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Philip McDermott

@ppmcdermott1.bsky.social
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Professor of Sociology, Ulster University Sociologist who works on cultural and linguistic diversity in the public space. pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/persons/philip…

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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Fantastic to see our research on Intangible Cultural Heritage and language profiled by BBC futures.
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Mairéad Nic Craith @maireadnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Delighted with a BBC blog drawing on research by @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social and me. @insuhi.bsky.social @alastairmci.bsky.social @irishstudiesqub.bsky.social @frankrennie.bsky.social @carsoncenter.bsky.social @timeshighered.bsky.social @illinoispress.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...
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Eagles and wolves: The long-lost animals that live on in Irish place names
Long-standing Irish place names hark back to a world alive with cranes, wolves and eagles. Now these old names are piquing the interest of nature-lovers and ecologists.
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Professor Paul Connolly FAcSS @profconnolly.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Thrilled to hear that Ulster University has achieved the Advance HE Race Equality Charter Bronze Award! A major collective effort of staff and students working across the university. Now the real work begins! www.ulster.ac.uk/news/2026/fe...
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Ulster University secures national Race Equality Charter Bronze Award
Ulster University secures national Race Equality Charter Bronze Award
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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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Claire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Must read from @stephenbaker.bsky.social and Phil Ramsey on public service media in a reunified Ireland. We need ‘a media capable of contributing to a rich, participatory democracy… truthful and as culturally creative and convivial as the people who live here’. www.irishnews.com/opinion/what...
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What would happen to the BBC and RTÉ in a united Ireland?
We argue that there should be a new public media organisation – tentatively called Public Media Ireland
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
📢 Our 2nd special edn. In AJEC on 'ICH & Climate Change', edited by myself and Mairéad NicCraith, is now out! Includes our article on language as ICH & commentary by Milos Milenkovic (Belgrade). #OpenAccess #ClimateChange #CulturalHeritage Link 👇 www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journal...
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Delighted to have been promoted to Professor of Sociology at Ulster University this week. Looking forward to taking the role forward with plenty of positive developments for the department.
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Hear about our BSc Sociology with Minors in either education, criminology, history or politics and international studies at Derry~Londonderry. It is exciting to be extending sociology and the importance of a 'sociological imagination' across the university. youtu.be/-PBjl0cse7Y?...
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BSc Sociology with Minors at Derry~Londonderry
YouTube video by Ulster University
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Looking forward to speaking at this conference next week at University of the Saarland. Organised by our UlsterUni colleague Dr Éamonn Ó Ciardha, currently a Visiting Professor. Irish Studies in a Changing Europe.
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
My article on Migrants, Transcultural Memory & WWI Commemoration in N. Ireland is in Memory Studies 17(6) Explores migrant communities' approaches in commemorating a global event. Challenging in a divided society where memory is often interpreted parochially. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Migrants, transcultural memory and World War I commemoration in post-conflict Northern Ireland - Philip McDermott, 2024
This article explores a community memory project on World War I led by first-generation migrants living in Northern Ireland. As a location recovering from 30 ye...
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
UCAS deadlines are fast approaching. Our new programmes in Sociology draw on our current research and apply critical thinking to the real world. Graduates in social science contribute massively to the liveability of our region. #LiveableCity
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☕️Research&Coffee☕️ @drjbw.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
As someone who combines several of these fields in my work, it’s wonderful to see these programs on the Derry Campus of Ulster University. I hiked up the hill a year or so ago to see the campus - very nice!
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
As UCAS/University Application deadlines for undergraduate programmes approach, a reminder of our new programmes in the Northwest at Ulster University.
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Precious memories of a wonderful granny who we lost over the Christmas period. A formidable presence deeply missed, especially as we start 2025. Grandparents are the foundation for so much transformation. ❤️ so thankful for such a wonderful person.
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Professor Paul Connolly FAcSS @profconnolly.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
We are looking for the next Director of INCORE (International Conflict Research Institute) at Ulster University, on our historic Derry-Londonderry campus. Are you an exceptional leader with an international research profile in peacebuilding? More on this amazing opportunity: tinyurl.com/3vcnkjcv
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Nollaig shona daoibh go léir. Have a happy and peaceful Christmas. A quiet one this year to reflect on those no longer with us. 💔
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
If you are a prospective student, a sociology teacher or careers teacher please do get in touch 😁. We look forward to telling you about our new programmes. UCAS deadline is 29th January
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Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power @identitiesjournal.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
'Identities: 30 years on' In case you missed it, our 30th Anniversary Editorial by #Identities co-editors @nasarmeer.bsky.social and @aaronwinter.bsky.social is now online! Read with #FreeAccess: doi.org/10.1080/1070... @tandfresearch.bsky.social
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Scott Barber @scottbarber.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
Libraries are magical places for kids. Make sure to support your local library!
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Cold and Festive in Derry 🎄📸
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
I think this is the favourite of all the pics I've taken. Peace Bridge, Derry.
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Looking forward to teaching new major/minor courses at Ulster Uni starting Derry Sep '25. -Sociology - with Politics - with Education - with History - with Criminology Great to be working with Prof Fidelma Ashe on this. Details at UCAS 👇
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
My article on Migrants, Transcultural Memory & WWI Commemoration in N. Ireland is in Memory Studies 17(6) Explores migrant communities' approaches in commemorating a global event. Challenging in a divided society where memory is often interpreted parochially. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Migrants, transcultural memory and World War I commemoration in post-conflict Northern Ireland - Philip McDermott, 2024
This article explores a community memory project on World War I led by first-generation migrants living in Northern Ireland. As a location recovering from 30 ye...
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Inish View @inishview.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
View of the dunes at the Donegal Boardwalk.
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
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INCORE Ulster University @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Transitioning our account to BlueSky, so please follow us here to keep up with our news.
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Cold one on the Glenshane Pass today.
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Just a reminder of recent article with @maireadnc.bsky.social "When Language Rights are Not Enough", in special edition, "Language Problems and Language Planning" on Language Conflict and Security. Pre-published version is open access at the link below. pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/publicati...
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day. Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.
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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 19/11/2024
Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉 We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
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Inish View @inishview.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Swan Park in Buncrana, Donegal. www.inishview.com/activity/swa... #Buncrana #Inishowen #Donegal #Ireland #WildAtlanticWay
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 15/11/2024
Another day at Bluesky, and it looks like growth is not slowing down! Welcome! We’d like to take a moment to share our stance on AI and user data:
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Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
1st post Brooke Park, Derry in Autumn. A real Beauty.
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Bluesky @bsky.app · 16/11/2024
Another day, another million new people have joined Bluesky! 18M users? 🙂‍↔️ 18M friends 🙂‍↕️
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