🔔New ARK Policy Brief 🔔 The latest ARK Policy Brief by Christine Ellison, Sheena McMullen and Ursula O'Hare explores poverty in Northern Ireland. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/nilt/policyb...

Our March newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, with a focus on minority ethnic people. mailchi.mp/7939503f60cb... #northernireland #socialscience #SocialPolicy @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

🔔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...

Our February newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, with a focus on children’s and young people’s issues. mailchi.mp/125c4684f59a... #northernireland #socialscience #SocialPolicy @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

🔔 New ARK Feature 🔔 The latest ARK Feature by Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick (@ulsteruni.bsky.social) examines deficiencies in school meal funding. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

🔔 New ARK Policy Brief 🔔 The latest Policy Brief examines the impact of post-separation abuse on children. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update uses data from the 2025 Young Life and Times and Kids' Life and Times survey to explore children's and young people's experiences of respect and disrespect. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

This week’s Research Roundup focuses on ARK_info Report on Research Methods for Assessing Demand for Integrated Education in Northern Ireland. Head to our website to learn more: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/res...

See the Conflict Textile included in ARK’s January Newsletter

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update by Paula Devine and Martina McKnight uses data from the 2024 NI Life and Times survey to gender based violence in Northern Ireland. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

Our January newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, with a particular focus on gender-based violence @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social mailchi.mp/49b3934f7e0a... #northernireland #socialscience #socialpolicy #genderbasedviolence

Our December newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, and highlight the latest @conflicttextiles.bsky.social exhibition. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social mailchi.mp/cab290bd5af8... #northernireland #socialscience #socialpolicy

I had a great time taking part in this. Inspiring to see diverse groups connect old ideas in new ways to create innovation... #socialinnovation #socialenterprise #globalentreprenerushipweek

Tomorrow we open an exhibition with @ark-ni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social McClay Library. The theme of the 4 pieces connect to ARK's annual Northern Ireland Life and Times survey, which in 2025 included questions exploring public sentiment to education. cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttext...

Young people's attitudes to lynx/wolf reintroductions Based on @ark-ni.bsky.social data from 5,000+ children & teenagers in #NorthernIreland, my new report discusses their attitudes to potential #lynx & #wolf reintroductions to the UK/ROI It's complicated! www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

25 people from 11 countries took part in our 'Move fast & mend things social hackathon' yesterday, led by @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek This included including @ulsteruni.bsky.social & @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social students from different courses and levels

Dr Paula Devine @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and Dr @erinearly.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social delivered a presentation at the event 'The Invisible Man: Men’s Health - Look at the State of it' held in Stormont this week. The presentation explored the need for a men's health policy in NI.

Our @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social is organising a social hackathon as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek If you're a UG/PG student @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social interested in exploring social innovation then this is4you! Info & register by 16/11 forms.office.com/e/wp5wp0bCP6

I had a great time presenting our @ark-ni.bsky.social research on young people's attitudes to environmental goals in Northern Ireland: tinyurl.com/472th54p An inspiring 'Integrated Education: Connecting People, Planet and Peace' @iefni.bsky.social event as part of #GoodRelationsWeek2025 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

ARK's @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social is organising a social hackathon as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek If you're a UG/PG student @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social interested in exploring social innovation then this is4you More info & EOI by 9/11 forms.office.com/e/wp5wp0bCP6

📣 Upcoming ARK Event 📣 Choice, Conversations, Decisions: Schools in Northern Ireland. 🗓️ Thurs 27th November 12-2pm (lunch provided) 📍Ulster University Coleraine 🖊️ Registration: tinyurl.com/mv6ywpe4

Looking forward to speaking at this #grw2025 event on Tuesday. Tickets are still available... @ark-ni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

📰 The latest ARK newsletter is now available! Read the latest news from ARK including: ⭐️ New ARK Associate ⭐️ Latest publications ⭐️ Upcoming events in November Read here ➡️ mailchi.mp/feda5b98c62e...

🔔New ARK Research Update🔔 The latest Research Update by Amy Heaps, Marian McLaughlin, Susann Power and Kristel Miller uses data from the 2024 NILT survey to explore economic activity, skills and learning in NI. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... @ulsteruni.bsky.social

We @ark-ni.bsky.social are organising a social hackathon 18/11 as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek If you're a UG/PG student @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social interested in exploring social innovation then this is for you More info & EOI by 9/11 forms.office.com/e/wp5wp0bCP6

We were delighted to welcome Prof @aaronreeves.bsky.social @lsesociology.bsky.social to deliver our ARK at 25 lecture yesterday. Prof Reeves discussed findings from his book (co-authored with Prof @samfriedman.bsky.social) Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite.

❓Did you know...❓ As we begin a new academic year, did you know that ARK have teaching datasets that can assist with quantitative methods teaching and exploring social policy issues using real life data? Find out more here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/teaching/

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update by @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social , Professor Gladys Ganiel and Emma Soye consider the role of religion on attitudes to climate change. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

❗️❗️ Happening next week ❗️❗️ There is still time to register to attend our Public Lecture to celebrate 25 years of ARK. We look forward to welcoming you. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social Details below ⬇️

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update by Professor @katyhayward.bsky.social and Dr @benrosher.bsky.social explores attitudes in Northern Ireland on the constitutional question. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

Dr @erinearly.bsky.social has been appointed as the new Director of the Kids' Life and Times survey. We are very grateful for the work of Dr Katrina Lloyd, founding director of KLT, in establishing the survey to ensure the voices of children are heard on a range of issues affecting their lives.

The latest ARK newsletter is now available ⬇️ mailchi.mp/93e7bcd6edf0... ARK is celebrating 25 years in 2025. This newsletter includes : ⭐️ ARK Meet the Team Feature ⭐️ Latest publications and events ⭐️ Upcoming events ⭐️ New KLT survey director

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update by Dr Jonny Hanson at the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen's University explores children and young people’s attitudes towards the environment. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

Today marked the launch of the Screens, Safety and Social Media Report by Prof Michelle Butler, Prof Dirk Schubotz and Dr Martina McKnight from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Access the report ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... Find out more about the report ➡️ www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...

Today marks the launch of the 2025 results from the Young Life and Times survey & Kids' Life and Times survey. We are pleased to share the summary of the key results on our website. YLT 2025 ➡️ ark.ac.uk/ylt/2025/sum... KLT 2025 ➡️ ark.ac.uk/klt/2025/sum...

ARK are delighted to invite you to their public lecture with Professor Aaron Reeves as part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations. Details below: 🗓️ Thursday 25th September at 5.30pm 📍Ulster University, Belfast 🖊️Registration required: tinyurl.com/ynxw9zfj

***The political climate*** @katyhayward.bsky.social & I have written an @ark-ni.bsky.social feature exploring the links between political party support & attitudes to climate change in #NorthernIreland in greater detail. Strong support; stark differences. www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

Our exhibition with @ark-ni.bsky.social at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social McClay Library The themes of the five pieces connect to ARK's annual Northern Ireland Life and Times survey, which in 2024 included questions exploring public attitudes to climate change. cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttext...

🏆ARK Undergraduate Dissertation Prize 2025 🏆 At Summer Graduations, Molly Crothers and Jemma Gallagher were awarded the ARK Undergraduate Dissertation Prize. The Prize is awarded to a final year undergraduate student at ASPS, UU, and SSESW, QUB, for their use of ARK resources in their dissertation

⭐️Meet the ARK Team ⭐️ This month we introduce Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick, ARK Associate and Senior Lecturer in Law @ulsteruni.bsky.social . Read more about Dr Fitzpatrick's work ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/about/Te... Find out more about the ARK Team ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/about/Te...

The latest ARK newsletter is now available ➡️ mailchi.mp/a549050e24d8... This newsletter includes: ⭐️ Young Life and Times/Kids' Life and Times Launch Registration ⭐️ Latest ARK publications ⭐️Opportunities for organisations to be involved in a social hackathon in the autumn

***New ARK Policy Brief*** This new Policy Brief by Danielle McIlroy of the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social highlights policy & attitudes towards assisted dying in Northern Ireland. Read here: ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... @ulsteruni.bsky.social

Landfill Orchestra is currently on display in the @ark-ni.bsky.social Conflict textiles exhibition on The Environment @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social MacClay Library

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update by Prof Lorna Montgomery & Dr Paula Devine at the School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social asks if adult safeguarding is everybody's business Read: www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... @ulsteruni.bsky.social

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update by Dr Katrina Lloyd, Dr Martina McKnight and Dr Paula Devine explores children's online usage and how it affects their wellbeing and experiences of online bullying. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

⭐️Meet the ARK Team ⭐️ This month we introduce Dr @erinearly.bsky.social, ARK Associate and Lecturer in Social Policy, @ulsteruni.bsky.social . Read more about Dr Early's work ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/about/Te... Find out more about the ARK Team ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/about/Te...

The latest ARK newsletter is now available ⬇️ mailchi.mp/8727d80f615b... This newsletter includes: ⭐️ ARK Meet the Team Feature ⭐️ NI Life and Times Launch: Climate Change ⭐️ ARK Ageing Programme and Policy Unit updates. ⭐️Opportunities for organisations to be involved in a social hackathon!

At @ulsteruni.bsky.social, Master’s in Social Policy is taught by a fantastic team. Professor Ann Marie Gray shares her research focus in this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IEL... Interested? Send an email: [email protected]. I’ll be hosting an online info session soon. @ark-ni.bsky.social

Dr Gemma Carney, ARK Ageing, was a guest speaker at today’s @ageplatformeu.bsky.social conference in Belguim. Her talk ‘The Case for Solidarity between Generations’ discussed the importance of generational solidarity to ensure decision-making impacts positively on future generations. #AGEconf25

Dr Gemma Carney, ARK Ageing Lead, providing an opening talk on solidarity between generations at today's #AGEconf25 in Belguim. @ageplatformeu.bsky.social.