Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Fantastic to see our research on Intangible Cultural Heritage and language profiled by BBC futures. 051
Reposted by Philip McDermottMairéad Nic Craith @maireadnc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Delighted 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...bbc.co.ukEagles and wolves: The long-lost animals that live on in Irish place namesLong-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. 2116
Reposted by Philip McDermottProfessor Paul Connolly FAcSS @profconnolly.bsky.social · 10/02/2026Thrilled 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...ulster.ac.ukUlster University secures national Race Equality Charter Bronze AwardUlster University secures national Race Equality Charter Bronze Award 031
Reposted by Philip McDermottARK @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... 031
Reposted by Philip McDermottClaire Mitchell @clairemitchell.bsky.social · 09/01/2026Must 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...irishnews.comWhat 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 0126
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... 021
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Delighted 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. 2110
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Hear 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?...youtu.beBSc Sociology with Minors at Derry~LondonderryYouTube video by Ulster University 160
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Looking 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. 010
Reposted by Philip McDermottPhilip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 24/11/2024My 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/...journals.sagepub.comMigrants, transcultural memory and World War I commemoration in post-conflict Northern Ireland - Philip McDermott, 2024This 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... 0105
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 15/01/2025UCAS 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 000
Reposted by Philip McDermott☕️Research&Coffee☕️ @drjbw.bsky.social · 13/01/2025As 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! 031
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 10/01/2025As UCAS/University Application deadlines for undergraduate programmes approach, a reminder of our new programmes in the Northwest at Ulster University. 021
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Precious 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. 000
Reposted by Philip McDermottProfessor Paul Connolly FAcSS @profconnolly.bsky.social · 23/12/2024We 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 01512
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 24/12/2024Nollaig shona daoibh go léir. Have a happy and peaceful Christmas. A quiet one this year to reflect on those no longer with us. 💔 010
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 03/12/2024If 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 021
Reposted by Philip McDermottIdentities: 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 0125
Reposted by Philip McDermottScott Barber @scottbarber.bsky.social · 01/12/2024Libraries are magical places for kids. Make sure to support your local library! 2182182
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 25/11/2024I think this is the favourite of all the pics I've taken. Peace Bridge, Derry. 150
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 24/11/2024Looking 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 👇 1120
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 24/11/2024My 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/...journals.sagepub.comMigrants, transcultural memory and World War I commemoration in post-conflict Northern Ireland - Philip McDermott, 2024This 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... 0105
Reposted by Philip McDermottInish View @inishview.bsky.social · 24/11/2024View of the dunes at the Donegal Boardwalk. 062
Reposted by Philip McDermottINCORE Ulster University @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Transitioning our account to BlueSky, so please follow us here to keep up with our news. 021
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Just 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... 042
Reposted by Philip McDermottBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 19/11/2024Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day. Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter. 13429281010662
Reposted by Philip McDermottJay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 19/11/2024Bluesky 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: 307013027216060
Reposted by Philip McDermottInish View @inishview.bsky.social · 18/11/2024Swan Park in Buncrana, Donegal. www.inishview.com/activity/swa... #Buncrana #Inishowen #Donegal #Ireland #WildAtlanticWay 091
Reposted by Philip McDermottBluesky @bsky.app · 15/11/2024Another 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: 180311659311331
Philip McDermott @ppmcdermott1.bsky.social · 16/11/20241st post Brooke Park, Derry in Autumn. A real Beauty. 0102
Reposted by Philip McDermottBluesky @bsky.app · 16/11/2024Another day, another million new people have joined Bluesky! 18M users? 🙂↔️ 18M friends 🙂↕️ 646623549816499