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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland at the Edge – what next after "BREXIT"?
DESCRIPTION:This half-day symposium focuses on the consequences of the UK’s future relationship with Ireland\, north and south\, including the potential of the EU’s external border crossing the island of Ireland. \nTwo panels will discuss options of maintaining EU membership for parts of the UK\, the Common Travel Area and existing relations between the EU and other European States. \nThis event is jointly organised with the Royal Irish Academy. \nProgramme\n2.00–2.15 Opening and Introduction:\n\nJohn Morison MRIA\, Professor of Law\, Queen’s University Belfast\nDavid Phinnemore\, Professor of European Politics\, Jean Monnet Chair European Political Science\, Queen’s University Belfast\n\n2.15–3.15 Inside\, Outside and the possibilities of ‘special status’\n\nJo Shaw\, Salvesen Chair of European Institutions\, University of Edinburgh\nTrevor Redmond\, Assistant Legal Adviser\, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade\, Ireland\nUlrik Pram Gad\, Ass. Professor Cultural & Global Studies\, Alborg University\, Denmark\n\nChair Dagmar Schiek\, Professor of Law\, Jean Monnet ad personam Chair EU Law & Policy\, Queen’s University Belfast \n3.45–4.45 Alternatives to EU membership—EEA\, EFTA and special arrangements\n\nSieglinde Gstöhl\, Professor & Director of Studies\, College of Europe in Bruges\, Belgium\nUlf Sverdrup\, PhD\, Director of the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs\, Norway\nChristine Kaddous\, Professor and Director of the Centre d’études juridiques européennes (CEJE) of the University of Geneva\, Switzerland\n\nChair Lee McGowan\, PhD\, Jean Monnet Chair in European Integration\, Queen’s University Belfast \n4.45–5.00 Conclusions\nRory Montgomery\, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the EU \nThis event is co-organised by the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) and the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Tensions at the EU Fringes (TREUP) at Queen’s University Belfast\, in cooperation with “The UK in a Changing Europe”.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/northern-ireland-at-the-edge-what-next-after-brexit/
LOCATION:Moot Court Room\, School of Law\, Tower Building\, Belfast\, Antrim \, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160629T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160629T140000
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SUMMARY:After the referendum – what next for the European Union and the UK?
DESCRIPTION:On 24 June\, the result of the UK’s EU referendum was announced: a slim majority voted LEAVE\, while majorities in Northern Ireland and Scotland favoured “REMAIN”. Presently\, there is no decision on whether the UK will trigger Article 50 TEU and withdraw from the EU. \nIf it does\, there are myriads of questions to be addressed: how does the process work? Should regions that voted remain be dragged out of the EU with England and Wales? What becomes of policies and laws once implemented as a result of EU membership? What does this mean for UK citizens abroad in the EU and EU citizens in the UK? What is the impact on the border of Northern Ireland? \nThe European Union will not remain the same\, whatever happens. The referendum process has highligthed  serious questions which must be addressed. How to revive the promise of improving working and living conditions in such ways that poorer citizens do not feel let down by the EU? What about planned legislation on mobile EU citizens\, the future of social Europe and EU environmental policies? How to address right wing populism and violence\, so sadly illustrated by the death of Jo Cox? These are only some of the most urgent ones…. \nExperts from Queen’s University’s Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence “Tension at the Fringes of the European Union” (TREUP) offer a first reflection in the week after the referendum\, professionally moderated by Julia Paul (QUB\, School of English\, BBC freelancer). This panel will be composed of \n\nDr Mary Dobbs (Queen’s University\, School of Law) \nProf. Yvonne Galligan (Queen’s University\, School of Politics\, International Studies and Philosophy) \nDr Lee McGowan (Queen’s University\, School of Politics\, International Studies and Philosophy)\nDr Brian Jack (Queen’s University\, School of Law)\nDr Billy Melo Araujo (Queen’s University\, School of Law)\nProf. John Morison (Queen’s University\, School of Law)\nProf. David Phinnemore (Queen’s University\, School of Politics\, International Studies and Philosophy)\nProf. Dagmar Schiek (Queen’s University\, School of Law\, leading TREUP)\n\nTo register for this event please click here.\n\nWhile we are open to spontaneous questions\, questions can also be sent in advance to treup@qub.ac.uk
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/referendum-what-next-for-uk/
LOCATION:Lanyon Building 0G/074\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dagmar Schiek":MAILTO:D.Schiek@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160628T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160628T203000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough The Truth: In conversation with Phil Scraton
DESCRIPTION:Come along on Tuesday 28 June 2016 to the Great Hall in Queen’s University Belfast to listen to Professor Phil Scraton talk about the latest edition of his book “Hillsborough The Truth”\, which is widely accepted as a definitive account of the Hillsborough disaster and its aftermath. \nTo register please click here. \n\nRunning Order\n6.30pm   Refreshments \n7pm         Féile Women’s Singers \n7.15pm    Overview by Professor Phil Scraton \n7.35pm    In conversation with Professor Phil Scraton \n8.20pm    Book signing
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/hillsborough-phil-scraton/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, Queen's University Belfast\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="QPol":MAILTO:qpol@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160622T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160609T141214Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting the education of children in care: what helps?  
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation (CESI) at Queen’s University is organising a free one-day conference that will bring together carers\, professionals\, researchers and policy makers from a range of organisations and backgrounds to focus on how best to support the education of children in care. \n\nDelegates will be encouraged to share ideas\, experiences and research findings with the aim of promoting best evidence and creating a shared agenda for future action. \n\nProgramme\n08.45   Arrival \n09.15   Opening remarks – QUB Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation \n09.30   The policy context – Department for Education Northern Ireland \n10.00   Care makes a difference – Prof Sebba\, University of Oxford \n11.00   Break \n11.30   Tutoring makes a difference – Prof Flynn\, Ottawa University \n12.30   Lunch \n13.30   Fostering Network NI – Fostering achievement makes a difference \n14.00   VOYPIC – Right to learn promoting learning for children in care \n14.30   QUB – Promoting the social and emotional wellbeing in schools \n15.00   Break \n15.15   Foster Care Associates – Team parenting makes a difference \n16.00   Going forward \nPlease register here for this free conference.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/supporting-education-children-care-helps/
LOCATION:NICVA Offices\, 61 Duncairn Gardens \, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT15 2GB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160615T133000
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SUMMARY:KESS Seminar: Understanding and supporting cultural diversity
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Supporting Cultural Diversity \nRunning Order \n1.30pm – RaISe – Welcome \n1.35pm – Assembly Committee Chair – Opening Remarks \n1.45pm – Dr Piotr Blumczyński (Queen’s) and Prof John Gillespie (Ulster) – Translating Values: Insights from Multilingual and Multiethnic Focus Groups in Northern Ireland \nCulture revolves around values: they hold the cultural community together and underpin the mutual interests. A cultural group whose members hold opposite or otherwise incompatible values is hardly conceivable\, which demonstrates that the concept of culture is predicated on shared values. However\, values are often “invisible” (Hofstede 2001: 11)\, i.e. wrapped in thick layers of cultural material inseparable from ethnic and linguistic considerations. Changing a language (e.g. when moving to a foreign country) will affect a range of attitudes and perceptions\, including a sense of belonging (or displacement)\, fulfillment (or frustration)\, inclusion (or exclusion)\, dignity (or humiliation)\, etc.\, all translating into social integration\, cohesion\, and respectful co-existence. \nThis presentation reports on a recent collaborative research project “Translating values” (funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council) whose findings were consulted broadly with a range of multi-ethnic and multilingual communities across Northern Ireland (Belfast\, Cookstown\, Londonderry) through a series of focus groups held in 2015. It provides insights into the complex interactions between linguistic\, cultural and religious communities by exploring shared and conflicting systems of values and evaluative concepts\, with a view to improving translation and interpreting practice and informing cross-community relations as well as relevant elements of public policy. \n2.05pm – Dr Caroline Linse (Queen’s) – Formal and informal translation and interpretation for immigrants and asylum seekers \nAs of 2011 there were over 50\,000 migrants who speak a language other than English or Irish at home\, residing in Northern Ireland. Many of these individuals do not possess adequate levels of English language proficiency in order to access services. Research funded by the Northern Ireland Inclusion and Diversity Service was conducted to determine the home-school connections of culturally and linguistically diverse families in Northern Ireland. It revealed that there are a wide variety of ways that translation and interpretation services are offered for families not fluent in English within the school settings. Drawing upon the findings from the research in Northern Ireland\, this presentation provides an overview of the types of translation and interpretation taking place in Northern Ireland; the advantages and disadvantages of each; and recommendations for agencies utilizing both formal and informal translation and interpretation. \nThe presentation also includes references to work in this area in other contexts\, as well as specific guidelines for agencies using both formal and informal translation and interpretation. These guidelines help ensure that the translations are conducted in a professional manner for all agencies providing services. \n2.25pm – Discussion\n\n2.55pm – RaISe – Closing Remarks \n3.00pm – Networking and Refreshments
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/kess-seminar-cultural-diversity/
LOCATION:Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS)":MAILTO:raise@niassembly.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160607T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160607T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160526T105230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160526T105633Z
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SUMMARY:The EU Referendum & Northern Ireland: ask the experts
DESCRIPTION:In the run-up to the UK referendum on continued EU membership\, opinions are divided and very pronounced. Most agree that this is one of the most important decisions in this decade for the electorate to take. The polls suggest that the referendum will be contested and each individual vote (or decision not to vote) will make a difference. \nWith such an important decision ahead\, we invite you to reflect on the EU referendum and put questions to experts from Queen’s and beyond. BBC’s Declan Lawn will chair a panel made up of the following EU specialists: \nProfessor Catherine Barnard\, Cambridge University\, Professor of European Law \nDr Lee McGowan\, Queen’s University Belfast\, Lecturer in Politics and International Studies \nProfessor Anand Menon\, The UK in a Changing Europe \nDr Angus Armstong\, National Institute of Economic and Social Research\, Economic Expert \nProfessor Dagmar Schiek\, Queen’s University Belfast\, Professor of Law\, Jean Monnet ad personam Chair for EU Law and Politics \nThis event is being organised in partnership with The UK in a Changing Europe and Queen’s University Belfast. \nWould you like to put a question to the panel? Write to Professor Dagmar Schiek  \nJoin the conversation on twitter with the hashtag #EUAsk and to register click here.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/eu-referendum-ni-ask-experts/
LOCATION:Canada Room and Council Chamber\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dagmar Schiek":MAILTO:D.Schiek@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160607T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160607T161500
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160526T095646Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility & Equality in the EU: Friend or Foe?
DESCRIPTION:Is Free Movement\, or mobility\, of Persons in the European Union still maintained as a fundamental principle under the UK’s threat to withdraw from the EU? Or will the EU betray its principles and foreswear equal treatment of free moving citizens? An afternoon seminar chaired by Professor Dagmar Schiek\, Queen’s. \nSome highlights\nKeynote \n\nThe Benefits of Benefits: the Changing Face of Free Movement in the European Union\nProf. Catherine Barnard\, University of Cambridge\, UK\n\nPapers include \n\nThe Seasonal Workers Directive: ‘… but some are more equal than others’\nDr Margarite Helena Zoeteweij\, University of Fribourg\,Switzerland\n\n\nRevision of the Posted Workers’ Directive\nDr Rebecca Zahn\, University of Strathclyde\, UK\n\n\nLocal Communities and the Protection of Rights for Intra-EU Migrants in Great Britain: A Necessary Burden\nDr Michael Johns\, Laurentian University\, Ontario\, Canada\n\nChairs / Discussants / Summary\nProfessor Dagmar Schiek\, Dr. Bal Sokhi-Bulley\, (both Queen’s University Belfast (UK); Dr. Nikos Vogiatzis\, (University of Liverpool\, UK)
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/mobility-equality-eu-friend-foe/
LOCATION:Room 27:101\, 27 University Square\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dagmar Schiek":MAILTO:D.Schiek@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160524T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160512T140626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T160139Z
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SUMMARY:Brexit: Key Considerations for Northern Ireland 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. \nSeminars are free and the next one is entitled Brexit: Key Considerations and will be held on Tuesday 24 May at 1.30pm in the Senate Chamber\, Parliament Buildings. \nPrinted by: \nResearch and Information Service (RaISe)\, Northern Ireland Assembly – RLS@niassembly.gov.uk \nPromoted and Published by:        \nKnowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS) – raise@niassembly.gov.uk \n\nAgenda \nThe agenda is as follows: \n1.30pm – RaISe – Welcome  \n1.35pm – Assembly Committee Chair – Opening Remarks   \n1.45pm – Prof David Phinnemore (Queen’s University) – Avoiding Brexit? The Renegotiated Terms of the UK’s EU Membership  \nThe presentation reviews the nature and content of the outcome of the United Kingdom (UK) government’s attempt to renegotiate the terms of the UK membership of the EU. The presentation reviews the agreement reached and assesses its significance for the nature of the UK’s membership of the EU. Particular attention is paid to the specific political\, economic and social implications for Northern Ireland. The presentation also assesses the extent to which the outcome of the negotiations addresses key political concerns and considers its implications for the “EU referendum” and the likelihood of a Brexit. \n\n2.05pm – Dr Lee McGowan (Queen’s University) – Does Europe matter? The implications of a Brexit for Northern Ireland  \nAhead of a now imminent referendum on the United Kingdom’s (UK) membership of the European Union (EU) this presentation addresses the specific issue of how much the EU dimension matters to Northern Ireland and considers the implications of a Brexit for this region of the UK. It is divided into two main parts. The first provides an overview considering the regional context and how the possibility of a Brexit raises particular issues for Northern Ireland\, not least given it is the only part of the UK that shares a land border with an EU member state. The second\, and main section\, explores a series of salient issues for Northern Ireland\, including the potential impact of Brexit on business\, trade and investment\, the financing of agricultural and fisheries\, university research funding and student mobility exchanges. \n  \n2.25pm – Dr Cathal McCall (QUB) – Brexit and Britain’s Borders  \nThe Brexit campaign for the UK exit from the European Union (EU) poses significant questions for the UK’s borders\, the most pertinent of which is: where would a Brexit hard border run? The goal of the Brexit campaign is to re-border Britain through recreating borders as security barriers in order to halt the influx of “outsiders.” However it is unclear where the Brexit border would run. Three Brexit bordering options present themselves: Border the UK of Great Britain and Northern Ireland\, with implications for the Irish national community and peacebuilding in Northern Ireland\, across the island of Ireland and between Britain and Ireland; Border Britain\, with implications for the unionist community in Northern Ireland; Border the British Isles\, with implications for Ireland’s continued EU membership. This presentation addresses each of these options. \n2.45pm – Discussion  \n3.15pm – RaISe – Closing Remarks  \n3.20pm – Networking and Refreshments  \n 
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/kess-brexit/
LOCATION:Senate Chamber\, Parliament Buildings\, Stormont\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS)":MAILTO:raise@niassembly.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160523T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
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SUMMARY:Do you want to know more about dementia and Alzheimer's?
DESCRIPTION:Scientists\, academics and those involved in Alzheimer’s and dementia care from across Northern Ireland will come together on Monday 23rd May in the Island Hall of Lagan Valley Island Conference Centre\, Lisburn to hold a free public meeting to discuss the latest research on dementia and Alzheimer’s\, as well as current treatments. \nThe meeting will involve short talks from clinicians and researchers\, followed by the opportunity for those attending to engage in roundtable discussions with those involved in dementia care and ask questions or have their concerns addressed. \nThe aim is an informal and informative event that benefits members of the public and anyone with an interest in dementia care and research. \nNo booking required. Refreshments will be available from 5.30pm with the discussion starting at 6pm. \n 
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/public-event-dementia/
LOCATION:Island Hall\, Lagan Valley Island Conference Centre \, Lisburn\, Antrim\, BT27 4RL\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alzheimer's Research UK":MAILTO:reception@alzheimersresearchuk.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160513T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160509T162338Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Politics 1916-2016: Continuity and Change Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This Friday evening 13th May\, as part of the biennial Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) Postgraduate Conference\, a plenary event will take place in conjunction with QPol\, Queen’s University’s public policy engagement initiative. \nThe theme of the overall conference is ‘Irish Politics 1916-2016: Continuity and Change’ and the plenary session will consider this theme in the context of the 2016 elections in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. \nThe panel will be chaired by Mark Devenport\, Political Editor for BBC Northern Ireland\, and speakers will include: \n\nMary Lou McDonald TD\, Deputy Leader of Sinn Féin\nJack Chambers\, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West\nDavid McCann\, Commentator and Deputy Editor of Slugger O’Toole news and opinion portal\nA representative of the Democratic Unionist Party\, TBC\n\nThe panel session will take place in the Lanyon Building\, 0G/074\, at Queen’s University from 6:00pm – 8:00pm and is open to all. Please register here via Eventbrite.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/psai-1916-2016-panel-event/
LOCATION:Lanyon Building 0G/074\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160509T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160504T151925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T154528Z
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SUMMARY:2016 Annual Gibson Lecture at the Gibson Institute
DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Annual Gibson Lecture at the Gibson Institute\, Queen’s University\, will be delivered by the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development\, Mr Phil Hogan. \nThe lecture\, entitled ‘Effect of Brexit on Irish Agriculture: North and South’ takes place on Europe Day itself\, Monday 9 May 2016 at 6pm at Lecture Theatre 1\, Medical Biology Centre\, 97 Lisburn Road\, Belfast. \nReception is from 5.30pm with everyone welcome to attend this public lecture.  \nThe greatest issue facing the agriculture and food sectors in a generation will be publically discussed by Europe’s leading agricultural policymaker. This is your opportunity to hear directly the opinion of those in charge of the Common Agricultural Policy and to take part in an open question and answer session directly after Commissioner Hogan’s presentation. \n  \nThe featured image in this article has been used thanks to a Creative Commons licence.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/2016-annual-gibson-lecture/
LOCATION:Lecture Theatre 1\, Medical Biology Centre\, 97 Lisburn Road \, Belfast\, Antrim \, BT9 7AE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160318T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
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SUMMARY:Towards a People Powered Politics
DESCRIPTION:How could politics evolve to make the most of a population’s collective intelligence? How can expertise feed into decision-making? How can the public engage as policies are considered\, decided on and implemented? Geoff Mulgan will share his thoughts on some promising answers from around the world which could point to very different ways of organising politics in the future. \nBetween 1997 and 2004 Geoff had various roles in the UK government including director of the Government’s Strategy Unit and head of policy in the Prime Minister’s office. Before that he was the founder and director of the think-tank Demos and the first Chief Executive of the Young Foundation\, which became a leading centre for social innovation. He has also been Chief Adviser to Gordon Brown MP; a lecturer in telecommunications; an investment executive; and a reporter on BBC TV and radio. Under his leadership as CEO\, Nesta has moved out of the public sector to become a charity (in 2012)\, launched a range of new initiatives in investment\, programmes and research\, and has implemented a new strategy involving partnerships with other funders in the UK and internationally. \nHis recent books include The Art of Public Strategy – Mobilising Power and Knowledge for the Public Good (OUP\, 2008)\, Good and Bad Power: the ideals and betrayals of government (Penguin\, 2006) and Connexity (Harvard Business Press and Jonathon Cape\, 1998). His latest book The Locust and the Bee was published by Princeton University Press in March 2013. \nThis event is organised by QPol as part of Imagine: Festival of Ideas and Politics 2016 \nTo book your place click here.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/towards-a-people-powered-politics/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, Queen's University Belfast\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="QPol":MAILTO:qpol@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160318T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160318T140000
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SUMMARY:An Opt-Out Organ Donor Register - What is it and should Northern Ireland have one?
DESCRIPTION:Now that an opt-out approach to organ donation has been adopted in Wales\, this means that\, following their death\, those who live in Wales are presumed to be willing to donate their organs to others. Those who are not willing to donate must register their objection. In surveys a high percentage of the population says that they are willing to donate but far fewer actually register their consent. The hope is that this will increase the number of organs available for transplant and\, therefore\, the number of lives saved. \nThis event will consist of a panel discussion of the opt-out approach and include a talk entitled ‘Wales: Opting In To Opt Out?’ by Dr Chris Hingston\, the Clinical Lead for Organ Donation in South Wales\, followed by short responses from a number of speakers. \nThe participatory discussion will focus on whether Northern Ireland should follow the lead of Wales and move to an opt-out system of organ donor registration. \nThis event is organised by the Northern Ireland Ethics Forum in association with QPol\, as part of Imagine: Festival of Ideas and Politics 2016. \nTo book your place\, click here.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/an-opt-out-organ-donor-register/
LOCATION:Old Staff Common Room\, Queen's University Belfast\, University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="QPol":MAILTO:qpol@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160316T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
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SUMMARY:Everything you Wanted to Know about Economics but were Afraid to Ask...
DESCRIPTION:Do your eyes glaze over whenever you hear the word ‘economics?’ Are you by turns intimidated or impressed by the authoritative words of professional economists commenting in the media about the state of the economy\, the prospects of economic growth or investment? Are you in agreement with arguments that education or the arts have to justify themselves on ‘economic grounds?’ Has economics replaced politics in some ways or is politics simply economics by other means? \nThis interactive seminar\, led by Professor John Barry at Queen’s University Belfast\, will seek to lift the veil behind ‘economics’ by briefly tracing its historical origins\, exposing the value judgements behind dominant views of the economy\, and showing how there are multiple ways to understand the economy and many ways to organise the economy depending on different political\, moral and value positions. \nSo\, come along if you’d like to learn some of the hidden truths behind our taken for granted views of economics\, perhaps the most powerful story of our society. \nThis event is organised by the School of Politics\, International Studies and Philosophy at Queen’s University Belfast in association with QPol\, as part of Imagine: Festival of Ideas and Politics 2016.  \nTo book your place\, click here.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-economics-but-were-afraid-to-ask/
LOCATION:Canada Room and Council Chamber\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="QPol":MAILTO:qpol@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160316T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160316T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160222T162313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T160648Z
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SUMMARY:What about a Politics of Kindness?
DESCRIPTION:In this lunchtime seminar\, historian\, author and playwright\, Philip Orr will talk about the fascinating life and work of our 18th century ‘cultural ancestor\,’ Francis Hutcheson\, suggesting ways in which his distinctive philosophy has relevance today as we seek to form ‘a politics of kindness.’ \nBorn and raised in Co. Down\, Francis Hutcheson (1694-1746) was a highly influential Irish intellectual who is regarded as a father of the Scottish Enlightenment. Schooled in Killyleagh\, Co. Down and Glasgow\, Hutcheson developed some of his thinking and moral philosophy during his time as a teacher in a Dissenting Academy in Dublin\, before going on to become Professor of Moral Philosophy at Glasgow University. This thought provoking seminar will hosted by Denis Stewart\, a member of the International Futures Forum and Chair of Voluntary Arts Ireland. \nOrganised by
 the International Futures Forum and Voluntary Arts Ireland\, in association with QPol. \nTo book your place\, click here.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/politics-of-kindness/
LOCATION:Lanyon Building 0G/074\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, Antrim\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="QPol":MAILTO:qpol@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160314T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160222T161011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T160752Z
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SUMMARY:Imaginative Randomocracy
DESCRIPTION:A political system in which ordinary (randomly selected) citizens make crucial political decisions using their imagination. \nThis event will consist of a short film showing how a system of ‘imaginative randomocracy’ could be implemented in Northern Ireland. This will be followed by a talk from Professor John Garry outlining what imaginative randomocracy is and what its possible advantages are. Audience members will then be asked to participate in an imagination-based democratic task. This fun exercise will be followed by questions and discussion. The event concludes with a wine reception and informal discussions. \nThis event is organised by the School of Politics\, International Studies and Philosophy at Queen’s University\, in association with QPol\, as part of Imagine: Festival of Ideas and Politics 2016. \nTo book your place\, click here.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/imaginative-randomocracy-a-political-system-in-which-ordinary-randomly-selected-citizens-make-crucial-political-decisions-using-their-imagination/
LOCATION:Old Staff Common Room\, Queen's University Belfast\, University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="QPol":MAILTO:qpol@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160314T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160222T153958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160229T160911Z
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SUMMARY:Controversies about the Human Right to Health
DESCRIPTION:Health advocates are increasingly arguing that there is a human right to health that must be respected by all governments. What\, though\, is the relationship between the right to health and the right to health-care? Critics of the human right to health have argued that it leads to uncoordinated and grossly inefficient health care allocation\, and is generally captured by those who are already relatively advantaged. While there is evidence that the human right to health has been used in this way\, Professor Jo Wolff from University College London\, will argue that these practices are a distortion of the human right to health as it should be understood. \nThis event is organised by the Northern Ireland Ethics Forum in association with QPol\, as part of Imagine: Festival of Ideas and Politics 2016. \nTo book your place\, click here.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/controversies-about-the-human-right-to-health/
LOCATION:Canada Room and Council Chamber\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="QPol":MAILTO:qpol@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160118T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T164855Z
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SUMMARY:MSc Public Policy at Queen's - Information Evening
DESCRIPTION:An Information Evening on the MSc in Public Policy at Queen’s University will take place on Thursday 25 February 2016 from 18:30 to 20:00. \nCome along if you are interested in finding out how this innovative Public Policy programme could benefit your career as a public servant. Programme Director Dr Muiris MacCarthaigh and other programme staff will outline the content\, structure and learning outcomes of the Masters programme and there will be an opportunity to hear from the programme’s first cohort of students about their experiences so far. \nWe hope that you can join us!  Light refreshments will be available upon arrival. \n  \nAbout the MSc in Public Policy \nThe MSc in Public Policy at Queen’s provides a high-quality and multi-disciplinary programme of teaching\, professional and personal development for public servants. This part-time programme also incorporates a suite of leadership masterclasses at the William J Clinton Leadership Institute based at Riddel Hall\, Belfast. \nRecognising both a more complex policy environment and advances in the study of public policy\, the MSc provides a platform for Queen’s and international researchers to present and engage with civil and public servants across a host of contemporary public policy issues\, and to help students develop new skills and fields of expertise. The programme is tailored to fit within public service employment patterns and will make a considered contribution to the quality of public governance in Northern Ireland and beyond. \nIf you have any questions about the event or the programmes\, please contact Dr MacCarthaigh on M.MacCarthaigh@qub.ac.uk \nFurther information on the MSc Public Policy programme can be found here. \nTo register for the information evening\, click here.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/msc-public-policy-at-queens-information-evening/
LOCATION:Riddel Hall\, 185 Stranmillis Road \, Belfast\, Co Antrim \, BT9 5EE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160224T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160219T105833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160219T110725Z
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SUMMARY:KESS Seminar: Improving Northern Ireland's Competitiveness: Innovation\, Skills and Marketing
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. KESS aims to encourage debate and improve understanding by providing a forum to present and disseminate research findings in a straightforward format\, making those findings easily accessible to decision-makers. \nSeminars are free and are held on Wednesday afternoons. Each seminar starts at 1.30pm in the Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, located on Stormont Estate. Further information on KESS\, as well as the seminar programme for 2015-2016 programmes can be found here. \nPlease email raise@niassembly.gov.uk to reserve your place. \n  \n24 February 2016 \nIMPROVING NORTHERN IRELAND’S COMPETITIVENESS:  INNOVATION\, SKILLS AND MARKETING  \n1.30pm – RaISe – Welcome\n1.35pm – Assembly Committee Chair – Opening Remarks \n1.45pm – Prof Rob Gilles (QUB) – How can the NI economy become more competitive in the 21st century global economy?\nThe Northern Ireland (NI) economy competes in an increasingly complex global setting. Since 2007 the global economy seems to be in a perpetual state of volatility. This presentation addresses how recent developments in economics can help understand how businesses and economies compete in this global setting and how these insights can inform policy decisions to promote competitiveness of the NI economy. \nRecent research has shown that the global economy can best be understood as a complex of networks. Businesses and governments interact through relationships that make up supply-chains\, social networks and interactive platforms. Competitiveness thus aims to control\, regulate and enhance the networks one participates in. Business practices consequently focus on strategic mergers and institutional innovation\, which are observed widely in our contemporary global economy. From this perspective\, the presentation assesses issues related to attracting businesses to NI and the question whether lowering corporation tax would be beneficial. \n2.05pm – Prof Rodney McAdam (Ulster) – Developing new products using Innovation Clusters: Overcoming NI’s peripheral location limitations\nThis presentation outlines research findings demonstrating the need to examine how Northern Ireland (NI) and its constituent SME (small to medium-sized enterprises) base can overcome peripherality problems in effectively developing new innovative products to drive business growth. Based on innovation cluster research at the Ulster University over the past 5 years\, findings suggest that effective clustering policy and practice can help to make up for peripheral problems such as lack of indigenous resources. Based on this work\, with international comparisons\, findings show how clusters are an effective way of leveraging scarce resources leading to successful joint product development. This presentation explains that cluster policy and practice need to be aligned with the NI Regional Innovation Strategy (RIS) and European Union Smart Specialisation strategies\, both to ensure that clusters are formed in technology areas that are best suited to NI’s strengths and to avoid dilution of effort. The presentation delivers findings that highlight innovation clusters in key technologies\, which have been systematically developed over the past 5 years\, including aligning cluster policy with the RIS and cluster policy and practice development\, leading to new product development. \n2.25pm – Discussion\n2.45pm – Comfort Break \n3.00pm – Mr Mark Magill (Ulster) – NI Skills barometer: Developing skills for tomorrow’s economy\nThis presentation addresses the widespread consensus on the value of skills both to the individual as well as the wider economy. It highlights how qualitative evidence from employers identifies skills shortages in a number of key sectors and occupations across the Northern Ireland (NI) economy.  However\, it notes the gap in long-term quantitative forecasts to assist policy making. The presentation explains how this gap may be addressed\, setting out the development of a comprehensive NI skills model\, which is integrated within the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) NI macroeconomic model. The model forecasts the number of jobs which will be created over the coming decade\, and identifies the level of qualifications required for each type of job created\, which helps to guide key questions relating to skills planning\, such as ‘are we producing enough graduates to meet expected demand?’.  The research also highlights which subjects are in greatest demand at NQF level 4 and above and identifies the demand-supply imbalances across all subject areas.  This research identifies a number of policy issues for consideration\, with choices required to ensure that NI’s skills provision meets economic needs. This presentation explains how the project aims to provide detailed labour market information that can be accessed by all relevant stakeholders\, which takes the form of a Skills Barometer designed to assist young people in making well informed career decisions\, employers to raise awareness about their skills needs\, Government to prioritise limited funding and education institutions to tailor their courses and curricula. \n3.20pm – Miss Rachel Malcolmson (Ulster) – Exploring Consumers’ Quality Perceptions of Local NI Food & Drink Produce\nThe Northern Ireland (NI) agri-food industry faces significant challenges in re-building consumer confidence in the quality and authenticity of food/drink products. However\, increasing demand for authentic\, high quality produce\, paired with a renewed sense of food patriotism\, presents new growth opportunities for local and artisan food/drink products to be promoted for their unique quality and provenance credentials. This presentation focuses on how to effectively raise the profile of local NI food/drink produce. Specifically it provides evidence-based recommendations for policy makers arising from research regarding the use of quality to market local produce. The recommendations for policy arise from a robust three stage\, mixed methods\, Department of Employment and Learning (DEL) funded PhD study. Preliminary findings indicate that packaging has a significant effect on consumer food quality perceptions and purchase decisions while shopping. The presentation therefore discusses how this evidence can be implemented by local producers as marketing strategy to engage the consumer. This research could importantly contribute to understanding about consumer perceptions regarding the marketing cues used to promote product quality\, and to assist the NI agri-food industry in its promotion of local food/drink products. This presentation also has particular relevance to the implementation of the Executive’s ‘Going for Growth Strategy’ and the development of the Agri-food Strategy Board’s emerging marketing body for the creation of a single NI brand. \n3.40pm – Discussion\n4.00pm – RaISe – Closing Remarks\n4.05pm – Networking and Refreshments
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/kess-seminar-improving-northern-irelands-competitiveness-innovation-skills-and-marketing/
LOCATION:Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS)":MAILTO:raise@niassembly.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160217T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160202T140529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T140529Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland's Fuel and Energy Insecurity: The Bio-Energy Contribution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exciting event that brings together major stakeholders in the bio-energy sector in Northern Ireland\, with particular attention on the use of natural gas and renewable natural gas as a fuel for transport and energy. Themes for discussion will include current technology\, commercial needs and the economic and environmental benefits of the bio-energy sector. \nThe event will be chaired by John Barry\, Professor of Green Political Economy and Roy Douglas\, Professor of Internal Combustion Engines and Clean Energies\, as part of the Centre of Advanced Sustainable Energy (CASE) Dual Fuel Vehicle Project. \nTo attend\, please RSVP to Kevin Morgan by emailing k.morgan@qub.ac.uk
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/northern-irelands-fuel-and-energy-insecurity-the-bio-energy-contribution/
LOCATION:Canada Room and Council Chamber\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160107T170312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160107T170312Z
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SUMMARY:Parties\, Polls and Predictions: Who will win the Irish General Election?
DESCRIPTION:To register for this event please click here. \nThe forthcoming Irish General Election is shaping up to be one of the most contested in living memory\, with a greater number of parties and policies competing for public attention and votes\, and presenting multiple coalition options.  This free open symposium in QUB brings together some of Ireland’s most prominent political scientists to discuss their predictions for the election and the likely shape of the next government. They include: \n\nProf Gary Murphy (School of Law and Government\, DCU) General Election 2016: Parties\, polls and coalition options\nDr Liam Weeks (Department of Government\, UCC): Kingmakers? The emergence of independents and small parties\nDr Claire McGing (Department of Geography\, NUI Maynooth): ‘Changing the rules of the game? The implementation of gender quota legislation for the 2016 Dáil election‘\n\nThe event is organised and will be chaired by Dr Muiris MacCarthaigh (School of Politics\, International Studies and Philosophy\, QUB) in association with QPol – the public policy engagement initiative at Queen’s. For further details about the event please contact Dr MacCarthaigh at M.MacCarthaigh@qub.ac.uk and for information on QPol\, please contact Kevin Fearon at k.fearon@qub.ac.uk \n\nWhen\nThursday\, 11 February 2016 from 18:00 to 20:00 (GMT)  – Add to Calendar  \nWhere\nLanyon Building/01/052\, Queen’s University Belfast
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/parties-polls-and-predictions-who-will-win-the-irish-general-election/
LOCATION:Lanyon Building/01/052\, Queen's University\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20160126T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20160126T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20160120T170714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160120T170936Z
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SUMMARY:"Unfinished Peace" - Launch of new book by Brian Rowan
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the launch of journalist Brian Rowan’s new book entitled Unfinished Peace on Tuesday 26 January 2016 at 7.30pm in the Canada Room\, Lanyon Building\, Queen’s University. \nThe launch will be followed by a discussion on the past and present with contributions from PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton\, Winston Irvine (PUP)\, Eibhlin Glenholmes and Prof Kieran McEvoy and Dr John Barry from Queen’s University Belfast. \n  \nAbout Brian Rowan \nBrian Rowan is a journalist\, author and broadcaster who has reported on Northern Ireland’s major peace process developments – from ceasefires to political agreements.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/unfinished-peace-launch-of-new-book-by-brian-rowan/
LOCATION:Canada Room and Council Chamber\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20151006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20150921T094504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150921T094504Z
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland and the EU Referendum: What are the Issues?
DESCRIPTION:To obtain tickets for this event – please go to the event’s website. \nWith a UK-wide referendum on remaining in or leaving the European Union (EU) on the horizon\, what are the issues for Northern Ireland? \nWhat should the UK government be seeking in its renegotiation of the terms of EU membership? What are the key issues for any debate on whether to remain in or to leave the EU? What would the implications of a Brexit be for Northern Ireland? Where do Northern Ireland’s interest lie? \nQPOL and the School of Politics\, International Studies and Philosophy at Queen’s are delighted to invite you to a panel discussion to explore these issues. \nOur panel includes: \nDr. Cathal McCall (Queen’s University Belfast)\nAngela McGowan (Danske Bank)\nDr. Lee McGowan (Queen’s University Belfast)\nDr. Mary Murphy (University College Cork) \nWe hope to see you at the event. \nqub.ac.uk/pisp  qpol.qub.ac.uk \nPlease note that the discussion will start at 7pm sharp. Guests are welcome to arrive from 6:45pm for refreshments.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/northern-ireland-and-the-eu-referendum-what-are-the-issues/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, Queen's University Belfast\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150624T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
CREATED:20150415T111122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150415T111845Z
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SUMMARY:KESS Seminar: Innovation and Economic Growth
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 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. \nSeminars are free and are held on Wednesdays from 05 November 2014 through 24 June 2015. Each seminar starts at 1.30pm in the Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, located on Stormont Estate. Most seminars cover a range of themes under one broad heading – see below for relevant dates and timings (also available to download as pdf). \nPlease email raise@niassembly.gov.uk to reserve your place at any of the seminars listed. Further information on KESS can be found here. \n24 JUNE 2015 – INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH \n1.30pm – RaISe – Welcome\n1.35pm – Assembly Committee Chair – Opening Remarks \n1.45pm – Prof Barry Quinn\, Ms Lynsey McKitterick\, Dr Adele Dunn and Prof Rodney McAdam (Ulster) – The effectiveness of the policy and support environment for local food production competitiveness\, innovation and growth\nThis presentation focuses on the effectiveness of policy for SME (small and medium enterprises) innovation in the food chain. Specifically it provides evidence-based recommendations for policy-makers arising from research into the effectiveness of the policy and support environment in fostering innovation\, competitiveness and growth among small and micro-sized food producers. A competitive local food production sector contributes to the fabric of the rural economy and leads to greater transparency and traceability in the supply chain. The findings and recommendations for policy arise from the EU funded INTERREG IVC LOCFOOD (Local Food as an Engine for Local Business) project which consists of 13 partners across 9 EU regions. The research indicates relatively high levels of innovation among food small/micro food producers\, but a lack of involvement in support programmes\, particularly collaborative programmes. The evidence suggests that these enterprises are engaging with introductory levels of support\, but indicates various barriers to engagement\, such as a lack of understanding of available support and lack of critical networking capabilities. Policy implications include the need for government and support agencies to engage more with these businesses to communicate available support\, to provide more specialist support\, and to formulate a strategy for collaborative networks. \n2.05pm – Prof NJ Hewitt & Dr P Griffiths (Ulster) – The Need for Energy Storage in Northern Ireland as a mechanism for Efficient Electrical Network Use\nWind energy is the large scale renewable energy electricity provider of choice with a marriage of a mature cost effective technology and an excellent wind resource in Northern Ireland. However\, given the variability of wind energy\, its availability does not always coincide with our electricity needs. Furthermore the wind resource tends to be in the west of Northern Ireland\, while the major demands are in the east. Finally\, the electricity network has been designed for power stations in the north and east of Northern Ireland\, with the network radiating outwards\, with the consequential drop in capacity as it delivers electricity to the traditional lower demands of the west of Northern Ireland. Thus energy storage can meet a number of needs. For example\, it can manage the variability of wind. It can also manage the load/demand relationship at certain points on the network ensuring the transmission network operates optimally and safely. Bearing these benefits in mind\, this presentation discusses the technologies potentially of use in Northern Ireland\, as well as their likely benefits. This presentation seeks to explore more cost effective integration of wind power (or other variable renewables) onto the electricity network\, as the network is at a cross-roads. It explains that significant investment in capacity may be partially alleviated by energy storage and also may allow more renewable energy penetration onto the electricity market. It also discusses how market changes may have to reward flexibility management which storage can provide. \n2.25pm – Discussion\n2.55pm – RaISe – Closing Remarks\n3.00pm – Networking and Refreshments \n 
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/kess-seminar-innovation-and-economic-growth/
LOCATION:Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150622T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150622T131500
DTSTAMP:20260428T072508
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SUMMARY:Launching the findings from an evaluation of the Lifestart Programme for parents in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Effective Education and the Lifestart Foundation\, Northern Ireland would like to invite you to this launch event. This will be of interest to parents\, practitioners and policy makers – anyone who is involved in shaping children’s lives. \nA series of presentations will outline the findings of the Lifestart Parenting Programme evaluation across the island of Ireland (2008-2015) and provide a broad flavour of work and evidence in the area of parenting research. \nThe launch will start will start with coffee and registration at 9.45am and will conclude at 1pm with a buffet lunch. \nPlease note that due to room size\, places are limited. Please register by contacting Jan Speer j.speer@qub.ac.uk.
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/launching-the-findings-from-an-evaluation-of-the-lifestart-programme-for-parents-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Great Hall\, Queen's University Belfast\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="School of Education":MAILTO:j.speer@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150610T133000
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SUMMARY:KESS Seminar: Equality in Physical Activity and Sports
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 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. \nSeminars are free and are held on Wednesdays from 05 November 2014 through 24 June 2015. Each seminar starts at 1.30pm in the Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, located on Stormont Estate. Most seminars cover a range of themes under one broad heading – see below for relevant dates and timings (also available to download as pdf). \nPlease email raise@niassembly.gov.uk to reserve your place at any of the seminars listed. Further information on KESS can be found here. \n10 JUNE 2015 – EQUALITY IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS \n1.30pm – RaISe – Welcome\n1.35pm – Assembly Committee Chair – Opening Remarks \n1.45pm – Dr Katie Liston and Prof Marie Murphy (Ulster) – ‘Playing Like a Girl’: Female participation in physical activity and sport in Northern Ireland\nThis presentation examines the relationship between sport and physical activity participation\, and gender in Northern Ireland and globally. By drawing on the latest peer-reviewed research on physical activity\, sports participation\, gender ideologies and role expectations\, it describes international best practice in the promotion of women’s involvement in sport and physical activity (PA). Following this is an examination of the barriers – real and perceived – that constrain (if not prevent) girls’ and women’s full participation in sport and physical activity and a consideration of how these barriers can be overcome. Research involving novel interventions designed to encourage female involvement in sport and PA is reviewed. Finally\, the presentation draws from the collective expertise of Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute to suggest ways in which government in Northern Ireland might take the initiative in addressing the consistent gender imbalance in participation levels in PA and sport. \n2.05pm – Dr Ruth Hunter and Dr Mark Tully (QUB) – Time to address inequalities in sports and physical activity participation\nThe prevalence of physical inactivity is rising and the inexorable slide to more inactive lifestyles offers worrying projections of future prevalence of obesity\, morbidity and mortality. National guidelines recommend that adults do at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week. However\, evidence shows that only 8% of adults in Northern Ireland are aware of the guidelines and over 60% are not doing enough activity. It is imperative these guidelines are followed up by innovative and sustainable action. Increasing the proportion of the population doing physical activity represents a considerable societal challenge. Given the limited resources for health promotion\, Northern Ireland needs to tailor approaches to target those most “in need”. This requires an understanding of the characteristics of those who are unaware of the guidelines and those not doing enough activity\, in order to effectively develop and target population-level interventions to address inequalities in participation. This presentation draws on research findings suggesting that males with a low level of education\, living in deprived areas\, and young females and females with poor health may benefit from targeted physical activity promotion interventions. It further recommends moving away from government’s “one size fits all approach” towards tailored interventions in order to halt the physical inactivity “pandemic”. \n2.25pm – Discussion\n2.55pm – RaISe – Closing Remarks\n3.00pm – Networking and Refreshments
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/kess-seminar-equality-in-physical-activity-and-sports/
LOCATION:Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series (KESS)":MAILTO:raise@niassembly.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150604T180000
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SUMMARY:Britain and Europe: The Endgame – An Irish Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable Discussion and Book Launch followed by wine reception \n  \nSpeakers: \n  \nDáithí O’Ceallaigh\, former Irish Ambassador in London \nPaul Gillespie\, Irish Times columnist \nTom Arnold\, Director General\, Institute for International and European Affairs \nJohn Bradley\, research consultant \n  \nThe roundtable will discuss some of the key findings and arguments contained in the latest publication of the Institute for International and European Affairs (IIEA) on the United Kingdom’s fraught relationship with the European Union: Britain and Europe: The Endgame – An Irish Perspective. The major new publication from the IIEA examines the consequences of a possible ‘Brexit’ – British withdrawal from the EU – from a number of perspectives\, including: the political and economic future of the United Kingdom; options for an external relationship with Europe; the impact on the EU as a whole and especially Ireland of Brexit\, with particular reference to the political\, economic and business dimensions of Irish-British relations. The volume pays particular attention to the possible implications of Brexit for Northern Ireland. Britain and Europe: The Endgame – An Irish Perspective can be downloaded from the IIEA:  http://www.iiea.com/publications/britain-and-europe-the-endgame—an-irish-perspective-now-availabl \n 
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/britain-and-europe-the-endgame-an-irish-perspective/
LOCATION:Old Staff Common Room\, Queen's University Belfast\, University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150529T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150529T160000
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SUMMARY:Constitutional Futures Workshop What is to be done? The Election\, the Constitution and the Future
DESCRIPTION:This is the final formal event in the Constitutional Futures interdisciplinary initiative and it takes the form of a round table discussion drawing out the themes of the programme and looking at constitutional developments in the post election environment. There is a separate but related research development event in the afternoon. \n  \nhttp://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/isctsj/filestore/Filetoupload\,506012\,en.pdf
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/constitutional-futures-workshop-what-is-to-be-done-the-election-the-constitution-and-the-future/
LOCATION:Antrim 
ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO: law-enquiries@qub.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150528T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150528T170000
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SUMMARY:Poland and its Eastern Neighbours: Foreign Policy\, the EU and NATO
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Democracy and Peace Building together with the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation and Social Justice at Queen’s University Belfast are pleased to invite you to a lecture entitled ‘Poland and its Eastern Neighbours: Foreign Policy\, the EU and NATO. \nThis lecutre will be delivered by HE Witold Sobkow\, Ambassador of Poland to the Court of Saint James\, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His Excellency Sobjowserved as Undersecretary of State at the Foreign Ministry from October 2006 to December 2006. Since January 2007 he worked as a titular ambassador at the Department of Strategy and Planning Polish Foreign Policy\, from January 2008 to April 2010 he served as political director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Then he stood at the head of the Permanent Representation of Poland to the United Nations in New York\, and in 2012 became Poland’s ambassador in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poland-and-its-eastern-neighbours-foreign-policy-the-eu-and-nato-tickets-16895063590 \n 
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/poland-and-its-eastern-neighbours-foreign-policy-the-eu-and-nato/
LOCATION:Canada Room and Council Chamber\, Queen's University Belfast\,  University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20150513T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20150513T150000
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SUMMARY:KESS Seminar: National Identity
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 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. \nSeminars are free and are held on Wednesdays from 05 November 2014 through 24 June 2015. Each seminar starts at 1.30pm in the Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, located on Stormont Estate. Most seminars cover a range of themes under one broad heading – see below for relevant dates and timings (also available to download as pdf). \nPlease email raise@niassembly.gov.uk to reserve your place at any of the seminars listed. Further information on KESS can be found here. \n13 MAY 2015 – NATIONAL IDENTITY \n1.30pm – RaISe – Welcome\n1.35pm – Assembly Committee Chair – Opening Remarks \n1.45pm – Mr John Garry (QUB) and Mr Kevin McNicholl (QUB) – Understanding the ‘Northern Irish’ Identity\nThis presentation outlines key findings of research that used census and survey data to examine the ‘Northern Irish’ identity. The presentation first provides a demographic profile of Northern Irish identifiers: are they different from ‘Irish’ and ‘British’ identifiers in terms of gender\, age\, social class\, educational qualifications and religious background? Second\, it focuses on attitudinal factors: are Northern Irish identifiers notably moderate or centrist in their political beliefs? Third\, it focuses on behavioural factors: are Northern Irish identifiers particularly likely to engage in ‘cross community’ contact and activities? How has Northern Irish identity (and associated demographic\, attitudinal and behavioural profiles) changed over time? Linking the analysis to Priority 4 of the Executive’s Programme for Government\, the presentation assesses the extent to which the emerging Northern Irish identity may enhance efforts in ‘building a strong and shared community’. Is ‘Northern Irish’ a genuinely and meaningfully distinct identity associated with shared values and behaviour and potentially a shared community? Or\, is ‘Northern Irish’ identity simply another way of expressing traditional identities\, with substantial differences between ‘Northern Irish’ Catholics and ‘Northern Irish’ Protestants? The findings shed light on the relationship between shared identity and shared community. \n2.05pm – Dr Ian Shuttleworth (QUB) – Religion and National Identity in Northern Ireland: A Longitudinal Perspective 2001-2011\nReligious denomination is a key element in understanding Northern Ireland society and politics\, as it is often equated with national identity and voting intentions. It is also significant in informing debates about equality and resource allocation. Usually it is understood as a two-group ‘green and orange’ issue – Protestants/Unionists and Roman Catholics/Irish Nationalists. However\, the 2011 Census showed that there was an appreciable number of ‘nones’ and ‘not stateds’. Moreover\, in 2011\, there was also a sizeable group who reported a Northern Ireland identity. The ‘nones’\, ‘not stateds’ and Northern Irish do not appear to fall easily into the ‘green and orange’ categories and are little understood. The presentation therefore explores the social and demographic backgrounds of the ‘nones’\, the ‘not stateds’ and the Northern Irish in 2011 and relates this to their individual background and where they lived in 2001. It examines who changed religious denomination between 2001 and 2011\, and focusses on the religious affiliation in 2001 of those who reported they were ‘none’ or refused to state a religion in 2011. It also answers questions about whether those who became ‘nones’ or ‘not stateds’ by 2011 tended to be better-off and more residentially mobile than those who reported the same denomination in 2001 and 2011. \n2.25pm – Discussion\n2.55pm – RaISe – Closing Remarks\n3.00pm – Networking and Refreshments
URL:https://qpol.qub.ac.uk/event/kess-seminar-national-identity/
LOCATION:Long Gallery\, Parliament Buildings\, Stormont\, Belfast\, BT4 3XX\, United Kingdom
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