Constitutional Conversations Group and School of Law, QUB

Wednesday 18 March, 1-2.30pm Edgar Graham Room 

Main Site Tower 02.002, School of Law, QUB

Conversations on the constitutional status of Northern Ireland are flourishing in public and behind the scenes. So far, most of these conversations have focused on UK union, Irish unity and their implications for rights, equality, health, education and the economy. The impacts of constitutional change on women’s and other marginalised lives are rarely considered. This International Women’s Day event is an opportunity, open to all, to consider the following: what would a woman-friendly constitution look like?  would a women-friendly constitution benefit other marginalised groups? how might it happen? Other questions are very welcome.

All welcome

Contributors:

·         Dr Fidelma Ashe, Ulster University    

·         Catherine Cooke, Co-ordinator Foyle Women’s Information Network

·         Dr Myrtle Hill, Historian (former Queens University)

·         Susan McCrory, Manager Falls Women’s Centre

·         Anne McVicker, Director Women’s Research & Development Agency

·         Eileen Weir, Outreach Worker Shankill Women’s Centre (TBC)

Chairperson: Eilish Rooney, Ulster University

A round table of architects (who also happen to be women) with expertise ranging from residential, commercial, conservation, offices, extensions, interiors, new builds, education, there to answer all of your big and small questions about architecture and construction work, the design process, planning and building control, maximising your space, studying architecture, style advice, etc. Martina Murphy (pictured) will be hosting the panel.

Do you have a question you’d like to ask an architect? Are you considering booking an Ask An Architect consultation but not sure yet? Why not come along to the Ask An Architect salon and ask a question to our table of experienced architects?

The first hour will be an informal group discussion around the table, with questions invited from the floor, followed by time afterwards to mingle and chat over a drink, and ask further questions one to one.

Who’s the event for? Anyone interested in engaging an architect, or in the work that architects do, or who has any kind of space they would like to make the most of.

The proceeds go to Friends of the Cancer Centre and there’s a drink and a bite to eat when people get there.

Future Tuesdays are back in on Tuesday 10th of March 2020 to celebrate International Women’s Day with “Equal and Better Futures” with Coral Movaselli from Girls in Tech. Girls in Tech aims to accelerate the growth of women in tech and start ups.

Join us on Tuesday 10th of March 2020 to celebrate International Women’s Day at “Equal and Better Futures” with the double hitting line up of Women in Tech Leaders: Coral Movaselli from Girls in Tech and Award Winning Tech Trailblazer Deepa Mann-Kler CEO of Neon.

Coral is a self-defined techy problem solver specialising in equal and sustainable futures through empowerment, equality and sustainable technology. Best known for transformational transport technology and the application of AI to address climate change. Girls in Tech aims to accelerate the growth of women in tech and start ups. Coral will provide inspirational insights into how to take the lead in tech.

Deepa Mann-Kler is industry trailblazer, an expert in equality and diversity, an award winning visual artist; author; and CEO of Neon a health technology company. Working at the very nexus of Universities, Industry, and both the public third sector she is a visiting Professor In Immersive Futures at Ulster University and serves as a non-executive director across the UK. Deepa is a thought leader and TedX speaker who has driven forward developments at the intersection of creativity, technology, innovation, diversity, ethics, bias, culture, data, health and wellbeing through compelling storytelling. As an artist she has a strong focus on public art neon installations, notably Lumiere Durham 2019; London 2016 and 2013 in Derry/Londonderry UK City of Culture. Deepa authored the first report on race discrimination in Northern Ireland titled "Out Of The Shadows”. Deepa will be drawing upon her vast experience in practice to show us how it is possible to change the world.

Beer Pizza and refreshments will be available

Lunchtime lecture will start at 12.30 with light lunch with our panel discussion starting at 1 - 2pm. Jennifer Mc Carey from Glasgow District Trades Council, Siobhan Harding from Women's Support Network, Ciara Fitzpatrick from Law Centre NI and Dr Alexandra Chapman, booking essential

The Mothership Project, a network of Irish parenting artists who strive to make the arts and arts organisations more inclusive.

Artist and co-founder of The Mothership Project, Seoidin O'Sullivan will present and talk about the network focusing on their recent Satellite residency and publication. This will be followed by Dublin based artist Fiona Reilly performing a piece from her Department of Timekeepers Project.

The Mothership Project is a network of parenting artists in Ireland. The Mothership Project aims to support parenting artists in the development of their practice and to encourage arts organisations to make the art world a more inclusive place for artists with children. The Mothership Project wants to see societal and institutional change for parents in the art world. Being a parent can be challenging at the best of times, but with precarious circumstances and incomes, and uncertain futures parenting artists can be doubly challenged within a society that is lacking many supports for those with children.  

Since 2018, The Mothership Project have undertaken research into the lives of parenting artists. A survey was carried out with over 140 respondents from across the country and highlighted the difficulty of maintaining an art career as a parent in Ireland. A new publication with the findings of the survey and residency, with recommendations for arts organisation to better support and be inclusive of artist with children, was launched on the 16th of May.

Babes in arms and children welcome

As part of Féile an Phobail’s series of events celebrating IWD this global panel will reflect on their life in Ireland, the contribution they have made to society & the challenges, Chaired by Andrée Murphy, Columnist, featuring; Aderonke Ado-Imoisili (pictured), founder of African Women NI; Bridget McCann, Irish Traveller; Maite Ruiz from Cordoba, a community activist /artist & Lisa Mbondiya Williams owner of a Caribbean Touch NI. wwwarasuichonghaile.com/

For many of us, our menstrual cycle can be a burden, a struggle, or a non-event. But when we start to work with the changing hormonal energies of the menstrual cycle it can become something that supports our lives through more balance, fulfilment and flow.

In this event, Lisa will cover the following topics:

• A look at the science behind the menstrual cycle and the endocrine system, what our hormones are doing and what implications this has on our bodies and our lives

• A look at each phase of the menstrual cycle – ‘the inner seasons’ and how we can build our self-care, work and creativity around our cycle in simple and practical ways through diet, exercise, scheduling and energy management

• Ways to support the menstrual cycle to alleviate physical and emotional challenges and to prevent burnout

• How productivity, creativity, communication skills and our emotional wellbeing can be harnessed through the changing energies of the menstrual cycle 

Suitable for all people, menstruating or not. Suitable for those on the pill. 

An Droichead are holding an event as part of International Women’s Day Celebrations.  We have scheduled a talk by Róise Ní Bhaoill on Saint Brigid.

Thursday 5 March

Déardaoin 5 Márta

10.30-12.00

Who was St.Brigid?

Muire na nGael: bandia nó naomh?

Mary of the Gael: goddess or saint?

Youth Action NI hate taboos! Let’s be honest with young people and speak up about this bloody topic.

Everyone welcome. Pizza & Donuts provided.

paddy@youthaction.org

Guest Speakers, funders and light lunch provided.

Contact Fidelma on infor@nirwin.org to RSVP or arrange group places and travel.