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Supporting academics and policymakers in sharing evidence-based research and ideas on the major social, cultural and economic challenges facing society regionally, nationally and beyond. Our over-arching vision is to share the University’s independent expertise with policymakers so they can make informed decisions about the most effective and sustainable ways to tackle these challenges, now and in the future.
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Legislating Fairness: The Youth Perspective
This blog is written by Grace Allison in collaboration with the Centre for Children’s Rights and represents the first in a series of blogs written by children and young people. Grace is a member of the RADICAL youth research advisory group and Belfast City Youth Council. She is a pupil at Dominican College, Fortwilliam.
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From Monroe to ‘Donroe’: The US’ Return to the Western Hemisphere
During the Venezuelan Crisis of 1902-1903 President Theodore Roosevelt regarded the Venezuelan dictator of his day, Cipriano Castro, as “an unspeakable villainous little monkey.” Fast forward one hundred and twenty years later, the current White House incumbent similarly decried Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as an “outlaw.” Yet it didn’t just stop at trading insults, Trump…
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‘I went to that EOTAS and it changed me’ – Three Reasons to Support Alternative Education
“I went to that EOTAS and it changed me. That’s who I am, that is why I am who I am today. (…) I got way more, in that EOTAS I got way more, I learnt more than I did in a mainstream school.” (Dylan)
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Heritage, Creativity and Belonging: A Participatory Approach to Policy Innovation
How can the historic environment contribute to a sense of local belonging? And can community creativity be part of the answer?
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Post-Brexit Clinic at Queen’s October 2025
Another successful Post-Brexit Clinic at Queen’s. Check out the recording and slide deck from the Clinic.
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An A – Z of the Irish Presidency
Prof Marie Coleman casts a slighlty unconventional eye over the history of the Presidency and former Presidents of Ireland.
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Trump Blaming Mothers for Autism Should Not Surprise Anyone
Dr Aishling McMorrow looks at recent claims by President Trump about what can cause autism.
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A Protestant candidate has added a twist to Ireland’s presidential race
Dr Peter McLoughlin takes a look at the forthcoming Irish presidential election, particularly Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphries.
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Queen’s Global Economic Forum – Report
A recent Economic Forum held by Queen’s University Belfast convened leading voices from academia, industry, and government to explore how Northern Ireland can harness artificial intelligence as a catalyst for economic growth and societal progress. The discussions culminated in a compelling vision of Northern Ireland as a distinctive and trusted contributor to the global AI…
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Fullest Potential? Outcomes for Children with Special Educational Needs
By Koulla Yiasouma, Honorary Professor of Practice, Centre for Children’s Rights, Queen’s University Belfast Most of my career has been spent working with teenagers either with care experience or involved with the criminal justice system within a human rights framework. I flatter myself as being a bit of an expert in rights-based youth justice. Over…