KESS is a forum that encourages debate on a wide range of research findings, with the overall aim of promoting evidence-based policy and law-making within NI.
Video content from our #KESS2026 seminar regarding #criminaljustice are now available.
Victims and the Northern Ireland Criminal Justice System: Considerations when Legislating.
https://t.co/jATrmtGigp
📅 Join us tomorrow for our next #KESS2026 seminar Wed 3rd June 📅
EMPLOYMENT, ENTERPRISE & REGIONAL BALANCE: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING
A very timely discussion in relation to ongoing #employment discourse
Book now via Eventbrite - https://t.co/m60LmTc7fO
Videos from our #KESS2026 Series 8 seminars are now available via the @niassembly YouTube Channel.
Our first seminars of the series related to #religiouseducation .
Creative Learning in Education to Affirm Religious, Ethnic & Cultural Diversity
https://t.co/UnV3gVUrrA
📅 Our next #KESS2026 seminar is Wed 3rd June 📅
EMPLOYMENT, ENTERPRISE & REGIONAL BALANCE: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING
A very timely discussion in relation to ongoing #employment discourse
Book now via Eventbrite - https://t.co/m60LmTc7fO
📅 Our next #KESS2026 seminar is Wed 3rd June 📅
EMPLOYMENT, ENTERPRISE & REGIONAL BALANCE: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING
A very timely discussion in relation to ongoing #employment discourse
Book now via Eventbrite - https://t.co/m60LmTc7fO
Many thanks to yesterday's #KESS2026 seminar panel for such insightful presentations.
Left to Right: Dr Susann Power University of Ulster, Dr Bronagh Millar QUB and Prof Justin Magee University of Ulster; and Dr Heather Ritchie and Ms Claudia Allen of QUB.
🚨There's still time to join us tomorrow (27th May) for our next #KESS2026 seminar.🚨
Booking is now available via Eventbrite at https://t.co/DWpPabAiar #fisheries
⏰Our next #KESS2026 seminar is next Wednesday 27th May.
All-Island Marine Water Governance & Water-Land-Edge Environmental Cleaning: Considerations When Legislating
Booking is now available via Eventbrite at https://t.co/DWpPabAiar #fisheries
⏰Our next #KESS2026 seminar is next Wednesday 27th May.
All-Island Marine Water Governance & Water-Land-Edge Environmental Cleaning: Considerations When Legislating
Booking is now available via Eventbrite at https://t.co/DWpPabAiar #fisheries
Thanks to all who came to our seminar yesterday in relation to #onlinesafety.
Details of our next seminar can be found on our site.
https://t.co/U2BJgf5Prd
The briefing papers and presentations from our #KESS2026 seminar regarding #OnlineSafety
'Online Safety for Young and Disabled Persons: Considerations when Legislating' are now available!
https://t.co/7aAuzv5TCL
Stay tuned for details of our next seminar!
📢 Our @RaISe_KESS seminar returns this Wednesday 20th May!
'ONLINE SAFETY FOR YOUNG & DISABLED PERSONS: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING'
Secure your place 👉 https://t.co/sOBsBuNyXL
#KESS2026#OnlineSafety
Our @RaISe_KESS seminar returns on Wednesday 20th May. The theme is
ONLINE SAFETY FOR YOUNG & DISABLED PERSONS: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING
Booking is now available via Eventbrite at https://t.co/b3MsSVu1ZO
#KESS2026
The policy briefings and presentations are now available from the second of our series of @RaISe_KESS seminars. This seminar focuses on Victims and the Northern Ireland Criminal Justice System. Video to follow. #criminaljustice#KESS2026
https://t.co/LQbE8Cf7IK
📢 Upcoming KESS Seminar with OU academics
Creative Learning to Affirm Diversity
Dr John Maiden, Dr Stefanie Sinclair & Prof John Wolffe
📍 Parliament Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast
📅22 April 2026
🕐 1.30pm
Set against a rapidly evolving policy context — including the proposed Race Equality Bill, reforms to 16–18 education, and the recent Supreme Court judgement on Religious Education in Northern Ireland — this seminar explores how education can respond to increasing diversity while reflecting cultural and historical traditions.
The team will present an innovative, evidence-based approach using collaborative filmmaking, where young people explore religious, cultural and ethnic diversity through creative production. Alongside deepening understanding of tolerance and peace, the approach builds practical skills in:
• teamwork and collaboration
• managing disagreement
• communication
• media literacy
Drawing on pilot work across Northern Ireland, the UK and Europe, the session will share evidence of impact from learners aged 12–early 20s, including 16–18 learners in shared education settings.
This is a valuable opportunity for policymakers, educators and practitioners to engage directly with research shaping the future of education in Northern Ireland.
👉 Register here: https://t.co/l3u1A6dp60
Our new @RaISe_KESS programme is here!
The programme features eight seminars, jointly delivered by the @niassembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) and local universities.
Booking for the first seminar on the 22nd April is available now.
https://t.co/G2YsKSX2GQ