1.35pm – Assembly Committee Chair – Opening Remarks  \n1.45pm – Dr Gareth Campbell (QUB) – How should NI respond to Corporation Tax cuts in ROI and GB?\n\nThe Fresh Start Agreement committed the NI Executive to reducing the corporation tax rate in Northern Ireland to 12.5% from 2018. The intention was to make the tax rate in NI the same as in ROI\, and lower than in GB. However\, within the past year the Irish government has cut its tax rate on certain types of profits to just 6.25%. Meanwhile\, the British government has promised to cut its tax on profits to 17%. Further corporation tax rate cuts in ROI are possible\, and in GB are very likely. This research analyses how the NI Executive should respond. It argues that simply maintaining the 12.5% rate\, the default approach\, would be the worst possible option. Matching cuts on an ad hoc basis would be unlikely\, and suboptimal even if it happened. A much better approach would be to publicly commit now to match any cuts in the GB rate\, reducing the NI rate to 11.5% by 2020\, and possibly to 7% by 2025 if the GB rate is cut further. The best approach would be to commit to more than match any cuts in the main rate of corporation tax\, but leave the small profits tax rate unchanged. \n\n2.05pm – Mr Richard Johnston and Miss Laura Heery (Ulster) – Competitiveness Scorecard for NI\n\nCompetitiveness is a key driver in the rate of economic growth and living standards.  Ulster University’s Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) developed the Competitiveness Scorecard on behalf of the Economic Advisory Group\, taking a similar approach to the Republic of Ireland’s National Competitiveness Council.  The Scorecard benchmarks NI’s relative competitiveness against a range of competitor nations over a five-year period in more than 150 indicators.  There are eleven pillars that make up the Scorecard\, including macroeconomic and fiscal sustainability\, quality of life\, environmental sustainability\, business environment\, business performance\, education and skills and innovation\, research and development.  The presentation will focus on outcomes (economic\, quality of life and environmental)\, the economic environment (labour supply\, productivity etc.) and policy drivers (Education and skills\, Innovation R&D etc.) \nIn overall terms\, NI’s competitiveness performance has improved marginally over the last 5 years\, but remains below average for the countries analysed within the Scorecard.  In terms of individual pillars\, NI performs well in the business environment\, quality of life and business performance elements of the Scorecard.  In contrast\, NI’s performs less well in terms of productivity\, employment & labour supply and macro and fiscal sustainability elements.  The Competitiveness Scorecard acts as a barometer of relative competitiveness\, acts as a useful tool to direct policy-makers towards the key issues that require intervention and also provides an indication of the scale of the challenge facing NI. \n2.25pm – Discussion \n2.45pm – Comfort Break  \n\n2.55pm – Dr Sharon McClements\, Prof Martin Haran and Mr Andrew McErlane (Ulster) – Unlocking Benefits and Opportunities through Social Infrastructure\n \nResearch has established that social infrastructure provision positively influences economic growth and social development\, and a review of historical spending in NI indicates an identified need to upgrade and replace social infrastructure. Yet\, as the UK Government continues to implement its austerity policies\, the NI Executive has been subject to imposed budgetary cuts and as a result\, capital budgets have been restrained. Against this backdrop\, there is a necessity to review social infrastructure provision policies and the mechanisms by which it is provided in NI. \nPublic-Private Partnerships (PPP) have been the predominant mechanism for large social infrastructure provision in the UK and will continue to be utilised through the new Private Finance 2 (PF2) model\, introduced in 2013. Similarly\, in the Scotland\, the Scottish Futures Trust approach to infrastructure investment is based on joint ventures between the Scottish Territories and private sector partners. In providing the new NI Executive solution-based recommendations\, this presentation deliberates on the application and compatibility of the strategic infrastructure investment approaches adopted by both UK and Scottish Governments as potential strategies for increased social infrastructure investment and the opportunity to enhance economic growth and social development in Northern Ireland. \n\n3.15pm – Dr Dimitris P. Sotiropoulos (OU) – Options for public debt management\n \nAusterity policies in the wake of the 2008 global financial meltdown have left a host of developed capitalist economies struggling with very high levels of sovereign indebtedness. Given that prospects for economic growth still remain anaemic\, and that financial risks have not been completely eliminated\, the recovery process is slow and fragile. Contemporary policy-making thus encounters an unusual debt overhang puzzle. How important is this issue for the European economies? Is there an easy way out? Should policy-makers continue to rely on ‘business as usual’\, or should they seek answers in the unchartered waters of unorthodox solutions? How important is central banking to tackling the problem? Drawing on my policy proposal for the resolution to the European sovereign debt overhang and my book on the political economy of contemporary financialised capitalism\, the seminar will discuss a number of policy options in relation to how public debt can be managed in a sustainable way. The key lessons to policy-makers are that economies with weak currencies are better off within monetary unions and that unorthodox central bank policies are the only means to overcome the contradictions of a monetary union in the absence of fiscal integration. \n3.35pm – Discussion\n \n4.05pm – RaISe – Closing Remarks\n \n4.10pm – Networking and Refreshments
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/economy-incentivising-investment-and-competitiveness-and-managing-public-debt-kess-seminar/
LOCATION:Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Brexit: Challenges and Opportunities with Micheál Martin TD
DESCRIPTION:Micheál Martin TD\, Leader of Fianna Fáil will make an address entitled “Brexit: Challenges and Opportunities” in the Great Hall\, Queen’s University Belfast on Thursday 24th November at 6.30pm. \nThe address will be followed by a question and answer session moderated by William Crawley\, BBC NI Journalist and Broadcaster. \n  \nRunning Order \n6.30pm     Welcome by William Crawley \n6.35pm     Introduction by Professor Richard English\, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation and  Engagement\, Queen’s University Belfast \n6.45pm     Address by Micheál Martin TD \n7.15pm     Question and Answer Session with Micheál Martin moderated by William Crawley \n7.55pm     Closing Remarks by Professor Richard English
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/brexit-challenges-and-opportunities-with-micheal-martin-td/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, Queen's University Belfast\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20161129T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20161129T190000
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SUMMARY:Seminar on Article 50 litigation: UK\, Northern Ireland and EU perspectives
DESCRIPTION:The aim of the seminar is to discuss the recent rulings delivered by the High Courts in Northern Ireland (McCord\, Re Judicial) and England and Wales (in R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union) concerning the constitutional requirements to trigger Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union\, in order to kick-start the process of negotiating the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. \nTopics of discussion will include: \n\nwhether the triggering of Article 50 TEU can take place under the royal prerogative or requires an Act of Parliament\nthe legislative consent of the devolved nations and the possible involvement of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Brexit disputes\n\nAs the Article 50 disputes have now made their way up to the Supreme Court\, the seminar participants will also discuss the key issues and arguments that may arise in the context of these proceedings. \nThe seminar will be chaired by Billy Melo Araujo from Queen’s University and the speakers from Queen’s are: \n\nProfessor Chris McCrudden\nDr Alex Schwartz \nProfessor John Morrison\nProfessor Dagmar Schiek\n\nThis event is sponsored by Queen’s School of Law\, the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence “Tensions at the Fringes of the European Union” project\, and the Human Rights Centre.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/article-50-litigation-uk-northern-ireland-and-eu-perspectives/
LOCATION:Moot Court Room\, School of Law\, Tower Building\, Belfast\, Antrim \, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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