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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Tánaiste Simon Coveney Lecture: Maintaining the Habit of Cooperation. JANUARY 2019
As part of the Queen’s University Policy Engagement Lecture Series, the Tánaiste joined more than 300 people in January 2019 for meaningful discussion, engaged debate and open dialogue on ‘Maintaining the habit of Co-operation’.
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Building Peace: The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement 20 Years On. APRIL 2018
Key figures from the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement gathered at Queen’s University Belfast on Tuesday, 10 April 2018 for a public event to mark 20 years on from the signing of the peace agreement.
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The ethics of ordering non-essential items online during the coronavirus lockdown
During the current lockdown, should consumers be exercising their moral responsibility when it comes to online shopping asks Dr Laura Steele.
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Queen’s Social Charter Podcast – Episode 1: Shared Education
Maurice Macartney talks to Prof Tony Gallagher, Prof Joanne Hughes, and Dr Gavin Duffy about how the Shared Education project grew from small beginnings to make such an impact in Northern Ireland and in other post-conflict societies around the world.
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Cancer doesn’t respect political borders – why should we?
Following the launch of a study highlighting how the All-Island Cancer Consortium has increased the quantity and enhanced the quality of cancer research on the island of Ireland, Professor Mark Lawler calls for an All-Island Cancer Research Institute.
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MPod: Women’s Leadership in the Gun Violence Prevention Movement
The MPod podcast series is produced by students and staff at the Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, exploring topics related to peace, conflict and student well-being.
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MPod: Transitional Justice: An Introduction
The MPod podcast series is produced by students and staff at the Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, exploring topics related to peace, conflict and student well-being.
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MPod: Alternative Ulster: Anti-sectarian Punk in Northern Ireland
The MPod podcast series is produced by students and staff at the Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, exploring topics related to peace, conflict and student well-being.
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LawPod with Gillian Kane
PhD student Gillian Kane talks about the role of international law in preventing and tackling human trafficking among refugees and asylum seekers.
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Coronavirus: once you have antibodies, are you safe?
Once we have the COVID-19 antibodies, are we protected for life asks Dr Connor Bamford?