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March 2020
Recycling History: The Bicycle and Protest in Ireland with Barry Sheppard – ONLINE CHECK OUT IMAGINEBELFAST.COM
Since the late nineteenth century, the humble bicycle has played a minor, yet significant role in Irish history. Internationally, the bicycle has been an integral instrument of protest and cultural change. From use during times of revolution, to a tool of cultural nationalism, and a vehicle for calling attention to indigenous language rights, the bicycle is inextricably linked to a formative period in Ireland’s history. This lecture will highlight the role the bicycle has played in history ‘from below’ in…
Find out more »The Democratic Imagination – CANCELLED
Can you imagine talking to a stranger about politics? About a political issue that you disagree on?
Find out more »The Role of Journalism in Northern Ireland – CANCELLED
This panel discussion will explore the role that journalism has played in Northern Ireland, hearing from iconic voices of TV, radio and print.
Find out more »Responding to out Planetary Emergency: The Crucial Decade Ahead – ONLINE CHECK OUT IMAGINEBELFAST.COM
What does the Church of England, the Davos annual meeting of those who ‘run the world’, climate scientists and activists from Greta Thunberg and the school strike for climate movement and Extinction Rebellion all have in common? When such disparate organisations are all in agreement that there is an urgent need to recognise and respond to our planetary emergency, you know something unusual is happening. Calling for ‘rapid and far-reaching transitions in energy, land, urban and infrastructure and industrial systems’,…
Find out more »Ulster’s Lesser Spotted Queer Protestant – CANCELLED
In this performance lecture, let Richard O’Leary take you in search of Ulster’s Lesser Spotted Queer Protestant. The existence of the LSQP has long been denied by many historians and Christians, but Dr. O’Leary will present evidence to challenge the orthodox view. Drawing on newly accessed archival material, Dr. O’Leary presents both an objective and subjective view. Expect shy historians, fairies, an arse bishop, quack doctors, lesbian divas, erasure, puppets. This performance lecture will be followed by a panel discussion…
Find out more »What do NI Businesses Need to Drive Growth in our Economy? – CANCELLED
As the UK prepares to leave the European Union, it is timely to reflect on how best our local Northern Irish businesses might be supported to grow and thereby contribute to the Northern Ireland economy. The Chief Executives’ Club at Queen’s has brought together a panel that includes leaders of business representative groups, to discuss a range of key issues affecting business. Those taking part on the panel will be: Dr. Graham Brownlow, Senior Lecture of Economics, Queen’s Management School…
Find out more »Abomination – screening at QFT – CANCELLED
Imagine! Festival of Ideas & Politics presents the world première of Nicky Larkin’s (Cherrie, Me & HIV) documentary exploring the creation of The Belfast Ensemble’s provocative and powerful Abomination: A DUP Opera. At midnight on 22nd October 2019, marriage equality rights were finally extended to Northern Ireland. With no sitting government in Stormont for three years, the law was passed through Westminster, much to the horror of the evangelical Christian right and the DUP. Meanwhile, in a quiet corner of Loyalist…
Find out more »Brexit, Health and Me – documentary screening – CANCELLED
A documentary screening: discussing our future post-Brexit.
Find out more »Negotiating Brexit: What can we expect? – CANCELLED
As the clock ticks towards the deadline of 31 December 2020, join us for the latest updates on the post-Brexit negotiations.
Find out more »The Quiet Shuffling of Feet – CANCELLED
David Bolton, as we discover in The Quiet Shuffling of Feet, was no stranger to conflict trauma. He was involved, both personally and professionally, in the Enniskillen bombing and responded to the Omagh bombing. “This is no ordinary story. As a second responder, David was at the heart of a number of major trauma incidents. For the first time David tells his personal story, revealing earlier childhood encounters with trauma.” Fergus Cooper, Director In 2001 David left the main health service to…
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