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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Improvements in the representation of women in the new Parliament?
Women’s representation in the UK Parliament is moving upwards, but does this tell the whole story? Professor Yvonne Galligan examines the fallout from the 2015 Westminster election.
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Putting wellbeing at the heart of governance in Northern Ireland
Academics from the School of Law have been working with the Carnegie UK Trust and others from government, industry and wider civic society to propose a new ‘wellbeing framework’ for Northern Ireland, exploring how the concept of wellbeing can be used to promote social change.
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Can universities contribute to economic development?
Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas asks whether Northern Ireland needs universities? If it does, then should public money be used to support them? If public money is invested in our Universities, then what role should they play in society and the economy?
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Should 16 year olds be able to vote?
In advance of this week’s Westminster election and the 2016 Northern Ireland Assembly election, Dr Neil Matthews and Dr John Garry ask whether 16/17 year olds should be allowed to vote.
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QPol: Policy engagement at Queen’s
Effective engagement and sharing of research findings between policymakers and academics can bring significant benefits for all parties involved.
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Where now for the Northern Ireland public service?
The Northern Ireland public service has entered a period of contraction and rationalisation that is likely to persist for several years. Dr Muiris MacCarthaigh asks how can Northern Ireland weather the storm and plan for a better future?
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2015 Westminster election: A small party’s dream or worst nightmare?
Smaller ‘third’ parties could play a pivotal role in this month’s election, although Dr Christopher Raymond argues that the campaign exposes some serious limits to their long-term influence.
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The Istanbul Convention: A crucial development in combating domestic violence
The Istanbul Convention is a crucial development in combating domestic violence. Dr Ronagh McQuigg argues that Council of Europe members states must demonstrate a commitment and ratify it.
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Offering the HPV vaccine for boys as well as girls
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted virus. It is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives. Dr Gillian Prue asks why then do we currently only offer the vaccine to females?
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Strengthening EU rules on collective redundancies
Professor Dagmar Schiek explains how an EU employment law case won by workers in Germany could have indirect consequences for the rights of workers in Northern Ireland.