Queen’s Policy Engagement is the ‘front door’ for public policy engagement at Queen’s University Belfast
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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Northern Ireland: Paul Givan takes over as first minister, but his party is in crisis
Dr Peter McLoughlin casts an eye over the last few turbulent days for the DUP.
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Feminist Activism and the Politics of Crisis
Gender sensitive analysis and policymaking must be a priority says Dr Maria-Adriana Deiana, Dr Jamie Hagen and Danielle Roberts from Here NI.
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The creation of Northern Ireland: Home rule for unionists
Current debates over the future of the union, which focus on the question of Scottish independence, and what format it might take, display a noticeable ignorance of the history of the last occasion upon which the union was sundered, says Dr Marie Coleman.
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Why are British sausages being blocked from entry into Northern Ireland? The dispute explained
Dr Billy Melo Araujo looks at some of the problems facing Northern Ireland following the return of border checks on traded goods brought about as a result of Brexit.
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Ireland’s Shame: Reforming an Adoption System Marked by Secrecy and Trauma
Recent events in Ireland have the potential to significantly reform an adoption system historically marked by secrecy, shame and the trauma arising from institutionalisation says Dr Clara Fischer.
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If I were Jack: Relationships and Sexuality Education in Irish-medium Schools
Addressing the needs of Relationships and Sexuality Education in Irish-medium schools using the “If I Were Jack” resource as a pilot study. A special report by Dr Theresa McShane and Professor Maria Lohan from Queen’s University and Liam Dempsey on behalf of An Chomhairle Um Oideachais Gaeltachta agus Gaelscolaíochta.
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A Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland
Professor Colin Harvey looks at how people from all communities have participated in a Bill of Rights process arising from the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement and why there is a growing demand to move on a process that has dragged on for far too long.
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Northern Ireland’s New Domestic Abuse Offence
Dr Ronagh McGuigg looks at the recent introduction of a specific offence of domestic abuse in Northern Ireland and how it represents a crucial development in Northern Ireland’s response to domestic violence.
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100 Years On: Something Old, Something New…
This blog by Milena Komarova, Katy Hayward and Ben Rosher, is the third of a series that will be published every 6 weeks as part of a ‘temperature gauge’ of Brexit and the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, with a particular focus on its impact on borders and cross-border cooperation. The research behind it is funded…
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Using Participatory Filmmaking to further Sustainable Development Goals in Cambodia
Dr Rachel Killean and guest contributor Dr Pete Manning from the University of Bath look at the role of participatory filmmaking as a means of furthering awareness of environment and indigenous issues in Cambodia.