Mitchell Institute at QUB

It is a great pleasure to share the diverse range of activity at the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice during the academic year 2023-2024, in our Annual Review. Download the document below. @QUBstaff l @QUBelfast l @QUBEngagement

we were delighted to host @NDIrishStudies Visiting Student Paul Lee this June. A month of engaging research, interdisciplinary exchange & unexpected joy, in his recent blog, Paul shares his experience of Belfast and its cultural and historical landscape. @LawtherC @GladysGaniel

In their latest paper, @AskAkbar, Frankie Martin and Dr Amineh Hoti, make the case for the beatification of Pope Francis. They argue that in the finest human sense, he has acted and thought and behaved in closest proximity to the core tenets of his faith as the proverbial saint.

Pleased to contribute a research blog for @QUBMitchell at Queen's University Belfast on the @CivicInitNI: Could Citizens’ Assemblies be key to unlocking Northern Ireland’s potential? qub.ac.uk/Research/GRI/m…

On 17 June, we welcomed Prof Cynthia Enloe to @QUBelfast to deliver her Lecture on 'What feminists reveal when they investigate masculinities: The case of military ‘manpower’'. Chaired by @mghacademic, this was the opening Lecture for the @MYBISA 50th Anniversary Conference.

We are delighted to announce our keynote talk by Cynthia Enloe has just started entitled ‘What feminists reveal when they investigate masculinities: The case of military ‘manpower’’ 🌟 A fascinating, extremely important topic with an incredible speaker we are so grateful 🎉

We've loved hearing everyone's favourite memory of their time at Queen's. Have you shared yours yet? Whether it’s a laugh-out-loud moment, an unforgettable lesson, or a proud milestone, we want to hear your story before time runs out. To celebrate 180 years of Queen’s,…

In the UK, over 30 Citizens’ assembly initiatives have been held over the past 5 years. To test the viability for assembly structures in NI, a wide range of civil society organisations, academics, and activists launched the Civic Initiative. Read the blog by Emma DeSouza below.

Read & Share: Report on the conference "Let's not talk about racism": Why it is hard to talk about and how this affects society in #NorthernIreland Free to down from doi.org/10.5281/zenodo… @QUBMitchell @QUBSSESW @ARK_info

Mitchell Institute Fellow: Legacy, Dr Allely Albert, has recently published an article in the British Journal of Criminology exploring community perceptions of legitimacy in relation to Community Restorative Justice Ireland (CRJI).  Although restorative justice organisations in…

The June 2025 edition of the Mitchell Institute monthly Newsletter is now available. Get the latest information on: - News and events - Fellows' activity - Honorary Professor activity - Publications - Postgraduate activity - Podcasts Sign up here: go.qub.ac.uk/Mitchell-Newsl…

New @qublawpod episode! Host Mae Thompson from @CeasefireCentre dives into civilian harm and reparations in Yemen with experts Bonyan Gamal (@bonyanj), @K_Beckerle of @amnesty and Prof. Luke Moffett from @qubschooloflaw. They discuss victim-centered solutions & accountability.…

Exploring cultural peace work in Northern Ireland: perspectives and challenges “As the city of Belfast and Northern Ireland more broadly continue to navigate their post-conflict identity, cultural peace work stands as a crucial pillar in fostering a more inclusive and harmonious…

Sincere thanks to @Louise_Brangan who delivered the final @QUB_ICCJ lunchtime seminar of the academic year today. Incredibly insightful talk on her research into 'remembering' the Magdalene Laundries. @qubschooloflaw @qubcriminology

📣 Calling all postgrads at @StellenboschUni, @UCT_news, @UWConline & @CPUT ! Thinking about the afterlives of violence, memory, and identity in the Global South? Present your work at the AVReQ Postgrad Colloquium. Papers, panels, posters & creative formats welcome. 🔗Link in bio

Congratulations to our HAPP staff who have been promoted to new positions this year! And goodbye to some of our wonderful members of staff - you will be missed 💛

Still time to sign up to our May post-Brexit clinic @QUBelfast for the findings from the latest @LucidTalk poll on the Protocol/Windsor Framework: Wed 28 May at 12.30pm online. Join @DPhinnemore @hayward_katy @BillyMeloAraujo @VGravey at …brexit-clinic-may-25.eventbrite.co.uk @SluggerOToole

Our Athena SWAN lecture speaker is Dr Nandita Banerjee Dhawan: Legitimising Othering, Reproducing Privilege? She uses a feminist lens to question social and patriarchal institutions. Join us on 28 May at 11.45am. All welcome! No need to register. See: ow.ly/mM3i50VOoVx

1st time the 3 of us r together in person: the mixed blessings of environmentally-&-budget-attentive international collaboration. 🖼️Nandita Dhawan & Ulrike Vieten in the @qubgradschool chatting (my pic); the 3 of us presenting (🙏 documented by Kexin Ren) @QUBSSESW

180 years of real-world impact ... 🌏 This morning we officially launched our 180th anniversary with a celebration event for students, staff, community partners and civic partners. The event blended #music, live art, storytelling and discussion, as attendees heard stories…

Join @DPhinnemore @hayward_katy @BillyMeloAraujo @VGravey for our May post-Brexit clinic @QUBelfast to look at the findings from the latest @LucidTalk poll on the Protocol/Windsor Framework: Wed 28 May at 12.30pm online - Sign up now at …brexit-clinic-may-25.eventbrite.co.uk @SluggerOToole