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Round up of Tuesday’s Political Studies Association conference
If you want to get a flavour of the proceedings at the Political Studies Association conference on its opening day, then the Storify collation below will bring you some of the images, tweets and sounds of the day. Particular highlights included: the Opening Plenary with David Blunkett, Peter Riddell and Matthew Flinders; and the late [...] read our review »
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Have we Learned our own Lessons? Book Review of John Brewer’s Peace Processes
Northern Ireland’s peace process has been promoted as an international success story. The Republic’s Department of Foreign Affairs has its Conflict Resolution Unit, which aims to disseminate the ‘lessons’ of the Northern Ireland peace process. And some of the prominent players in our peace process have travelled abroad to other troubled spots to share their [...] read our review »
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The Creative Class and Northern Ireland
As part of NICVA’s series of masterclasses from its Centre for Economic Empowerment project, there was a morning seminar on the topic of the “creative class” (as popularised by Richard Florida) and its applicability to Northern Ireland. The agenda was to: Explain Richard Florida’s idea of the “creative class” and the link between economic outcomes [...] read our review »
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Comment on “Ministers agreed that it was appropriate and necessary for the Executive to set the tone and provide leadership”
on 20 March 2012 at 11:33 am
Agree entirely. As you correctly state it’s as if they didn’t know these anniversaries were coming. Whenever the events and commemorations associated with them are of such significance in terms of tourism and bringing in revenue to NI plc this is shameful.
Aside from that aspect these events have enourmous significance in terms of culture and identity for people here. Getting them might perhaps provide a valuable opportunity to reflect on our shared history and bring about more understanding in each community, as we continue the process of reconciliation. Getting them wrong might simply enhance division and set us back a bit on the path. Good prior preparation and planning is essential. As ever with this Executive thought we get a last minute carve-up.
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Comment on The not-so-elitist grammar school education (with the exception of Lumen Christi and Rathmore)
on 24 November 2011 at 12:12 am
The Bel Tel has been guilty of lazy and populist journalism on this issue for a few years now. Don’t think today’s report changes anything.
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Comment on Politicians and Twitter: “It gives me great pleasure…” “No it doesnae…”
on 14 November 2011 at 11:43 am
Tweet like an MP was certainly an enjoyable and fun hastag. Robinson though seems to falling in line with it too, despite his protestations, tweeting about a great Ulster victory and a visit to a gymnastics class with photo. At least he does seem to occasionally tweet things outside of politics.
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Comment on Sean Crummey dies…
on 14 November 2011 at 11:04 am
Very sad news, such a talent for voices. Had the last TV episode of Folks on the Hill recorded on Sky+ up until about 6 months ago, always had hoped for its return. Sadly that will never happen now. A loss to NI politics and entertainment.
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Comment on Conservatives winding up the UUP?
on 10 November 2011 at 12:24 pm
Chuckling must surely be the correct reponse.
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Comment on Is Murdo Fraser right? No, but he’s got a point.
on 19 October 2011 at 5:43 pm
GT – I believe Parsley was there as an ‘independent political commentator’. I seem to remember him saying something about not being a politician anymore so he could say what he liked. Always thought he seemed like something of a shifty character, changing political parties perhaps added to that, but he came across as being much more genuine than he seemed in the media.
Was at the event and found the discussion quite interesting. Hadn’t previously heard Bill Manwaring speak, and of all the panel I was most impressed with what he had to say. Some good sentiments on delivery which he appears to be putting into practice. Very admirable what he seems to be trying to achieve in West Belfast. Perhaps someone who could have a larger role in the future for the UUP, if he achieves the unlikely and is elected there, or is persuaded to leave the West.
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Comment on SDLP play the same Ministerial card expecting a different result?
on 16 May 2011 at 6:07 pm
Reckon the UUP and SDLP have missed a trick to be honest. Now was the time to put in a new face and help raise their profile. With only one minister each they should be making the most of these opportunites, and whilst of course Kennedy and Attwood are solid and reliable, they are the same faces who have been around through the recent years of decline for each party. Both seem to be doing little to help themselves.
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Comment on Mike Nesbitt to run for Iris Robinson’s seat…
on 20 January 2010 at 6:25 am
Was surprised when I heard McNarry didn’t want to stand.
Nesbitt may well be a good choice, if indeed he is the choice, though a bit gimmicky I reckon.
Strangford is a winnable seat for the UUP, so the party needs to choose wisely.
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Comment on Conservatives in talks over unionist unity with UUP, AND the DUP…
on 20 January 2010 at 6:20 am
As a UUP supporter, very mixed feelings on this.
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