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May 2016
Irish Politics 1916-2016: Continuity and Change Panel Discussion
On Friday 13th May, as part of the biennial Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) Postgraduate Conference, a plenary event will take place in conjunction with QPol, Queen's University's public policy engagement initiative.
Find out more »Do you want to know more about dementia and Alzheimer’s?
Clinicians, researchers practitioners and those affected by dementia will meet in Lisburn on 23 May to share, discuss and learn about the latest research and treatments for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Find out more »Brexit: Key Considerations for Northern Ireland KESS Seminar
The latest Seminar in the KESS series will be delivered by key academics from Queen's University who will outline some of their thoughts around key issues in the Brexit debate and how they could impact on Northern Ireland.
Find out more »June 2016
Mobility & Equality in the EU: Friend or Foe?
Is Free Movement, or mobility, of Persons in the European Union still maintained as a fundamental principle under the UK's threat to withdraw from the EU? Or will the EU betray its principles and foreswear equal treatment of free moving citizens? An afternoon seminar chaired by Professor Dagmar Schiek, Queen's.
Find out more »The EU Referendum & Northern Ireland: ask the experts
In the run-up to the UK referendum on continued EU membership, opinions are divided and very pronounced. With such an important decision ahead, come along to Queen's University on 7 June and hear everything you wanted to know about the EU but were afraid to ask!
Find out more »KESS Seminar: Understanding and supporting cultural diversity
In the latest KESS seminar, academics from Queen's and Ulster University will share research findings from several projects that looked at supporting NI's growing cultural diversity
Find out more »Supporting the education of children in care: what helps?
The Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation (CESI) at Queen's University is organising a one-day conference that will bring together carers, professionals, researchers and policy makers from a range of organisations and backgrounds to focus on how best to support the education of children in care.
Find out more »Hillsborough The Truth: In conversation with Phil Scraton
“The full truth about Hillsborough would never have been known were it not for Phil Scraton’s meticulous efforts over many years…” Andy Burnham MP
Find out more »After the referendum – what next for the European Union and the UK?
On 24 June, the result of the UK's EU referendum was announced: a slim majority voted LEAVE, while majorities in Northern Ireland and Scotland favoured “REMAIN”. Join a panel of experts from Queen’s University as they offer a first reflection on the outcome of the referendum and what happens next for the UK and Northern Ireland.
Find out more »September 2016
Northern Ireland at the Edge – what next after “BREXIT”?
This half-day symposium focuses on the consequences of the UK’s future relationship with Ireland, north and south, including the potential of the EU’s external border crossing the island of Ireland. Two panels will discuss options of maintaining EU membership for parts of the UK, the Common Travel Area and existing relations between the EU and other European States. This event is jointly organised with the Royal Irish Academy. Programme 2.00–2.15 Opening and Introduction: John Morison MRIA, Professor of Law, Queen’s…
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