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Assessing, recognising and managing pain and discomfort in children and young people with Cerebral Palsy
Pain experienced by children and young people with Cerebral Palsy may limit their opportunities of developing and realising their potential according to a new policy paper from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast.
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1,000 days with no Stormont
Northern Ireland has now been without a government for 1,000 days. Professor David Phinnemore explores the challenges ahead.
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The Border into Brexit
Perspectives from Local Communities in the Central Border Region of Ireland/Northern Ireland – a new report by Dr Katy Hayward
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Northern Ireland and a border poll: hard truths
The Brexit issue continues to fuel speculation about the prospects of Irish unity following a border poll. Here Alan Whysall, Senior Honorary Research Associate at UCL’s Constitution Unit, warns that there are serious dangers looming here for both parts of Ireland – as well as the British government and the wider UK.
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Getting creative with health
The importance of the arts to health and wellbeing has been highlighted by multiple studies. Claire Carswell explains how research at Queen’s is exploring the use of an arts-based intervention for patients with end-stage kidney disease
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Paramilitary violence as a children’s rights issue
Paula Rogers of Include Youth and Dr Siobhan McAlister argue that grounding paramilitary abuse against children in the language of rights not only gives voice to children’s experiences, but highlights the obligations of duty bearers to protect, prohibit and respond to all forms of violence against children.
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Northern Ireland Social Science Festival launches programme
The Northern Ireland ESRC Festival of Social Science kicks off across Northern Ireland in various venues from 2 – 9 November 2019.
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Constitutional Futures on our Shared Island
Aligning with our European partners brought negotiating heft to the priorities of this island says Professor Colin Harvey.
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The EU and Irish Unity
Planning and Preparing for Constitutional Change in Ireland – a new report by Professor Colin Harvey and Barrister-at-Law Mark Bassett
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The Factors Underpinning Warren’s Rise in the Polls
The rise in Elizabeth Warren’s poll numbers has reached the point where some are starting to wonder if she is the candidate to beat for the nomination. Dr Christopher D. Raymond explores the polling data.