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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We have a new journal article out: "Direct, Structural and Cultural Violence in a ‘Postconflict’ Society: Lived Experiences of ‘At Risk’ and Incarcerated Young Men' by Conor Murray, Brandon Hamber, Daire McGill & Elizabeth Gallagher. Open access download below @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social

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Brandon Hamber's Website

The website of Professor Brandon Hamber featuring publications, projects, resources and resume.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Should have happened a long time ago, but at least in August 2026, some 50 years since the original inquest found no one to blame for his death, an inquest into the murder of anti-apartheid activist Stephen Bantu Biko re-opened

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How in August, Steve Biko’s murder inquest re-opened

In August 2026, almost fifty years since the original inquest found no one to blame for his death, an inquest into the murder of anti-apartheid activist Stephen Bantu Biko re-opened at the High Court ...

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Panel now of the families of the disappeared in Northern Ireland, chaired by Dr Sandra Peake with Maria Lynskey, Dympna Kerr, Anne Morgan, and Michael McConville at @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social conference

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

The annual INCORE conference has started on political disappearances. Keynote Geoff Knupfer from the Commission for the Disappeared then a panel with families of the disappeared in Northern Ireland. Conference will feature some 70 papers @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social www.ulster.ac.uk/conference/i...

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2026 INCORE Annual Conference

This in-person event will convene scholars, practitioners, policymakers, artists, families of the disappeared, and advocacy organisations to explore the socio-political, cultural, legal, and economic ...

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Just back from Spain and did a quick shop, groceries in UK at least 25% more expensive (and poorer quality with much more packaging). Seems Brexit has been a massive success.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The idiocy of our age, top three articles on my Apple News

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Photos from the Belfast Féile reflecting 30 years since the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Significant strides were made in truth recovery but impact undermined by a lack of prosecutions, inadequate reparations, and the ongoing challenge of addressing inequality

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Looking forward to speaking at the Belfast Féile this afternoon at 3:30pm on 30 years since the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Pop in if you can feilebelfast.com/events/south...

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Join us for the INCORE Seminar: "Old Divisions and New Expectations: Pathways to youth critical action for sustainable peace in Northern Ireland" by Brandon Hamber and Eliz McArdle. On 27 May 4:00-5:00 pm online, register tinyurl.com/pathwaystocr... @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social

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Pathways to Youth Critical Action for Sustainable Peace in Northern Ireland

INCORE seminar by Brandon Hamber and Eliz McArdle

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The new South Africa: members of the Khulumani Galela Reparation movement have been sleeping outside Constitutional Court for over 2 years. They are calling on the government to settle their reparation demands

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Elderly Apartheid Victims Camp Outside ConCourt Demanding Justice

YouTube video by Our City News

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Still space to join us online tomorrow, "Discussion with Prof Cas Mudde: Populism, Extremism & Democratic Resilience" www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discussion...

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Follow the money! BP profits more than double as the Iran conflict drives oil prices skywards. Meanwhile UK taxpayers are handing the fossil fuel industry £3 billion a year in subsidies

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BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher

The energy giant said it had seen an

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Join us for a conversation with Professor Cas Mudde one of the world’s leading scholars on populism and the far right. Online seminar, 30 April 2026: "Populism, Extremism & Democratic Resilience"

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Discussion with Prof Cas Mudde: Populism, Extremism & Democratic Resilience

Join us for a conversation with Professor Cas Mudde the world’s leading scholars on populism and the far right.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

More horrific war crimes and destruction from Israel.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Delighted to announce I will be the series editor for new book series: "Pioneering Peace: New Paradigms in Peace and Conflict Studies" with Liverpool University Press ‪@livunipress.bsky.social DM me if you have an idea for a book!‬ Read more here:

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LUP launches new series: Pioneering Peace

Liverpool University Press is delighted to announce a new series: Pioneering Peace: New Paradigms in Peace and Conflict Studies led by series editor Brandon Hamber, John Hume and Thomas P. O’Neill …

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Throwback Thursday: I wrote this in 2009: "Belfast and Johannesburg: peas in a racist pod?" This serves as a small piece of evidence that, at least for Northern Ireland, racism is not a recent phenomenon but a persistent problem

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Belfast and Johannesburg: peas in a racist pod?

I long to live in a society where there is no racism but, living between Belfast and Johannesburg, this is impossible.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Remember when Trump accused Zelensky of 'gambling with World War Three'.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Tonight: Belfast Screening of Comrade Tambo's London Recruits plus Q&A. Thurs 5 Mar 2026 6:30 PM - 10:30, Ulster University is www.tickettailor.com/events/north...

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Glad to be hosting the Belfast Screening of "Comrade Tambo's London Recruits" plus Q&A after with some of the recruits. Please come and join us on 5 March. Should be an interesting evening @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social Register and info www.tickettailor.com/events/north...

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I wanted to introduce "Veritas", the team at TechEthics have been working on this new tool to deal with misinformation. Beta testers are now required if you want to sign up as a tester, register your interest or find out more click below:

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Veritas - Disinformation Intelligence Platform | TechEthics

Track and analyze coordinated information campaigns with Veritas. Beta launching December 1, 2025.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Fantastic to deliver the keynote address on "Young People and Peacebuilding" at the INSPIRE NOW! 2.0 Conference yesterday. Truly inspirational youth-led event, see DiverseYouthNI's profile on Instagram for highlights: www.instagram.com/diverseyouth...

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Throwback Thurs: I wrote this article in 1996, 3 weeks after the Truth Commission began in South Africa. I noted, "...it is not guaranteed that simply listening to stories, as vital as it is, will foster lasting national reconciliation" On Substack, also read on Medium: medium.com/@brandonhamb...

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Will reconciliation follow disclosure?

The first three weeks of hearings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission have been marked by emotionally harrowing stories that victims

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Great to hear Irish President, Catherine Connolly, speak today at Ulster University. A takeaway: "in a world unfortunately that is ever-more consumed with war and militarism...a lesson that we should all tell the world: that peace is normal and that war is not normal and that peace is possible"

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Excited to announce my new Substack "Weaving Peace" is up and running. It's the perfect spot to stay updated on my latest writings and articles, and also has an archive of some of older work (still updating, over 100 pieces to go!). Check it out and subscribe for updates!

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Weaving Peace | Brandon Hamber | Substack

“Weaving Peace” by Professor Brandon Hamber—psychologist, practitioner, and peace studies academic—features a diverse collection of popular writings, including newspaper articles, think pieces, reflec...

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

The "Board of Peace" is another Trump grift. He holds the power, draft Charter gives him 'exclusive authority' to hire and fire. Countries must fork over $1 billion for 'permanent membership'. Remit extends beyond Gaza. Blatant power grab, undermining global cooperation for his gain and influence.

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Who is part of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza?

Trump unveils a complex three-tier governing structure for Gaza that places Trump and pro-Israel officials at the top.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Feeling snubbed this morning! Apparently, my invite to Trump's 'Board of War'...sorry...'Board of Alleged Peace' got lost in the mail.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Well, that was the maddest final ever at #AFCON but delighted to see #Senegal win. Believe it or not but I have a bit of Senegalese 🇸🇳 DNA 🧬

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

A whirlwind start to the year: the flouting of international law, threats of occupation, ongoing bombing in Gaza ignored, the silence of complicity, UK hunger strikers about to die, and the tragic, inevitable violence that follows lawless US agencies. The slippery slope is getting more treacherous.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

To mark this festive season here is a photo my freshly dug homegrown potatoes!🎄Hope you all had a wonderful day.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Here is a short piece written by myself and Sophia Devlin on the issue of AI and Human Rights for those interested. *Spoiler alert it does talk about the show Pluribus!

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AI and Human Rights

Humanity must shape technology before technology reshapes humanity

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

I recently posted about the Belfast Palestinian march. On Threads, I received 1,300 likes, 157 reposts, and 90 comments. Half were supportive, while the rest called me a terrorist, vermin, or brainwashed. A few even suggested bodily harm. But the haters only made up 2.5%. Don't be distracted.

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Professor Brandon Hamber @brandonhamber.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

In case you missed it tomorrow @techethicsltd.bsky.social are hosting a seminar on “Human Rights in the Age of AI: Towards a New Generation of Human Rights Protections”, 11am on 12 December 2025 at Ulster University, Belfast www.eventbrite.com/e/human-righ...

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Human Rights in the Age of AI: Towards a New Generation of Human Rights

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how humanity can shape technology before technology reshapes humanity.

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