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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Earlier this week, we were delighted to launch the latest findings from the 2026 Kids’ Life and Times (KLT) and Young Life and Times (YLT) surveys. The survey findings and summary reports are now available online. KLT ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/klt/2026/%EF... YLT ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ylt/2026/

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🔔 New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest ARK Research Update by @mlcorr.bsky.social, @siobhanmc74.bsky.social and Dirk Schubotz discusses young people's experiences of victimisation. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

ARK September Newsletter is now available ⬇️ mailchi.mp/29d09859dc98... 📩 Don't forget you can subscribe to receive the newsletter straight to your inbox.

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Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Our paper on peacebuilding through social & community farming in NI has been published www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... As we conclude: In the aftermath of serious race-related rioting...[farms] can create the common ground that is essential for this shared space to flourish @ark-ni.bsky.social

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Congratulations to Orlaith Smyth @ulsteruni.bsky.social & Megan Egan @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social (pictured above with Professor Daniel Muijs, Head of the School of Social Sciences, Education & Social Work) for winning the 2026 ARK Dissertation Prize! #socialscience #socialpolicy #northernireland

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our 2026 YLT & KLT results launch is on 22/9 @ 4pm @ Youth Action Belfast Info & register: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/DCZaB81HUX Thanks2our 2026 funders: @iefni.bsky.social @education-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social @executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk @cvocni.bsky.social @politicsinaction.bsky.social & SBNI

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our summer newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, including details of the recent gender budgeting conference. mailchi.mp/eb014b9fb5e6... #socialpolicy #socialscience #northernireland @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

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Conflict Textiles @conflicttextiles.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

In 2025, the NILT survey explored the complex and often contested relationships between languages, cultures, and identities in Northern Ireland. This exhibition includes 5 arpilleras that address the topic in textile language. @ark-ni.bsky.social cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttext...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🔔 New ARK Policy Brief 🔔 The latest ARK Policy Brief by David Price discusses bridging the gap between on-the-ground youth work and high-level policy implementation across Ireland and Northern Ireland Read here ➡️ ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🔔 New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest ARK Research Update by Nicole Bond and Siobhan O'Neill explores wellbeing among children and young people in Northern Ireland. Read here ➡️ ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our June newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, including details of our recent NILT Launch. mailchi.mp/029f8662938b... #socialpolicy #socialscience #northernireland @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🔔 New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest ARK Research Update by @aislingoboyle.bsky.social, Lorna Carson and Paula Devine explores public attitudes to the Irish language and Ulster-Scots. Read here ➡️ ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

This morning marked the launch of the 2025 Northern Ireland Life and Times survey results. Find out more about the 2025 results ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/nilt/2025/ Find out more about the survey ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/nilt/

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

🔔New ARK Policy Brief🔔 The latest Policy Brief by Alexandra Chapman and Ciara Fitzpatrick @ulsteruni.bsky.social explores how youth work creates opportunities for young people to engage with education, employment and training. Read here➡️https://ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/default/files/2026-05/PB40.pdf

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our May newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK updates and activities, including our forthcoming Northern Ireland Life and Times Launch. mailchi.mp/44aa03182393... #socialpolicy #socialscience #northernireland @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

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Conflict Textiles @conflicttextiles.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

In our Languages exhibition with @ark-ni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Heidi Drahota adds her voice to the global network of groups demanding a ban on the use of landmines in this powerful textile cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttext...

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Conflict Textiles @conflicttextiles.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Opening today! ARK / Conflict Textiles - Languages marks the 6th installation of the rotating exhibition, a collaboration between Conflict Textiles, @ark-ni.bsky.social and the McClay Library @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttext...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

📣 Upcoming ARK Event 📣 Words matter. Public attitudes to languages in Northern Ireland. This event marks the launch of the 2025 NILT results. 🗓️ Thurs 4th June 10am - 12pm 📍The Great Hall (Lanyon Building), @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social 🖊️ Registration: tinyurl.com/tbrz5f3v

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Our April newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, highlighting a number of forthcoming events. mailchi.mp/fe178b7344f2... #socialpolicy #socialscience #northernireland @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🔔New ARK Policy Brief 🔔 The latest ARK Policy Brief by Christine Ellison, Sheena McMullen and Ursula O'Hare explores poverty in Northern Ireland. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/nilt/policyb...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Our March newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, with a focus on minority ethnic people. mailchi.mp/7939503f60cb... #northernireland #socialscience #SocialPolicy @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest ARK Research Update by Professor Philip McDermott (Ulster University) examines attitudes on immigration and Cultural Diversity in Northern Ireland. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Our February newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, with a focus on children’s and young people’s issues. mailchi.mp/125c4684f59a... #northernireland #socialscience #SocialPolicy @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🔔 New ARK Feature 🔔 The latest ARK Feature by Dr Ciara Fitzpatrick (@ulsteruni.bsky.social) examines deficiencies in school meal funding. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🔔 New ARK Policy Brief 🔔 The latest Policy Brief examines the impact of post-separation abuse on children. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update uses data from the 2025 Young Life and Times and Kids' Life and Times survey to explore children's and young people's experiences of respect and disrespect. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

This week’s Research Roundup focuses on ARK_info Report on Research Methods for Assessing Demand for Integrated Education in Northern Ireland. Head to our website to learn more: www.ief.org.uk/our-work/res...

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Conflict Textiles @conflicttextiles.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

See the Conflict Textile included in ARK’s January Newsletter

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update by Paula Devine and Martina McKnight uses data from the 2024 NI Life and Times survey to gender based violence in Northern Ireland. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Our January newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, with a particular focus on gender-based violence @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social mailchi.mp/49b3934f7e0a... #northernireland #socialscience #socialpolicy #genderbasedviolence

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Our December newsletter is out! In this issue, we feature ARK publications, updates and activities, and highlight the latest @conflicttextiles.bsky.social exhibition. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social mailchi.mp/cab290bd5af8... #northernireland #socialscience #socialpolicy

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Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I had a great time taking part in this. Inspiring to see diverse groups connect old ideas in new ways to create innovation... #socialinnovation #socialenterprise #globalentreprenerushipweek

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Conflict Textiles @conflicttextiles.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Tomorrow we open an exhibition with @ark-ni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social McClay Library. The theme of the 4 pieces connect to ARK's annual Northern Ireland Life and Times survey, which in 2025 included questions exploring public sentiment to education. cain.ulster.ac.uk/conflicttext...

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Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Young people's attitudes to lynx/wolf reintroductions Based on @ark-ni.bsky.social data from 5,000+ children & teenagers in #NorthernIreland, my new report discusses their attitudes to potential #lynx & #wolf reintroductions to the UK/ROI It's complicated! www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

25 people from 11 countries took part in our 'Move fast & mend things social hackathon' yesterday, led by @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek This included including @ulsteruni.bsky.social & @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social students from different courses and levels

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Dr Paula Devine @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and Dr @erinearly.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social delivered a presentation at the event 'The Invisible Man: Men’s Health - Look at the State of it' held in Stormont this week. The presentation explored the need for a men's health policy in NI.

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Our @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social is organising a social hackathon as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek If you're a UG/PG student @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social interested in exploring social innovation then this is4you! Info & register by 16/11 forms.office.com/e/wp5wp0bCP6

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Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

I had a great time presenting our @ark-ni.bsky.social research on young people's attitudes to environmental goals in Northern Ireland: tinyurl.com/472th54p An inspiring 'Integrated Education: Connecting People, Planet and Peace' @iefni.bsky.social event as part of #GoodRelationsWeek2025 🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

ARK's @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social is organising a social hackathon as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek If you're a UG/PG student @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social interested in exploring social innovation then this is4you More info & EOI by 9/11 forms.office.com/e/wp5wp0bCP6

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

📣 Upcoming ARK Event 📣 Choice, Conversations, Decisions: Schools in Northern Ireland. 🗓️ Thurs 27th November 12-2pm (lunch provided) 📍Ulster University Coleraine 🖊️ Registration: tinyurl.com/mv6ywpe4

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Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Looking forward to speaking at this #grw2025 event on Tuesday. Tickets are still available... @ark-ni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

📰 The latest ARK newsletter is now available! Read the latest news from ARK including: ⭐️ New ARK Associate ⭐️ Latest publications ⭐️ Upcoming events in November Read here ➡️ mailchi.mp/feda5b98c62e...

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🔔New ARK Research Update🔔 The latest Research Update by Amy Heaps, Marian McLaughlin, Susann Power and Kristel Miller uses data from the 2024 NILT survey to explore economic activity, skills and learning in NI. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de... @ulsteruni.bsky.social

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Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We @ark-ni.bsky.social are organising a social hackathon 18/11 as part of #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek If you're a UG/PG student @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social interested in exploring social innovation then this is for you More info & EOI by 9/11 forms.office.com/e/wp5wp0bCP6

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

We were delighted to welcome Prof @aaronreeves.bsky.social @lsesociology.bsky.social to deliver our ARK at 25 lecture yesterday. Prof Reeves discussed findings from his book (co-authored with Prof @samfriedman.bsky.social) Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite.

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

❓Did you know...❓ As we begin a new academic year, did you know that ARK have teaching datasets that can assist with quantitative methods teaching and exploring social policy issues using real life data? Find out more here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/teaching/

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ARK @ark-ni.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🔔New ARK Research Update 🔔 The latest Research Update by @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social , Professor Gladys Ganiel and Emma Soye consider the role of religion on attitudes to climate change. Read here ➡️ www.ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

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