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On the streets of Belfast: entering the “everydayness of violence”On the streets of Belfast: entering the “everydayness of violence”

On the streets of Belfast: entering the “everydayness of violence”

This guest blog by photographer Chad Alexander, who was born in 1990, reveals his experiences capturing images of Belfast and life in the city after the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.

Posted on: 20 April 2018

Liverpool: Celebrating 10 years as the Capital of CultureLiverpool: Celebrating 10 years as the Capital of Culture

Liverpool: Celebrating 10 years as the Capital of Culture

This year, Liverpool will come together once more to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of being named the European Capital of Culture. Here, we will explore some of the highlights 2018 will bring as a celebration, and check out some other big names that turn 10, too!

Posted on: 14 February 2018

How Representative was the Representation of the People Act?How Representative was the Representation of the People Act?

How Representative was the Representation of the People Act?

As the UK commemorates 100 years since (some) women were given the right to vote, Dr Diane Urquhart considers how 'representative' the 1918 Representation of the People Act was.

Posted on: 5 February 2018

Our top tips to beat the Blue Monday blues this JanuaryOur top tips to beat the Blue Monday blues this January

Our top tips to beat the Blue Monday blues this January

January blues can be tough. But what should you do when Blue Monday comes around when you're trying to prepare for your exams?

Posted on: 15 January 2018

Enda Kenny video interview - Ireland's border after BrexitEnda Kenny video interview - Ireland

Enda Kenny video interview - Ireland's border after Brexit

Former Prime Minister of Ireland, Enda Kenny, talks to us about Ireland's border after Brexit and his vision for Ireland's future.

Posted on: 4 December 2017

Irelandness - by Grammy nominated songwriter, Johnny McDaid Irelandness - by Grammy nominated songwriter, Johnny McDaid

Irelandness - by Grammy nominated songwriter, Johnny McDaid

Songwriter, producer and Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Irish Studies, Johnny McDaid blogs about celebrating his Irish identity and Irish culture.

Posted on: 7 November 2017

Video interview: Orla Guerin on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and reporting whilst under fireVideo interview: Orla Guerin on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and reporting whilst under fire

Video interview: Orla Guerin on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and reporting whilst under fire

As part of Liverpool Irish Festival, we spoke to veteran BBC news correspondent Orla Guerin about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and what it's like reporting whilst under fire. Watch the video interview to hear about Orla's experiences reporting in the Middle East.\n

Posted on: 30 October 2017

Viking zombies and how to kill themViking zombies and how to kill them

Viking zombies and how to kill them

Viking expert and senior lecturer in Irish Studies, Dr Clare Downham, tells us some gruesome tales about viking zombies and explains what these stories might mean and how they compare to contemporary representations of the undead.\n \n

Posted on: 27 October 2017

'Life Beyond the PhD' and creative networking

'Life Beyond the PhD' and creative networking

Emma is currently researching a PhD on \"The Roots of Radicalism: Networks, Organisation, and the Irish Revolution, 1913-1919” with us. Here, she is blogging about her experiences as a distance learner. \n \n

Posted on: 28 September 2017