Constructive journalism is ‘pressing, urgent, and needed everywhere’: inaugural B° Future Festival

Constructive journalism is ‘pressing, urgent, and needed everywhere’: inaugural B° Future Festival by Allan LEONARD 15 September 2023 The Bonn Institute hosted an inaugural, two-day B° Future Festival for journalism and constructive dialogue, held in the city’s LVR LandesMuseum. The first day for registered delegates was conducted mainly in English and discussed various dimensions of … Continue reading Constructive journalism is ‘pressing, urgent, and needed everywhere’: inaugural B° Future Festival

The impermanence of land and legacy

The impermanence of land and legacy by Allan LEONARD 26 July 2023 Impermanence is a collection of essays by writers from or living in Northern Ireland. Its co-editor, Neil Hegarty led a discussion at a John Hewitt International Summer School event, with contributors Jan Carson, Susan McKay, and Nandi Jola, reflecting upon the book’s themes … Continue reading The impermanence of land and legacy

GFA and Windsor Framework ‘tributes to complexity’: McDonagh at JHISS

GFA and Windsor Framework ‘tributes to complexity’: McDonagh at JHISS by Allan LEONARD 24 July 2003 At the opening address of this year’s John Hewitt International Summer School in Armagh, Bobby McDonagh, former Irish Ambassador to the UK and Permanent Representative to the EU, explored themes of the nature of identity, the beauty of complexity, … Continue reading GFA and Windsor Framework ‘tributes to complexity’: McDonagh at JHISS

Opsahl Commission 30th anniversary: ‘civic poetry’ still yielding insights

Opsahl Commission 30th anniversary: ‘civic poetry’ still yielding insights by Allan LEONARD 4 July 2023  Laurence Simms (joint secretary of the British-Irish Secretariat) hosted a reception to mark the 30th anniversary of the Opsahl Commission, which invited and gathered oral and written submissions from individuals and civil society organisations about their suggestions for the way … Continue reading Opsahl Commission 30th anniversary: ‘civic poetry’ still yielding insights

Acknowledging deep hurt and pain: Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall

Acknowledging deep hurt and pain: Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall by Allan LEONARD 21 June 2023 Belfast City Council hosted an annual Day of Reflection event for a second year, providing an opportunity for people and communities across the city to acknowledge the deep hurt and pain caused by the conflict in and … Continue reading Acknowledging deep hurt and pain: Day of Reflection at Belfast City Hall

‘A long-term devotion to complexities’: women, art and activism

‘A long-term devotion to complexities’: women, art and activism by Allan LEONARD 3 June 2023  As part of the Belfast Photo Festival and hosted by the Ulster Museum, several panels of women spoke about how the realms of artistic practice and activism have evolved over recent decades, with consideration of future change. National Museums NI … Continue reading ‘A long-term devotion to complexities’: women, art and activism

‘DE bankrolls segregation’: Northern Ireland education costs additional £226m annually

‘DE bankrolls segregation’: Northern Ireland education costs additional £226m annually by Allan LEONARD 11 May 2023 The Integrated Alumni charity, in partnership with the Integrated Education Fund (IEF), hosted an event that looked at the cost of division in Northern Ireland, especially its education system. This included a discussion among a panel of candidates for … Continue reading ‘DE bankrolls segregation’: Northern Ireland education costs additional £226m annually