Latest Events in Belfast(June Updated)

The Wake by Anna Teresa McGrath Directed by Emma Copland Longlisted for the The David MacLennan Award It’s MIMI’S wake, in a rural border town in Northern Ireland. Caught up in getting things correct for the mother she warred with, BRIGID is feeling stressed. Her estranged daughter MARIA has joined her to spend these last few waiting hours, with a woman they both had complicated relationships with. The Wake is darkly comic, but full of heart. It explores the matriarchal relationships in a family experiencing the seismic shock of loss, as they mourn the death of the senior matriarch, MIMI. TRIGGER WARNING: References to self-harm and suicide. Front & Centre are proud to present a series of staged readings featuring plays that have been finalists, shortlisted, or longlisted for major UK and Ireland playwriting awards, but have yet to be programmed in Northern Ireland. Despite their accolades, these works, penned by talented women from the North, have remained under the radar. Plays are living, breathing documents that are written to be performed. For many women of the North, their brilliant, commended plays are sitting in drawers, languishing. Front & Centre is determined to change that! We’ve paired these remarkable writers with accomplished Northern Irish directors, offering audiences a first look at the next generation of female theatre makers from the North. This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. For other readings in the series: Hello Charlie by Caoimhe Farren Stuff & Things & Junk & Belonging by Carley Magee Please note: Presale will end on the event day at 11:30am. From that point onwards, tickets will only be available on the door, paying by card. Anna McGrath is a writer interested in exploring identity, belonging, and cultural heritage, particularly the experiences of the Irish diaspora. One of Playwrights’ Studio Scotland’s six mentored playwrights in 2024, she has strong ties to both Northern Ireland and Scotland and has collaborated with companies including Provan Hall Trust, The Brunton, East Lothian Council, and Threes Theatre Company in Belfast. Her play The Wake , long-listed for the David MacLennan Award, explores death and the role of the matriarch, while Fallopia Japonica (Arts Council of Northern Ireland) uses dark comedy to challenge stigma around women’s health. She is currently developing Feis , a new play about the Irish dancing scandal. Anna also creates immersive theatre experiences, from site-specific productions at Provan Hall to Lisburn to Lapland , an interactive festive adventure in Northern Ireland. Her play Saltire Rock , commissioned for all thirty-six East Lothian primary schools, explores acceptance and diversity. Across all her work, she blends humour, cultural reflection, and storytelling that sparks conversation and connection. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

The Wake by Anna Teresa McGrathDirected by Emma Copland Longlisted for the The David MacLennan Award It’s MIMI’S wake, in a rural border town in Northern Ireland. Caught up in getting things correct for the mother she warred with, BRIGID is feeling stressed. Her estranged daughter MARIA has joined her to spend these last few waiting hours, with a woman they both had complicated relationships with. The Wake is darkly comic, but full of heart. It explores the matriarchal relationships in a family experiencing the seismic shock of loss, as they mourn the death of the senior matriarch, MIMI. TRIGGER WARNING: References to self-harm and suicide. Front & Centre are proud to present a series of staged readings featuring plays that have been finalists, shortlisted, or longlisted for major UK and Ireland playwriting awards, but have yet to be programmed in Northern Ireland. Despite their accolades, these works, penned by talented women from the North, have remained under the radar. Plays are living, breathing documents that are written to be performed. For many women of the North, their brilliant, commended plays are sitting in drawers, languishing. Front & Centre is determined to change that! We’ve paired these remarkable writers with accomplished Northern Irish directors, offering audiences a first look at the next generation of female theatre makers from the North. This event has kindly been supported by Queen’s University and Belfast City Council. For other readings in the series: Hello Charlie by Caoimhe Farren Stuff & Things & Junk & Belonging by Carley Magee Please note: Presale will end on the event day at 11:30am. From that point onwards, tickets will only be available on the door, paying by card. Anna McGrath is a writer interested in exploring identity, belonging, and cultural heritage, particularly the experiences of the Irish diaspora. One of Playwrights’ Studio Scotland’s six mentored playwrights in 2024, she has strong ties to both Northern Ireland and Scotland and has collaborated with companies including Provan Hall Trust, The Brunton, East Lothian Council, and Threes Theatre Company in Belfast. Her play The Wake, long-listed for the David MacLennan Award, explores death and the role of the matriarch, while Fallopia Japonica (Arts Council of Northern Ireland) uses dark comedy to challenge stigma around women’s health. She is currently developing Feis, a new play about the Irish dancing scandal. Anna also creates immersive theatre experiences, from site-specific productions at Provan Hall to Lisburn to Lapland, an interactive festive adventure in Northern Ireland. Her play Saltire Rock, commissioned for all thirty-six East Lothian primary schools, explores acceptance and diversity. Across all her work, she blends humour, cultural reflection, and storytelling that sparks conversation and connection. Information Source: Front & Centre Women's Playwriting Symposium | eventbrite

Welcome to the West Belfast Small Business Roundtable with Tina McKenzie ! Join us at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in the heart of West Belfast for the sixht in our series of informal breakfast gatherings. Our guests are either founders of companies or involved in growing businesses. We limit attendance to just 14 to ensure everyone has a real chance to engage with our guest speaker. Our April speaker is Tina McKenzie MBE. After graduating from Ulster University, Tina went on to pursue a successful international recruitment career, giving her over 30 years’ experience in the Recruitment and Employment Services sector and a wealth of entrepreneurial experience. After returning to the North of Ireland in 2013, she established Staffline Recruitment as a start-up throughout Ireland; taking the company from a standing start to a dominant market leader with a turnover of £150 million within 5 years. Tina, a native of West Belfast, is the serving Honorary Consul to Finland in Northern Ireland. Tina currently Chairs the Policy and Advocacy Board of the Federation of Small Businesses. The Small Business Roundtables are an intitiative of the Andersonstown News. Information Source: Belfast Media Group | eventbrite

The Triathlon Ireland Social Hub is designed for budding triathletes or those interested in giving some of the triathlon disciplines a go. These sessions are also ideal for Triathlon Ireland members who are not involved with a club. Where: The hub meets on the last Wednesday of each month. This session will be spin bike and Swim session at White Rock Leisure Centre, Belfast from 7pm to 9pm. What to expect: These sessions are coached by Diane Cordner who will meet you on arrival and will be happy to answer any questions. There are two parts to each session - cycling on the spin bike and a swim. The sessions will be tailored for the group and you don't have to take part in both sessions just see how you feel! If you have any questions at all in advance please contact ciaran@triathlonireland.com who will be happy to help. Who are these sessions for: Any Triathlon Ireland member aged 18+ These sessions are open to everyone and all ability levels are welcome - please come along and try as much as you can -there is no expectation that you complete any specific time or distance, just come and try. You must hold a Triathlon Ireland Club Training Membership or Full Membership to take part in these sessions. This is available here: Membership What do you need: Bike- gym gear Swim - Swim suit, googles, Cap (Optional) If finances or equipment would be a barrier to participation in this programme- please contact ciaran@triathlonireland Information Source: Triathlon Ireland | eventbrite

Boulderworld Climbing Gym - Introduction / taster session for first time climbers. An intro session to get you started safely in the cenre. Find out what indoor bouldering is all about, how to get started, how to use the centre safely, how to get the most out of the gym and how to make climbing a lifetime hobby :) For climbers getting started climbing or parents learning to supervise ... this session is for you. £20pp per session includes 45 minutes instruction, shoe hire and entry to the centre after the intro session. These sessions are for everyone, adults, kids, families, work groups, groups of friends ... come and try something new today ! Please note all U14's must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session (though they do not need to climb) Information Source: Lucy Mitchell (BoulderWorld Belfast) | eventbrite

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You're invited to experience a true discovery of fragrance with our in-store masterclass focusing on our iconic Rose Dunes collection. Learn essential fragrance tips from layering to rituals and discover the importance of our sense of smell through interactive games and expert knowledge. Created by senior perfumer, Phillipe Paparella, Rose dunes is a sophisticated layering of floral, ambery and woody notes. It's a scented symbol of the mystic 'desert rose' found in the Arabian Desert. Come instore to exeperience this fragrance as an opulent ode to the mysterious beauty of the Arabian Desert with a universal appeal that reaches far beyond the Middle East. Not forgetting, we'll indulge you with some themed drinks* and sweet treats. Plus, you'll get a complimentary goody bag worth £40 with luxuries for you to enjoy at home when you are a new sign up to our guestlist or with any purchase on the evening .** A £10 ticket fee per person applies and is non-refundable. This ticket fee shall be redeemable against an in-store purchase(s) made at the event totalling £50 or more. *Alcohol available at the event to customers 18+. ** Event time and date will be provided by the relevent participating store (included on the eventbrite page). T &Cs: Molton Brown and Eventbrite may collect personal information in order to run the event. Please see Molton Brown's Privacy Policy and Eventbrite's Privacy Policy for more information. By registering and attending the Event, customers agree to the Event Terms & Conditions, bttps://www.moltonbrown.co.uk/store/promo-terms-conditions Information Source: Molton Brown | eventbrite

Experience the artistic charm of Belfast at the "Belfast Is No Oil Painting, Or Is It? Opening Event" taking place on May 28, 2025, at Sea Holly Gallery on 35 Hill Street #Floor 2. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the vibrant art scene of Belfast, showcasing a diverse range of artworks that challenge traditional perceptions. Admission is free, allowing art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a captivating display of creativity. Don't miss this enlightening event in the heart of Belfast.

Chris Boldt Black Box Get ready for a night of electrifying music at The Black Box ! Join us for an unforgettable evening with the talented Chris Boldt as he takes the stage to showcase his unique sound and captivating performance. This in-person event promises to be a night to remember, so grab your friends and come on down to The Black Box for a night of great music and good vibes! Information Source: eventbrite

Meet the trees in this guided walk with forager and folklorist Aoife de Bhál. Learn how to recognise different species and discover the stories behind their Irish names. This is a chance to deepen your connection with these ancient plants, and to learn about the folk practices associated with them; from food, medicine and fire, to the druids and protection from the Sídh. This is a bilingual event (Irish/English), no experience of Irish needed. This event is suitable for adults and families with children over 12 years of age. Meeting point: Belfast Castle Main Entrance This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately for the weather. The walk follows woodland paths and includes some moderate slopes. ** Cuir fáilte roimh na chrainn sa siúlóid treoraithe seo le soláthraí agus béalaideasóir Aoife de Bhál. Cuir aithne ar cruth na nduilleog, braith craiceann an stoic agus éist le siosarnach na gaoithe sna géaga. Seo seans caidreamh níos doimhne a dhéanamh leis na plandaí ársa seo agus foghlaim faoi na sean-nósanna a bhaineann leo, ó bia, leigheas agus tine, go draíocht agus cosaint in aghaidh na Sídh. Information Source: Fálróid | eventbrite

Welcome to the Tatreez Workshop! Come join us at PS² for a fun and creative evening of learning the art of Tatreez. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced stitcher, this workshop is perfect for anyone interested in traditional Palestinian embroidery. Our instructors will guide you through the intricate patterns and techniques that make Tatreez so special. Get ready to unleash your creativity and connect with this beautiful cultural heritage. We provide kits but feel free to bring your own embroidery to work on. All profit goes to a Gazan charity (link in bio on Instagram). Information Source: Tatreez Belfast | eventbrite

Explore Northern Ireland Women v Poland Women League B - Group B1 sporting information for 30th May, as well as more Football times with Fixture Calendar. Northern Ireland Women's National Football Team is a highly skilled and competitive team in the world of women's football. They have been competing in international competitions since 1973 and have consistently performed well, making it to the finals of the European Championship in 2009. The team has a rich history of players who have represented Northern Ireland at the highest level, including star players like Julie Nelson, Rachel Furness, and Simone Magill. The team plays their home matches at the National Football Stadium in Belfast, which has a capacity of 18,500 spectators. In recent years, the team has seen success in various international tournaments, including winning the 2017 Turkish Cup. With their determination, skill, and passion for the sport, Northern Ireland Women's Football Team continues to make a name for themselves in the world of women's football. Poland Women's National Football Team is the official women's football team representing Poland in international competitions. Founded in 1973, the team has made appearances in several prestigious tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup and the UEFA Women's Euro. The team is managed by coach Andrzej Lesiak and their home ground is Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw, which has a capacity of over 58,000. Some of the notable players on the team include captain Sandra Zielinska, striker Ewa Pajor, and midfielder Agata Tarczynska. The team has achieved notable success, being crowned the champions of the Cyprus Women's Cup in 2013 and reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Euro in 2017. With their determination and skill, the Poland Women's National Football Team continues to be a strong contender in the world of women's football. Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Discover the enchanting power of spoken word at the upcoming event, Words in the Air, taking place on May 29, 2025, at The Brian Friel Theatre in Belfast. Immerse yourself in an evening of captivating performances that will ignite your imagination and stir your emotions. This event promises to be a celebration of language and creativity, offering a unique opportunity to experience the magic of storytelling in a live setting. Best of all, admission is free, making it accessible to all who wish to participate. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by the beauty of words in the air.

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This Irish/French programme presents four pieces, each remarkably haunting in its own individual way. Greg Caffrey’s new song-cycle is based on Michael Longley’s 2022 collection of poems whilst Dominique Lemaître, in this dedicated piece for Hard Rain Ensemble, asks ‘Is it a time lost or a time found ? Or simply a suspended time?’ Gareth Williams joins the ensemble for his first Irish Songs from the Last Page , an exploration of where the stories and books that we read take us, and how those stories stay with us and shape us and intertwine with our memories. And with particular poignancy we present the Irish premiere of Sylvain Quoirin’s beautiful six-movement suite of songs based on Meabh Quoirin’s poetry about the loss of her beloved daughter Nóra. __________________________ PROGRAMME The Slain Birds (2023)** World premiere Greg Caffrey (1963) piano, baritone Les Plis du Temps (2024) World premiere Dominique Lemaître (1953) alto flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano Song from the Last Page of Guests of the Nation (2024)** World premiere Gareth Williams (1977) flute, clarinet, violin, violoncello, piano, voice Nóra (2023) Irish premiere Sylvain Quoirin (1952) flute, harp, violin 1 & 2, viola, violoncello, double bass, sopranos 1 & 2 * * Commissioned with funds from ACNI ** Commissioned by HRSE, with funds from ACNI __________________________ PERFORMERS Soprano - Rebecca Murphy Soprano - Rebekah Coffey Baritone - Malachy Frame Violin - Samuel Kane Violin - Orla McGarity Viola - Aoife Magee Cello - David McCann Double Bass - Caimin Gilmore Flute - Aisling Agnew Clarinet - Sarah Watts Piano - Daniel Browell Harp - Richard Allen __________________________ TICKETS £10/5 (Free for QUB staff and students) Donations gratefully received. __________________________ OUR FUNDERS Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble are supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. We are part of the PRS Foundation Talent Development Network and are Ensemble in Residence at Queen's University Belfast . Information Source: Hard Rain SoloistEnsemble | eventbrite

Bat’s Womb ~ Goth Club Night at Voodoo Belfast ~ Friday 30th May 2025 ~ Doors 10pm GOTH ~ 80’S ~ POST PUNK ~ ALT & MORE Djs: Carl St. Elliott & Chanel no.666 Venue address: 11A Fountain St, Belfast BT1 5EA Information Source: TBF | eventbrite

UK Melodic Hardcore Punk Band Left For Dead come to Ulster Sports Club in Belfast for a night if blistering Punk madness. Support from Takers And Users, Warchrist and Zeal Machine Information Source: Near Death Collective | eventbrite

Welcome to the Beehive Comedy Club featuring the hilarious Tim McGarry and support acts! Support coming from: Frazer Robb Eamon McElwee Liam Watson Each ticket includes a Ri Ra beer from our new sponsors. Don't miss out on this fantastic event - grab your tickets now! Information Source: The Beehive Complex | eventbrite

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Welcome to the Audacity Coffee Comedy Club! Come join us for a night of laughter and great coffee at Audacity Coffee . This BYOB event is headlined by the one and only : Ian Thomson Featuring Support by Ciaran Franco Sean McAleavey Talal Jomar Jack Magee. Grab your tickets now. Information Source: eventbrite

Somatic movement education explores the creative and transformative aspects of movement and lived body experience. Somatic work aims to explore how moving from the felt experience of the living body can stimulate creativity and facilitate wellbeing and self-awareness. In this programme we will develop our somatic movement through experiential anatomy and imagery, with an underlying awareness of body structure and function. Exploring movement as a creative, interactive and connective embodied practice-connecting to the season, to other and the environmental setting we find ourselves. Each session will have a new story to tell. Please wear loose, comfortable weatherproof clothing and appropriate outdoor footwear. Bring a notebook, pencil along with your own mask, wipes and sanitisers. You will be working physically distanced from other participants (2m apart). Information Source: Maiden Voyage Dance | eventbrite

Improv is the art of spontaneously performing comedy and theatre without a script. Works in Progress was conceived as an antidote to writer’s block, a space in which anyone can have fun making up characters, scenes and stories in an encouraging environment. This session runs in the Wolfson Lecture Theatre at the Seamus Heaney Centre from 4-6pm. It will be a mixture of classic short form games (think Whose Line Is It Anyway) and long form montage performances. No performance experience is required, and there is no pressure to perform; you are welcome just to watch. Information Source: School of Arts, English and Languages | eventbrite

Come along Golden Thread Gallery to learn about deep-sea coral & marine life and create your own unique coral creature to be part of a virtual reality ocean landscape! Participants will receive a voucher for contributing their design to the project. Artist Lauren Moffatt will introduce the incredible world of deep-sea coral reefs and the sea creatures and marine life that live on and around them. She will also explain how AI artificial intelligence works. You’ll be invited to imagine and draw your own unique deep-sea coral creature and record a musical or spoken note that the creature could sing under the sea. Then your design will be digitally transformed into a 3-D virtual character! Read full details including our venue accessibility information on our website. www.goldenthreadgallery.co.uk Information Source: Golden Thread Gallery | eventbrite

Welcome to the Audacity Coffee Comedy Club! Come join us for a night of laughter and great coffee at Audacity Coffee. This BYOB event is headlined by the one and only : Ian Thomson Featuring Support by Ciaran Franco Sean McAleavey Talal Jomar Jack Magee. Grab your tickets now. Information Source: eventbrite

Leung Chi Wo and Sara Wong are Hong Kong-born artists who have collaborated since the 1990s, working across photography, installation, and research-based projects. Their practice often responds to the changing urban environment and hidden social histories. Until recently, Leung taught at the School of Creative Media at City University of Hong Kong, while Wong taught landscape architecture at the Hong Kong Design Institute. They now divide their time between Hong Kong and London, continuing to explore questions of place, identity, and the role of art in the everyday. Free, refreshments provided. Information Source: Golden Thread Gallery | eventbrite

Welcome to The BeechLawn Live - Taylor Swift by the amazing Diana Rea event! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with live music and great vibes. Join us on Sun Jun 01 2025 at 15:30 at the Beechlawn hotel. Diana Rea will be performing all your favorite Taylor Swift hits, so make sure to bring your friends and family along for a fantastic time. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience live music in person! DISCO AFTER!! Information Source: North South Promotions | eventbrite

Singles Coffee Meetup// Age 50 plus Love a coffee date? Then this event is for you – an informal dating event like no other! Join us at a local Belfast Coffee house and meet up to other 10 singles looking to meet someone special. This is a non-structured dating event and the premise is simple. Grab a coffee and meet and mingle with the other participants. Our hosts will be there to help with initial introductions and we’ll have some icebreakers and games to help you mix should you need it. FAQ: Where is the venue? Our venues will be within a mile of Belfast City Centre and easy to access for parking and public transport. When you purchase a ticket you’ll be emailed with details of the venue including directions and useful information. Is this speed dating? No – there’s no structured dates. You’ll sit in the same area / table with other singles and chat and meet organically How long does the event last? The event itself will be scheduled for 1. 5 hours but feel free to stay on as long as you want How do I match with someone? We’ll send you a follow up email after the event to ask which participants you’d like to match with. Your choices are discreet. What do I get for my ticket price? We’ll include a coffee and ‘treat’ from a selected menu Will the event be held in a private part of the coffee house? No, however we’ll try to ensure all participants are seated together and will reserve seats/a section of the coffee shop where possible Is there a dress code? Smart casual is best, something you feel comfortable and confident in – think what you would wear to go on a midweek date. Although there is no official dress code at our events. Can I bring a friend? Yes, although they must have purchased a ticket in order to participate otherwise they will be unable to sit with the group Information Source: Ratemydateni | eventbrite

The Galactic Empire go on the offensive following the destruction of their plant-destroying Death Star, and persue our plucky rebel heroes. Join Luke Skywalker as he goes all in on learning the skills required to defeat Darth Vader once and for all, while Han and the gang attempt to evade the determined bounty hunter Boba Fett. The cast at Belfast Improv take on a sci-fi classic and add a comedic spin to it. All songs will be improvised in the moment, with musical accompaniment throughout the show. .................................. Doors at 6.30pm Show starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm, with a 15 minute intermission. Information Source: Belfast Improv | eventbrite

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Co-hosted with the QUB School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, with support from the QUB R. M. Jones Fund, and as part of the QUB180 University events series. Session 1 (1:30pm - 3:00pm): Chair: Professor Louise Mallinder (QUB) Speakers: Professor David Armitage (Harvard): 'Gulliver's Travails: Treaty-Making and Treaty-Breaking in Modern History' Professor Christopher McCrudden (QUB): 'The Role of Trust in International Treaty Negotiations' Discussant: Professor Richard Bourke (Cambridge) Session 2 (3:30pm - 4:30pm): Professor Dame Linda Colley (Princeton) in conversation with Professor Richard English (QUB) about her book, The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen (Profile, 2021). Biographies David Armitage is the Lloyd C. Blankfein Professor of History at Harvard University and an Honorary Professor of History at Queen's University Belfast. His books include: The Ideological Origins of the British Empire (2000), The Declaration of Independence: A Global History (2007), Foundations of Modern International Thought (2013), and Civil Wars: A History in Ideas (2017). He is currently writing a study of opera and international law from the Medici to the Met. He is a Corresponding Member of the Real Academia de la Historia, Madrid, an International Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, an Honorary Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities, and a Foreign Member of the Academia Europaea. In 2006 the National Maritime Museum in London awarded him its Caird Medal for 'conspicuously important work ... of a nature that involves communicating with the public'. In 2015 he received Cambridge University's highest degree, the LittD, for 'distinction by some original contribution to the advancement of science or of learning'. Professor Armitage is an Honorary Fellow of St Catharine's College Cambridge. A prize-winning teacher and author, he has lectured on six continents and has held research fellowships and visiting positions in Australia, Britain, China, France, Germany, South Korea, and the United States. His works have been translated into sixteen languages. Richard Bourke took his first degree at University College Dublin and completed his PhD at the University of Cambridge. He gained a second BA in Classics at Birkbeck College, University of London. He held his first academic post in Dublin, before moving to Queen Mary University of London, where he became Professor in the School of History in 2012. He was elected to the Chair in the History of Political Thought at Cambridge in 2018. In 2022 he was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Arts by University College Dublin. He previously co-directed the AHRC-funded project on Popular Sovereignty in Historical Perspective as well as the History in the Humanities and Social Sciences Network, also funded by the AHRC. His work has attracted various accolades and awards, including as joint winner of the István Hont Memorial Book Prize in Intellectual History in 2016. His research has been funded by the Humboldt Stiftung and the DAAD and he has held a number of Fellowships in Europe and the United States, including at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin, the Free University in Berlin, and the University of Munich, as well as at the Huntington, Beinecke, William Andrews Clark, and John Carter Brown Libraries. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2018. Professor Dame Linda Colley studied history at Bristol University, before completing a PhD at Cambridge, where she became the first female Fellow of Christ’s College. Her career has since taken her to Yale, the London School of Economics, and – since 2003 - to Princeton University, where she is the Shelby M. C. Davis 1958 Professor of History. She is the author of: In Defiance of Oligarchy: The Tory Party 1714-1760 (1982); Namier (1988); Britons: Forging the Nation 1707-1837 (1992), which won the Wolfson Prize; Captives: Britain, Empire and the World 1600-1850 (2002); The Ordeal of Elizabeth Marsh (2007); Acts of Union and Disunion (2014), and The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen: Warfare, Constitutions, and the Making of the Modern World (2021). She has received eight honorary degrees, including one from Queen’s University Belfast. Professor Colley writes on history, politics and art for the Financial Times , the London Review of Books , and the New York Review of Books . She has served on the Board of the British Library, the Council of Tate Britain, the Advisory Board of the Yale Center of British Art, and the Research Committee of the British Museum. A Fellow of the British Academy and of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she was made a DBE for services to history in the late Queen Elizabeth II’s Honours List in 2021. Richard English is Director of the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security, and Justice at Queen's University Belfast, where he is also Professor of Politics. Between 2011 and 2016 he was Wardlaw Professor of Politics in the School of International Relations, and Director of the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, at the University of St Andrews. His books include the award-winning studies Armed Struggle: The History of the IRA (2003) and Irish Freedom: The History of Nationalism in Ireland (2006). His most recent books are Does Counter-Terrorism Work? (2024), Does Terrorism Work? A History (2016), The Cambridge History of Terrorism (edited, 2021), and The Oxford Handbook of Terrorism (co-edited, 2019). He is a Fellow of the British Academy, a Member of the Royal Irish Academy, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a Member of the Academia Europaea, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, an Honorary Fellow of Keble College Oxford, a Faculty Affiliate at the University of Chicago, a Faculty Affiliate at Harvard University, and an Honorary Professor at the University of St Andrews. In 2018 he was awarded a CBE for services to the understanding of modern-day terrorism and political history. In 2019 he was awarded the Royal Irish Academy's Gold Medal in the Social Sciences. Louise Mallinder is a Professor of Law and Deputy Director of the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security, and Justice at Queen’s University Belfast. At the University of Chicago she is a Faculty Affiliate of the Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts, and was the 2024 Pozen Professor of Human Rights. She holds a PhD in law, an LLM in human rights law, and BA in economic and social history and politics, all from Queen’s University Belfast. Her book Amnesty, Human Rights and Political Transitions: Bridging the Peace and Justice Divide was awarded the British Society of Criminology Book Prize and the Hart Socio-Legal Studies Association Early Career Prize. She is co-editing The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia on Law and Peace , and co-authored Lawyers in Conflict and Transition (2022). She is a Member of the Royal Irish Academy and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences and of the Higher Education Academy. She is also a member of the Institute for Integrated Transitions Law and Peace Practice Group, and of the ESRC and AHRC Peer Review Colleges. She was Chair of the Committee on the Administration of Justice, a human rights non-governmental organization based in Belfast, during 2015-2020, and was Vice-Chair during 2013-2015 and 2020-2024. Christopher McCrudden is honorary professor of human rights and equality law at the School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast, L. Bates Lea Global Law Professor at the University of Michigan Law School, and a Fellow of the QUB Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security, and Justice. He holds an LLB from QUB, an LLM from Yale Law School, and a DPhil and DCL from Oxford University. He is called to the Bars of England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and Ireland, and is a member of Blackstone Chambers in London. QUB awarded him an honorary LLD in 2006. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2008, a Member of the Royal Irish Academy in 2018, and an Honorary Bencher of the Bar of Northern Ireland in 2022. He is the academic member of the Judicial Studies Board for Northern Ireland, and is also a member of the Board of the Irish Centre for European Law, and chair of its Northern Ireland Committee. His books include Litigating Religions: An Essay on Human Rights, Courts and Beliefs (2018), Buying Social Justice (2007), and the co-authored Courts and Consociations (2013). His most recent publication is an edited collection, The Law and Practice of the Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol (2022). He was awarded a CBE in the 2019 New Year’s Honours List. Information Source: The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice | eventbrite