Ulster Applied Social and Policy Sciences

The School for Applied Social and Policy Sciences (ASPS) @UlsterUni.

[Centre for Youth Research & Dialogue @CentreDialogue]

The Centre of Youth Research and Dialogue invite you to the launch of 'A Critical Approach to Youth Sector Peacebuilding: Dialogue, Politics, and Power' co-authored by Andy Hamilton, Mark Hammond and Eliz McArdle. Link below for more details and to reserve your space 📖🚀

[CommunityYouthWork @UlsterUniCYW]

Less than 2 weeks to apply! Apply for our Community Youth Work degree part-time at Ulster University. Study one day per week on our vibrant new Belfast campus. Sign up for an online information session or submit your application today. Closing date Fri 28th February 2025.

[Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson]

Myself & @annmgray have published an @ARK_info policy brief on achieving a Just Transition in NI, based on a policy roundtable with 20 diverse stakeholders in Oct 2024.

Brief: https://t.co/BTgzLSMDcY

Blog: https://t.co/pSBuXD54lk

Consultation: https://t.co/xrj1KGDcif

#climate

[Jessica Spratt @jessicaspr]

Are you LGBTQ+? Have you drank or used drugs? Please take my survey, in collaboration with @TRPNI. It's anonymous and only takes 15 minutes! https://t.co/5edMGaYDNV @UlsterUni @ASPS_UU @UlsterUniPhD

[Siobhán Buckley @SK_Buckley]

Delighted to see my first peer-reviewed article from my PhD published, which was co-authored with Prof. Claire Hamilton (@MaynoothLaw) now available @Crim__Justice #Adultjustice #comparison #penalstate #penality #youthjustice

[Jessica Spratt @jessicaspr]

The survey for my PhD research, investigating alcohol and/or other drug use among members of the LGBTQ+ communities in Northern Ireland, in collaboration with @TRPNI and @healthdpt has launched. Please share. @UlsterUniPhD @ASPS_UU

[NI Policing Board @NIPolicingBoard]

Independent Members @Kate_Laverty and @OsborneTweets were delighted to get the opportunity to talk about the Board’s role and work with @BrendanCrim and a cohort of Criminology students from @UlsterUni yesterday.

[ARK @ARK_info]

📰 The latest ARK newsletter is now available ⬇️ https://t.co/bXCjN8h8y5

It's been a busy month for the ARK team. Highlights include:
⭐️ 2024 KLT & YLT Results
⭐️ New publications
⭐️ #GRW24 event
⭐️ Just Transition policy roundtable.

Sign up to our newsletter using the QR code

[Centre for Youth Research & Dialogue @CentreDialogue]

Absolutely buzzing to be hosting the Girls Allowed Conference in Belfast this evening with @Newlodge_yc @YouthActionNI @CentreDialogue 🤩

[ARK @ARK_info]

2⃣ Journal Article - A Mental Health Pandemic? Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Young People's Mental Health.

Authors: Katrina Lloyd, Dirk Schubotz, Rosellen Roche, Joel Manzi & Martina McKnight

Read here ➡️ https://t.co/C0gyG101JX

@QUBSSESW @ASPS_UU #WorldMentalHealthDay

[Centre for Youth Research & Dialogue @CentreDialogue]

Hard to believe it was just 3 weeks ago that we welcomed you all to @UlsterUni for our #UUStopTheClock @JofYS conference. While we put the finishing touches on the keynote videos here's a little recap of some of our best bits! @RFMacDonald @TracyShildrick @GailNeill

[ARK @ARK_info]

Don't forget there is still time to sign up to our #GoodRelationsWeek event happening on Thursday. #GRW24

Details below ⬇️

[CommunityYouthWork @UlsterUniCYW]

Introducing our new @YouthActionNI Certificate in Youth Studies students👋🏽 Delighted to show you round campus today and look forward to getting to know you in the coming weeks 😀

[CommunityYouthWork @UlsterUniCYW]

A warm welcome to our year one full time cohort 👋

[ARK @ARK_info]

Using KLT & YLT 2024 data, Prof Schubotz tells a fascinating story of a variety of issues including education, children’s rights & gender based violence.

@QUBSSESW @ASPS_UU

[Centre for Youth Research & Dialogue @CentreDialogue]

Over 250 international delegates at our #StopTheClock conference that kicked off this morning @UlsterUni Opening keynote by @siobhanmc74 'The Ceasefire Generation': Conflict, Legacy, Continuity and Change in Northern Ireland #youth #youthwork #youthstudies

[Kelly Razey @Journey2PhD]

Great talks this afternoon on the ‘Challenges of Youth Transitions’ by @jaynelprice @BrendanCrim @cmurrayUUJ Dr Siobhan Buckley and PhD candidate Alison Coyne at the ‘Stop the Clock’ conference #UUStopTheClock

[Centre for Youth Research & Dialogue @CentreDialogue]

Prof Cathy Gormley Heenan welcomes the Centre for Youth Research and Dialogue, the Journal for Youth Studies and Critical Voice NI to Ulster University - officially opening our #UUStopTheClock Conference

[ARK @ARK_info]

Launch of Understanding the Persistence of Armed/Paramilitary Groups in Northern Ireland: A Discussion Paper.

The discussion paper highlights three features that explain the continued existence of paramilitary/armed groups in contemporary NI.

Read more➡ https://t.co/25zDhnAi3M

[Centre for Youth Research & Dialogue @CentreDialogue]

This day next week we’ll be welcoming 270 delegates to the Belfast campus for the start of our Stop the Clock conference! #UUStoptheClock who’s coming?