A Women’s Constitution: Won for All?
Edgar Graham Room, Main Site Tower, 02.002, School of Law, QUB University Square, Belfast, Antrim, United KingdomConversations on the constitutional status of Northern Ireland are flourishing in public and behind the scenes. So far, most of these conversations have focused on UK union, Irish unity and their implications for rights, equality, health, education and the economy. The impacts of constitutional change on women’s and other marginalised lives are rarely considered. This […]
Recycling History: The Bicycle and Protest in Ireland with Barry Sheppard – ONLINE CHECK OUT IMAGINEBELFAST.COM
Old Staff Common Room Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, United KingdomSince the late nineteenth century, the humble bicycle has played a minor, yet significant role in Irish history. Internationally, the bicycle has been an integral instrument of protest and cultural change. From use during times of revolution, to a tool of cultural nationalism, and a vehicle for calling attention to indigenous language rights, the bicycle […]
The Role of Journalism in Northern Ireland – CANCELLED
Emeleus Lecture Theatre Queen's University, BelfastThis panel discussion will explore the role that journalism has played in Northern Ireland, hearing from iconic voices of TV, radio and print.
The Democratic Imagination – CANCELLED
Can you imagine talking to a stranger about politics? About a political issue that you disagree on?
Midnight Traveller – screening at QFT – CANCELLED
Queen's Film Theatre 20 University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomWe are currently in the midst of Europe’s largest refugee crisis since World War II — one million refugees in 2015 alone. Filmmakers Hassan Fazili, his wife Fatima Hossaini, and their two daughters, Nargis and Zahra, became four of those one million. When the Taliban put a bounty on Fazili’s head, the family were forced […]
Responding to out Planetary Emergency: The Crucial Decade Ahead – ONLINE CHECK OUT IMAGINEBELFAST.COM
PFC 02/025 Queen's University, BelfastWhat does the Church of England, the Davos annual meeting of those who ‘run the world’, climate scientists and activists from Greta Thunberg and the school strike for climate movement and Extinction Rebellion all have in common? When such disparate organisations are all in agreement that there is an urgent need to recognise and respond […]
Ulster’s Lesser Spotted Queer Protestant – CANCELLED
Old Staff Common Room Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, United KingdomIn this performance lecture, let Richard O’Leary take you in search of Ulster’s Lesser Spotted Queer Protestant. The existence of the LSQP has long been denied by many historians and Christians, but Dr. O’Leary will present evidence to challenge the orthodox view. Drawing on newly accessed archival material, Dr. O’Leary presents both an objective and […]
What do NI Businesses Need to Drive Growth in our Economy? – CANCELLED
Riddel Hall 185 Stranmillis Road , Belfast, Co Antrim, United KingdomAs the UK prepares to leave the European Union, it is timely to reflect on how best our local Northern Irish businesses might be supported to grow and thereby contribute to the Northern Ireland economy. The Chief Executives’ Club at Queen’s has brought together a panel that includes leaders of business representative groups, to discuss […]
Abomination – screening at QFT – CANCELLED
Queen's Film Theatre 20 University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomImagine! Festival of Ideas & Politics presents the world première of Nicky Larkin’s (Cherrie, Me & HIV) documentary exploring the creation of The Belfast Ensemble’s provocative and powerful Abomination: A DUP Opera. At midnight on 22nd October 2019, marriage equality rights were finally extended to Northern Ireland. With no sitting government in Stormont for three years, […]