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An interdisciplinary conference entitled ‘Demons Good and Bad‘ will be held on 27-28 October 2022. Demonology has been significant in human life throughout history, and is of continuous relevance for multiple aspects of human life. Nevertheless, so far the academic study of demonology has only gained a limited scholarly attention. This conference is part of a wider effort to supply scholars of demonology with a framework for interdisciplinary cooperation, development and dissemination of their scholarship. Follow the link to find out more.

In a new episode of the ARINS Podcast, Etain Tannam joins Rory Montgomery, QUB, to reflect on the role of the British-Irish Governmental Conference and the centrality of this forum to deal with future challenges. The podcast, which looks at Analysing and Researching Ireland North and South is a project of the RIA. Follow the link to listen to the discussion.

The next webinar in the ISE at 50 series ‘The Irish Peace Process: A Civic Conversation on the Lessons for 2022’ will take place on 27 January 2022. Joining the panel are Katy Hayward from QUB, Alex Wimberly (Head of Corrymeela), former Head of ISE, Geraldine Smyth, Barbara Walshe an ISE graduate and Chair of Glencree, and Alan Waite of the RCity project in North Belfast. David Mitchell will be in the chair for what promises to be another insightful conversation. Follow the link to learn more and register.

On 12 November Dr David Mitchell (Assistant Professor) and Dr Dong Jin Kim (Senior Research Fellow), as well as doctoral researchers Eugene Lee and Donghyuk Kwon, spoke at an event hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland. Dr Mitchell and Dr Kim spoke about the Northern Ireland peace process. Eugene Lee compared the Irish and Korean peace processes, and Donghyuk Kwon gave an update on peace efforts in Korea. Eugene Lee and Donghyuk Kwon are directors in South Korea’s Ministry of Unification and are doing PhDs in the School of Religion in Belfast.

The staff and students at the Belfast campus of the School of Religion were honoured and delighted to host the Provost Linda Doyle, for a visit this week. It was a truly memorable day, and all were encouraged by the Provost’s interest in finding out more about the programmes and people who make up the School in Belfast. The Provost met with MPhil in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation students, PhD students and staff.

The School of Religion is now taking applications for PhD studies via distance learning. This path allows students to study towards their research degree from their residential location, while participating in required modules and partaking in the School’s postgraduate and research community via online activities. Visit our PhD page to learn more.