QPol September Brexit Clinic

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

The next QPol Brexit Clinic will take place on Thursday 20 September at 12.30pm in the Moot Court Room, Main Site Tower, Queen's University. 

October Brexit Clinic

Queen's Policy Engagement (QPol ) invites you to the latest in its series of ‘Brexit Clinics’ bringing together academic experts and stakeholders to discuss the issues facing the UK, to consider the particular challenges the process poses for Northern Ireland and to provide informed insights into the pro

Exploring a “Blue” Brexit

The McClay Library 10 College Park Avenue, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

What are the possible impacts of Brexit on the marine environment?

Corporate social responsibility: A force for good

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

Consumers consider more than just the quality of goods and services when choosing a brand. Many people also want to know that the company they are buying from is ethical, and take into account the social, human, economic and environmental impact of their business. In fact, some will even turn their back on their favourite […]

Where are the ethics in business?

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

The news is full of examples of businesses behaving badly. Construction giant Carillion built up huge debts, Cambridge Analytica hoovered up personal data without consent, and Facebook and Apple have dodged taxes. Reading about these scandals may well make you ask the question: Can a business ever be ethical? Does succeeding in business mean 'survival […]

History counts: Using numbers to understand the past

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

Ever wondered how data can shine a light on the past? Data is a very important part of studying history. For example, the UK census has been collected every 10 years since 1801, and reading it can tell us a huge amount about what life was like a hundred years ago. It can tell us […]

Best practice in Arts Management and Cultural Policymaking

Brian Friel Theatre 20 University Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Calling all arts and cultural professionals! Join us as we showcase new research that questions the notion of ‘best practice’ in the arts and cultural sector. With Dr Victoria Durrer. To register please click here,

Climate change: how do we respond?

Canada Room and Council Chamber Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

Are you passionate about combatting climate change? This public event offers a space for shared learning and dialogue around climate change and societal responses to the key challenges facing our society and planet. With Dr Amanda Slevin. To register please click here. 

Thinking in time: the developmental psychology of future-thinking

Following a discussion about how future-related decision-making changes as children get older, we invite you to take part in a live experiment where you can try out a variety of the computer-based tasks used in our research. With Professor Teresa McCormack from Queen's University Belfast. To register please click here.