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.
Latest news and views…
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Hard Brexit – perspectives for the island of Ireland?
In the event of a hard Brexit, Professor Dagmar Schiek looks at some of the areas where the withdrawal of the UK from the EU will impact on life on the island of Ireland.
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Who really cares?
Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting the health and social care system in Northern Ireland. Paula Devine and Ann Marie Gray from the Ark Ageing Programme ask if this is the sort of care that people really want and call for a more fundamental review of future provision.
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Jordan’s troubles in its own backyard
Professor Beverley Milton-Edwards looks at the current situation in Jordan and highlights that a growing movement of homegrown and widespread protest has shaken the certainties of loyalty that King Abdullah II could once rely on.
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Brexit: What Next Once Article 50 is Triggered?
The triggering of Article 50 by PM Theresa May is imminent, but what will happen over the next two-years? Professor David Phinnemore outlines the projected timetable for negotiations and the main issues that will be up for discussion.
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Bored of borders already? Building “The Wall” is only the start.
Dr Katy Hayward looks at the growing interest into all things border-related and asks why have borders become the latest political obsession?
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Christian Lives in Syria Matter
Guest contributor Carlo J.V. Caro looks at the plight of Christians in Syria and asks whether Christian refugees should be treated differently.
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Brexit could mean a flood of US foods the public don’t want
With Brexit looming, Professor Chris Elliott looks at the UK’s discussions with the US about a trade deal and asks what impact will this have on the food that we eat?
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Northern Ireland after the election
The Northern Ireland Assembly election on 2 March is likely to be followed by a difficult political negotiation. Alan Whysall from UCL’s Constitution Unit argues that it must not be a mere political sticking plaster and that people in Northern Ireland outside politics need to get involved in setting the agenda.
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Setting the Context for the 2017 Assembly Elections
In light of the imminent elections, Dr Christopher Raymond looks at the changing size of the Northern Ireland Assembly and anticipates the potential impact of this reduction on parties’ seat shares.
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The RHI Debacle: What Happens Next?
Dr David Capper looks at the recent developments in the RHI Scheme and asks if a hardship clause could be used in the regulations to help control the costs of the scheme.