How can social science help community relations in Northern Ireland?

The Black Box (Main Room) 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, United Kingdom

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.

Who, what, where, when and why: apologies and dealing with the past

Flexible Teaching Space, Peter Froggatt Centre Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, Co Antrim, United Kingdom

Using 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).

Waiting for a transplant on dialysis: living while dying with kidney disease

The Black Box (Main Room) 18-22 Hill Street, Belfast, Co Antrim, United Kingdom

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, Queen's University Belfast.

History by Numbers

Riddel Hall 185 Stranmillis Road , Belfast, Co Antrim, United Kingdom

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.

Abortion Policy and Law: key considerations – KESS Seminar

Long Gallery Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, United Kingdom

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.

Economy: incentivising investment and competitiveness and managing public debt – KESS Seminar

Long Gallery Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, United Kingdom

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.

Brexit: Challenges and Opportunities with Micheál Martin TD

Great Hall Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom

Micheál Martin TD will be coming to Queen's University Belfast on Thursday 24 November to share his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities presented by Brexit.

Seminar on Article 50 litigation: UK, Northern Ireland and EU perspectives

Moot Court Room School of Law, Tower Building, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

The aim of the seminar is to discuss the recent rulings delivered by the High Courts in Northern Ireland, England and Wales concerning the constitutional requirements to trigger Article 50 in order to kick-start the process of negotiating the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.

Children and young persons’ attitudes and experiences – KESS seminar

Long Gallery Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, United Kingdom

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.

Prison reform – KESS Seminar

Long Gallery Parliament Buildings, Stormont, Belfast, United Kingdom

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.