🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest ARK Research Update by Professor Philip McDermott (Ulster University) examines attitudes on immigration and Cultural Diversity in Northern Ireland. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

Must read from @stephenbaker.bsky.social and Phil Ramsey on public service media in a reunified Ireland. We need ‘a media capable of contributing to a rich, participatory democracy… truthful and as culturally creative and convivial as the people who live here’. www.irishnews.com/opinion/what...

📢 Our 2nd special edn. In AJEC on 'ICH & Climate Change', edited by myself and Mairéad NicCraith, is now out! Includes our article on language as ICH & commentary by Milos Milenkovic (Belgrade). #OpenAccess #ClimateChange #CulturalHeritage Link 👇 www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journal...

Delighted to have been promoted to Professor of Sociology at Ulster University this week. Looking forward to taking the role forward with plenty of positive developments for the department.

Hear about our BSc Sociology with Minors in either education, criminology, history or politics and international studies at Derry~Londonderry. It is exciting to be extending sociology and the importance of a 'sociological imagination' across the university. youtu.be/-PBjl0cse7Y?...

Looking forward to speaking at this conference next week at University of the Saarland. Organised by our UlsterUni colleague Dr Éamonn Ó Ciardha, currently a Visiting Professor. Irish Studies in a Changing Europe.

My article on Migrants, Transcultural Memory & WWI Commemoration in N. Ireland is in Memory Studies 17(6) Explores migrant communities' approaches in commemorating a global event. Challenging in a divided society where memory is often interpreted parochially. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

UCAS deadlines are fast approaching. Our new programmes in Sociology draw on our current research and apply critical thinking to the real world. Graduates in social science contribute massively to the liveability of our region. #LiveableCity

As someone who combines several of these fields in my work, it’s wonderful to see these programs on the Derry Campus of Ulster University. I hiked up the hill a year or so ago to see the campus - very nice!

As UCAS/University Application deadlines for undergraduate programmes approach, a reminder of our new programmes in the Northwest at Ulster University.

Precious memories of a wonderful granny who we lost over the Christmas period. A formidable presence deeply missed, especially as we start 2025. Grandparents are the foundation for so much transformation. ❤️ so thankful for such a wonderful person.

We are looking for the next Director of INCORE (International Conflict Research Institute) at Ulster University, on our historic Derry-Londonderry campus. Are you an exceptional leader with an international research profile in peacebuilding? More on this amazing opportunity: tinyurl.com/3vcnkjcv

Nollaig shona daoibh go léir. Have a happy and peaceful Christmas. A quiet one this year to reflect on those no longer with us. 💔

If you are a prospective student, a sociology teacher or careers teacher please do get in touch 😁. We look forward to telling you about our new programmes. UCAS deadline is 29th January

'Identities: 30 years on' In case you missed it, our 30th Anniversary Editorial by #Identities co-editors @nasarmeer.bsky.social and @aaronwinter.bsky.social is now online! Read with #FreeAccess: doi.org/10.1080/1070...#Identities#FreeAccess:@tandfresearch.bsky.social

Libraries are magical places for kids. Make sure to support your local library!

Cold and Festive in Derry 🎄📸

I think this is the favourite of all the pics I've taken. Peace Bridge, Derry.

Looking forward to teaching new major/minor courses at Ulster Uni starting Derry Sep '25. -Sociology - with Politics - with Education - with History - with Criminology Great to be working with Prof Fidelma Ashe on this. Details at UCAS 👇

My article on Migrants, Transcultural Memory & WWI Commemoration in N. Ireland is in Memory Studies 17(6) Explores migrant communities' approaches in commemorating a global event. Challenging in a divided society where memory is often interpreted parochially. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

View of the dunes at the Donegal Boardwalk.

Transitioning our account to BlueSky, so please follow us here to keep up with our news.

Cold one on the Glenshane Pass today.

Just a reminder of recent article with @maireadnc.bsky.social "When Language Rights are Not Enough", in special edition, "Language Problems and Language Planning" on Language Conflict and Security. Pre-published version is open access at the link below. pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/publicati...

Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day. Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.

Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉 We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:

Swan Park in Buncrana, Donegal. www.inishview.com/activity/swa... #Buncrana #Inishowen #Donegal #Ireland #WildAtlanticWay

Another day at Bluesky, and it looks like growth is not slowing down! Welcome! We’d like to take a moment to share our stance on AI and user data:

1st post Brooke Park, Derry in Autumn. A real Beauty.

Another day, another million new people have joined Bluesky! 18M users? 🙂‍↔️ 18M friends 🙂‍↕️