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June 2018
QPol Brexit Clinic June 2018
QPol Policy Engagement at Queen’s invites you to the latest in its series of ‘Brexit Clinics’ bringing together academic experts and stakeholders to discuss the issues facing the UK, to consider the particular challenges the process poses for Northern Ireland and to provide informed insights into the process.
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QPol Public Lecture: ‘The People’s Vote: Why we must have a public vote on Brexit
The Rt Hon. the Lord Andrew Adonis will be coming to Queen's University Belfast on Thursday 19 July to deliver a lecture as part of the Queen's University QPol Policy Engagement lecture series. The lecture is entitled The People's Vote: Why we must have a public vote on the final Brexit deal. Lord Adonis is a politician and former journalist who held several key roles in government during the Labour party’s time in government. He joined the Financial Times in 1991, before…
Find out more »The Future of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland
This workshop will discuss environmental governance in Northern Ireland in the context of the challenges and opportunities posed by Brexit.
Find out more »August 2018
Public Seminar: The Future of UK Borders after Brexit
The Centre for International Borders Research at Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to host Shanker Singham (Institute of Economic Affairs) and Tony Smith (Fortinus Global) for a public seminar on The Future of UK Borders after Brexit on Friday 31 August 2018 at 1.30pm.
Find out more »September 2018
QPol September Brexit Clinic
The next QPol Brexit Clinic will take place on Thursday 20 September at 12.30pm in the Moot Court Room, Main Site Tower, Queen's University.
Find out more »October 2018
October Brexit Clinic
Queen's Policy Engagement (QPol ) invites you to the latest in its series of ‘Brexit Clinics’ bringing together academic experts and stakeholders to discuss the issues facing the UK, to consider the particular challenges the process poses for Northern Ireland and to provide informed insights into the pro
Find out more »Exploring a “Blue” Brexit
What are the possible impacts of Brexit on the marine environment?
Find out more »November 2018
Corporate social responsibility: A force for good
Consumers consider more than just the quality of goods and services when choosing a brand. Many people also want to know that the company they are buying from is ethical, and take into account the social, human, economic and environmental impact of their business. In fact, some will even turn their back on their favourite companies if they believe they're not taking a stand on societal and environmental issues. This workshop looks at the issue of corporate social responsibility (CSR),…
Find out more »November Brexit Clinic – Borders, Backstops and Brexit
The November Brexit Clinic will take place on Tuesday 6 November at 12.30pm.
Find out more »Where are the ethics in business?
The news is full of examples of businesses behaving badly. Construction giant Carillion built up huge debts, Cambridge Analytica hoovered up personal data without consent, and Facebook and Apple have dodged taxes. Reading about these scandals may well make you ask the question: Can a business ever be ethical? Does succeeding in business mean 'survival of the fittest' and making a profit at any cost? This interactive workshop will explore what ethics can and does mean in a business environment. What…
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