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Northern Ireland reforms ‘ethnic veto’ to help get its legislature back to work
One of the most significant reforms of New Decade, New Approach deal is to the process for petition of concern. Dr Allison McCulloch, of Brandon University, and Dr Drew Mikhael describe the changes that are ahead.
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The Return of Power-Sharing in Northern Ireland
The New Decade, New Approach deal is a lengthy text containing many proposals, plans and initiatives. Professor Colin Harvey explores the main sections and challenges.
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Northern Ireland may find itself between a rock and a hard place after Brexit
Political leaders in Northern Ireland face a major challenge after striking a deal. Dr Katy Hayward explores some of the issues that Brexit may cause in the coming weeks and months.
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Mystery China pneumonia outbreak likely caused by new human coronavirus
More than 50 cases of pneumonia have been reported in Wuhan, eastern China since December last year. Dr Connor Bamford explains the situation and puts it in context of other viruses.
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What does the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ (NDNA) agreement mean for Northern Ireland’s Brexit?
The new agreement has paved the way for the restoration of the Northern Ireland devolved institutions. Dr Katy Hayward and Professor David Phinnemore explore how it prepares the ground in Northern Ireland for managing Brexit.
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Nursing the ‘Troubles’: Remembering Northern Ireland’s Past through Unique, Uniting & Undisclosed Narratives
Mitchell Institute PhD student Megan Kelly explores why oral history should and could be used to talk about Northern Ireland’s past with fresh perspective.
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Brexit, Citizens’ Assemblies and the Future of Democracy in the UK
The presentation from the recent event with Dr Alan Renwick from UCL is now available.
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Northern Ireland’s government is back up and running – here’s how it happened and why
After three years without devolved government, the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ agreement has led to a restoration of power-sharing. Dr Peter McLoughlin explores how and why parties came to an agreement.
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Vaping makes lung bacteria more harmful and cause more inflammation
Is vaping less harmful than smoking? Dr Deirdre Gilpin and Professor Michael Tunney argue that exposing bacteria in the lungs to vape is likely to carry the same risk as exposure to cigarette smoke.
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As protests continue, Lebanon’s sectarian power-sharing stalemate must end
With Lebanon more than two months into a wave of mass protests, Dr Allison McCulloch of Brandon University and Dr Drew Mikhael discuss whether the current power-sharing arrangements can accommodate the protesters’ demands for reform.