BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//hacksw/handcal//NONSGML v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2558002 DTSTAMP:20240328T083000Z DTSTART:20240328T083000Z DTEND:20240328T100000Z LOCATION: Isdell Courtyard, Riddel Hall, Queen's Business School, 185 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5EE DESCRIPTION:
We invite our valued partners in business to our Employer Breakfast Morning on Thursday 28 March from 8:30 – 10am.
This event is an opportunity for us to thank you as an ongoing partner of Queen’s Business School and for you to network with like-minded organisations over breakfast.
Please register attendance via the link by Tuesday 26 March.
SUMMARY:Employer Breakfast Morning CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2552711 DTSTAMP:20240328T110000Z DTSTART:20240328T110000Z DTEND:20240328T120000Z LOCATION:Online (Microsoft Teams) DESCRIPTION:Join Programme Director Dr Fearghal Kearney for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
Attendees will learn about cardiac arrests, receive free CPR and AED training, blood pressure checks, and some freebies.
SUMMARY:Learn CPR – Save a Life CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN=School of Nursing and Midwifery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2576858 DTSTAMP:20240408T160000Z DTSTART:20240408T160000Z DTEND:20240413T114500Z LOCATION:Sonic Arts Research Centre DESCRIPTION:The newly rebranded SARC: Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Sound and Music will celebrate its 20th anniversary through a series of events in 2024.
As part of the celebrations, a number of events will be hosted during Sonorities Festival Belfast from Monday 8 to Saturday 13 April 2024. Over the years the festival has brought some of the most exciting and groundbreaking acts to Belfast in areas such as experimental music, contemporary music, improvisation, electroacoustic and sound art. On Thursday 11 April from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in the Sonic Lab we will celebrate ‘20 Years of SARC’ with an immersive experience based on the festival archives, followed by a reception and dinner.
Everyone is welcome to attend; all tickets are free and can be booked here.
SUMMARY:'20 Years Of SARC' At Sonorities Festival Belfast CATEGORIES:Performance, University Event ORGANIZER;CN=Sonic Arts Research Centre END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2541959 DTSTAMP:20240408T163000Z DTSTART:20240408T163000Z DTEND:20240408T180000Z LOCATION:Institute of Irish Studies, 27 University Square, 01/003 DESCRIPTION:Consideration of the Gaelic Revival and the Irish Ireland movement in Ulster has concentrated on the small number of protestants who rejected their unionist and evangelical upbringing and embraced various forms of Irish nationalism and separatism. The dominant figure was Francis Joseph Bigger who is often associated with the relaunch in 1894 of the Ulster Journal of Archaeology. This paper challenges the binary interpretation of culturally-engaged protestant nationalists versus an undifferentiated and uncultured unionist other by describing the involvement of unionists in antiquarianism and the relaunch of the UJA. Focusing especially on Presbyterians, it shows their commitment to excavating Ulster’s deep past as an expression of Irish patriotism and provincial pride, but also because of their intrinsic interest in the subject. That all of them were unionists underlines the need to move beyond stereotypes and to consider how cultural and antiquarian pursuits could provide common ground in an increasingly factious political environment.
Dr Andrew Holmes is Reader in History at QUB, and a specialist in the history of religion in Ireland from c.1660 to the present day, with particular reference to Presbyterianism and evangelicalism. He is author of The Irish Presbyterian Mind: Conservative Theology, Evangelical Experience, and Modern Criticism, 1830-1930 (OUP 2018) and The Shaping of Ulster Presbyterian Belief and Practice 1770-1840 (OUP 2006). He is co-editor of four edited volumes and has published a series of articles in history journals. Most recently, he was co-editor of the Oxford Handbook of Religion in Modern Ireland (OUP, 2024).
This event will be both in-person in the Irish Studies Seminar Room, 27 University Square, and online via MS Teams. All welcome in-person or online – register via Eventbrite.
SUMMARY:Irish Studies Seminar - Andrew Holmes, 'The northern revival, Presbyterians, and the UJA' CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Irish Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2025992 DTSTAMP:20240408T170000Z DTSTART:20240408T170000Z DTEND:20240408T200000Z LOCATION:SU Blue Sky Room DESCRIPTION:Council is made up of the Student Officers, School Reps and other elected students from across the University.
These Councillors:
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***This event has been postponed and will not be going ahead as planned on 8 April 2024. The event is anticipated to be rearranged for autumn 2024***
Speaker: Professor Rory Montgomery
Chair: Professor Richard English
European integration, the war in Ukraine, and the possible re-election of Donald Trump are changing the European security and defence landscape. However, in Ireland debate continues to be dominated by disagreement on whether recent or future developments might breach the principle of neutrality.
Drawing on his many years of diplomatic experience, Rory Montgomery will analyse what Irish neutrality means today, and consider how Ireland’s security and defence policy might evolve in coming years. He will also look at the implications of this issue for a possible united Ireland.
Biography
Professor Rory Montgomery is a former Irish diplomat who served as Permanent Representative to the EU, Ambassador to France and Second Secretary General at the Departments of the Taoiseach and Foreign Affairs with responsibility for EU issues, in particular Brexit.
He was a member of the Irish team which negotiated the Good Friday Agreement and the establishment of the North/South institutions.
He is now Chair of the Press Council of Ireland, a member of the Royal Irish Academy, and was appointed as Honorary Professor of Practice to the Mitchell Institute in 2019.
Rory is the presenter of the monthly ARINS podcast on issues relating to the future of Ireland North and South, and has contributed to the Irish Times, Fortnight, and the Dublin Review of Books.
SUMMARY:Lecture - What is Neutrality?: Ireland’s Security and Defence Policy in a Changing World CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=The Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2450434 DTSTAMP:20240408T171500Z DTSTART:20240408T171500Z DTEND:20240408T193000Z LOCATION:Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen’s University Belfast DESCRIPTION:
The Northern Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Research Network is an initiative between researchers at Queen's and clinicians in the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
This event comprises speakers who are involved in national and local MS research, and aims to provide updates to the public about these research initiatives.
SUMMARY:The 7th Annual Northern Ireland Multiple Sclerosis Research Network Public Information Evening CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN=Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2502924 DTSTAMP:20240408T190000Z DTSTART:20240408T190000Z DTEND:20240408T200000Z LOCATION:Brian Friel Theatre, 20 University Square, Belfast, BT7 1NN DESCRIPTION:Blown Off Course explores relationships between Portugal and Japan through language, music and food. Since the Portuguese arrived in Japan in the 16th Century, as the first Europeans to encounter Japan’s rich and fascinating culture, multiple exchanges began and continue to this day.
This chamber opera recounts the chance meeting of Hanna, a Japanese woman and Valentim, a Portuguese man, in both the 16th Century and today. These encounters are a result of a ship (16th Century) and a plane (today) blown off course by the force of the wind (the narrator). Six centuries apart, these interactions develop relationships through the exchange of sounds, words and food traditions. The wind is a presence prompting seemingly chance events and orchestrated action. Musically, the work feeds from Japanese musical traditions such as Kabuki theatre, Gagaku and Zen Shakuhachi flute music, coming together with Portuguese sources from the 16th and 17th Century.
The opera is scored for Soprano, Baritone, Narrator, Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano, Percussion, Shakuhachi, Electronics, 2 Channel Video and a chef. Commissioned by Music Music Portugal, with support from Queen’s University Belfast
SUMMARY:Blown Off Course - Sonorities Festival Launch Event CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2488980 DTSTAMP:20240409T100000Z DTSTART:20240409T100000Z DTEND:20240409T123000Z LOCATION:Online (MS Team) DESCRIPTION:A winning conference proposal begins with the ability to communicate your research and its relevance. Therefore, this workshop will be your compass on the journey from proposal submission to a captivating on-stage (or virtual) performance.
In this session you will learn to:
• Understand the purpose of a conference
• Identify abstract ‘formulas’ within your discipline
• Recognise the importance of controlling your voice
• Create an opening for your conference presentation
• Prepare for, and deal with the Q&A session
• Compare and contrast approaches to virtual or face to face presentations
Meet the consultant, Dr Abbie Edgar
Dr Abbie Edgar is a Researcher Development Consultant at the Graduate School. Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher.
Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.
SUMMARY:Tell your research story: at conferences CATEGORIES:Training / Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2544938 DTSTAMP:20240409T120000Z DTSTART:20240409T120000Z DTEND:20240409T133000Z LOCATION:The Moot Court, School of Law, QUB (MST.02.006) DESCRIPTION:Title: Tackling cyberbullying – China’s recent law and policy initiatives
Speaker: Dr. Mei Ning YAN is a visiting scholar at the School of Law, Queen’s University of Belfast. Dr. Yan specializes in media law and has written on China’s defamation law, privacy law, and media regulation. She has taught at the Hong Kong Baptist University, The University of Hong Kong, and Shantou University. She worked as a journalist in the 1980s and 1990s covering Hong Kong and Greater China.
Abstract: It is widely known that the authorities have an extremely firm grip on what can be communicated on the Internet in China. However, strange enough, cyberbullying has for years been a very common phenomenon there. Moreover, such online abuses have not been specifically addressed by the government. Mostly, victims of cyberbullying can only resort to bringing civil lawsuits, relying on claims that their reputation has been damaged or that their privacy have been violated. These legal remedies are meagre and, apparently, cannot stop further incidents of cyberbullying from happening.
Things took a sudden turn in the past couple of years after several tragedies resulting from cyberbullying. One such incident occurred in early 2022, when a teenage orphan, Liu Xuezhou, committed suicide because of cyberbullying. His heart-breaking story illustrated how toxic and rampant online abuses have been and attracted huge public attention. Indeed, the authorities were under a great deal of pressure to act. Several policy documents addressing cyberbullying were announced in 2022, soon after Liu’s death. These were followed by a draft legislation in 2023.
This talk will describe several high-profile cyberbullying cases in China, the trend of cyberbullying over the years, as well as examine whether the new regulatory measures can be effective. The talk will also compare these measures with the approaches adopted in the United Kingdom, European Union, and the United States.
SUMMARY:G-IPTech Lecture: Tackling cyberbullying – China’s recent law and policy initiatives CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Law END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2355089 DTSTAMP:20240409T123000Z DTSTART:20240409T123000Z DTEND:20240409T150000Z LOCATION:SU Blue Sky Room DESCRIPTION:The Zen Den will be a darkened room illuminated by blue light lamps that have been shown to accelerate post-stress relaxation. Take a seat on a bean bag and make use of a range of resources designed to aid relaxation including noise-cancelling headphones, meditation cards, weighted blankets, and emotional literacy books.
Our Sensory Space will contain a range of activity stations designed to support emotional wellbeing and provide stimulation including fidget toys, handheld massagers, therapy putty, SAD lamps, kinetic sand, and more!
Please note: all of the items available have been purchased for re-use and are not to be removed from the Zen Den or the Sensory Space. You will be asked to leave your student card (if you have one yet)with the facilitator outside the room for the duration of your time in the Zen Den or Sensory Space.
Do you identify as being neurodivergent?
At Careers, Employability and Skills, we are committed to producing future-ready graduates and are delighted to partner with Specialisterne to help neurodivergent students and graduates achieve their potential and access full-time employment.
Why not join Specialisterne's neurodiverse community and get support in finding student work?
You’ll meet and learn from other autistic and neurodivergent individuals, get help with planning your career using SMART goals, and gain free access to:
Come along to one of our drop-in sessions on campus and find out how tailored support and advice can help you access a more meaningful employment experience.
Semester 2 dates:
From 1.00-3.00pm in Meeting Room 1, First Floor One Elmwood (Opposite the Cube)
SUMMARY:Specialisterne Drop-In 09 April CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2576842 DTSTAMP:20240409T130000Z DTSTART:20240409T130000Z DTEND:20240409T140000Z LOCATION:12 University Square, room 0G/002 DESCRIPTION:All welcome to a seminar from Máire McCafferty (UCD) on Tuesday 9 April, 1-2pm in 12 University Square, room 0G/002. Máire’s paper is entitled “Ó Bhéal Feirste go Rann na Feirste: Na Coláistí Gaeilge agus gluaiseacht na teanga i gCúige Uladh san fhichiú haois luath” [From Belfast to Ranafast: The Irish colleges and the language revival in early-twentieth century Ulster].
SUMMARY:Ó Bhéal Feirste go Rann na Feirste CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2560601 DTSTAMP:20240409T130000Z DTSTART:20240409T130000Z DTEND:20240409T150000Z LOCATION:McClay Auditorium DESCRIPTION:The Digital Scholarship Hub is pleased to announce the next event in the 2023-4 series of monthly events:
Digital Scholarship Hub: Transkribus overview and workshop (Dr Janée Allsman, UCD)
Tuesday 9th April, 2024, 1-3pm, on Teams and in-person (McClay Library Auditorium, lunch provided). Please register your attendance here.
Transkribus is an AI-powered platform providing text recognition and layout analysis for historical documents. Using Transkribus, researchers can digitally transcribe, tag, and search manuscript and printed texts individually or collaboratively. To accelerate the transcription of manuscript documents, Transkribus offers a range of publicly accessible Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) models, as well as the option of training your own public or private HTR model tailored to your collection of documents.
This event will consist of a one-hour demonstration of how to use Transkribus, followed by a hands-on workshop where participants will work on transcribing a document of their own.
Scholars and colleagues working on any kind of manuscript or archival materials who would like to participate and investigate the potential of this software for their research are invited to attend.
Chaired by Franziska Schroeder
Megan Steinberg – Ableism in Artificial Intelligence: By Human Design
George Edmondson – Sonic Narratives: Sound Recording as an Improvisational Medium for Documenting Lived Experience
Dafydd Williams (full group TBC) – An International Partnership Around the Creation of a New Operatic Genre in Augmented Reality for Mobile Devices
SUMMARY:Symposium Session 1 CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2566326 DTSTAMP:20240409T160000Z DTSTART:20240409T160000Z DTEND:20240409T171500Z LOCATION:27 University Square/01/003 DESCRIPTION:Dr Gordon Ramsey (QUB),‘Intersectional Approaches to Social Class and Sectarian Identity: Lessons from Northern Ireland’.
Sectarianism in Northern Ireland has no defenders. Everyone, from virtually every part of the political spectrum, condemns it and denies being sectarian, whilst alleging that their opponents are. Nevertheless, the sectarian divide structures virtually all political, cultural and social life in the province. Sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland has challenged both liberal (including neoliberal) and Marxist analyses, resulting in Northern Ireland being labelled an anachronistic “place apart”, where upon arrival, visitors should turn their watches back to 1690. A particular problem for Marxian theorists has been the fact that sectarian divisions are most prominently marked, enthusiastically embraced and fiercely defended by working-class groups, which, according to orthodox Marxist theory, are most disadvantaged by them. These groups have often been accused of irrationality or ‘false consciousness’ and not only by Marxists.
This presentation, based on two recent book chapters (Ramsey 2022; forthcoming 2024) first defines sectarianism and considers its relationship to other forms of discrimination, particularly racism. It then turns its focus to working-class loyalism to argue that from an intersectional perspective, sectarian allegiance is a rational response by working-class groups to enforced economic competition within a system dominated by more privileged groups. Working class loyalism and working-class republicanism both function as (opposed and incompatible) means of making claims on the ruling class. Consequently, sectarian politics is not antithetical to class politics: it is itself a form of class politics. The paper considers possible objections to the rationality of sectarianism before drawing on Thomas Piketty’ s concept of “dual elites” and a range of ethnographic evidence to show how, far from being a place apart, Northern Ireland’s “Troubles” have presaged a range of other sectarian conflicts triggered by the global spread of neoliberal capitalism.
Gordon Ramsey is an Ethnomusicologist and Anthropologist currently employed as a Lecturer in Anthropology at Queen’s University, Belfast, where he completed his PhD in 2009 on the loyalist marching band tradition and where has spent his entire career, with the exception of a period as a Visiting Lecturer at the Minzu University of China, Beijing, in 2019. His monograph, Music, Emotion and Identity in Ulster Marching Bands, was published in 2011 by Peter Lang. Since then he has published widely on traditional musics in Northern Ireland and related topics and he is currently affiliated to the Institute of Creative Ethnography at Queen’s. Over the past year, he has carried out exploratory research in the USA into links between fife and drum traditions in Ireland and America, and has recently submitted a funding application to the AHRC to develop a project including both a documentary component, focusing on the comparison of 18th century manuscripts and an applied ethnomusicology component involving performances by traditional musicians from a range of different backgrounds. Gordon is an active community musician who plays the flute in marching bands, Ulster-Scots folk groups and Irish traditional sessions. Gordon’s theoretical interests range from evolutionary theory to feminism and from Marxism to embodiment and this has been reflected in the very broad range of teaching he has undertaken during his time at Queen’s. These broad interests have been applied in his recent research, resulting in two publications focusing on the relationship between social class and sectarian identity in Northern Ireland and beyond, and this is the topic of today’s presentation.
SUMMARY:Anthropology Research Seminar CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2046317 DTSTAMP:20240409T180000Z DTSTART:20240409T180000Z DTEND:20240409T190000Z LOCATION:Online DESCRIPTION:To keep parents/guardians informed of the journey which their son or daughter/dependant is about to embark on, this event aims to provide the opportunity to find out more about Queen’s University, and the range of support services available to students including Careers and Employability, Disability and Wellbeing and Study Abroad opportunities. Key information on Student Finance, Queen’s Accommodation and Moving to Belfast will also be covered throughout the event.
SUMMARY:Parents Offer Holder Evening CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2502957 DTSTAMP:20240409T190000Z DTSTART:20240409T190000Z DTEND:20240409T233000Z LOCATION:Portview Trade Centre, 310 Newtownards Rd, Belfast BT4 1HE DESCRIPTION:
Lucia H Chung
Live improvisation with no-input mixing board.
Viola Yip – Liminal Lines
“Liminal Lines” is a live electronic music performance by Viola Yip on her self-made wearable instrument and her body movements. It explores a choreography between sound and movements, beyond the traditional notions of techniques and executions. This wearable instrument, in the form of a dress, is made of soft PVC and various audio cables that allows audio signals to pass through. Her body, when wearing the dress, facilitates a wide range of distances, pressures, and speeds through her body movements. These body-and-instrument interactions devise performative relationships between the instrument and the human body, which allow complex sonorities to emerge and modulate over time.
Jules Rawlinson – Pulsar Hexerei
Pulsar Hexerei is an improvised versioning of Rawlinson’s Pulsar Retcon release (Superpang SP63), and explores buffer scratching, corpus scrubbing and waveform scuffing of material sourced from the New Pulsar Generator (nuPg). Samples from nuPg improvisations have been analysed in a variety of ways using the Fluid Corpus Manipulation (FluCoMa) toolkit to allow for agile polyphonic and gestural exploration and expression using multitouch controllers. In this way there’s a retroactive injection of the sound and morphology of pulsar synthesis into a continued practice of working with sampled material in real-time in ways that are influenced by both early tape and electronic works and modern turntablism to make connections between sound objects and embodied technique.
Mayté Segura and Miguel Ortiz – Between worlds
Contemporary performance of dance and music inspired in the prehispanic world.
FREE Return bus available to book via ticket page
SUMMARY:Holonic Fields - Launch Party Performances CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2541990 DTSTAMP:20240410T123000Z DTSTART:20240410T123000Z DTEND:20240410T140000Z LOCATION:The Board Room, School of Law, QUB (MST.09.022) DESCRIPTION:
International Women’s Day (8 March) 2024 marked the ten-year anniversary of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS, aka, Clare’s Law) in England and Wales. Clare’s Law is an information-sharing mechanism designed to provide access to otherwise private information for the purposes of safeguarding and crime prevention. Variations of the scheme have been adopted in Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as several states in Australia and Canada. Most recently, aspects of Clare’s Law were updated and placed on a statutory footing under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Clare’s Law operates under a the ‘right to know’ (statutory) and the ‘right to ask’ (public) basis. Applications for information under both routes have increased annually since 2014, even during the pandemic period. One reason for this may be the profile given to Clare’s Law in prime-time entertainment shows, regional and national news media reports on cases of domestic abuse, and the emergence of dedicated social media groups with thousands of affiliated members. But is Clare’s Law actually preventing domestic abuse? This paper explores that question while offering a timely reflection of the strengths and limitations of Clare’s Law over the past decade, and its potential for future reform.
SUMMARY:A Decade of the DVDS: Is Clare's Law Working? CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Law END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2503010 DTSTAMP:20240410T130000Z DTSTART:20240410T130000Z DTEND:20240410T140000Z LOCATION:Harty Room, Music Building DESCRIPTION:Musicologist Bridget Cunningham, Artistic Director of British period orchestra and research group London Early Opera, will speak on the subject ‘Staging Handel’s Operas’. Her presentation will provide insight into the spectacle of Handel’s Operas and how they were received in 18th-century London.
SUMMARY:Bridget Cunningham Seminar CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2524831 DTSTAMP:20240410T140000Z DTSTART:20240410T140000Z DTEND:20240410T153000Z LOCATION:The Cube, One Elmwood DESCRIPTION:This session will provide students and recent graduates with information on career opportunities in the EU.
Dr Matthew O'Neill, EU Information and Research Officer at the European Movement Ireland will lead the session.
Graduate of the Mitchell Institute here at Queen's University Belfast and former academic from the School of HAPP, Matthew is delighted to be back on campus to give you an insight into EU careers and how to access opportunities.
This informative and interactive session will include a Q&A session which could help answer some of your queries.
SUMMARY:EU Careers CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2488992 DTSTAMP:20240410T143000Z DTSTART:20240410T143000Z DTEND:20240410T163000Z LOCATION:The Graduate School (TR7) DESCRIPTION:In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare for these effectively and gain insights into regulatory requirements.
By the end of this session, you should be able to:
• Discuss the purpose of differentiation and APR’s
• Identify what type of documentation is expected
• Assess preparation strategies
• Practice communicating your research
• Prioritise what to do if you experience challenges
This workshop will also offer you the opportunity to practice your delivery for these assessments.
Meet the consultants Dr Abbie Edgar & Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken
Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher. Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.
Fabiana has supported students in the development of their linguistic, academic, and research skills for over twenty years. Previously, she was the manager of the Academic English and Pre-Sessional English Programmes at INTO QUB and worked as a research assistant in educational projects in Brazil and Northern Ireland. Fabiana completed a PhD in English from Queen’s University Belfast in 2014 and holds a Level 7 qualification in Leadership and Management.
SUMMARY:Transition skills: preparing for differentiation and APR CATEGORIES:Training / Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2503012 DTSTAMP:20240410T150000Z DTSTART:20240410T150000Z DTEND:20240410T170000Z LOCATION:Multi-Media Room, Sonic Arts Research Centre DESCRIPTION:Chaired by Matthew Rodger
Kasey Pocius, Tommy Davis and Vincent Cusson– eTu{d,b}e: Exploring musical agents through improvisations with an infra-instrument
Nicholas Kirk-Canny – The Utilisation of the Hybrid/Augmented Guitar for Human-Computer Improvisation
Berk Yagli – Zen of Aggression: Composing the Transformational Hybrid
SUMMARY:Symposium 2 CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2563297 DTSTAMP:20240410T160000Z DTSTART:20240410T160000Z DTEND:20240410T190000Z LOCATION:The Cube, First Floor, One Elmwood DESCRIPTION:This event is open to staff and students alike on Wednesday 10 April from 4pm-7pm in the Cube.
We will provide an opportunity for individuals to connect, share traditions, and create lasting memories in a welcoming and supportive environment. Please ensure that you register for this important event as spaces are limited. Register here.
If you are a staff member or student and would like to showcase a display of traditional attire, artefacts, storytelling and customs from various Eid-celebrating cultures including providing educational insights and promoting cultural exchange please contact Victoria Gilroy at v.gilroy@qub.ac.uk .
SUMMARY:Eid Radiance: Celebration CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN=Academic and Student Affairs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2535251 DTSTAMP:20240410T170000Z DTSTART:20240410T170000Z DTEND:20240410T183000Z LOCATION:Senate Room, Lanyon Building, Queen's University Belfast DESCRIPTION:
The event will comprise a short talk followed by a Q&A by John D'Arcy (Media & Broadcast, School of Arts, English & Languages) and opportunity for informal networking. It is in-person and open to all (students, researchers and industry). It will not be recorded.
This event is free but advance booking is recommended as venue capacity is limited.
Dr Kim-Marie Spence is a Lecturer in Arts Management and Cultural Policy at Queen’s University Belfast (Northern Ireland, UK). She is also an adjunct lecturer at the Caribbean School of Media & Communication at the University of the West Indies (Jamaica). She researches popular culture industries and policy of the Non-West with a focus on the music industries of K-pop and reggae. Kim-Marie is particularly interested in (new) cultural policy paradigms, Non-West cultural industries and creative cities. She is a Rhodes Scholar and a former Jamaica Film Commissioner; and has also worked with UNESCO on the Representative List of Oral and Intangible Heritage. She is co-author of Global Cultural Economy.
This event is supported by the School of Arts, English & Languages Creative Arts CDRG Research Fund. Each year the Fund supports researchers in the disciplines of Creative Arts (Music, Sonic Arts, Film, Broadcast, Drama, Games, Arts Management & Cultural Policy) to share their research with other scholars, industry and the public.
Accessibility information
The Senate Room is on the ground floor of the main Lanyon Building. There is no direct access to roadside but it is a short level walk with some ramp access from the front of the building. There are low steps to enter the building from within the Quad (under double arches on right of Quad, door marked Q, room is to the right). The nearest accessible toilet is about 100m away through a separate level entrance in the same building.
Panos Ghikas, Wobbly (Jon Leidecker) and Jennifer Walshe join forces for a performance in two halves. In the first half, the trio explore the outer limits of digital sound, text and time, cybernauts journeying through a landscape scattered with defunct and cutting-edge technology, quotes from inspirational speeches given by tech billionaires and sonic detritus ranging from Machine Learning research to Buntús Cainte recordings.
The second half features a screening of Caoimhín Breathnach’s AN GLÉACHT, with a live score. Outsider artist Caoimhín Breathnach (1934-2009) lived as a recluse in Knockvicar, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, for all of his life. Breathnach’s artistic practice focussed on the creation of “subliminal” tapes and films which he believed possessed the capacity to shift consciousness. In these works, Ogham magickal scales, crystallography, astronomy, folklore & natural phenomena are combined with found audio and visual material to produce an idiosyncratic, esoteric system of correspondences. Breathnach spent the last years of his life planning a film called “AN GLÉACHT”. The work was to combine subliminal tapes and films with filmed footage showing a sequence of occult rituals at sites in Ireland ranging from the hellmouth in the Caves of Kesh to Tobernalt holy well. In 2015 Cork Film Festival commissioned Jennifer Walshe (Breathnach’s great-niece) to complete AN GLÉACHT.
SUMMARY:Jennifer Walshe, Panos Ghikas and Wobbly CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2502962 DTSTAMP:20240410T203000Z DTSTART:20240410T203000Z DTEND:20240410T213000Z LOCATION:Brian Friel Theatre, 20 University Square, Belfast, BT7 1NN DESCRIPTION:Dive into the depths of humanity with ‘A Laugh to Cry.’
A Laugh to Cry is a scream for freedom against tyranny, against the omnipresence of arrogance and injustice, against oppression, against the destruction of the Art.
The opera explores some of the essential concerns of human beings in the context of a globalized world, in a speculation on the hegemonic power of destruction of memory, of humankind facing the devastation and of the Earth.The opera develops on the border between dream and reality, between the visible and the invisible, between laughter and tears.
A Laugh to Cry with music and multilingual libretto by Miguel Azguime (Portuguese, French, English, and several other languages in the final part) is a metaphysical theatre that puts eternal archetypes to music, staged by Paula Azguime.
The interpretation involves five characters, represented by two sopranos, a bass and two narrators (woman and man); 7 acoustic instruments: flute, clarinet, violin, viola, cello, piano and percussion and electronic media in real time.
The staging is based on multiple video projections built in symbiosis between music and text.
Join Programme Director Dr Ruth Reaney for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
Guest Lecture
Speaker Name: Professor Brian Dooley, Human Rights First
Topic: Researching Human Rights in a War Zone
Brian Dooley is Senior Advisor at Washington DC-based NGO Human Rights First. He works primarily with human rights defenders working in dangerous environments, including war zones, revolutions, or in repressive countries.
Much of his work in 2022/2023 has been in eastern Ukraine. He is a visiting scholar at University College, London (UCL) and 2020-2023 was Senior Advisor to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders.
He served for eight years as an advisory board member of the Gulf Centre for Human Rights, and was a visiting scholar at John Jay College, City University of New York 2022-2023, and at Fordham University Law School, New York 2019–2020.
He regularly testifies at the U.S. Congress and other parliaments on human rights issues. He writes for and is interviewed by a range of international media.
He previously led Amnesty International’s work on partnering with national NGOs in the global South and worked as Head of Media for Amnesty in London and in Dublin, and as director of communications for Public Citizen in Washington, D.C.
His work for Amnesty included being on research teams sent to conflicts in Lebanon 2006 and Gaza 2009, and on the ambassador of Conscience Award project for Nelson Mandela in 2005; he interned for Senator Edward Kennedy in the mid-80s as a legislative researcher, contributing to what ultimately became the 1986 Anti-Apartheid Act.
He lived and worked as an English teacher in a black township in South Africa from 1981–1982 in defiance of apartheid's racial segregation laws. Other human rights work included helping establish Baltic Pride marches 2007–2010.
His work focuses on the practicalities of enabling and protecting the work of HRDs working in difficult and dangerous contexts.
Dooley holds a PhD in the history of civil rights from the University of East Anglia, an MPhil in Government and Politics from the Open University.
Publications include:
"Robert Kennedy: The Final Years" (Edinburgh University Press 1995, St Martin's Press, New York 1996), a political biography of Bobby Kennedy.
"Black and Green: The Fight for Civil Rights in Northern Ireland & Black America" (Pluto Press, 1998, reissued 2019) tracing historic links between the civil rights movements in Northern Ireland and the US.
"Choosing the Green?"(Beyond the Pale 2004) analysing the part played by the Irish diaspora in the Irish conflict.
This event will take place in-person on Thursday 11 April 2024 at 12:30pm in the Moot Court (MST.02.006)
Meet new people and engage in conversation over a cup of tea, and try out our activity for this week: mindfulness meditation
Our Coffee and Conversations will also run on:
Cansu Tanrikulu: voice
Carol McGonnell: clarinet
Programme:
Karlheinz STOCKHAUSEN In Freundschaft
TANRIKULU/MCGONNELL Rupture/ Rapture
Nick DUNSTON Our Weeping Comet for Clarinet and Voice
Two of Christodoulos' recent publications this is no longer entertainment (2019) and It Reeks of Radio (2023) were composed using contemporary and historical archives respectively. In this process and concept based seminar discussion, attendees are invited to consider how working with primary materials in an archive can spark poetic adventures.
Christodoulos Makris is “one of Ireland’s leading contemporary explorers of experimental poetics” (The RTÉ Poetry Programme). He has published five books of poetry, as well as several limited edition pamphlets, artists’ books, digital projects and other poetry objects, with presses in Ireland, the UK and North America. Recent awards include Writer in Residence at Maynooth University (2018-19), a Literature Project Award from The Arts Council in 2020, and the inaugural Joseph M. Hassett Creativity Bursary for poetry from UCD in 2021.
SUMMARY:Poetry and Archives workshop with Christodoulos Makris CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion, Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2519207 DTSTAMP:20240411T161500Z DTSTART:20240411T161500Z DTEND:20240411T173000Z LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Maria Power
The Queen's University Belfast Religious Studies Research Forum is an interdisciplinary grouping of scholars from across the University interested in exploring themes and issues relating to religion in culture and society. The Forum sponsors the annual McCosh lecture, delivered in recent years by Diarmaid MacCulloch (2018), Onora O'Neill (2019) and David Hempton (2020).
The Forum hosts a series of seminars throughout the academic year to promote religious studies across the University. In recent years, it has welcomed many distinguished visitors to Queen's, including the Oxford neurologist Irene Tracey, the University of York physicist Tom McLeish FRS, and the climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.
The Religious Studies Research Forum is chaired by Dr Andrew Holmes.
Biography
Dr Maria Power is a Fellow of Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, where she a Senior Research Fellow in Human Dignity at the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice. In December 2019, she was appointed as a Research Associate of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence at Bristol Baptist College, and in June 2019, she was a Holland Visiting Fellow at the University of Durham. Maria is also a honourary Senior Research Fellow at the William Temple Foundation as well as being a Visiting Fellow at the Benedict XVI Centre for Religion and Society at St Mary’s University. She is the Book Reviews Editor for the Journal for the Study of Bible and Violence, and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Social Encounters.
Maria’s academic research focuses on the role that religions can play in ameliorating violence and ethnic conflict. Her research on conflict and peace seeks to understand how religious organisations should behave in conflict and post-conflict situations to have a positive impact. Maria has expertise in intra- and inter-faith dialogue and peace-building practices. She is currently working on a project entitled: ‘Using Catholic Social Teaching’s concepts of peacebuilding to strengthen the social contract between citizen and state in post-conflict Northern Ireland.’ As well as producing a monograph which contextualises Catholic Social teaching for Northern Ireland, this project will also create two toolkits which will empower marginalized communities and help them engage with policy makers. Her research has been funded by the ESRC, the British Academy, The Spalding Trust and the Porticus Foundation.
SUMMARY:Religion and Peacebuilding in Northern Ireland CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2502972 DTSTAMP:20240411T170000Z DTSTART:20240411T170000Z DTEND:20240411T183000Z LOCATION:Sonic Lab, Sonic Arts Research Centre DESCRIPTION:
Twenty years ago composer Karlheinz Stockhausen officially opened the SARC building on the occasion of being awarded a honorary doctorate from Queen’s University Belfast. Stockhausen’s ideas on immersive sound were key influences for the design of the Sonic Lab, the brain child of Michael Alcorn.
Twenty years on, SARC has organically evolved to explore numerous research avenues in immersion, interaction, inclusivity, urban space, performance, composition and scholarship. Today’s event celebrates SARC’s history with works and performances by PhD alumni.
Programme:
Rob Bentall, Flatlands
Matilde Meireles and Diogo Alvim, Campo Próximo, Accidental
Orestis Karamanlis and Giorgos Gargalas, BitVox
Úna Monaghan – tbc
Shiva Feshareki: LIQUID ZIGGURAT (work in progress) with support by Rule Driven (John Macormac & Robin Price)
Shiva will present a live ambisonic turntable composition that she creates live in the moment in direct response to the energies in the room and the incredible sound-system becomes her instrument.
She will manipulate and warp records, time and space through the boundless possibility of the turntables, contorting samples of her own compositions along with peculiarities from her LP collection.
Shiva will employ an array of technology from vintage analogue tape echo, vinyl turntables, CDJs, to the state-of-the-art ambisonic technology found in the SONIC LAB at SARC to create experiences that reveal the fluid and infinite interplay between sound and the physics of space.
Rule Driven: Thunderous drum and synths will create a lightning like live visual score of the unfolding performance establishing an audiovisual relationship between disjointed repetitive beats and unruly geometry.
SUMMARY:Shiva Feshareki: LIQUID ZIGGURAT (work in progress) with support by Rule Driven CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2488996 DTSTAMP:20240412T100000Z DTSTART:20240412T100000Z DTEND:20240412T130000Z LOCATION:The Graduate School (TR2) DESCRIPTION:By the end of the session, you will be able to:
• Compile and manage a corpus of text
• Use methods to triangulate results from other types of textual analysis
• Analyse language in context on AntConc.
You will be encouraged to work independently on a sample corpus provided, or to bring your own corpus if available. You should also check the page on ‘AntConc Essentials’ on Canvas before joining the live session. Please note that this workshop is focused on skill-building in general, rather than the use of AntConc in a particular field.
Meet the Consultant, Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken
Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken is a Researcher Development Consultant at the Graduate School. Fabiana has supported students in the development of their linguistic, academic, and research skills for over twenty years.
Previously, she was the manager of the Academic English and Pre-Sessional English Programmes at INTO QUB and worked as a research assistant in educational projects in Brazil and Northern Ireland. Fabiana completed a PhD in English from Queen’s University Belfast in 2014 and holds a Level 7 qualification in Leadership and Management.
SUMMARY:Data Discovery Series: Analysing Language in Context with AntConc CATEGORIES:Training / Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2552715 DTSTAMP:20240412T110000Z DTSTART:20240412T110000Z DTEND:20240412T120000Z LOCATION:Online (Microsoft Teams) DESCRIPTION:
Join Programme Director Dr Kieran Conroy for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
Programme:
Ensemble Mosatrïc perform ‘Resonance of Renaissance’
Resonant Bodies features Zebedee Budworth on hammered dulcimer + electronics and Rob Bentall on nyckelharpa + electronics
‘The Era of Elegance’ with mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty and Bridget Cunningham on harpsichord
Ed Williams and Anouck Genthon perform ‘Decompositions’
SUMMARY:Early Music Concert CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2503014 DTSTAMP:20240412T150000Z DTSTART:20240412T150000Z DTEND:20240412T170000Z LOCATION:Multi-Media Room, Sonic Arts Research Centre DESCRIPTION:
Chaired by Simon Waters
Eric Lewis – A (micro) Chip Off the Old Block–Emergent Minds in Human/Computer Interactions
Landon Morrison – Improvising Intra-actions in the Design and Use of Digital Musical Instruments: A Partial Perspective
Matthew Rodger & Bonnie Smith – The aesthetics of new musical instruments and the improvisational ecologies through which they co-develop
SUMMARY:Symposium 3 CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2527543 DTSTAMP:20240412T170000Z DTSTART:20240412T170000Z DTEND:20240412T183000Z LOCATION:McMordie Hall Music Building Queen’s University Belfast 1 College Green Belfast BT7 1LN and online DESCRIPTION:This blended event promises to be an enlightening experience for all attendees.
Agriculture owes its origins to wild plant species and the fundamental need for sustenance. Prior to widespread cultivation, the earliest vegetable gardens revered wild plants as both nourishment and medicinal remedies, which were synonymous at that time. It is during the era spanning from the Middle Ages to the early Renaissance that the exchange of seeds and knowledge can be traced back. Manuscripts, ranging from Anglo-Saxon herbals to pre-printing herbal manuscripts, subtly depict the profound reverence and extensive knowledge held not only by physicians and early scientists, but also by the common people. This priceless wisdom serves as remarkable evidence of the significance of plants. The primary sense of medieval man was likely rooted in observation, as evidenced by the intricate illustrations of wild plants in connection to the four elements, seasons, and stages of human life.
Dr. Matarrese will lead us on an extraordinary journey to explore our past and present. She will also reveal some of her latest fascinating findings about the Voynich Manuscript, renowned for its status as "the indecipherable manuscript”.
We are looking forward to your presence at the event!
This free event offers a blend of in-person and online attendance options. To secure your spot, simply register at the provided link and you will receive access to the online event.
Join Eleonora Matarrese, the Wild Cook, on a fascinating journey through the secrets of medieval plants and their modern-day significance in horticulture and food. Uncover the hidden meanings behind the illustrations and the valuable insights into the scientific and nutritional properties of these ancient plants. Discover how our ancestors' observations shaped our understanding of nature and its wonders.
Agriculture owes its origins to wild plant species and the fundamental need for sustenance. Prior to widespread cultivation, the earliest vegetable gardens revered wild plants as both nourishment and medicinal remedies, which were synonymous at that time. It is during the era spanning from the Middle Ages to the early Renaissance that the exchange of seeds and knowledge can be traced back. Manuscripts, ranging from Anglo-Saxon herbals to pre-printing herbal manuscripts, subtly depict the profound reverence and extensive knowledge held not only by physicians and early scientists, but also by the common people. This priceless wisdom serves as remarkable evidence of the significance of plants. The primary sense of medieval man was likely rooted in observation, as evidenced by the intricate illustrations of wild plants in connection to the four elements, seasons, and stages of human life.
Dr. Matarrese will lead us on an extraordinary journey to explore our past and present. She will also reveal some of her latest fascinating findings about the Voynich Manuscript, renowned for its status as "the indecipherable manuscript".
The talk will be followed by a Q&A session.
This exclusive event offers the option to attend either in person at the prestigious McMordie Hall, Music Building, located at Queen's University Belfast, 1 College Green, Belfast BT7 1LN, or virtually by registering here to receive the meeting link.
We are looking forward to your presence at the event!
The speaker: Dr Eleonora Matarrese is an expert in Germanic Philology and English Language History, specializing in teaching Phytoalimurgia and Ethnobotany at the prestigious University of Bari. She is highly sought after as a consultant in the field of wild food and phytoalimurgia. Matarrese serves as the director of i Skogen!, a magazine dedicated to research, and is the acclaimed author of La Cuoca Selvatica. In addition to her academic pursuits, she is a renowned professional forager, contributing to both scientific and popular journals. Matarrese's influence extends to her role as a Chef for the esteemed Slow Food Alliance, where she champions food education initiatives throughout Europe. Her reputation as La Cuoca Selvatica - The Wild Cook precedes her, and she is a featured personality on the popular Italian national television program "È sempre mezzogiorno" hosted by Antonella Clerici.
SUMMARY:Savouring the Middle Ages through its Herbs: Iconography of Phytoalimurgia CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2502990 DTSTAMP:20240412T180000Z DTSTART:20240412T180000Z DTEND:20240412T190000Z LOCATION:Sonic Lab, Sonic Arts Research Centre DESCRIPTION:Spheric Totemic fuses influences from DJ Premier, Konono No.1 and the UK free improv scene.
Featuring:
Alexander Hawkins (keys)
Neil Charles (bass)
Mandhira de Saram (violin)
Stephen Davis (drums)
Matt Wright (compositions and electronics)
SUMMARY:Spheric Totemic CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2576990 DTSTAMP:20240412T180000Z DTSTART:20240412T180000Z DTEND:20240412T200000Z LOCATION:2 Royal Avenue, Belfast DESCRIPTION:
Queen’s is one of five Higher Education Institutions across the UK to be awarded a Community Innovation Practitioner (CIP) Pilot by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative Communities programme.
The CIP pilot seeks to explore the potential of cultural intervention to break cycles of silence which serve to perpetuate negative health outcomes in communities.
The first phase of the CIP pilot programme came to life with groups of young people and adults from the Market community in Belfast taking part in a series of photovoice workshops, which will take the shape of a photo exhibition in 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast.
Food and drinks will be served at the exhibition.
Please RSVP and confirm dietary requirements to: patrick.mcnally@qub.ac.uk
QCAP’s Áine Brady appointed as AHRC Community Innovation Practitioner
https://t.co/79myCkVGHi https://t.co/sn2yGnNInZ" / X (twitter.com)
A big element of Handmade Music is about community and space for experimental and improvised music to exist…and seeing what comes out the other side! The night is a place for trying out new collaborations, and embracing the feeling of not knowing what will happen next.
Short sets, time to chat, space to move.
Line-up to include:
Lisa Conway & Helena Hamilton
Joe Sorbara & Norm Adams
Meoark (Michele Cheng & Hassan Estakhrian)
Rebecca Minten & Luz González
AUUF (Tian Fu & Antuum)
Sylvia Hinz & Julie Herndon
Kasey Pocius & Tommy Davis
Tullis Rennie
Federico Reuben & Franziska Schroeder
LARGE TIN (Phil Maguire & Paul Margree)
Where will your master plan take you? Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to invite you to attend our Postgraduate Open Day on Saturday 13 April 2024, commencing at 12 Noon in the Sir William Whitla Hall, Queen's University Belfast.
Follow your passion, advance your career and boost your earning power. A postgraduate qualification could help you secure your future and earn up to £7,000 more per year.
SUMMARY:Postgraduate Open Day CATEGORIES:Open day ORGANIZER;CN=The Graduate School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2503000 DTSTAMP:20240413T130000Z DTSTART:20240413T130000Z DTEND:20240413T140000Z LOCATION:Sonic Lab, Sonic Arts Research Centre DESCRIPTION:Conversations were had, sites explored, dreams reoccurred, non-migratory birds recruited, a shared archive was made, and the theatre on the other side of town is on fire.
No Hevdem is a new collective of artists connecting Sonorities Festival Belfast with SPACE21in Kurdistan-Iraq, featuring:
Khabat Abas
Mohammed Ali
Hadi Bastani
Emily DeDakis
Adam Denton
Bryar Ismaeel
Hardi Kurda
Rodrigo Romero Flores
Paul Stapleton
Georgios Varoutsos
Max Eilbacher PLUS (Axis of Distance).
A new piece that utilizes a technique of sound synthesis he has been developing over the past year. An abstract method for aurally describing geometric ellipses yielding. Painting the unplaced room of the listener’s perception within a mass of overtones caught in a confused state somewhere between quivering, humming, and collapsing.
Una Lee sings live, songs for you to stay awake to, in the company of Simon Waters (Double Bass) and Andrew McCoubrey (Drums).
Lee + Waters + McCoubrey will form a project trio in this special collaboration bringing the compositions from Una Lee’s album ‘Songs to Stay Awake to’ (2021) to life through their improvisations as seasoned jazz and experimental musicians.
Expect an exhilarating journey of eclectic sonorities while they interpret and intone contemporary Irish poetry in this unique performance.
SUMMARY:Double Bill: Max Eilbacher / Lee + Waters + McCoubrey trio CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2503017 DTSTAMP:20240413T170000Z DTSTART:20240413T170000Z DTEND:20240413T183000Z LOCATION:Sonic Lab, Sonic Arts Research Centre DESCRIPTION:Sonorities Symposium keynote session featuring John Bowers and Lucy Suchman, chaired by Paul Stapleton
SUMMARY:John Bowers and Lucy Suchman (Keynote) CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2503003 DTSTAMP:20240413T200000Z DTSTART:20240413T200000Z DTEND:20240414T010000Z LOCATION:Black Box, 18-22 HILL STREET, BELFAST, BT1 2LA DESCRIPTION:Expect an instrumental odyssey from Baltimore quartet Horse Lords: drums, bass, sax, guitar, and percussion fuse together to carve out deep, hypnotic grooves of bold new American rock and roll. Using a just intonation tuning system, the band constructs layers of punching, syncopated phrases that call upon elements of krautrock, African poly-rhythms, and classical minimalism.
Support Acts:
Nicola L. Hein – Tertiary Protentions
Tertiary Protentions is Nicola L. Hein’s solo projectworking with artificial intelligence in a solo real-time format. It develops a software agent that is capable of learning the human musicians’ musical gestures and idioms in real-time. The human and the machine musician develop an integrative system of musical materials and agency that integrates different strata of action. The interaction is coined by a form of “cybernetic listening”, the human-machine system’s listening for influx by itself, creating and stimulation a feedback of action between human and machine. This interaction happens in an intelligently acting multichannel environment, harnessing the potentials of autonomous spatialisation. The result is a play between human and machine, utilizing what the great French philosopher of technology Bernard Stiegler would have called “Tertiary Protentions”: The conception of future by the means of technology.
Touch Sensitive DJ set
Touch Sensitive is a Belfast-based record label that has beaten an ad-hoc, pan-genre path over nine years with contemporary and archival releases from the likes of David Holmes, Elaine Howley, Natalia Beylis, Vox Populi! and Autumns.
Mark and Tullis will combine forces to create one of Europe’s tallest DJ tag-teams and round out Sonorities 2024 with a mixed bag of leftfield dancefloor jams.
SUMMARY:Horse Lords CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2552717 DTSTAMP:20240415T110000Z DTSTART:20240415T110000Z DTEND:20240415T120000Z LOCATION:Online (Microsoft Teams) DESCRIPTION:
Join Programme Director Dr Bibek Bhatta for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
Mon 15 Apr 12.00-1.00pm
The Harty Room, School of Music at Queen's
Jane Fallowfield is a dramaturg and theatre director. She is the Literary Manager at the Royal Court. She was previously the Literary Associate at Talawa Theatre Company, director on attachment at Clean Break, director on placement at Birmingham Rep and Senior Reader at Paines Plough. Other projects include working with dancers at Breakin’ Convention, teaching at East 15 and co-running the BBC London Voices programme.
Stacey Gregg is a writer, director and performer for stage and screen. Recent screen work includes Ballywalter, The Baby (Sky/HBO), and Here Beforewhich premiered at SXSW and won Best Film at Galway Film Fleadh. For stage Gregg co-directed Inside Bitchfor the Royal Court Theatre and Clean Breakworking with women in the criminal justice system, and wrote and performed Hatchet Jinnyfor Outburst Queer Arts Festival. Gregg has written extensively for television. She is currently writing a fourth play for The Abbey Theatre, in development for her second feature film with BBC Film, and writing a limited TV series based on the diaries of Patricia Highsmith.
SUMMARY:In conversation: Stacey Gregg and Jane Fallowfield CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2488999 DTSTAMP:20240415T131500Z DTSTART:20240415T131500Z DTEND:20240415T141500Z LOCATION:The Graduate School (TR2) DESCRIPTION:Led by a qualified instructor, this class is your opportunity to dedicate time to your personal wellbeing, which can help break cycles of stress and anxiety which may arise during your PhD or Masters.
There’s no previous ability required – everyone is welcome.
Guest Lecture
Speaker Name: Dr Brianne McGonigle Leyh. (Netherlands Institute of Human Rights)
Topic: Transitional Justice in the United States of America: Working Towards a More Perfect Union
(Seminar on new research on transitional justice in the USA.)
Dr. Brianne McGonigle Leyh is an Associate Professor with the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) and Montaigne Centre on Rule of Law and Administration of Justice at Utrecht University’s School of Law.
This event will take place in-person on Monday 15 April 2024 at 15:00pm in the Moot Court (MST.02.006)
Dr Karl O’Hanlon is a Lecturer in English at Maynooth University. His research focuses on modern and contemporary poetry, and his poetry has appeared in The TLS, Irish Times, Poetry, and elsewhere. His monograph, Official Voices: Poets and the Irish State, which examines Irish poet-officials from 1922 to the late 1960s, is forthcoming with Liverpool UP in 2024, and he is co-editing Irish Writers and State Bureaucracy, also forthcoming with Liverpool UP in 2025. With Dr Gail McConnell, QUB English, he is PI on the North-South Research Programme project ‘BRAN: Beyond Regionalism and Nationalism in Irish Poetry’.
This event will be both in-person in the Irish Studies Seminar Room, 27 University Square, and online via MS Teams. All welcome in-person or online.
SUMMARY:Irish Studies Seminar - Karl O'Hanlon, 'Beyond regionalism and nationalism in Irish poetry' CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Irish Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2466671 DTSTAMP:20240415T170000Z DTSTART:20240415T170000Z DTEND:20240415T180000Z LOCATION:Online DESCRIPTION:We are still accepting applications for subjects where places are available. English and Social Science are not included in this event.
The Initial Teacher Education programme (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) has seven different pathways into teaching in post-primary schools.
SUBJECT | STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 24/25? |
---|---|
English | no |
Mathematics | yes |
Information Technology/Computing | yes |
Modern Languages (you should offer at least one of French, Irish or Spanish. German is welcomed in combination with French and/or Spanish) |
yes |
Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) | yes |
Religious Education | yes |
Social Sciences (Health and Social Care, Politics or Sociology) | no |
This event will include a brief introduction to the programme and a chance to chat with academic staff who will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions on the different subject pathways still open for applications. You’ll also have opportunities to learn more about the application process and how best to prepare for interview.
If you want a career that is rewarding, challenging and makes a difference then register to find out all you need to know about the PGCE at Queen's University. Whether you have just begun your degree, are in your final year or have already graduated you are welcome to attend.
Further information about the PGCE is available on the PGCE page.
Want to inspire? Teach!
SUMMARY:PGCE Information Session for September 24 entry* CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN=School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2566395 DTSTAMP:20240415T200000Z DTSTART:20240415T200000Z DTEND:20240415T230000Z LOCATION:Mandela Hall DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening where glitter reigns supreme and self-expression knows no bounds! Prepare to be dazzled by the stunning performances of our talented drag performers as they captivate the stage with their “charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.”
From jaw-dropping lip-sync battles to breathtaking dance numbers, this show promises to be a spectacle like no other. Whether you're a seasoned drag enthusiast or new to the scene, everyone is welcome to join in this celebration of diversity and creativity.
Student tickets are £10 and all proceeds will be donated to local charities, Hope 4 Life NI & Brainwaves NI and The Rainbow Project.
Buy Ticket link: https://fixr.co/event/drag-night-2024-tickets-867842036
SUMMARY:QUB RAG Presents: dRAG CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN=Students' Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2489009 DTSTAMP:20240416T093000Z DTSTART:20240416T093000Z DTEND:20240416T153000Z LOCATION:The Graduate School (TR2) DESCRIPTION:Embarking on a PhD journey is just the beginning. To thrive in your chosen career path, it is vital to gain clarity on your goals and develop a strategic plan. During this 4 day programme, you will explore key aspects of career development and equip yourself with the necessary tools to navigate the ever-evolving job market, both within academia and beyond. Take charge of your career and embark on a journey of growth and fulfillment.
Day 1: Define Your Career Anchors
Discover your intrinsic motivators and drivers that shape your career aspirations. By understanding your career anchors, you will gain valuable insights into setting meaningful goals and crafting a well-defined career plan. Additionally, you will explore employment options post-PhD, examining current labor market trends and identifying how the skills acquired during your doctoral journey can be applied to a diverse range of roles.
Day 2: Master Self-Marketing
Learn the art of effectively showcasing your achievements and experiences. Through this workshop, you will delve into the components of an impactful CV and develop the skills to tailor your CV for both academic and non-academic positions. Furthermore, you will begin constructing your professional LinkedIn profile, while grasping the significance of networking as a means to explore various career opportunities and achieve your long-term goals.
Day 3: Communicating your Research
Effectively conveying your research is essential in academia and beyond. Whether through articles, conference presentations, or job interviews, in this workshop you will acquire the necessary communication skills to articulate the value and impact of your research. Gain insights into crafting compelling articles for publication and learn how to succinctly present your work at conferences. Additionally, you will learn how to describe your research during interviews, anticipate questions, and excel in video interviews.
Day 4: Cultivating Career Resilience
Success in any career requires adaptability and resilience. This workshop will empower you to proactively manage your professional journey and effectively navigate career transitions. It will include activities to develop your self-awareness and you will gain insights into how to develop your career resilience.
This is a verified route for Researcher Plus. Students must attend all 4 days of this programme.
Meet the consultant; Diane Masson, Dr Abbie Edgar, Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken
The lead facilitator will be Diane Masson, Postgraduate Employability and Careers Consultant at the Graduate School. Diane is a qualified Careers Consultant with over 20 years of relevant experience in Higher Education.
Additional facilitators will be Dr Abbie Edgar and Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken, Researcher Development Consultants at the Graduate School. Abbie and Fabiana support postgraduate students in the development of their academic, and research skills.
SUMMARY:Your PhD … What’s next? CATEGORIES:Training / Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2489007 DTSTAMP:20240416T100000Z DTSTART:20240416T100000Z DTEND:20240416T123000Z LOCATION:Online (MS TEAM) DESCRIPTION:After attending, you’ll be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the intricate world of academic publishing with confidence.
You’ll learn to:
• Understand the journal publishing process
• Define the responsibilities of editors, publishers, editorial boards and peer reviewers
• Discover strategies for writing an article for publication
• Create an ORCID identifier
Meet the consultant, Dr Abbie Edgar
Dr Abbie Edgar is a Researcher Development Consultant at the Graduate School. Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher.
Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.
SUMMARY:Tell your research story: in articles for publication CATEGORIES:Training / Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2576961 DTSTAMP:20240416T160000Z DTSTART:20240416T160000Z DTEND:20240416T171500Z LOCATION:27 University Square/01/003 DESCRIPTION:
Angie Heo (University of Chicago), ‘A Story of “Patriotic Insanity” and Anticolonial Solidarity: Two Korean Assassins Meet the San Francisco Irish in 1908’.
In March 1908, two Korean migrants shot American diplomat Durham W. Stevens along the San Francisco waterfront. Stevens, an outspoken advocate for Japanese colonial rule of Korea, died a couple days later in the hospital from his fatal wounds. One of the assassins, Chang In Hwan, stood trial and faced a murder charge. It was the Irish-American lawyer Nathan Coghlan who came to Chang’s defense by appealing to Arthur Schopenhauer’s idea of “patriotic insanity.” Although Coghlan’s argument was unsuccessful, what the entire drama ended up revealing was the widespread empathy of San Francisco’s Irish community for Koreans fighting for national independence abroad from California and Hawaii to Shanghai and Manchuria. This lecture revisits this landmark event in Korean-American history and Korean nationalist politics on the eve of Japan’s annexation of the Peninsula. Emboldened by recent moves in anthropologies of diaspora and empire, it examines how different nationalist movements converged and grew in parallel on a global scale across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Angie Heo is Associate Professor in the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. After receiving her Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley, she taught at Barnard College Columbia University (New York City) and held research fellow positions at Emory University (Atlanta) and the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Göttingen. Her first book, The Political Lives of Saints: Christian-Muslim Mediation in Egypt (University of California Press, 2018), examines how Coptic Orthodoxy mediates social relations between Christians and Muslims in Egypt. Her next book turns to the study of Protestantism and anti-communism in the Korean Peninsula.
SUMMARY:Anthropology Research Seminar CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2389910 DTSTAMP:20240416T173000Z DTSTART:20240416T173000Z DTEND:20240416T193000Z LOCATION:Canada Room/Council Chambers, Lanyon Building, QUB DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend the Professorial Lecture by Professor Fiona Alderdice, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Oxford.
Title: 'Perinatal mental health: no health without mental health'
The lecture will take place on Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 17.30 in the Council Chamber, Lanyon Building, QUB, followed by a reception in the Canada Room.
Fiona Alderdice is the Senior Social Scientist at the National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Co-Director of the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Maternal and Neonatal Health and Care. She is also a Senior Research Fellow at Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford and Honorary Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast. Fiona has an undergraduate degree and PhD in Psychology from Queen’s University Belfast and her research interests in maternal and child health date back to 1992 when she first worked at the NPEU as a research fellow. She was awarded a MRC HSR training fellowship in 1998 to support her work on complex pregnancy and she joined the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queens University Belfast in 2002 . Fiona was promoted to Chair in Perinatal Health and Well-being in 2010 and she joined the NPEU in January 2017. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and is a long-standing Cochrane reviewer. Her research focuses on 1) assessing maternal/infant need and experience by developing population surveys that can be used to benchmark perinatal health and wellbeing nationally and internationally and 2) promoting mental health and wellbeing in the perinatal period.
SUMMARY:Professorial Lecture by Professor Fiona Alderdice CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Nursing and Midwifery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1511187 DTSTAMP:20240417T100000Z DTSTART:20240417T100000Z DTEND:20240529T130000Z LOCATION:Institute of Professional Legal Studies DESCRIPTION:Dates
17th April
24th April
8th May
22nd May
29th May
Each day the sessions will be from 10.00am - 1.00pm with refreshments available from 9.30am.
MODULE ONE - KNOWING THE LAW
MODULE TWO - THE PROFESSIONAL WILL-DRAFTER’S DUTY OF CARE
MODULE THREE - THE ANATOMY OF A TYPICAL WILL: THE TOP 10 MISTAKES
MODULE FOUR - TAKING, EVALUATING AND IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS - SPECIFIC CASE STUDIES
MODULE FIVE - DEALING WITH POSTDEATH ISSUES
This course will be delivered by Sheena Grattan Barrister at Law TEP
Sheena Grattan TEP is a Practice Fellow in the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast. She also has over 30 years’ experience of succession law as a solicitor, and latterly 24 years as a Chancery Barrister at the Northern Ireland Bar. She is also a former Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at Queen’s.
In both her former Bar career and research work she specialises in all aspects of succession law and trusts and is the author of various books, texts and articles (ranging from those in peer reviewed international journals to user-friendly guides for a lay readership). She is a founding member of the Northern Ireland Branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), she was its chair 2018 to 2022, and continues to contribute as a committee member. She is on the editorial panel of both Folio and the Journal of Elder Law and Capacity, and has been the examiner of both legal components of the STEP NI Diploma.
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Time spent by Solicitors and Barristers attending lectures and workshops in person or completing these via e-learning as part of this course can be claimed towards your annual CPD requirement.
Attendance at this course will cover 15 hours of group study CPD.
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SUMMARY:Will Preparation: Northern Ireland Law and Practice (5 week course commencing on 17th April 2024) CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Professional Legal Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2560690 DTSTAMP:20240417T100000Z DTSTART:20240417T100000Z DTEND:20240417T120000Z LOCATION:SU Blue Sky Room DESCRIPTION:
Join us to recognise the contribution you have made as Club Leader/Committee Member throughout the year!
Enjoy free food and refreshments while you mingle with your club's incoming committee members (or students who are interested in potentially taking on committee roles in 24/25). This is the perfect chance for new committee members to find out valuable knowledge and guidance on how to operate within their new roles next year
We ask each club to send six representatives to this event. Ideally 2/3 of your representatives will be current or outgoing executive committee members and 2/3 attending will be newly appointed (for 24/25) committee members or members who are considering taking on a committee position within the club next season.
This event is open to current, outgoing and newly appointed Club committee members.
SUMMARY:Club Committee Handover Day CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN=Students' Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2489030 DTSTAMP:20240417T100000Z DTSTART:20240417T100000Z DTEND:20240417T130000Z LOCATION:The Graduate School (TR7) DESCRIPTION:By the end of this session, you should be able to:
• Outline the Viva process, it’s purpose and the regulations at Queen’s
• Identify effective preparation strategies
• Enhance your confidence levels in different communication areas
• Compare and contrast a range of common viva questions
• Plan how you are going to best prepare for your Viva
Meet the consultants: Dr Abbie Edgar and Dr Fabiana Fausto McCracken
Abbie supports postgraduate students with their research development and is passionate about enabling them to reach their academic potential. Abbie has a PhD in Education and is a trained post-primary teacher. Abbie's previous experience before taking up her role at the Graduate School included supporting undergraduate students with their academic skills in the Learning Development Service at QUB, working as a Support Provider for students with disabilities at QUB and as an Associate Lecturer at the Open University.
Fabiana has supported students in the development of their linguistic, academic, and research skills for over twenty years. Previously, she was the manager of the Academic English and Pre-Sessional English Programmes at INTO QUB and worked as a research assistant in educational projects in Brazil and Northern Ireland. Fabiana completed a PhD in English from Queen’s University Belfast in 2014 and holds a Level 7 qualification in Leadership and Management.
SUMMARY:Transition skills: Preparing for the viva CATEGORIES:Training / Learning & Development ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2486128 DTSTAMP:20240417T120000Z DTSTART:20240417T120000Z DTEND:20240417T130000Z LOCATION:ONLINE DESCRIPTION:
Cultural Decisionmakers is a series of talks (in-person & online) coordinated by QUBAMCP (Arts Management & Cultural Policy at Queen's) as part of its annual seminars. Each event features a professional working in the arts and cultural industries somewhere in the world whose role and work history sheds light on how decisions are made about creative work. Each session will feature a short presentation by the guest speaker followed by a chaired Q&A.
In this talk, we host Brian You, Founder and CEO of The Hub with Q&A chaired by Dr Kim-marie Spence.
This event is free but advance booking is recommended as capacity is limited.
THE HUB is a music producing company comprised of producers, composers, and singer-songwriters from Korea, the UK, the Netherlands, and the US. The team was formed in March 2020 and is growing rapidly by working on title songs for leading K-pop groups, such as Twice, Treasure, and Astro.
This event is supported by the School of Arts, English & Languages Education Support Fund. Each year the Fund helps to enhance the knowledge and experience for students across the School and at all levels.
I’m honoured to be presenting the premiere of my Concerto for Piano and Loudspeaker Orchestra at Queens University, as part of the lunchtime concert with wonderful pianist Marie Vermeulin. In this talk, I want to try to avoid plot-spoilers for the performance, so that the work can speak for itself in concert. Instead, I’ll explore some of its motivations and processes of making. For starters, why a ‘concerto’? And why loudspeaker orchestra? Composing is often a very private process, but I will share elements of the sketching and working documentation. I’ll examine the unusual pitch system of the work, and my approaches to handling this on paper and with ad hoc computer aids.
An appeal of the loudspeaker orchestra is its capacity for sound spatialisation, and I wanted to explore what ‘orchestration’ might mean for this medium. I chose to experiment with new Dolby Atmos tools, with their promise of flexibility for the end user or venue, testing their creative possibilities and constraints against our several decades of technical and aesthetic research in the electroacoustic world.
This Concerto is fed by many strands of my creative practice: as composer for acoustic forces, fixed media, and ‘live electronics’ hybrids; as orchestral player and conductor; and as performer of electroacoustic work in concert sound diffusion. The result has resonances of all of those but isn’t like quite anything I’ve previously made.
SUMMARY:Seminar: Professor Neal Farwell, University of Bristol - Writing a Concerto CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2537980 DTSTAMP:20240417T150000Z DTSTART:20240417T150000Z DTEND:20240417T170000Z LOCATION:Room 02/26, Peter Froggatt Centre DESCRIPTION:At this event a series of presentations will be followed by a Q&A and the opportunity for networking over tea and coffee.
This workshop is for colleagues interesting in finding ways of disseminating elements of their research to new audiences in podcast form. If you have an idea for a podcast on which you would like feedback from the external speakers, please send a short abstract (no more than 300 words) to Kieran Connell: k.connell@qub.ac.uk.
SUMMARY:Introduction to Podcasting CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2580141 DTSTAMP:20240417T173000Z DTSTART:20240417T173000Z DTEND:20240417T190000Z LOCATION:Irish Secretariat Offices, Belfast DESCRIPTION:Wed 17 Apr 5.30-7.00pm
The Irish Secretariat, Linenhall Street
Vladimir Arsenijević is a writer and public intellectual from Serbia. He won the 1994 NIN Prize, the most significant literary award in former Yugoslavia, for his first novel In the Hold (U potpalublju) as the youngest ever recipient of the prestigious prize. The anti-war novel, which takes place during the Battle of Vukovar in autumn 1991, was one of the first works published in Serbia to discuss the violent disintegration of Yugoslavia from the perspective of those who lived in Belgrade at the time. Arsenijević made a name for himself in Serbia and other countries of the region, as an outspoken columnist and sociopolitical commentator. As in his novels, his columns and public appearances are dominated by recent Balkan history and politics from the Serbian perspective, though one that is very critical of the Serbian nationalism, political system, its relations with other states in the region and its role in the Yugoslav Wars.
Misha Glenny is an award-winning journalist, author and public intellectual. He assumed the role of IWM (Institute of Human Sciences, Vienna) Rector in May 2022. He covered the 1989 revolutions and wars in the former Yugoslavia for The Guardian and was the BBC’s Central Europe Correspondent. In 1993, he received the Sony Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting, and in 2012 he was named BT Information Security Journalist of The Year. His publications have been met with considerable international acclaim, including his account of Yugoslavia's descent into civil war.
In more recent years, Misha Glenny has dedicated his journalistic activities to the uncovering of geopolitical and cybersecurity issues. His books McMafia: A Journey Through the Global Criminal Underworld and DarkMarket: Cyberthieves, Cybercops and You were shortlisted for several awards. McMafia has been adapted into a major television drama.
SUMMARY:Myth and Murkiness: Writing to cast light where nationalism breeds contempt CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2569005 DTSTAMP:20240417T180000Z DTSTART:20240417T180000Z DTEND:20240417T190000Z LOCATION:Sonic Lab, Sonic Arts Research Centre, Cloreen Park, Belfast BT9 5HN DESCRIPTION:Professor Simon Mawhinney's inaugural lecture explores the concept of failure from the perspective of a composer. No stranger to ambitious musical conceptions, Simon completed in 2021 his largest, most flamboyant composition, a piano work in nineteen movements entitled The Garden of Light. With the oversized, 140-minute score already on the desk of a world-leading pianist, and performance dates booked, Simon made a shocking discovery: this was no magnum opus but a magnum defectum. This FAILURE resulted in a period of intense research - including immersion in some surprising musics - that has resulted in his development of an entirely new, liberated, compositional style. An inspiring account of rejuvenation and victory, the talk will include the world premiere of For Colin Stark, a new work for oboe and piano performed by Ben Gannon and Ruth McGinley.
The lecture will be streamed live and published online after the event.
Simon Mawhinney's career as composer and pianist began in the Harty Room almost exactly thirty years ago. He has collaborated with leading musicians all over the world and has established a reputation as a composer of rare vision. His music ranges from the most rudimentary resources (eg monaural sine-wave synthesis) to lush, paroxysmal celebrations for large forces (sinfonietta, orchestra). His most recent album is Transitional Objects, released in 2024 by Altarus Records.
SUMMARY:Inaugural Lecture: Professor Simon Mawhinney CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2519125 DTSTAMP:20240418T090000Z DTSTART:20240418T090000Z DTEND:20240420T170000Z LOCATION:Various locations DESCRIPTION:The first year of the festival will showcase a range of projects, practice-based work and community engagement projects from across Ireland. The programme also features film screenings, workshops and talks on policy, practice and community engagement in the arts and sustainability.
Further information, including how to register, can be found via this link. The festival is open to the public.
SUMMARY:Reach '24 – New Festival of Arts and Sustainability At Queen's CATEGORIES:Fair, University Event ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2552719 DTSTAMP:20240418T110000Z DTSTART:20240418T110000Z DTEND:20240418T120000Z LOCATION:Online (Microsoft Teams) DESCRIPTION:Join Programme Director Dr Byron Graham for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
Addressing the Health Needs of Sexual and Gender Minorities
Biography: Dr John P Gilmore (he/they) is Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems at University College Dublin and a Fulbright Health Impact Scholar. John's teaching, research and scholarship focuses on intersections of social justice and healthcare, inclusion health and sexual and gender minority health. In 2022 John was awarded a Fulbright HRB Health Impact scholarship, and in 2023 travelled to the USA where he was based at the Sexual and Gender Minority Health Equity Lab at University of California San Francisco and the Center for Sexual and Gender Minority Health at Columbia University New York. While there, John conducted research on the enablers and barriers to community-based healthcare for sexual and gender minority communities. John is also chairperson of Leargas, Ireland's national agency for the facilitation of exchange and international learning in the fields of vocational and adult education, training, youth and sport. John also co-chairs UCD's LGBTQI+ Staff Network.
SUMMARY:Addressing the Health Needs of Sexual and Gender Minorities CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Centre for Public Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2560594 DTSTAMP:20240418T120000Z DTSTART:20240418T120000Z DTEND:20240418T133000Z LOCATION:Seminar Room, Research and Enterprise Directorate, 63 University Road DESCRIPTION:Attendees will find out more about the scheme and hear about the experiences of successful Queen's Supervisors and Fellows.
Please note this is an in-person event only. Please register for the session here.
The deadline for applications to the scheme is September 2024.
SUMMARY:Horizon Europe – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships – Staff Information Session CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2464060 DTSTAMP:20240418T130000Z DTSTART:20240418T130000Z DTEND:20240418T150000Z LOCATION:The Great Hall, Lanyon Building, QUB DESCRIPTION:Professor Katja Franko from the University of Oslo will deliver the 2024 ICCJ Annual Lecture, titled “Hierarchies of Citizenship: Criminology, Global Inequality, and the Injustice of Membership” on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Great Hall at Queen’s University Belfast.
How well equipped are we to understand social justice inequalities on a global scale? How should these inequalities shape our theoretical and methodological perspectives? While criminological scholarship has a long tradition for addressing inequalities pertaining to class, gender and race, these perspectives are far less developed within a global framework. The lecture discusses the concept of hierarchies of citizenship for the purpose of conceptualizing socio-legal inequality in a global perspective and examines its usefulness in an empirical project.
Katja Franko is Professor of Criminology at the Department of Criminology and Sociology of Law at the University of Oslo (Norway). Born in Ljubljana, Slovenia, she studied law at the University of Ljubljana and obtained her PhD degree in 2003 from the University of Oslo, where she was then appointed as professor in 2009. Her primary research interests focus on globalization, migration and border control, international police co-operation, sociology of knowledge and the uses of advanced information and communication technologies in contemporary criminal justice. She is the recipient of the 2023 Thorsten Sellin & Sheldon and Eleanor Glueck Award from the American Society of Criminology. She also has received, together with Professor Helene Gundhus, the 2015 British Journal of Criminology Radzinowicz Prize for the article “Policing Humanitarian Borderlands: Frontex, Human Rights and the Precariousness of Life”.
The ICCJ Annual Lecture is organized on a yearly basis by the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Queen’s University Belfast, a hub that brings together scholars from the School of Law and the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work.
SUMMARY:ICCJ Annual Lecture 2024 - Hierarchies of Citizenship CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Law END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2289431 DTSTAMP:20240418T131000Z DTSTART:20240418T131000Z DTEND:20240418T140000Z LOCATION:Sonic Lab, SARC DESCRIPTION:An artist equally adept in the interpretation of new music and the classical repertoire, French pianist Marie Vermeulin is recipient of multiple international prizes and a guest at leading festivals and venues. Her concert includes the world premiere of Neal Farwell’s Concerto, written for her, in which ritual and sonic magic let the piano take wing though an orchestra of loudspeakers. From Harvey’s Tombeau anchored in the earth, via Pécou’s dancing Gamelan, to Messiaen’s pianistic outpouring of joy as he looks towards heaven, this is the piano rising unbound.
Neal Farwell : Concerto for Piano and Loudspeaker Orchestra
Thierry Pécou : Gamelan bien tempéré (Well-Tempered Gamelan), nos. 3, 5.
Jonathan Harvey : Tombeau de Messiaen, for piano and electronics
Olivier Messiaen : Regard de l’Esprit de joie
Photo Credit: Jean-Baptiste Millot Basse
SUMMARY:Performance: Marie Vermeulin with Neal Farwell – earth/piano/sky CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2576869 DTSTAMP:20240418T173000Z DTSTART:20240418T173000Z DTEND:20240418T203000Z LOCATION:Junction Café area of the Main Site Tower DESCRIPTION:This year you are invited to share poetry you create using your home language(s) or existing poetry that you want to share in a language you have knowledge of. If you are interested in being part of this event, and in reading a poem, please fill out this form.
The deadline for submission of poems is Monday 8 April.
SUMMARY:Queen's Multilingual Poetry Festival CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2552721 DTSTAMP:20240419T110000Z DTSTART:20240419T110000Z DTEND:20240419T120000Z LOCATION:Online (Microsoft Teams) DESCRIPTION:Join Programme Director Dr Philip Fliers for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
A group of former classmates are keen to organise a reunion lunch to celebrate over fifty years since leaving Queen's. This is the ideal opportunity to catch up over lunch, share stories and relive the memories and bonds that were forged during your time at Queen's.
SUMMARY:Geography Class of 1972 Reunion CATEGORIES:Reunions ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2384437 DTSTAMP:20240419T183000Z DTSTART:20240419T183000Z DTEND:20240419T230000Z LOCATION:The Great Hall DESCRIPTION:
You are invited to our annual QWG dinner. This is always a great night to catch up with friends from far and wide.
If you have any other queries, including how to join as a member of QWG, please contact Bethan Leonard.
The 24th International Conference on Integrated Care (ICIC24) in partnership with IFIC Ireland and the International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) and supported by the Department of Health, Northern Ireland and Visit Belfast will take place in ICC Belfast on 22-24 April 2024, with the overarching theme ‘Taking the leap: making integrated care a reality for people and communities’, the conference will bring together leaders, researchers, clinicians, managers, community representatives, patients and caregivers from around the world who are engaged in the design and delivery of integrated health and care.
Right now Northern Ireland is going through a transformative change in the movement towards an integrated care approach to the planning, management and delivery of health and care services. A new Integrated Care System (ICS) model in Northern Ireland (NI) is being developed which will transform the existing commissioning arrangements and processes. As many regions make this shift towards new models of care, that are people-centred and community-driven, this conference offers the opportunity to learn from the experience of others, reflect on change, and celebrate the shift forward in the movement to provide more co-ordinated, person-centred care for people and communities all around the world.
SUMMARY:24th International Conference on Integrated Care ICIC24 Belfast – April 22-24 2024 CATEGORIES:Conference / Symposium ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2461302 DTSTAMP:20240422T090000Z DTSTART:20240422T090000Z DTEND:20240422T170000Z LOCATION:Canada Room, Lanyon Building, QUB (in-person only event) DESCRIPTION:This student-led conference is primarily aimed at PhD students and early career researchers, with presentations welcomed from a range of disciplines covering the following topics:
Keynote Speaker
Edoardo Celeste is an Associate Professor of Law, Technology and Innovation at the School of Law and Government of Dublin City University (DCU). Edoardo specialises in EU and comparative digital law and focuses in particular on digital rights and constitutionalism, privacy and data protection, and social media governance.
Edoardo is the the Programme Chair of the Erasmus Mundas Master in Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence, the Deputy Director of the DCU Law Research Centre, the coordinator of the DCU Law and Tech Research Cluster and is a founding member of the Digital Constitutionalism Network
In addition, Edoardo is the author of ‘The Content Governance Dilemmna (Palgrave 2023)’ and ‘Digital Constitutionalism: The Role of Internet Bill of Rights (Routledge 2022).
Further information can be found on the Conference website: https://linaspg.my.canva.site
Professor Olwen Purdue, director of the Centre for Public History at Queen's University Belfast, hosts Lonnie G. Bunch III, 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, for a conversation on the role of museums in dealing with difficult pasts and divided presents.
Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian. He assumed his position June 16, 2019. As Secretary, he oversees 21 museums, 21 libraries, the National Zoo, numerous research centers, and several education units and centers. Two new museums—the National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum—are in development.
Bunch was the founding director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. Bunch chronicled the creation of the museum in his book, A Fool’s Errand: Building the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the Age of Bush, Obama and Trump, and is the first historian to be Secretary of the Institution. In 2021, he received France’s highest award, The Legion of Honor.
SUMMARY:In Conversation with Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, The Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2430401 DTSTAMP:20240423T130000Z DTSTART:20240423T130000Z DTEND:20240423T150000Z LOCATION:Meeting Room 1, First Floor One Elmwood (Opposite the Cube) DESCRIPTION:Do you identify as being neurodivergent?
At Careers, Employability and Skills, we are committed to producing future-ready graduates and are delighted to partner with Specialisterne to help neurodivergent students and graduates achieve their potential and access full-time employment.
Why not join Specialisterne's neurodiverse community and get support in finding student work?
You’ll meet and learn from other autistic and neurodivergent individuals, get help with planning your career using SMART goals, and gain free access to:
Come along to one of our drop-in sessions on campus and find out how tailored support and advice can help you access a more meaningful employment experience.
Semester 2 dates:
From 1.00-3.00pm in Meeting Room 1, First Floor One Elmwood (Opposite the Cube)
SUMMARY:Specialisterne Drop-In 23 April CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2560681 DTSTAMP:20240424T101500Z DTSTART:20240424T101500Z DTEND:20240424T120000Z LOCATION:Linen Hall Library, 7 Donegall Square N, Belfast BT1 5GB DESCRIPTION:The Welfare State is perhaps the biggest social policy success of the post-war generation. This century our lives have become increasingly individualised as the nation-state is dwarfed by Big Tech, global inequality and challenges like climate change.
Our ARK Ageing Programme invites you to hear speaker Dr Eve Worth (University of Exeter) discuss whether the welfare state is worth saving, and what role each generation can play in maintaining social cohesion in a time of insecurity and hyper-individualisation.
Refreshments will be available from 9.15am.
Places are free, but must be booked in advance on this registration form.
SUMMARY:Is the Welfare State Worth Saving? CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2552723 DTSTAMP:20240424T110000Z DTSTART:20240424T110000Z DTEND:20240424T120000Z LOCATION:Online (Microsoft Teams) DESCRIPTION:Join Programme Director Dr Yerzhan Tokbolat for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
Creation and research; music, theatre and literature, these have taken Atli Ingólfsson on extensive residencies in Italy, France, Germany and Sweden, although he finally settled down in his native Iceland in 2005, where he now holds the post of professor of composition at the Iceland University of the Arts.
He studied privately with Gérard Grisey, also becoming his assistant in a few projects, but before that he studied theory and composition in Reykjavik and at the Milan Conservatory, picking up a BA in philosophy on the way.
The quest for pure gesture, that might be said to be central to his work. Beyond structure, beyond sound, beyond communication even, pure gesture is something Theatre has inspired but something which in music can only be achieved through concentration, craftsmanship and courage. That is what Ingólfsson has been trying his hand at in all the various musical forms he has touched on during his career, from the virtuoso solo pieces – some of them already repertoire of their instruments – to chamber combinations, with or without electronic sound sources, to orchestral pieces, to actual music theatre pieces staged in Sweden, Norway and Iceland.
His work has travelled Europe with performers such as Ensemble Intercontemporain, L’Itinéraire, The Arditti Quartet, Les Percussions de Strasbourg, The ensembles Caput, FontanaMix, Icarus, Alter Ego and many others.
Of the roughly twenty published recordings of his works, one is a profile CD issued by Bis in Stockholm in 2005 and another a monograph recording and extensive booklet on the voicescape Elsku Borga mín, appearing in 2021.
“Several of his works reflect his interest in prosody, and rhythm and metrics may be said to occupy a central role in many of them (A verso, Le pas, les pentes, Envoi, La métrique du cri). In his recent work he has increasingly explored the point of contact between timbre, harmony and rhythm, which in his first String Quartet (HZH) leads to a constant dissolution between prevalently timbral, harmonic, or rhythmic situations, all of them issued from the same structural matrix. “ (Groves Dictionnary of Music and Musicians).
Several of Atli Ingólfsson’s works are published by BMG Ricordi in Milan.
The QGA's Annual General Meeting is open to all members of the Association.
Please get in touch if you would like to find out more about the QGA and membership options.
If you are interested in standing for election to the QGA committee, please complete the nomination form and return by email to qga@qub.ac.uk. Completed nomination forms must be received by 5.00pm on Tuesday 16th April.
Further relevant papers will be published online in due course.
SUMMARY:Queen's Graduates' Association (QGA) Annual General Meeting CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2579791 DTSTAMP:20240424T180000Z DTSTART:20240424T180000Z DTEND:20240424T193000Z LOCATION:Rooftop Balcony, Students' Union DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of percussion in a fun and inclusive setting where all drums, percussion instruments, and even snacks are provided. No prior experience is necessary, making this workshop perfect for complete beginners and seasoned drummers alike.
Whether you're looking to release stress, enhance your musical skills, or simply have a good time, this workshop is open to all Queen's students. No experience is necessary and is suitable for complete beginners.
Spaces are limited, book your place to avoid disappointment!
SUMMARY:Drum Circle: Finding Connection Through Rhythm CATEGORIES:Community Event, Social ORGANIZER;CN=Students' Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2497024 DTSTAMP:20240424T193000Z DTSTART:20240424T193000Z DTEND:20240424T220000Z LOCATION:Sonic Lab, SARC DESCRIPTION:This popular event is given by local jazz specialists QUB Big Band! The concert will feature an array of local soloists, offering a programme of jazz favourites under the baton of Stephen Barnett.
SUMMARY:Performance: Queen's Big Band - Conducted by Stephen Barnett CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2355085 DTSTAMP:20240425T130000Z DTSTART:20240425T130000Z DTEND:20240425T150000Z LOCATION:SU Blue Sky Room DESCRIPTION:Meet new people and engage in conversation over a cup of tea, and try out our mindfulness art activities: drawing in response to music.
SUMMARY:Coffee and Conversation CATEGORIES:Community Event ORGANIZER;CN=Students' Union END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2289390 DTSTAMP:20240425T131000Z DTSTART:20240425T131000Z DTEND:20240425T140000Z LOCATION:Harty Room, Music Building DESCRIPTION:This programme explores Austrian-Czech cross currents of the earlier 20th century with three ambitious works, one receiving its world première only three quarters of a century after its completion. These are complimented by very recent music from Hungary, Ukraine and Iceland.
Pianist Jonathan Powell has an international reputation as an interpreter of late-Romantic and early Modern repertoire, as well as being a committed champion of new music. His recent appearances include broadcasts for Austrian and German radio, as well as concerto engagements in Berlin, Poznań, Mainz, Baden bei Wien and elsewhere.
Programme:
Alban Berg Sonate op.1 (1909)
Nagy Ákos Clairvoyance (2021)*
Dawn Birds Singing from the fields around the Csenke stream (2023)*
Egon Kornauth Fantasie op.10 (1915)
Atli Ingólfsson Lascito (2019)
Maxim Kolomiiets … in this city of stairs (2023)
Hans Winterberg Sonata no.4 (1948)*
*world premiere
SUMMARY:Concert: Jonathan Powell CATEGORIES:Performance ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2458545 DTSTAMP:20240426T200000Z DTSTART:20240426T200000Z DTEND:20240426T213000Z LOCATION:Brian Friel Theatre, 20 University Square, Queen's University, Belfast DESCRIPTION:Fri 26 Apr, 8.00-9.30pm Brian Friel Theatre, 20 University Square
Centre for Children’s Rights Seminar Series
School of SSESW, Queen's University Belfast
In Conversation with Dr Cadhla O’Sullivan
Full title: Material, Opportunity and Relational for Children (MOR*): Understanding, accessing and responding to poverty from a child standpoint
Overview:
Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child states that children have a right to have their voices heard on all matters affecting them and to have those views given due weight. Currently, 1 in 6 children in Australia are living in income poverty, affecting their ability to thrive both now and into the future. However, little research has been undertaken with children to understand their experiences of living in poverty. Both in research and practice, children are excluded from decision making that affects them and their families. MOR for Children aims to understand what it is like to grow up in poverty, what is needed to support children and their families, and what must change if we are to end child poverty in Australia.
This paper presents a methodology consisting of qualitative; rights-based research with children and young people between the ages of six and 16 in two regional communities in Australia to develop a child standpoint on poverty. This paper will present the MOR framework designed to be used by governments, service providers, and communities who are committed to ending child poverty in this wealthy country. It is a tool for acting to end child poverty, scaffolding wellbeing, and ensuring no child is left behind.
Bio:
We are delighted to welcome back Dr Cadhla O’Sullivan, research fellow at the Children’s Policy Centre, Australian National University in Canberra. She was awarded her doctorate recently from Queen’s University Belfast where she conducted qualitative, participatory research with children and youth in Colombia for peace. Prior to this, Cadhla completed her Master's degree with our Centre for Children’s Rights, with a focus on conducting genuinely rights-based research with children and young people.
Cadhla’s research interests involve conducting participatory, rights-based research with children all of ages but particularly within the middle childhood period (6-12 years). Her research revolves around issues of child justice. Her current research with the Children’s Policy Centre focuses on child poverty and wellbeing, looking at the structural barriers that perpetuate cycles of entrenched disadvantage. Her past research has involved addressing childhood disadvantage in the post-conflict environment of Colombia, using creative arts-based methods in educational settings for peace.
Cadhla has undertaken research with children of all ages from 4-18 years across the geographical contexts of Ireland, the UK, Colombia and now Australia.
All welcome! To attend, RSVP to Evie Heard: sheard01@qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Understanding, accessing and responding to poverty from a child standpoint CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2547570 DTSTAMP:20240501T140000Z DTSTART:20240501T140000Z DTEND:20240501T160000Z LOCATION:Senate Room, Lanyon Building, Queen's University Belfast DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an invited talk by Dr. Christin Scholz, University of Amsterdam on ‘(Un)biased processing and handling of polarized information between the pressures of personal beliefs and social influence.’ Christin Scholz is an Assistant Professor at the Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR) at the University of Amsterdam. She is interested in the social life of persuasive media messages and its effects on health and societally beneficial behaviors in individuals and large populations. To understand the complex interplay between social forces and message effects, she tailors multi-methodological approaches including neuroscientific methods like fMRI and social science techniques such as observational geolocation tracking, field experimentation, and survey methods to capture both detailed psychological mechanisms and real-world behavior. Dr. Scholz also collaborates on a Templeton World Charity Foundation project with Dr. Jocelyn Dautel, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology on Communicating ‘truth:’ Consumption and transmission of polarized information amongst young people in a divided society.
Following the talk, we will hold a roundtable discussion led by Mitchell Institute Fellow: Religion, Arts and Peacebuilding, Dr. Jocelyn Dautel, on avenues toward multidisciplinary, cross-institutional study of polarisation and its antidotes. We aim to network and foster collaborative grant applications amongst researchers working on the research priority area of Polarization across institutions. Also joining us is Professor Jessica Piotrowski, University of Amsterdam, who studies individual and socio-cultural differences influence children’s media selection, use, processing, and subsequent effects, with a particular focus on the contexts that support young people’s experiences with digital media. We welcome anyone interested in this research area to join and contribute.
Coffee/tea will be provided.
SUMMARY:Seminar - Youth, Truth, and Society CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=School of Psychology END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2505812 DTSTAMP:20240502T093000Z DTSTART:20240502T093000Z DTEND:20240502T123000Z LOCATION:Main site tower 0G/010 DESCRIPTION:During the session, you will learn about the skills required in coaching and mentoring and have opportunities to practice these skills. Mentoring takes many forms from formal university –wide schemes to the ongoing discussions with colleagues that support our work and development. In this session, we will discuss the establishment of mentoring and coaching relationships and how they support learning and development in the research environment.
Programme objectives:
Join Programme Director Dr Mark Farrell for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
Speaker and Event Chair:
Professor Debbie Lisle, Institute Fellow: The Politics and Security of Institutional Peacebuilding and Professor of International Relations, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (QUB)
Panellists:
Professor Marsha Henry, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton Chair in Women, Peace, Security and Justice, Mitchell Institute (QUB)
Dr Maria-Adriana Deiana, Institute Fellow: Religion, Arts and Peacebuilding and Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (QUB)
Dr Hannah Partis-Jennings, Lecturer, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (QUB)
In this Roundtable, Prof Marsha Henry and will present the key themes of her forthcoming book The End of Peacekeeping: Gender, Race and the Martial Politics of Intervention (University of Pennsylvania Press, April 2024), based on over 2 decades of her research on gender, peace and security; gender and militarisation; gender and development; and intersectional feminist methodologies.
The End of Peacekeeping makes use of feminist, postcolonial, and anti-militarist frameworks to expose peacekeeping as an epistemic power project in need of abolition. Drawing on critical concepts from Black feminist thought, and from postcolonial and critical race theories, Marsha shows how contemporary peacekeeping produces gender and racial inequalities through increasingly militarized strategies. She uses an intersectional analysis of peacekeeping based on more than fifteen years of ethnographic fieldwork in peacekeeping missions and training centres around the world, including interviews with UN peacekeepers, humanitarian aid personnel, and local populations. Marsha demonstrates how focus on the policy and practice of peacekeeping has obscured the geopolitical knowledge project at peacekeeping’s root, allowing its harms to persist unquestioned by mainstream scholarship. Arguing that we must recover critical theoretical contributions that have been side-lined within the field, she brings the insights of feminist and postcolonial scholarship to bear on peacekeeping studies, whose production of empirical data and evidence continues to provide the justification and foundation for policy and global governance actions. Revealing that peacekeeping is not the benign, apolitical project it is often purported to be, the book encourages readers to imagine and enact alternative futures to peacekeeping.
Panellists will discuss these themes from the context of their own research and areas of expertise.
Biographies
Professor Marsha Henry
Marsha’s research is concerned with the gendered and racialised politics of violence; militarisation; global south development; international aid and intervention; and conflict, peace and security.
In addition, she has published on the challenges of decolonial, intersectional, and feminist qualitative approaches, methodologies and fieldwork. She is the author of several books, the latest of which is: The End of Peacekeeping: Gender, Race and the Martial Politics of Intervention (Penn Press).
She is currently Associate Editor for Security Dialogue and has helped to develop a range of courses on gender, peace and security at the GEST Programme, University of Iceland, Iceland; UNITAR, Switzerland; and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeper Training Centre, Ghana.
Marsha has also advised a number of national governments on women’s participation in the armed forces, combatting sexual exploitation and abuse in humanitarian settings, and developing anti-racist and diversity strategies in foreign policy ministries.
Professor Debbie Lisle
Debbie’s research engages with a number of contemporary debates in International Relations, International Political Sociology and beyond, most notably around issues of difference, mobility, security, travel, visuality, governmentality, biopolitics, materiality, technology, practice and power. Her earlier work explores the relevance of cultural and visual artifacts (e.g. contemporary travel writing, museum exhibits, photographs, art, war films) to world politics, and argues that the cultural realm tells as much about International Relations as the official documents usually privileged in this context.
Dr Maria-Adriana Deiana
Maria-Adriana’s research interests sit at the intersection of feminist international relations, critical peace and conflict studies, and border studies. In a broad sense, she mobilises feminist and other critical perspectives in International Studies to examine the interrelated issues of war, peace, and security.
Dr Hannah Partis-Jennings
Hannah works within Critical Military Studies and Feminist Peace and Conflict Studies. Her particular interests lie in military atrocity, the everyday dynamics of militarism and modes of peacebuilding in conflict-affected contexts, as well as the gender dynamics of militarism, conflict and conflict-affected environments. Hannah’s current work focuses on future war and she is the PI on a BA/Leverhulme funded project 'Gender and the Future Solider'.
SUMMARY:Roundtable - The End of Peacekeeping: Gender, Race and the Martial Politics of Intervention CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, The Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2430402 DTSTAMP:20240507T130000Z DTSTART:20240507T130000Z DTEND:20240507T150000Z LOCATION:Meeting Room 1, First Floor One Elmwood (Opposite the Cube) DESCRIPTION:Do you identify as being neurodivergent?
At Careers, Employability and Skills, we are committed to producing future-ready graduates and are delighted to partner with Specialisterne to help neurodivergent students and graduates achieve their potential and access full-time employment.
Why not join Specialisterne's neurodiverse community and get support in finding student work?
You’ll meet and learn from other autistic and neurodivergent individuals, get help with planning your career using SMART goals, and gain free access to:
Come along to one of our drop-in sessions on campus and find out how tailored support and advice can help you access a more meaningful employment experience.
Semester 2 dates:
From 1.00-3.00pm in Meeting Room 1, First Floor One Elmwood (Opposite the Cube)
SUMMARY:Specialisterne Drop-In 07 May CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2552727 DTSTAMP:20240508T110000Z DTSTART:20240508T110000Z DTEND:20240508T120000Z LOCATION:Online (Microsoft Teams) DESCRIPTION:Join Programme Director Dr Niladri Palit for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
You are cordially invited to join us at the Queen’s MBA Spring Career Networking Event. The evening's theme centres around "Building Trust as a Leader within Organisations" and will feature insightful talks by esteemed leaders, Caroline van der Feltz, HR Director at Danske Bank, Will Young Director of L&D, OH&W, and ER at NICSHR, and Keith Lippert, Consultant and former VP of Allstate.
This event presents an opportunity for organisations, alumni, and current MBA students to gain valuable insights from expert speakers and engage in a panel discussion. Following the talks, there will be an opportunity for business networking, while enjoying a light buffet.
Early registration highly recommended for this free event as numbers are restricted.
Panellists:
Will Young assumed the role of Director of Human Resources at NICHSR within the Northern Ireland Civil Service in April 2023. His responsibilities encompass Employee Relations, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, and Learning & Development services for NICS staff, focusing on organizational resilience, change management, and enhancing employee experiences.
Before NICS, Will served as Assistant Chief Officer for People and Organisational Development at PSNI, overseeing HR, Occupational Health & Wellbeing, Health & Safety, and the NI Police College. With a background in health and social care, including roles in NI Fire and Rescue Service, Will brings extensive experience to his current position.
He holds the title of Chartered Fellow of CIPD, actively participating in professional networks and mentoring schemes. Additionally, he serves as a director of a local charity and recently became an Independent Panel Member of Diversity Mark NI.
Caroline van der Feltz originally from Northern Ireland, has served as HR Director at Danske Bank since 2015. With a career primarily outside NI, she held senior HR positions in financial services and FMCG in London. Her experience includes 11 years at RBS Group and an Executive HR Director role at Coutts & Co. Before joining Danske Bank, she was Global HR Director at RB. Caroline is actively involved in various committees, including CBI People and Skills Committee and the Department for the Economy’s Northern Ireland Skills Committee. She received recognition with awards such as IoD EDI Director of the Year (2022) and CIPD Award for Outstanding Contribution to Development in Northern Ireland (2023).
LinkedIn Profile
Keith Lippert boasts three decades of experience in financial services, notably serving as Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at The Allstate Corporation, where he pioneered security initiatives outside the United States. His expertise spans financial crime prevention, anti-terrorism, sanctions, money laundering, and fraud prevention. Prior to Allstate, Keith held leadership roles at Barclays Bank and American Express, and chaired banks internationally.
Innovation marks Keith's career, evident in securing Patent No. 11,012,861 for 'Geo Location,' a fraud prevention tool, elevating Allstate's global status. Leading the Northern Ireland team, Keith garnered 21 cybersecurity awards, including Cyber Business of the Year 2020 and Responsible Business Champion 2020. He was recognized as Digital DNA Business Personality of the Year 2020 for his contributions to cybersecurity and promoting diversity in tech.
Keith's influence extends beyond awards; in 2023, he collaborated with the US White House on the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy, bridging UK and US cyber initiatives. Currently, Keith focuses on theoretical research, further enhancing his impact in the cybersecurity landscape.
Event Format:
17:30 - 18:00 – Registration
18:00 - 19:00 – Expert Talks
19:00 - 20:00 – Panel Discussion, Buffet and Networking
This year's Social Work Offer Holder event will be held on Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 6 pm.
Further details and a registration link will be emailed to all offer holders closer to the date.
SUMMARY:Social Work Offer Holder Event CATEGORIES:Offer Holder Event ORGANIZER;CN=School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2552729 DTSTAMP:20240509T110000Z DTSTART:20240509T110000Z DTEND:20240509T120000Z LOCATION:Online (Microsoft Teams) DESCRIPTION:Join Programme Director Dr Mark Palmer for an insight into this Master's programme.
You will have the opportunity to find out more about the course content, including modules, assessment types and teaching styles. You will also have the chance to ask any questions you have about the programme or study at Queen's in general.
The QUAS AGM is open to both members and non-members, however non-members are unable to vote.
Refreshments are provided courtesy of the Consulate of Ireland.
All those planning to attend must register and confirm with the President, Fred Guy, so that the Consulate have guest names and numbers for catering.
SUMMARY:Queen's University Association Scotland (QUAS) - Annual General Meeting CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2566322 DTSTAMP:20240514T170000Z DTSTART:20240514T170000Z DTEND:20240514T183000Z LOCATION:Canada Room and Council Chamber, Queen's University Belfast DESCRIPTION:
The talk presents some preliminary thoughts on my ongoing ethnographic research with communities living on the riverine (char) lands of the Ganga-Padma river (Murshidabad district) on the Indian side of the Indo-Bangladesh border. On the one hand, these communities negotiate barbed wires and border security forces, as India’s militarization of its border with Bangladesh has grown alongside a paranoia around the figure of the “infiltrator” made synonymous with the “Bangladeshi illegal migrant”. On the other hand, the river’s meandering has made this border population the most micro-mobile— i.e. moving from one char to another, leaving them at the mercy of the border and its security forces. As the Border Security Forces (BSF) set up outposts, most of these poor char (river island) dwellers had their agricultural land fall within the camps. To access their fields, farmers must submit identity documents and copies of land records, seek permission from the security forces, and gain entry for a few hours. As the BSF operate with impunity, permission is granted and withheld whimsically and/or instead of coercive labour extracted from the farmers to maintain the camps and their personnel. The paper will probe into the subjective relation of the farmers with land and the river to understand the alienation (rather than injustice) Indian Muslims feel from a country increasingly legislating to disenfranchise them (amendment to the Citizenship Act). I take the moment of seeking permission from the state (security forces) and the humiliation associated with it as a moment of 'un-belonging'— when land that is home is alienated (not dispossessed), and the subject occupies a liminal space between belonging and un-belonging. In this talk, I argue that the increasing social alienation of Indian Muslims is further reinforced on borderlands, which, apart from being a primary site of transit and interception, is also an arena for proving belonging. The talk, therefore dwells on the question of alienation, ecology and the spectre of the nation-state as manifested in borders, outposts and security forces to understand how those living a distinct mode of existence in fluid lands that defy strong rootedness are now being rendered immobile. I want to understand further how the “charua mode of existence” is ruptured by marking land, spaces, and lives as il/legal and the experience of alienation when people are forcefully displaced from their life worlds.
Panchali Ray is Associate Professor in Anthropology and Gender Studies and Associate Dean (Academics) at Krea University, India. Her monograph “Politics of Precarity: Gendered Subjects and the Health Care Industry in Contemporary Kolkata” (OUP, 2019) focuses on how class, caste and gender influence women’s experience of labour in the nursing profession. She has since then gone on to work on questions of violence, nationalism and collective politics and edited a volume, “Women Speak Nation: Gender, Culture, and Politics” (Routledge, 2020). Her forthcoming publications include the co-edited volume “Teaching/Writing Resistance: Women’s Studies in Contemporary Times” which emerges from her engagement with feminist knowledge production and the question of interdisciplinarity in formal university spaces. Currently, she is engaged in ethnographic research which on riverine lands (char), borders, migration,and care in Bengal, India.
SUMMARY:Annual India Lecture CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2354711 DTSTAMP:20240515T173000Z DTSTART:20240515T173000Z DTEND:20240517T180000Z LOCATION:The Emeleus Lecture Theatre (QUB), Canada Room and Council Chamber (QUB) and the Belfast Room, Ulster Museum DESCRIPTION:
Co-ordinators
Dr Alison Garden (QUB) and Dr Ruth Duffy (QUB)
Dates and Times
Wednesday 15 May 2024 from 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Opening Lecture with Professor Fran Brearton (QUB), ‘“Noli timere, frater”: Love, Letters and War’. Chaired by Professor Edna Longley (QUB)
Thursday 16 May 2024 from 9:15am - 7:30pm
Friday 17 May 2024 from 9:30am - 6:00pm
The full Symposium programme can be downloaded here.
Registration
SUMMARY:Symposium - Love & War: 1914-2024 CATEGORIES:Conference / Symposium ORGANIZER;CN=School of Arts, English and Languages, The Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2558010 DTSTAMP:20240517T110000Z DTSTART:20240517T110000Z DTEND:20240517T120000Z LOCATION:Newark Room, Lanyon Building, Queen's University Belfast DESCRIPTION:
Centre for Children’s Rights Seminar Series
School of SSESW, Queen’s University Belfast
In Conversation with Judge Tony Fitzgerald - Children’s Rights-Based Approaches to Judicial Proceedings
Judge Tony Fitzgerald is a New Zealand District Court Judge with a Youth Court designation and a Family Court warrant. In his judgements, Judge Fitzgerald has been incorporating articles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. In conversation with Judge Fitzgerald, will present some of these judgements, demonstrating how the UNCRC and UNCRPD can enhance the judicial process. In his presentation, he will touch on the challenge of engaging lawyers in using the UNCRC and other human rights instruments in their arguments in his Court as well as wider systemic issues.
All welcome! To attend, RSVP Evie Heard: sheard01@qub.ac.uk
SUMMARY:Children’s Rights-Based Approaches to Judicial Proceedings CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2154734 DTSTAMP:20240520T090000Z DTSTART:20240520T090000Z DTEND:20240521T170000Z LOCATION:Various locations DESCRIPTION:Comprising two-days of in-person workplace visits to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical devices companies based in Northern Ireland.
This programme is open to first year students in the Medicine, Health and Life Science Faculty (students registered for undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biomedical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences).
Eligibility:
This programme is open to Queen’s students in first year in the Medicine, Health and Life Science Faculty (students registered for undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biomedical, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences).
We will be holding an online information session for eligible students on 15 February - register via our Careers events listing.
Applications for the tour are open until 15 March 2024.
Eligible students can apply via MyFuture and you can also find out more on the web page.
SUMMARY:Spotlight On Life Sciences Tour CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2147274 DTSTAMP:20240521T093000Z DTSTART:20240521T093000Z DTEND:20240524T163000Z LOCATION:The Cube, One Elmwood DESCRIPTION:Programme dates: Tuesday 21 - Friday 24 May 9:30am-4:30pm each day
Through this exciting four day programme, students will gain a different type of work experience by providing a consultancy service to real clients and working on a real challenge that those clients face.
You will work in a project team with other students from different disciplines and will be facilitated through a Design Thinking process to resolve the client’s problem.
This is a great first step for students with no/limited work experience or a great opportunity for students to develop highly valued design thinking skills prior to undertaking a placement, internship or graduate job.
This programme provides practical experience for developing these Future Ready Skills: Interpersonal Skills, Commercial Awareness, Initiative, Innovation and Creativity.
We can't accommodate participants missing any part of this four day programme. Full attendance is required.
**Due to a high volume of applications, the deadline for this programme is now Monday 08 April at 12noon.**
Check our Careers events listing to register for the online info session to find out more on the programme.
SUMMARY:Apply to the Real-World Consultancy Programme CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2430403 DTSTAMP:20240521T130000Z DTSTART:20240521T130000Z DTEND:20240521T150000Z LOCATION:Meeting Room 1, First Floor One Elmwood (Opposite the Cube) DESCRIPTION:
Do you identify as being neurodivergent?
At Careers, Employability and Skills, we are committed to producing future-ready graduates and are delighted to partner with Specialisterne to help neurodivergent students and graduates achieve their potential and access full-time employment.
Why not join Specialisterne's neurodiverse community and get support in finding student work?
You’ll meet and learn from other autistic and neurodivergent individuals, get help with planning your career using SMART goals, and gain free access to:
Come along to one of our drop-in sessions on campus and find out how tailored support and advice can help you access a more meaningful employment experience.
Semester 2 dates:
From 1.00-3.00pm in Meeting Room 1, First Floor One Elmwood (Opposite the Cube)
SUMMARY:Specialisterne Drop-In 21 May CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2389885 DTSTAMP:20240521T173000Z DTSTART:20240521T173000Z DTEND:20240521T193000Z LOCATION:Canada Room/Council Chambers, Lanyon Building, QUB DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend the Professorial Lecture by Professor Mary McCarron, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin.
Title: 'Unlocking the determinants of Wellness, Morbidity and Mortality for people with intellectual disabilities as they age: IDS-TILDA'
The lecture will take place on Tuesday 21st May 2024 at 17.30 in the Council Chamber, Lanyon Building, QUB, followed by a reception in the Canada Room.
Professor Mary McCarron, PhD RNID RGN BNS FTCD is Professor of Ageing and Intellectual Disability, Director of the Trinity Centre for Ageing and Intellectual Disability (TCAID) and Executive Director of the National Intellectual Disability Memory Service. She has held many senior leadership roles in Trinity College including Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Professor McCarron is the founder and Principal Investigator for IDS-TILDA, the longitudinal comparative study on ageing in persons with intellectual disability including persons with Down syndrome, a global first. IDS-TILDA increases understanding about how lives and chronic conditions change over time for this population, drives changes on healthcare practice and national health policy. Professor McCarron has also led a longitudinal cohort study of dementia in people with Down syndrome spanning over 25 years, which has led to the development of Ireland's first dedicated National Memory Service for people with an intellectual disability, where she serves as Executive Director.
A champion of patient and public involvement in research (PPI) McCarron is Principal Investigator of PPI Ignite Programme at Trinity College Dublin, part of the national network among universities in Ireland funded by the HRB. She received the inaugural HRB Impact Award. She is co-applicant on the HRB's Clinical Research Network Awards for Dementia Trials Ireland (DTI), a world-class clinical trials' infrastructure to support and grow dementia intervention studies. In addition, she is the Irish Lead on the H21 Consortium working on Clinical and trial outcome measures for dementia in individuals with Down Syndrome,
Professor McCarron has been a key advisor on ageing and policy issues to various governmental and other groups at a national and international level and an active member of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD).
SUMMARY:Professorial Lecture by Professor Mary McCarron CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Nursing and Midwifery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2516495 DTSTAMP:20240522T160000Z DTSTART:20240522T160000Z DTEND:20240522T173000Z LOCATION:Bell Lecture Theatre DESCRIPTION:The Topic: Analysis, Algebra and Topology are three major areas of Mathematics often seen as separate subdisciplines. They do, however, interact with each other in manifold ways, and discoveries in one area have often germinated new ideas in one of the others. In this lecture, I will discuss some instances of the interplay between these three areas, in particular from my own research.
The Speaker: Martin Mathieu is the Professor of Pure Mathematics in the Mathematical Sciences Research Centre of Queen’s University. He received his doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) from the Eberhard-Karls University Tübingen (Germany) in 1987 and his Habilitation from the same institution in 1991. He also taught at the University of the Saarland in Saarbrücken; the University of Iowa; Trinity College Dublin; University College Cork; Maynooth University, and came to Queen’s as a lecturer in 1998. He has published over 80 peer-reviewed papers and (co-)authored or edited seven books. Professor Mathieu was elected to the Royal Irish Academy in 2010 and served as President of the Irish Mathematical Society in 2013 and 2014.
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Lecture, Professor Martin Mathieu CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2421572 DTSTAMP:20240522T210000Z DTSTART:20240522T210000Z DTEND:20240523T170000Z LOCATION:Law firms across Belfast DESCRIPTION:
Apply to Spotlight on Law City Tour
Tour dates: 22 and 23 May 2024
**Application deadline extended to 12 midnight on 29 March 2024.**
Comprising two-days of in-person workplace visits to local and global law firms based in Belfast, the programme is an opportunity to:
The application process is open to degree-registered Queen’s University students from 2nd and 3rd year and those carrying out postgraduate study.
Applications must be made via MyFuture by the extended deadline of 12 midnight on 29 March 2024.
More information on the tour and criteria can be found on the Spotlight on Law City Tour web page.
SUMMARY:Spotlight on Law City Tour CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2560685 DTSTAMP:20240523T093000Z DTSTART:20240523T093000Z DTEND:20240523T160000Z LOCATION:Registration (Tea & Coffee) - The Ashby Building, Stranmillis Road DESCRIPTION:
We invite Queen's Technicians to attend the 3rd Queen's University Technician Showcase, on Thursday 23 May 2024. The event will be opened by the President and Vice Chancellor.
We will host visitors from the Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy (ITSS) and UK and Irish Universities. This offers a tremendous opportunity to share best practice and celebrate Queen's success as a Technician Commitment signatory.
Introduction and keynotes will take place in the Ashby, Sir Bernard Crossland Lecture Theatre, followed by posters and demonstrations in the School of Biological Sciences, Chlorine Gardens.
Queen's staff and students are welcome to come and enjoy poster presentations and demonstrators that show off the amazing work carried out by our skilled and diverse technical staff.
To submit your intention to provide a demonstration or poster at the showcase, please complete the submission form via this LINK.
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SUMMARY:Queen's Technician Showcase 2024 CATEGORIES:Conference / Symposium ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2489101 DTSTAMP:20240523T110000Z DTSTART:20240523T110000Z DTEND:20240523T130000Z LOCATION:Consulate General of Ireland, 16 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh DESCRIPTION:Alumna Phoebe Williams studied English Language and Literature (BA Hons) at Queen’s University Belfast between 2014 - 2017. She has close family connections to Belfast and also, to Queen's, through her grandfather, who studied Chemistry there in the 1940's.
Phoebe currently works at the Scottish Government in Criminal Justice Reform and is part of the Government’s Graduate Development Programme. She lives in Edinburgh.
Phoebe is going to talk and reflect on her experiences of life as a student at Queen's.
SUMMARY:Queen's University Association Scotland (QUAS) - Guest Talk by alumna Phoebe Williams CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2418836 DTSTAMP:20240529T090000Z DTSTART:20240529T090000Z DTEND:20240529T160000Z LOCATION:Beaconsfield Golf Club, Buckinghamshire DESCRIPTION:
Following on from previous very successful events, the next annual QUAL golf day has been planned for Wednesday 29th May 2024 at the superb Beaconsfield Golf Club.
This is a wonderful opportunity for alumni and friends to enjoy a fantastic afternoon of sport and socialising. All golfers are welcome, and a wide spectrum of handicaps play each year. While the competition is keen, the emphasis is on the enjoyment of both the golf and the company.
The format of the day will include a round of 18 holes. Following Stableford Rules, players will compete to win the one hundred year old Queen’s University Club London “Golf Challenge Cup”.
Players should arrive from 9.00am for breakfast rolls, tea and coffee. Tee times will commence from 10.15am, followed by lunch and prize-giving from 3.30pm.
With subsidised green fees, arrival refreshments and a two-course lunch with wine, we have managed to hold the price at £99 per guest. The cost to Beaconsfield Golf Club Members is £50. There is also a food only option available for non-golfers.
For further information or if you wish to sign up, please contact Jonny Bramley at jonathanbramley63@gmail.com, with details of your handicap and full name.
SUMMARY:Queen's University Association London (QUAL) Annual Golf Day 2024 CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2547511 DTSTAMP:20240531T090000Z DTSTART:20240531T090000Z DTEND:20240531T180000Z LOCATION:Online DESCRIPTION:
Annual ONLINE symposium, organised by the Centre for Creative Ethnography, Queen’s University Belfast
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
The annual symposium Around the Fire, organised on Friday 31/05/2024 by the Centre for Creative Ethnography, Queen’s University Belfast, invites academics and students who are engaged in creative writing experiments to read and listen to each other’s work. In the spirit of sharing stories around a campfire, the contributors will take turns to perform a diversity of pieces. Works can include, but are not limited to, poems, songs, short stories, plays, fragments of longer novels and scripts. Performances can also include visual elements (graphic novels, sketches, paintings, photography) and sound (music, soundscapes, film, audio fragments). The performance style is optional, as long as attention is paid to the mode and quality of delivery and the opportunities and limitations of the digital environment. We welcome experimentation and cross-pollinated genres.
Each contributor will have up to 15 minutes. Throughout the day, there will be several opportunities for intimate discussion, when contributors will be asked to select a themed break-out room, focussed on themes such as ‘love for writing’, ‘interdisciplinarity’, ‘rhythm and metaphor’, and ‘what’s the point of all of this for academia?’.
Ursula K. Le Guin creative performance: Susan Wardell
One longer slot of 40 minutes will be devoted to one of CFCE’s annual events, the ‘Ursula K. Le Guin creative performance’. This is an invited performance, named after the well-known American writer, poet, and polemist Ursula K. Le Guin who died in 2018. The event aims to celebrate her life as a writer and inspire others to follow in her creative footsteps. At this year’s Around the Fire symposium, the performance will be delivered by one of CFCE’s affiliated scholars, the anthropologist, writer, artist, and poet Susan Wardell. Susan is based at the University of Otago, in Aotearoa New Zealand and her research interests cluster around care, affect, embodiment, health and disability, and digital worlds. Awarded nationally and internationally for poetry, essay, and flash fiction, she is Poetry Editor for the Anthropology and Humanism journal, and chair of the prize committee for the SHA Ethnographic Poetry Prize.
This year’s first Around the Fire Symposium is organised by CFCE affiliates Kayla Rush and Maruška Svašek.
If you wish to contribute to the Symposium, please send a 200-word abstract and a 100-word bio to CFCE@qub.ac.uk by 31 March 2024.
To participate as presenter and audience, please register through this Eventbrite link to gain access to the Zoom link.
SUMMARY:Annual Symposium, Centre for Creative Ethnography, Queen’s University Belfast CATEGORIES:Conference / Symposium ORGANIZER;CN=School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2157220 DTSTAMP:20240601T090000Z DTSTART:20240601T090000Z DTEND:20240608T170000Z LOCATION:New York DESCRIPTION:Applications are now closed for this programme.
This year the Future-Ready Skills for Leaders: Go Global programme offers 25 undergraduate students from across the University the chance to work on projects and develop skills that enable them to become change makers both at Queen's and in the wider community.
The project work, which takes place at Queen's, is enhanced by a short visit to an international location, this academic year we are off to New York to meet with alumni, other professionals and a range of companies.
Now in its 6th year, over 100+ QUB students have previously visited international locations such as Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, New York/Washington DC, Toronto and Boston.
The students will be away on this trip from 01 - 08 June 2024.
SUMMARY:Future-Ready Skills: Go Global New York CATEGORIES:General / Other ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2253932 DTSTAMP:20240604T090000Z DTSTART:20240604T090000Z DTEND:20240609T170000Z LOCATION:Stranmillis University College, Belfast DESCRIPTION:
The 2024 EALTA Conference will take place in Stranmillis University College from 4-9 June 2024 on the theme of 'Taking stock – Looking at the past, present, and future of language assessment in Europe and beyond'.
This year’s EALTA conference takes a broad view of language assessment and asks us to take stock of where we have come from, the developments (social, political, pedagogical, technological) which have impacted on our individual research and assessment development work, and to consider what the implications of these are going forward for language assessment and testing in Europe and beyond.
This event will include presentations and discussions with various key speakers reflecting on the NICR’s history, current work and future development.
Lunch will be provided. For catering purposes, RSVP to nicr@qub.ac.uk by Friday 26 April.
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Cancer Registry 30th Anniversary Celebrations CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2574273 DTSTAMP:20240604T110000Z DTSTART:20240604T110000Z DTEND:20240604T150000Z LOCATION:Ulster University Belfast Campus 2-24 York Street, Belfast, BT15 1AP DESCRIPTION:Future-proof your career
The Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair is a joint Careers Fair held every summer before graduation by Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University.
This year the Fair will take place on Tuesday 04 June 2024 from 11am -3pm at Ulster University Belfast campus.
The Fair is a great opportunity to access hundreds of job opportunities and connect directly with top employers including the lead sponsor Grant Thornton.
Discover graduate jobs, postgraduate study opportunities and expand your network of career connections.
Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career journey!
SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair 2024 CATEGORIES:Fair ORGANIZER;CN=Careers, Employability and Skills END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2387181 DTSTAMP:20240604T170000Z DTSTART:20240604T170000Z DTEND:20240604T183000Z LOCATION:Council Chamber DESCRIPTION:Michael O'Malley is Professor of History at George Mason University, Virginia. He is the author of Keeping Watch: A History of American Time (Viking, 1990); Face Value: the Entwined History of Race and Money in America (Chicago, 2012), and The Beat Cop: Chicago's Chief O'Neill and the Creation of Irish Music (Chicago, 2022). The Beat Cop is a biography of Francis O'Neill, an immigrant who rose to be chief of the Chicago Police and who was obsessed with defining and collecting Irish folk music. The book discusses political authority and culture-making. O'Malley is also co-editor of a collection of essays, The Cultural Turn in US History: Past, Present, and Future (Chicago, 2009). His most recent book, tentatively titled The Color of Family: History, Race and the Politics of Ancestry, looks at how authority over identity has shifted from community, to state and federal administrative records, to commercial genealogical companies, like Ancestry.com, linked to DNA databases. It partly examines the surprising fact that the State of Virginia has declared him to be "colored." The book is in process for publication by the University of Chicago Press and should be out in 2024. O'Malley helped establish the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media at GMU, and was one of the early pioneers in the use of digital media.
SUMMARY:Irish Studies International Lecture 2024: Michael O'Malley (GMU) CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Irish Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2486163 DTSTAMP:20240605T190000Z DTSTART:20240605T190000Z DTEND:20240605T210000Z LOCATION:The Great Hall, Queen's University DESCRIPTION:As a graduate of Queen's, you are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of Convocation at 7pm on Wednesday 5 June 2024.
The event will be held in The Great Hall at Queen's.
Further details to be confirmed.
The meeting gives graduates the opportunity to be updated on University activities, engage in debate on matters impacting Queen's, and network with fellow graduates.
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of Convocation CATEGORIES:University Event ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2137759 DTSTAMP:20240606T100000Z DTSTART:20240606T100000Z DTEND:20240606T130000Z LOCATION:In person DESCRIPTION:This online vocal workshop is designed to help you find your natural voice, get most of your voice and decrease tensions related to using your voice. It will involve three 45-minute sessions in the allocated slot.
Part 1: Welcome, Introduction and Warm-up:
We will look at the mechanics of the voice – the breath, the larynx and the articulators and how they work together to produce the voice.
Movements and stretches:
Pilates stretches and roll-downs to release the body, allowing it to be free and to find alignment. We will look at good posture, both in standing and sitting positions, and breathing – finding a natural ‘sleep’ breath, then developing it into lower abdominal breathing – ‘Open Mouth and Open Body’.
Part 2: Tongue, Teeth and Lips – the Articulators:
Lots of fun exercises to release any tongue and jaw tension, allowing the natural, resonating voice to flow freely.
Finding Middle Pitch:
Does your voice tend to stray too high, or too low? We will look at ways to find the true middle of the voice, without losing the availability of variation in pitch, to bring colour and interest into your speaking.
Part 3: Putting it all into practice:
Looking at a short piece of prose to put all your hard work into practice!
Vocal Health and Q&A:
Looking at ways to safeguard your voice and keep it healthy.
This workshop will help to free your voice and undo any tension which may be hindering your true, natural voice. We will focus on abdominal breathing, relaxation, good posture and how we use our bodies to produce our voice.
It will also address any particular vocal issues arising due the current climate, where so much of our work is being delivered via virtual means.
The workshop will be aimed at academic and research staff who deliver presentations and lectures.
This is our ninth annual conveyancing CPD event at the IPLS. This year Simon Murray and Stuart Harper will be presenting.
This has proved to be a popular event and some applicants have been disappointed because they could not get places so do book early.
A fresh look at the issue of adverse possession and some practical solutions
Consideration of some interesting recent cases on boundary and neighbour disputes
Source of Funds
About the Speakers
Mr Simon Murray
Simon is a partner in Murray Kelly Moore Solicitors and has extensive experience in domestic and commercial conveyancing. He was a member of the Council of the Law Society and is currently a member of the Law Society Conveyancing and Property Committee. He was chairman for four years of the Professional Indemnity and Risk Management committee.
Mr Stuart Harper
Stuart started his career in private practice in a general practice firm gaining experience in residential and commercial property, after ten years he moved to the Co-Ownership Housing Association as a Senior Legal Adviser where he spent seven years. He has recently been appointed as a permanent, full time lecturer at the Institute. He currently sits as a member of the Law Society of Northern Ireland’s Conveyancing and Property Committee.
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SUMMARY:Conveyancing and Practice Management Seminar: Topical Conveyancing Issues and Solutions CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Professional Legal Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2489038 DTSTAMP:20240606T110000Z DTSTART:20240606T110000Z DTEND:20240606T130000Z LOCATION:Consulate General of Ireland, 16 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh DESCRIPTION:
Jill Williams FIGRS was born and brought up in Cork. A University College Cork graduate, she has been teaching courses in Family History for over 20 years. For 15 years she volunteered regularly in the library of the Irish Genealogical Research Society in London and in 2013 was honoured with a Fellowship of the Society.
Jill has given Irish genealogy talks and run workshops in various venues in Ireland, England & Scotland and recently online to a more global audience.
Jill moved to Edinburgh eight years ago and is a volunteer searcher for a Scottish adoption charity and pre Covid did a regular stint in the Scottish Genealogy Society library answering queries on Irish Genealogy. She has a particular interest in websites to use for Irish genealogy and is passionate about encouraging people in their study of Irish family history.
SUMMARY:Queen's University Association Scotland (QUAS) - Guest talk by Jill Williams CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2480437 DTSTAMP:20240606T173000Z DTSTART:20240606T173000Z DTEND:20240606T200000Z LOCATION:Executive Lounge, Business School, Riddel Hall, Queen's University DESCRIPTION:This event is for all our Economics alumni, and will provide an ideal opportunity for graduates and friends to meet with other Economics alumni and staff and share their experiences. It is also a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a full tour of the new Business School. The aim of the event is to help develop the Economics alumni group as a valuable resource for personal and professional development.
Arrival from 5.30pm in the Executive Lounge in the Business School, with light food and drinks served.
Registration details will be confirmed in due course.
SUMMARY:Economics Alumni Networking Event CATEGORIES:University Event ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2458305 DTSTAMP:20240608T093000Z DTSTART:20240608T093000Z DTEND:20240608T150000Z LOCATION:Queen's University Belfast DESCRIPTION:Our Undergraduate Open Day is the best way to get a taste of life at Queen's. On Saturday 8 June from 9.30am to 3pm you’ll learn more about the courses that you can study with us, plus you’ll have the opportunity to hear first-hand from our current students and teaching staff about learning and living in Belfast.
You will be able to experience our world-class education, unique location, and rich history for yourself.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Parents and Teachers can register here
During his term as the third Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland, author and illustrator Paul Howard delivered workshops for almost five thousand children in schools in all parts of the country. This is the perfect opportunity for kids aged 4-8 to experience the world of Paul's characters and come up with their own ideas about where Plop (The Owl Who was Afraid of the Dark) and friends might be today.
While collaborating on their own story as a group, the children in the workshop will learn to draw Plop in a dozen or so easy steps (and the grown-ups in the room might learn a thing or two in the process).
Suitable for children of all levels of literacy. In association with the Belfast Book Festival.
Dates and Times
Monday 10 June 2024 from 1.00pm - 8.00pm
Tuesday 11 June 2024 from 9.00am - 5.00pm
Leads
Professor Mark Thornton Burnett, Dr Emer McHugh and Dr Taarini Mookherjee.
Registration
Day 1 - Panels l Day 1 - Plenary and Drinks Reception l Day 2 - Panels
Description
Across the Shakespeare canon, ideas of unsettledness and unsettlement recur. For example, Leontes, jealous husband in the late romance, The Winter’s Tale, is described as seeming ‘something …unsettled’, while Prospero, bidding farewell to his island kingdom in The Tempest, refers to his ‘unsettled fancy’ as he turns his back on his magus ‘settler’ role. The condition is given its most succinct statement in Hamlet’s complaint, fired by a carpentry metaphor, that the time ‘is out of joint’ and he must ‘set it to right’. Both in the sense of psychological displacement and in the sense of colonial dispossession/departure, these registrations of being ‘unsettled’ make for powerful drama. But, as developments in political and sociological theory demonstrate, to be ‘unsettled’ is also a signature feature of the contemporary. In her study, Narratives of Unsettlement: Being Out-of-Joint as a Generative Human Condition (2023), Madina Tlostanova writes that the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries represent the ‘age of unsettlement’, a phenomenon marked by ‘constant negotiation between belonging and non-belonging, rootedness and displacement, by a chronophobic fear of changes [and] … an inability to imagine a different world and start working for its implementation’.
This symposium argues that adaptations of Shakespeare’s plays world-wide engage actively with this ‘age of unsettlement’. It contends that such adaptations execute a vital role – and have a unique utility – in canvassing possibilities for global justice. Drawing on the combined interests of the organisers – Burnett (Shakespeare and World Cinema), McHugh (Marie Curie project, ‘Shakespeare and the Irish Actor’) and Mookherjee (British Academy/Newton International project, ‘Shakespeare, India, Diaspora’) – the symposium takes ideas of unsettledness and unsettlement as a point of departure. Papers explore the ways in which recent adaptations converse with the plays to debate the ‘unsettled’ condition, whether this expresses itself in the recuperative potentialities of theatre in conflict and post-conflict situations, the place of indigenous studies and the role of translation or in the effects of diaspora in Asia, India, Ireland, Europe and the US, the workings of gender, sexuality and race inside ‘unsettled’ ideologies, the movement of actors and, crucially, the transmission of the Shakespearean text. Throughout, and in keeping with recent discussion in adaptation studies, we will suggest that adaptations open spaces for the operation of healing work. As Tlostanova explains, ‘to regard unsettlement … as potentially … creatively rich … widening horizons … is an important task’. Marked, as they are, by the discontinuities and inconsistencies that characterise their contexts of production, ‘Unsettled Shakespeares’ might be read as aspiring to restorative visions and better dispensations today.
Speakers
Schedule
The Symposium schedule is to be finalized and it will be available in due course.
Image credit: Noriko Eguchi as Miranda in Sado Tempest (dir. John Williams, 2012). Copyright: 100 Meter Films.
SUMMARY:Unsettled Shakespeares: Adaptation, Mobility, Justice CATEGORIES:Conference / Symposium ORGANIZER;CN=School of Arts, English and Languages, The Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2480448 DTSTAMP:20240613T180000Z DTSTART:20240613T180000Z DTEND:20240613T190000Z LOCATION:The Crescent Arts Centre DESCRIPTION:
Thu 13 Jun 6.00-7.00pm
Crescent Arts Centre, as part of the Belfast Book Festival
tacey Gregg is a writer, director and performer for stage and screen. Recent screen work includes Ballywalter, The Baby (Sky/HBO), and Here Beforewhich premiered at SXSW and won Best Film at Galway Film Fleadh. For stage Gregg co-directed Inside Bitchfor the Royal Court Theatre and Clean Breakworking with women in the criminal justice system, and wrote and performed Hatchet Jinnyfor Outburst Queer Arts Festival. Gregg has written extensively for television. She is currently writing a fourth play for The Abbey Theatre, in development for her second feature film with BBC Film, and writing a limited TV series based on the diaries of Patricia Highsmith.
Lisa O'Neill is one of the most evocative songwriters in contemporary Irish music today, with five BBC Folk Awards nominations and a designation by the Guardian as Folk Album of the Year in 2019. O'Neill's collections include Heard a Long Song Gone (River Lea imprint, 2018), The Wren EP (2019), and an adaptation of Bob Dylan's All the Tired Horses for the final scene of TV drama Peaky Blinders. Her latest album is All Of This Is Chance (Rough Trade, 2023). The album is full of orchestral masterpieces like the ambitious and cinematic Old Note, inspired by Patrick Kavanagh's epic poem The Great Hunger.
David Park is the author of ten novels, a novella and two collections of short stories. His first novel The Healing (Jonathan Cape, 1992) won the Authors' Club First Novel Award. The Truth Commissioner (Bloomsbury, 2008) was awarded the Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize and adapted for film; The Light of Amsterdam (Bloomsbury, 2012) was shortlisted for the IMPAC Prize and The Poets' Wives (Bloomsbury, 2014) was Belfast's One City One Book. He has received a Major Artist Award from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the American Ireland Fund Literary Award. His novel Travelling in a Strange Land won the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year 2018 and was longlisted for The International Dublin Literary Award. His most recent work, Spies in Canaan was runner up in the Gordon Bowker Prize. His work has featured on BBC Radio 4, both as short stories and twice as the Book at Bedtime.
SUMMARY:Meet the Fellows: Stacey Gregg, Lisa O'Neill and David Park CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2403135 DTSTAMP:20240620T000000Z DTSTART:20240620T000000Z DTEND:20240621T000000Z LOCATION:Queen's Business School, 185 Stranmillis Road, Belfast, BT9 5EE DESCRIPTION:The workshop aims to bring together scholars working either on the theoretical or the empirical analysis of determinants and consequences of cultural persistence and transmission, to facilitate a dialogue, generate new ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Keynote speakers:
The workshop will be held on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 June 2024 at Queen’s Business School and it will include a handful of papers, roughly 15, to give enough time for presentation and exchange.
Participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.
For full information on the workshop please click here.
Submit a paper
If you are interested in applying to present, submit your paper here. The submission deadline is 31 March 7pm. and there is no cost attached.
SUMMARY:Workshop on Cultural Persistence and Transmission CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Queen's Business School END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2261571 DTSTAMP:20240622T190000Z DTSTART:20240622T190000Z DTEND:20240622T115900Z LOCATION:Great Hall, Queen's University DESCRIPTION:
To mark the 40th anniversary of the Queen's University Medicine Class of 1984, a group of former classmates are organising a reunion in Belfast on the weekend of 21st and 22nd June 2024, to include a celebration dinner in the Great Hall at Queen's on Saturday 22nd June.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to rekindle old friendships, meet up with those with who you have a common bond, have fun and reminisce.
SUMMARY:Medicine Class of 1984 Reunion CATEGORIES:Reunions ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2389892 DTSTAMP:20240624T173000Z DTSTART:20240624T173000Z DTEND:20240624T193000Z LOCATION:Canada Room/Council Chambers, Lanyon Building, QUB DESCRIPTION:
You are cordially invited to attend the Professorial Lecture by Professor David Thompson, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast.
Title: 'Matters of the heart and mind: less talk, more action'
The lecture will take place on Monday 24th June 2024 at 17.30 in the Council Chamber, Lanyon Building, QUB, followed by a reception in the Canada Room.
Professor David Thompson is recognised as an international leading authority in cardiovascular nursing, care and rehabilitation and has made significant contributions in: synthesising and evaluating the evidence for cardiac rehabilitation; designing and evaluating novel early brief psychosocial interventions for cardiac patients/partners; and developing and validating disease-specific patient-reported outcome measures for cardiac patients.
Professor Thompson has been a full professor since 1994 in universities in the UK, Hong Kong and Australia and served as a Dean, Deputy Dean and Head of departments, schools and faculties of nursing, health sciences and medicine, and held the only chair in cardiovascular nursing in the UK.
Professor Thompson holds seven international honorary/visiting professorships and has developed research collaborations, including supervision, with nursing and medical colleagues there. He has given around 60 major invited plenary lectures and chaired various international meeting sessions. He is a founding and now consultant editor of the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing.
SUMMARY:Professorial Lecture by Professor David Thompson CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Discussion ORGANIZER;CN=School of Nursing and Midwifery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2271693 DTSTAMP:20240625T180000Z DTSTART:20240625T180000Z DTEND:20240625T190000Z LOCATION:Seamus Heaney Centre DESCRIPTION:
The Seamus Heaney Memorial Lecture series was inaugurated in 2014, marking the first anniversary of the poet's death on August 30, 2013.
Heaney had a special relationship with the Keough-Naughton Institute and the University of Notre Dame. He visited the university in 1994 and 2003, giving poetry readings to overflowing auditoriums. In 2008, University President Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. awarded Heaney an honorary degree at the Keough-Naughton Centre in Dublin. He was lifelong friend of Seamus Deane, the initial Donald and Marilyn Keough Chair of Irish Studies; the pair met as schoolmates at St. Columb’s College, a Catholic boys' grammar school in Derry, Northern Ireland.
While difficult to measure his influence, in response to Heaney’s passing, then-Taoiseach Enda Kenny said, “For us, Seamus Heaney was the keeper of language, our codes, our essence as a people. He belongs with Joyce, Yeats, Shaw, and Beckett in the pantheon of our greatest literary exponents.” This annual event honors his memory and his outstanding contributions to Irish and world literature.
We are happy to announce that the International Society for Research on Emotion (ISRE) conference will take place in-person on July 17-20, 2024 at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The ISRE conference is an exciting opportunity to meet international colleagues, present your work, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in emotion research. ISRE members study emotions from a wide range of disciplines including affective computing, anthropology, art and design, education, history, linguistics, neuroscience, philosophy, psychology and sociology.
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SUMMARY:2024 Conference of the International Society for Research on Emotion (ISRE) CATEGORIES:Conference / Symposium ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2483226 DTSTAMP:20240722T170000Z DTSTART:20240722T170000Z DTEND:20240726T170000Z LOCATION:Queen's University Belfast DESCRIPTION:The World Lagomorph Conference brings together researchers and experts on rabbits, hares, and pikas from all over the world. This meeting is a great opportunity to share and exchange information on the evolution, genetics, morphology, physiology, behaviour, ecology, diseases, management and conservation of wild lagomorphs. Ordinarily every four years, we are hosting this meeting only two years after the 6th World Lagomorph Conference in Montpellier during 2022 to make up lost ground due to the COVID19 pandemic and maintain international momentum in the study of lagomorphs.
01 December 2023 - 31 March 2024
REGISTRATION CATEGORY |
COST |
Student Participant (non-member WLS) |
£170 |
Student Participant (member WLS) |
£150 |
Senior Participant (non-member WLS) |
£350 |
Senior Participant (member WLS) |
£300 |
Accompanying Person |
£100 |
We hope your time here at Queen’s will be life changing, academically rewarding and some of the most enjoyable times of your life. Join us as we discuss how Queen’s learning and research experience is like no other.
SUMMARY:Moving to Queen's: A Guide for New Students CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2261570 DTSTAMP:20240830T170000Z DTSTART:20240830T170000Z DTEND:20240831T000000Z LOCATION:Grand Hotel, Malahide, Dublin DESCRIPTION:To mark the 50th anniversary of the Queen's University Medicine and Dentistry Classes of 1974, a group of former classmates are in the process of organising a reunion in The Grand Hotel, Malahide, near Dublin on the weekend of Friday 30th and Saturday 31st August 2024.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to rekindle old friendships, meet up with those with whom you have a common bond, have fun and reminisce.
SUMMARY:Medicine and Dentistry Classes of 1974 Reunion CATEGORIES:Reunions ORGANIZER;CN=Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2016152 DTSTAMP:20240910T100000Z DTSTART:20240910T100000Z DTEND:20240910T130000Z LOCATION:Institute of Professional Legal Studies DESCRIPTION:
This course will give you an understanding of key areas of employment law. The training is practical, lively and interactive and we will discuss recent cases and the lessons which can be learned.
Topics include:
• Handling disciplinary proceedings/grievances
• Recent employment cases to be aware of
• How to prepare for Tribunal
SPEAKERS
Emma McIlveen BL
Emma is a specialist employment disputes barrister, providing strategic advisory and advocacy services to respondents and claimants. She is the current Vice Chair of the Employment Lawyers Group in Northern Ireland. She also practises across Northern Ireland, GB and the Republic of Ireland and has experience of cross border disputes. Outside of the Bar, she is a mother of 3 young children and has
recently been appointed the Chair of the Appeals Committee for the Irish Football Association.
David Mitchell
David Mitchell is a Director in Millar McCall Wylie’s Employment team, practising in both NI and ROI. David has significant experience
acting for and advising companies on a broad range of employment issues including unfair dismissal, discrimination law, TUPE, immigration and GDPR issues.David regularly provides training, seminars and webinars to clients on a range of employment matters. He is currently NI’s Regional Representative for the Employment Lawyer’s Association.
SUMMARY:Essential Employment Law for Managers CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Professional Legal Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2560603 DTSTAMP:20240912T090000Z DTSTART:20240912T090000Z DTEND:20240913T180000Z LOCATION:Centre for Public History, QUB DESCRIPTION:
Digital Public History in a Divided World
Stories, Collaborations, Complexities, Futures
12-13 September 2024 at Queen's University Belfast
Centre for Public History, Queen’s University Belfast, Annual Conference 2024
with the Digital Scholarship Hub and MediaLab at QUB
CFP: Please send proposals along with the name/s and affiliation (if any) and 100-word biography of presenter/s to cph2024@qub.ac.uk by 31 March 2024.
How is digital technology shaping history in public contexts? How do innovations in fields such as AI and immersive technologies shape how the public and researchers interact with history? What are the opportunities, challenges and risks in digital public history – and for historians using these technologies? Which stories – whose stories – are we telling in a digital history world, and which are being pushed out? What is the (digital) future for public history? Does an AI want to take your job? Will human historians one day be replaced by machines?
This two-day conference in Belfast in September 2024 welcomes proposals from researchers, students, practitioners and creatives about digital public history. The keynote speakers include Julia Laite and Alexa Alice Joubin.
SUMMARY:Digital Public History in a Divided World (QUB, 12-13 September) CATEGORIES:Conference / Symposium ORGANIZER;CN=Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2365767 DTSTAMP:20240912T100000Z DTSTART:20240912T100000Z DTEND:20240912T130000Z LOCATION:Institute of Professional Legal Studies DESCRIPTION:Aim and Objectives
This is a practical session with examples, which aims to provide insights into potential risks faced by practitioners in the provision of legal services. There will be guidance on risk mitigation as well as a review of the protection offered by compulsory professional indemnity insurance that is required as a condition of the right to practice.
Understanding and managing risk is important to legal professionals and their firms. Not only are practitioners required to exercise reasonable care and skill in the provision of professional advice, they are also required to act in compliance with their regulatory and professional obligations.
The speaker has considerable experience in the field of professional negligence and risk management and will share his knowledge and expertise with delegates.
Topics include:
Speaker
Gary Thompson
Gary is the owner of GT Consulting. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute and provides claims and risk management advice to Northern Ireland solicitors and law firms. He also provides expert witness opinion on insurance disputes as well as undertaking technical and operational insurance claim audits.
Gary has particular expertise in managing professional liability claims against a range of professionals but in particular solicitors. From 1998 until 2016 he was responsible for managing all claims and notifications intimated by Northern Ireland solicitors pursuant to their reporting obligations under the Law Society of Northern Ireland Master Policy compulsory professional indemnity insurance arrangements. Gary also held a similar role in respect of Advocates in the Isle of Man. He has recently been awarded a Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering by the Law Society of Scotland.
Gary utilises the knowledge gained in handling professional liability claims against solicitors to regularly provide insightful and practical risk, insurance and claims management seminars. He has also produced risk management articles for the Writ and Folio magazines.
Gary has been involved in many high profile solicitors’ professional negligence actions. He remains a staunch advocate for Northern Ireland law firms as well as the Bar.
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SUMMARY:Risk Management – Professional Indemnity Insurance, Risk - Avoiding Pitfalls CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Professional Legal Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1037346 DTSTAMP:20240919T180000Z DTSTART:20240919T180000Z DTEND:20241017T200000Z LOCATION:Institute of Professional Legal Studies DESCRIPTION:
DATES - 2024 - To be confirmed
Please register your expression of interest to join the course by e-mailing iplscpd@qub.ac.uk
About the course
The charity sector in Northern Ireland is facing many challenges as we deal with the consequences of the Covid-19 Pandemic. In Northern Ireland we have a large and vibrant charity sector ranging from small groups meeting local needs with few resources to charities who are household names, operating with budgets of millions. There are many legal and governance issues which are fundamental to the effective operation and success of a charity. The regulatory landscape for charities is quickly changing in this jurisdiction. In this course we will be dealing with many of these regulatory and operational matters.
We will cover the following topics:
Who should attend?
The course will appeal to solicitors and barristers in practice who advise charitable organisations. It will also appeal to those working in the charity sector or those who hold positions on boards of organisations or in a management capacity. We invite legal professionals and individuals involved with the charity sector to apply.
Previous Participant's Views
‘An insightful course, touching on the basics of Charity Law and governance in Northern Ireland. As a solicitor I found this course to be both practical and educational, and presented in an organised and informative manner by experts across this area. I would recommend this course as an overview for both legal professionals and those who operate in this sector.’
Aimee Craig, Associate Director (Solicitor), Tughans
'This course really packs a punch in that it condenses a huge amount of topics, issues and trends into a relatively short programme. The course is well suited for working professionals and gets the balance just right between legal theory and practical scenarios which we are all likely to face at some stage throughout our careers working in the third sector. Highly recommended.'
Chris Armstrong, Deputy CEO, EastSide Partnership
'I attended the inaugural Charity Law and Governance course at IPLS. There was a good range of highly experienced speakers and quite a bit of interaction with the speakers and fellow participants, which meant that the course with extremely informative and very enjoyable.'
Damian Collins, Associate Solicitor, McCartan Turkington Breen Solicitors
SUMMARY:Charity Law and Governance Course - dates to be confirmed for 2024 CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Professional Legal Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2426900 DTSTAMP:20240926T173000Z DTSTART:20240926T173000Z DTEND:20240926T190000Z LOCATION:to be confirmed DESCRIPTION:
The Initial Teacher Education programme (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) has seven different pathways into teaching in post-primary schools: Maths, Science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology), Computing/IT, Modern Languages, English, Religious Education, Social Science (Health and Social Care, Politics or Sociology).
This event will include a brief introduction to the programme and a chance to chat with academic staff who will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions on the different subject pathways. You’ll also have opportunities to learn more about the application process in advance of the 1st November deadline and how best to prepare for interview.
If you want a career that is rewarding, challenging and makes a difference then register to find out all you need to know about the PGCE at Queen's University. Whether you have just begun your degree, are in your final year or have already graduated you are welcome to attend.
Further information about the PGCE is available on the PGCE page.
Want to inspire? Teach!
Draft Programme
5.30pm Refreshments with PGCE staff
5.45pm Introduction to the PGCE – Dr Ian Collen
6.00pm A Former Student’s Perspective
6.10pm Break-out Sessions by Subject
7.00pm End
Administrative staff will be on hand throughout the evening to answer questions about the application process.
SUMMARY:PGCE Information Session CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN=School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2279371 DTSTAMP:20240928T190000Z DTSTART:20240928T190000Z DTEND:20240928T235900Z LOCATION:Lough Erne Golf Resort, Enniskillen, County Fermanagh DESCRIPTION:To mark the 30th anniversary of the Queen's University Medicine Class of 1994 (and 1995 for those students who intercalated and graduated a year later), a group of your former classmates are in the process of organising a reunion in Lough Erne Golf Resort, County Fermanagh on Saturday 28th September 2024.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to rekindle old friendships, meet up with those with whom you have a common bond, have fun and reminisce.
SUMMARY:Medicine Class of 1994 Reunion CATEGORIES:Reunions ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2426899 DTSTAMP:20241009T180000Z DTSTART:20241009T180000Z DTEND:20241009T200000Z LOCATION:to be confirmed DESCRIPTION:
We will answer your questions and explain the Social Work application process, the course content, how it is delivered and share top tips for interview preparation. You will hear from our research-active teaching staff, current students and recent graduates. Information will also be provided on student finance, peer mentors and the NI Social Care Council (NISCC).
Refreshments and information stands (Admissions and Access Service, Student Finance and the NISCC) will be available in the foyer from 5.30pm.
Registration will open in early September.
We are one of the leading centres of Social Work education in the UK, with The Complete University Guide 2024 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 ranking Queen’s University Social Work 2nd in the UK.
We are part of the Russell Group of universities with motivated staff delivering high quality teaching and learning; all qualified social workers with teaching qualifications and PhDs.
Social work training is delivered in partnership with social work agencies, where you will be supported to develop the skills valued by service users, carers and employers.
DRAFT SCHEDULE (to be confirmed):
17.30 Information stands
18.00 Overview of the social work degree at QUB (Mandi MacDonald, Academic Selector BSW Degree)
18.25 Hear from a recent graduate
18.35 Current student experience of the Social Work Degree
18.45 Student finance and funding (Debbie Forsey, Money Management Advisor, Student’s Union)
19.05 Interview process (Mandi MacDonald)
19.20 UCAS application process (Sandra Bloomer, Admissions Manager, Admissions and Access Service)
19.50 Q&A
20.00 End
SUMMARY:Social Work Information Evening CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN=School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2489108 DTSTAMP:20241101T124500Z DTSTART:20241101T124500Z DTEND:20241101T153000Z LOCATION:The Apex Hotel, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh DESCRIPTION:The popular annual lunch and lecture this year will enjoy the pleasure of our guest speaker Eddie Friel, the recently appointed Director of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy at Queen's.
The event is being held in the Apex Hotel, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, and lunch will be served at 1pm, with the lecture starting at 2.15pm.
Guests will enjoy a three course lunch - final menu details and costings are to be confirmed in due course.
For further information or to reserve your place, please contact QUAS President, Fred Guy.
SUMMARY:Queen's University Association Scotland (QUAS) - Annual Lunch and Lecture CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2489052 DTSTAMP:20241122T190000Z DTSTART:20241122T190000Z DTEND:20241122T235900Z LOCATION:The Great Hall at Queen's DESCRIPTION:The annual, black tie Charter Day Dinner will take place on Friday 22 November 2024. The evening will begin with a Reception at 7:00pm in the Canada Room and Council Chamber, followed by Dinner in the Great Hall at 7.45pm.
More information, including how to register, will follow in due course.
SUMMARY:Charter Day Dinner CATEGORIES:Social ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2461273 DTSTAMP:20241122T190000Z DTSTART:20241122T190000Z DTEND:20241122T200000Z LOCATION:The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research (PGJCCR) DESCRIPTION:Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI is the only charity in Northern Ireland dedicated to funding blood cancer research. This is an opportunity to meet with researchers funded by the charity and hear about their work as they aim to improve outcomes and quality of life for blood cancer patients. Guests will learn more about the work of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI and the projects currently being funded before joining researchers for a tour of the labs in the PGJCCR.
SUMMARY:Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI Open Night CATEGORIES:Information Event ORGANIZER;CN=The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1457887 DTSTAMP:20241205T180000Z DTSTART:20241205T180000Z DTEND:20241205T210000Z LOCATION:Institute of Professional Legal Studies DESCRIPTION:
This seminar will examine core negotiation techniques and strategies and will explore some of the latest research in effective negotiation theory and practice. The seminar will involve interactive experiential exercises including a negotiation simulation.
Cognitive biases and the neuroscience of negotiation
Enda Young
Enda is a negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution specialist with over twenty years’ experience as a practitioner and in delivering training, talks and lectures.
Enda is the Managing Director of Mediation Northern Ireland and the founder of the negotiation programme at the William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen’s University Belfast. He is a tutor for the programme on negotiation at Saïd Business School at University of Oxford and he has been trained at the Program on Negotiation at Harvard University.
Enda holds an MA in “Theory, Culture and Identity” and a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast. He is a certificated mediator with the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and the Mediators' Institute of Ireland (MII), an accredited Executive Coach with the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC), a member of the Association of Coaching (AC) and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
He has worked with some of the world’s largest companies and international NGO’s, and he has delivered talks and training throughout the UK and Ireland and internationally in: Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, Thailand, Brazil, Romania, Turkey, South Africa, the Czech Republic, Canada and the United States.
CPD
3 CPD hours will be awarded for attendance at this seminar.
SUMMARY:Advanced Negotiation Seminar CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Professional Legal Studies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1582638 DTSTAMP:20250402T180000Z DTSTART:20250402T180000Z DTEND:20250528T200000Z LOCATION:Institute of Professional Legal Studies DESCRIPTION:
DATES 2025 - To be confirmed
Please register your expression of interest to join the course by emailing iplscpd@qub.ac.uk
Queen’s University Belfast has developed a new course designed to introduce relevant professionals including doctors, dentists, forensic nurses and lawyers to forensic medicine and the legal aspects of medical practice. This includes the role of the General Medical Council in the regulation of doctors as well as explain the role of the forensic pathologist in the investigation of sudden, unexpected and suspicious deaths and how forensic science can assist in the investigation of crime.
The course is wide ranging, providing participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding as to how injuries are interpreted, cases are prepared for court and the court process as well as a special focus on the role of the coroner and the external witness.
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Forensic Medicine and Legal Process course will provide an inter-disciplinary context to help professional practitioners develop their generic knowledge, skills and understanding of the interaction between the medical and legal professions in relation to forensic medicine.
The course will include consideration of non-accidental injury in infants and young children and forensic aspects of sexual offences. It will consider drugs and alcohol; their misuse and how these substances are detected and quantified. It will also consider various methods by which deceased persons can be identified, both single cases and mass disasters including DNA, dental records and other methods. The course will include a number of formal lectures and group discussion sessions. There will also be an opportunity for participants to practice their courtroom skills by participating in a mock courtroom presentation and be subject to cross examination.
SKILLS YOU WILL GAIN
Upon completion of the course participants will be able to:
SPEAKERS
Professor Jack Crane
Honorary Professor of Forensic Medicine and retired State Pathologist in Northern Ireland with international reputation, Professor Jack Crane joined the Northern Ireland State Pathologists department in 1980 as a registrar, later becoming a consultant and then appointed the department head in January 1990. Professor Crane is highly regarded for his valuable contribution during his time as State Pathologist, having developed a forensic pathology service in Northern Ireland regarded with ‘International Renown’. Professor Crane retired after 24 years having held the position during some of the worst violence of the troubles and will be sharing his knowledge and expertise on Forensic Medicine with participants of the course.
Barbara Jemphrey
Barbara Jemphrey a qualified solicitor and Director of the Institute of Professional Legal Studies.
Diane Nixon
Diane Nixon was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1997. She practised full-time as a barrister until she returned to Northern Ireland in 2008 when she combined teaching with professional practice at the Bar. She was called to the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2008.
SUMMARY:Forensic Medicine and Legal Process Course 2025 CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1038814 DTSTAMP:20250922T180000Z DTSTART:20250922T180000Z DTEND:20251111T201500Z LOCATION:Institute of Professional Legal Studies DESCRIPTION:
Please register your expression of interest to join the course by e-mailing iplscpd@qub.ac.uk
About the course
This is a time of unprecedented change and growing complexity in the area of employment law. Understanding these developments is of critical importance to those seeking to negotiate a surefooted pathway through the workplace environment. IPLS is delighted to bring together a team of leading employment law experts, including two employment judges, to deliver a course which will provide a thorough grounding in the key components and latest developments in this highly specialised area of law.
In this course we will cover the following topics:
Who should attend?
The course will appeal to those in both the public and private sectors: legal practitioners, employers, company directors, regulatory bodies, and HR professionals.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the six week Advanced Employment Law Short Course at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies convened by barristers Emma McIlveen and Ryan Cushley. It was an insightful and interesting course which covered many complex topics within employment law including discrimination, whistleblowing and equal pay claims. The course was delivered by several experts in the area including judges, barristers and solicitors. As a newly qualified solicitor I felt it built on my existing knowledge and gave me the confidence to practice in the area. I would recommend the course to all practitioners and HR consultants. “
Niamh McMonagle, Solicitor, Millar McCall Wylie Solicitors
SUMMARY:Employment Law Course (Dates to be confirmed for 2025) CATEGORIES:Workshop / Seminar / Course ORGANIZER;CN=Institute of Professional Legal Studies END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR