Posts Tagged: Northern Ireland Foundation
Transforming society through engaging place based leaders
Transforming society through engaging place based leaders By Allan Leonard for Northern Ireland Foundation 1 November 2012 A conference organised by the University of Ulster addressed the dynamic and innovative approaches to place based leadership, and how they could be
Transforming society through engaging place based leaders
Transforming society through engaging place based leaders By Allan Leonard for Northern Ireland Foundation 1 November 2012 A conference organised by the University of Ulster addressed the dynamic and innovative approaches to place based leadership, and how they could be
Acting on shared experiences: FCT 2011 report launch
At Parliament Buildings, where the Northern Ireland Assembly sits, I was responsible for organising an event for our Forum for Cities in Transition project, which is an international network of mayors, councillors, municipal officials, business people, and representatives of the
Acting on shared experiences: FCT 2011 report launch
At Parliament Buildings, where the Northern Ireland Assembly sits, I was responsible for organising an event for our Forum for Cities in Transition project, which is an international network of mayors, councillors, municipal officials, business people, and representatives of the
FCT Director encourages greater Northern Ireland international involvment
The Director of the Forum for Cities in Transition, Professor Padraig O’Malley, was in Belfast for the day. I quickly organised a series of meetings to increase awareness of this project and encourage greater involvement by those who are already
FCT Director encourages greater Northern Ireland international involvment
The Director of the Forum for Cities in Transition, Professor Padraig O’Malley, was in Belfast for the day. I quickly organised a series of meetings to increase awareness of this project and encourage greater involvement by those who are already
Red Red Shoes Project
At the Brian Friel Theatre (Queen’s Film Theatre) was an arts conference hosted by The Playhouse ICAN Project and the School of Creative Arts at Queen’s University. “Nine Tenths Under: Performing the Peace” explores how the arts can cast light
Red Red Shoes Project
At the Brian Friel Theatre (Queen’s Film Theatre) was an arts conference hosted by The Playhouse ICAN Project and the School of Creative Arts at Queen’s University. “Nine Tenths Under: Performing the Peace” explores how the arts can cast light
QUB ICOT 2011 – Thinking about Reconciliation and Change
At a bit of last minute, I filled in for a colleague to speak at a roundtable discussion at the 15th International Conference on Thinking, held at Queen’s University of Belfast. The roundtable was chaired by Evanthia Lyons (QUB), and
QUB ICOT 2011 – Thinking about Reconciliation and Change
At a bit of last minute, I filled in for a colleague to speak at a roundtable discussion at the 15th International Conference on Thinking, held at Queen’s University of Belfast. The roundtable was chaired by Evanthia Lyons (QUB), and
Northern Ireland Foundation Citizenship Award 2010 Report
Sanja Mrkic (CCSD), Martin McGuinness (Deputy First Minister, OFMDFM), and Vuk Mitrovic (CCSD), Forum for Cities in Transition, 2011 conference, Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland Back in May 2010, on behalf of the Northern Ireland Foundation, I presented a Citizenship Award to
Northern Ireland Foundation Citizenship Award 2010 Report
Sanja Mrkic (CCSD), Martin McGuinness (Deputy First Minister, OFMDFM), and Vuk Mitrovic (CCSD), Forum for Cities in Transition, 2011 conference, Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland Back in May 2010, on behalf of the Northern Ireland Foundation, I presented a Citizenship Award to
What does ‘unite’ mean to you?
As part of Culture Night Belfast (24/9/2010), which was supported by the Unite against Hate campaign, Moochin Photoman took some distinctive portrait photographs using a ‘Through the Viewfinder’ technique. I asked those who were photographed, “What does ‘unite’ mean to
What does ‘unite’ mean to you?
As part of Culture Night Belfast (24/9/2010), which was supported by the Unite against Hate campaign, Moochin Photoman took some distinctive portrait photographs using a ‘Through the Viewfinder’ technique. I asked those who were photographed, “What does ‘unite’ mean to
Culture Night Belfast
As part of the Culture Night Belfast, and supported by the campaign Unite against Hate, I assisted Moochin Photoman while he took some distinctive portrait photographs using a “Through the Viewfiender” technique. My job was to ask individuals, “What does
Culture Night Belfast
As part of the Culture Night Belfast, and supported by the campaign Unite against Hate, I assisted Moochin Photoman while he took some distinctive portrait photographs using a “Through the Viewfiender” technique. My job was to ask individuals, “What does
KRG Northern Ireland
Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, UK High Representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government, made an official visit to Northern Ireland, to make the case for increased and mutually beneficial commercial and cultural connections between Northern Ireland and Iraqi Kurdistan. A reception
KRG Northern Ireland
Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman, UK High Representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government, made an official visit to Northern Ireland, to make the case for increased and mutually beneficial commercial and cultural connections between Northern Ireland and Iraqi Kurdistan. A reception
Volunteer Now launch
I attended one of the launch events for Volunteer Now, the new name of the amalgamation of VSB and the Volunteer Development Agency. Volunteer Now is the name of an existing website that was created a few years back, to
Volunteer Now launch
I attended one of the launch events for Volunteer Now, the new name of the amalgamation of VSB and the Volunteer Development Agency. Volunteer Now is the name of an existing website that was created a few years back, to
My first Balkan adventure
See the full gallery on Posterous For work, I headed out to Mitrovica, Kosovo, to meet our conference coordinator, Mia, her staff, our Forum for Cities in Transition participants, and to inspect progress on some of the technical aspects for
My first Balkan adventure
See the full gallery on Posterous For work, I headed out to Mitrovica, Kosovo, to meet our conference coordinator, Mia, her staff, our Forum for Cities in Transition participants, and to inspect progress on some of the technical aspects for
Transformation and Ongoing Conflict in Contemporary Belfast (BBC Radio Ulster)
On 20 January, the Institute of Governance at Queen’s University Belfast hosted a workshop organised by the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of St Andrew’s: “Transformation and Ongoing Conflict in Contemporary Belfast”. These two themes —
Transformation and Ongoing Conflict in Contemporary Belfast (BBC Radio Ulster)
On 20 January, the Institute of Governance at Queen’s University Belfast hosted a workshop organised by the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of St Andrew’s: “Transformation and Ongoing Conflict in Contemporary Belfast”. These two themes —
The growing influence of social networks
http://worldeconomicforum.ning.com/forum/topics/the-growing-influence-of?commentId=4869962%3AComment%3A320&xg_source=activityWorld Economic Forum “How are social networks changing society?” “What are the most important implications and risks for society?” “What should individuals and institutions do to leverage the power of social networks and improve society?” A very pertinent question, for
The growing influence of social networks
http://worldeconomicforum.ning.com/forum/topics/the-growing-influence-of?commentId=4869962%3AComment%3A320&xg_source=activityWorld Economic Forum “How are social networks changing society?” “What are the most important implications and risks for society?” “What should individuals and institutions do to leverage the power of social networks and improve society?” A very pertinent question, for
Workshop: Transformation and Ongoing Conflict in Contemporary Belfast
I participated in a workshop held at the Institute of Governance, Queen’s University Belfast, organised by Dr Audra Mitchell, Research Fellow, Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies, University of St Andrews. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Theme One: Transformation Possible themes to discuss:
Workshop: Transformation and Ongoing Conflict in Contemporary Belfast
I participated in a workshop held at the Institute of Governance, Queen’s University Belfast, organised by Dr Audra Mitchell, Research Fellow, Centre for Peace & Conflict Studies, University of St Andrews. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Theme One: Transformation Possible themes to discuss:
Inclusiveness is a positive virtue
Plenty of interesting articles in the November/December 2009 issue of AdBusters, one in particular by Wendy Steiner, “The Joy of Less”, which presents a literature review of how conspicuous consumption developed into a philosophy of meaning: self-realisation, aesthetic transport, spiritual
Inclusiveness is a positive virtue
Plenty of interesting articles in the November/December 2009 issue of AdBusters, one in particular by Wendy Steiner, “The Joy of Less”, which presents a literature review of how conspicuous consumption developed into a philosophy of meaning: self-realisation, aesthetic transport, spiritual
EU Open Days 2009
In what has become an annual event, the EU’s Committee of the Regions organises a week-long series of seminars under the banner “Open Days”. This year, I made the effort to attend, particularly because one of the scheduled seminars hosted
EU Open Days 2009
In what has become an annual event, the EU’s Committee of the Regions organises a week-long series of seminars under the banner “Open Days”. This year, I made the effort to attend, particularly because one of the scheduled seminars hosted
