Category: Community and Society
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After Francis: what’s the future for the church in Ireland?
Despite the changes since the last papal visit, Ireland is still a country with high levels of religious commitment amongst young and old says Dr Gladys Ganiel.
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Habemus Papam: Comparing the papal visits of 1979 and 2018
In light of Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland this weekend, Dr Marie Coleman looks at how the Ireland of today has changed since the last papal visit in 1979.
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Old Friends or Young Friends – they are all worth the time and effort
Dr Gemma Carney reports on a recent British Society of Gerontology NI event held in Trinity College Dublin looking at inter-generational friendships.
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What life is like for asylum seekers and refugees in Northern Ireland
Dr Fiona Murphy and Dr Ulrike Vieten look at some of the findings from their recent research study examining the everyday life experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Northern Ireland.
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The 2017 Eaton Lecture
The 2017 Eaton Lecture delivered by Professor Meric Gertler, President of the University of Toronto is now available to view online.
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Community-University Research Engagement: How Can We Do It Better?
Following a recent workshop, Dr Julie Norman asks how can university researchers and community partners better collaborate to deliver high-impact research, especially in communities affected by conflict or social divisions?
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What can we learn from the democratic upsets of 2016?
With Trump in office and opening positions being articulated ahead of Brexit negotiations, the important question of how we got here remains the subject of debate and analysis. Dr John Moriarty reflects on these major democratic decisions and what they have taught us, or reminded us, about ourselves and our society.
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Fresh Eyes: How Stakeholder Involvement Helps Get More From Your Data
Dr John Moriarty looks at how stakeholder engagement is now an important facet of any programme of social research as it can help researchers get more from their data.
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Commemorating and remembering World War One
In this, the decade of centenaries, Professor Keith Lilley takes a look at the complexities of the commemoration of war and highlights that the various commemorations in 2016 have led to popular discussion and political debate around remembering.
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NI Festival of Social Science 2016
The Northern Ireland Festival of Social Science will take place from 5-11 November as part of the UK-wide ESRC Festival of Social Science.