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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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The UK government’s position paper on Northern Ireland after Brexit – some initial thoughts
Following the UK government’s release of its position paper on the position of Northern Ireland and Ireland after Brexit, Professor Dagmar Schiek shares her initial thoughts on the paper and highlights what is not being addressed.
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A decade on from the global financial crash: the role of mainstream economics, ideological groupthink and missed opportunities
Professor John Barry looks back at the 2007 financial crash.
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Conservatism of Unionist Parties alienating younger unionist voters, but from them, not the Union
Professor John Barry looks at the results of the 2017 Northern Ireland General Election study by the University of Liverpool in the context of recent events in Northern Ireland.
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‘Summer fever:’ Theresa May’s Brexit songbook
As the Prime Minister relaxes in Italy, Professor Lee McGowan asks whether it could be that in private, Theresa May is a much more emotional individual and even a disco diva channelling the vibes of Donna Summer…
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Will DUP criticism harden Ireland’s position on Brexit?
Professor John Garry looks at the recent comments by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson of the DUP following Leo Varadkar’s visit to Northern Ireland and asks whether this current spat could lead to a future crisis?
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Watch Leo Varadkar’s Speech at Queen’s University
Leo Varadkar, the irish Taoiseach delivered the latest in a series of Brexit-related speeches at Queen’s University on Friday 4 August.
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Leo Varadkar: Irish leader reveals fraying patience over Brexit border
Professor John Garry gives his view of the messages being conveyed by the Taoiseach Leo Varadker on his recent visit to Queen’s.
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The 1947 Education Act – a landmark in Northern Ireland’s history
Professor Graham Walker looks at the progressive yet controversial Education Act introduced in Northern Ireland in 1947 that increased educational opportunities across the whole community.
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Irish Unity Report: Reunification of Ireland or unity amongst those who want unity?
In the first of a two-part article, Professor John Barry casts a critical eye over the recent Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement report on Brexit and the Future of Ireland.
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Irish Unity Report: Reunification of Ireland or unity amongst those who want unity? Part 2
In the final part of his two-part article, Professor John Barry continues his review of the recent Joint Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement report and asks whether the report is simply preaching to the converted when it comes to Irish unity.