‘We collect without fear or favour’: embodying inclusion at the Linen Hall Library “The library’s collections are not only a record of the past: they are a resource for the present — a way of bringing contested histories into the room.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/we-collect… @TheLinenHall @NI_CRC #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #GoodRelationsWeek #GRW26 #TheTroubles #peacebuilding #reconciliation #inclusion

‘If you remove fear, you can build trust’: young people, peace walls, and Belfast’s future “Peace is a nice word. It’s often associated with flowers and Volkswagen vans and stuff. But when you’re involved in peacebuilding, you can get bullied at school, you can get questions from family members.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/if-you-rem… @Springboardopp @NIScreen @FundforIreland @Justice_NI @NI_CRC #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding #reconciliation #Belfast #interface #peacewall #film #GRW26 #GRW2026 #GoodRelationsWeek

Challenges to belonging in a changing Northern Ireland “Sectarian incidents have been declining, while racially motivated hate crimes are rising. The underlying narrative — perceived threat, blame directed at an ‘other’, the impulse to defend one’s group — persists even as the group being targeted changes.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/challenges… @UlsterUni #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #sectarianism #racism #peacebuilding #reconciliation #integratededucation #communityrelations #GoodRelationsWeek

‘In the midst of trauma’: new report highlights the toll on peacebuilding practitioners “Without change, overwhelmed people are helping overwhelmed people in a potentially self-perpetuating situation.” Read our article by Kevin HYLANDS 👉 sharedfuture.news/in-the-mid… @RoismairedSF @_LisaCherry #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #Ireland #trauma #peacebuilding #reconciliation

Book review — From Feakle to the Falls and Derry’s Walls: Methodism and Peacemaking, 1985–2025 (David Gallagher) “For Methodists, this book provides an opportunity to recognise and reflect upon an important strand of their history. For those interested in the wider history of Northern Ireland, it provides a valuable perspective on the often-overlooked contribution of faith-based actors. And for contemporary peacemakers, it offers an important reminder that the work of peace is rarely spectacular.” Read our book review by Gordon McDADE 👉 sharedfuture.news/book-revie… @irishmethodist @ebsbelfast #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #book #bookreview #church #Methodist #peacebuilding #peaceprocess

Violence receding, foundations lagging: findings from the new Northern Ireland Peace Index “Structures that have succeeded in ending sustained political violence have not generated the public confidence that would make that peace self-sustaining.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/violence-r… @GlobPeaceIndex @Domsball #sharedfuture #northernireland #peace #peaceindex

‘Parental choice is an illusion’: the gap between integrated education demand and provision “First preference on an admissions form, Torney emphasised, does not necessarily reflect ideal choice: it reflects what is accessible, affordable, and realistic.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/parental-c… @IEFNI @Kath_Torney @FeileBelfast @AmandaFBelfast @jodyblom1 @NickDMathison @MrUlster #NorthernIreland #SharedFuture #integratededucation #education

Songs of the blackberry path: Tia Bow maps a journey from the Troubles to discovery “Blackberry Path is richer for weaving Tia Bow’s personal story with universal experiences, presented in a folktronic style that pays homage to cultural traditions.” Read our review by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/songs-of-t… @FionnualaFagan @MrUlster #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #TheTroubles #music #livemusic #folktronic

Building a shared homeplace: the role of sport in reconciliation “There is an amazing community and pride to be found in sporting clubs, they are a microcosm of life and a safe place to grow and learn, to develop passion, a strong work ethic, and a respect for competitors.” Read our article by Gordon McDADE 👉 sharedfuture.news/building-a… @humefoundation @officialgaa @peaceplayersni @ciaramageean @LimestoneU #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding #PeacebuildingWeek

Empowering civic participation through communication: #PEACEPLUS #CONNECT “We are proud of our key role for the Media CONNECT workstream, driven by an editorial perspective dedicated to empowering civic participation through media and communications, where peace is improved by reporting and storytelling.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD and Julia PAUL 👉 sharedfuture.news/empowering… @BCouncil_NI @ieBritish @SEUPB @BritishCouncil @EwartBiggs @GinaMcIntyre24 @ColmMcGiv @drjuliapaul @MrUlster #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #CONNECT #MediaCONNECT #journalism #peacebuilding

‘Productive discomfort’: artists grapple with identity’s contradictions in live ARINS podcast "I’m not altogether comfortable giving myself a very definite label.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/productive… @ArinsProject @RIAdawson @NDIrishStudies @ExecOfficeNI @CommunitiesNI @BelfastExposed @p_seawright @MrUlster #SharedFuture #Identity #CulturalIdentity #Art #ContemporaryArt #Brexit #NorthernIreland #Ireland #Podcast #ARINS #BIENProgramme #PoliticsAndArt #JoyGerrard #PaulSeawright

‘The violence is continuing’: scholars examine embodied memory of conflict “The discussion focused on their research and its relationship to embodied memory — how conflict and violence leave lasting traces in bodies, spaces, and collective consciousness.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/the-violen… @UlsterUni @INCOREinfo @ahrcpress @UKRI_News @BrisUniPress @MrUlster #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding #academic #art #seminar #TheTroubles

“The fundamental goal of the PSNI new service instruction is being ‘really clear that when it comes to the display of any material that constitutes an offence, the PSNI has a clear obligation to act, in particular where the continued display of that material is or would cause harm.’” Read our research article updated by Merrill MEADOW 👉 sharedfuture.news/flags/ @ExecOfficeNI @GoTeamNI @Davidmitchelldr @HAPPatQUB @kieranmcevoy2 @PoliceServiceNI #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding #flags

From tartans to Guinness: Identity in Northern Ireland and beyond "We live in a different world than 1969 [the onset of the Troubles] — it's not circular — and I'm hopeful that that diverse model of a place wins out." Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/from-tarta… @BelfastExposed @MrUlster #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #identity #diversity #Canada #nationalism

Finding 'Our Home' (Nasz Dom): Polish stories chart Northern Ireland’s new dimension “We hope to create a living archive — of stories, or experiences — that will stay here with us and our children and be part of our legacy.” Read our article by Merrill MEADOW 👉 sharedfuture.news/finding-ou… @BelfastExposed #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #Poland #identity #diversity

Beyond good relations: building a Northern Ireland Peace Index “The consultation revealed broad agreement that Northern Ireland needs to move beyond traditional good relations measures towards a more systemic understanding of peacebuilding.” Read our article by Maurizio LIBERANTE 👉 sharedfuture.news/beyond-goo… @GlobPeaceIndex @ESRC @NISRA @Domsball @OsborneTweets @Rotary #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peace #peacebuilding #economy

Reconciliation at a crossroads: faith leaders demand structural change “Good people have been trying to do the right thing, but structures have worked against them. Belief and practice are out of sync, and a realignment is needed more than ever.” Read our article by Allan LEONARD 👉 sharedfuture.news/reconcilia… @ContemChristian @ClonardMBelfast @NI_CRC @YouthLinkNI @cllrjohnkyle @jpla90 @LyndaGo21782251 @MrUlster #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding #church #reconciliation

Beyond inevitability: the alternative of nonviolence to the Troubles “What is clear is that the history of Northern Ireland offers both cautionary lessons and sources of hope.” Read our article by Myfanwy CARVILLE 👉 sharedfuture.news/beyond-ine… @ImagineBelfast @EricaChenoweth @StefaniaGualbe1 #SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #peacebuilding #reconciliation #TheTroubles #nonviolence