Backed by the Electoral Commission Northern Ireland, the project comes in response to alarming statistics: 71% of candidates in the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election experienced abuse, threats, or intimidation. This rising hostility disproportionately affects...
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The responsibility of leadership. Fellowship Graduation Speech by Dominic O’Reilly.
Centre for Democracy and Peace Building Executive Team, Fellowship Advisory Board, invited guests, and of course, fellow Fellows. In preparation for saying a few words tonight about the Fellowship Programme I decided to speak about the lived experience of this...
Minister Poots and Belfast Lord Mayor to join climate activists at TEDxStormont Countdown
TEDxStormont Countdown is set to return with a thought-provoking event at the Long Gallery, Stormont on Thursday 4 November. Coinciding with the COP26 Conference happening in Glasgow, TEDxStormont Countdown will bring together some of Northern Ireland’s leading...
The Art of Listening Webinar | 19 October | 3pm – 4pm
Join us for the webinar on The Art of Listening Tuesday, 19 October | 3pm – 4pm Lord Alderdice in conversation with Padraig O’Malley and Graham Spencer about the importance of listening in conflict resolution. Register HERE. John, Lord Alderdice is a psychiatrist who,...
Anthony Miller encourages public to accept themselves as ‘enough’ in final TEDxStormont Studio talk
Celebrity columnist and law lecturer Anthony Miller has delivered the final of 12 TEDxStormont Studio talks which have taken place virtually throughout the summer 2021. The talk, which will go live on Friday, looks at the idea of one being ‘enough’ and how the public...
Lost Treasures of Revolution: The Graphics of Solidarity 1980-89
Lost Treasures of Revolution: The Graphics of Solidarity 1980-89 22 September 2021 – 8 October 2021 The Barn Gallery, St John’s College, University of Oxford, Oxford Free Admission Solidarity was one of the biggest social movements of the 20th century. As the...
The Spirit of Possibility | 2 September | LIVE from Stormont
Join us on 2 September 2021 from 9.30am to 12.45pm, LIVE from Stormont to celebrate the launch of the new Fellowship programme, meet the Fellows and explore the Spirit of Possibility with present and future leaders in NI and beyond. The symposium is the first step in...
CDPB launches new Fellowship programme for mid-career political and civic leaders
The Centre for Democracy and Peace Building has today launched a prestigious new Fellowship programme to support, develop and build the capacity of 24 mid-career leaders in civic society, business, and politics in Northern Ireland. Opening for applications today, the...
TEDxStormont returns with stellar line-up of Studio speakers
Throughout Summer 2021, TEDxStormont is set to publish 12 standalone TEDx Studio talks by speakers from many disciplines and backgrounds to share new and fresh ideas. This series of talks is aimed at encouraging the public to have a better understanding of themselves...
RSPB NI launches Artist of the Year competition
RSPB NI, the leading wildlife conservation charity, is calling for aspiring artists to speak up for nature, highlighting the nature and climate emergency. Whether you're a complete beginner, budding artist or have a wealth of experience, the charity, with the support...