Knowledge Exchange

⏰Our next #KESS2026 seminar is next Wednesday 27th May. All-Island Marine Water Governance & Water-Land-Edge Environmental Cleaning: Considerations When Legislating  Booking is now available via Eventbrite at nia1.me/5kq #fisheries

🚨There's still time to join us tomorrow (27th May) for our next #KESS2026 seminar.🚨 Booking is now available via Eventbrite at nia1.me/5kq #fisheries

Some more pictures from yesterday's event. #KESS2026

Thanks to all who came to our seminar yesterday in relation to #onlinesafety. Details of our next seminar can be found on our site. kess.org.uk/series-8/

The briefing papers and presentations from our #KESS2026 seminar regarding #OnlineSafety 'Online Safety for Young and Disabled Persons: Considerations when Legislating' are now available! kess.org.uk/online-safety-… Stay tuned for details of our next seminar!

📢 Our @RaISe_KESS seminar returns this Wednesday 20th May! 'ONLINE SAFETY FOR YOUNG & DISABLED PERSONS: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING' Secure your place 👉 nia1.me/5kh #KESS2026 #OnlineSafety

Our @RaISe_KESS seminar returns on Wednesday 20th May. The theme is ONLINE SAFETY FOR YOUNG & DISABLED PERSONS: CONSIDERATIONS WHEN LEGISLATING Booking is now available via Eventbrite at nia1.me/5k4 #KESS2026

The policy briefings and presentations are now available from the second of our series of @RaISe_KESS seminars. This seminar focuses on Victims and the Northern Ireland Criminal Justice System. Video to follow. #criminaljustice #KESS2026 nia1.me/5jy

Just a couple of days to go before our first #KESS2026 seminar! You can book online via Eventbrite - nia1.me/5ji

📢 Upcoming KESS Seminar with OU academics Creative Learning to Affirm Diversity Dr John Maiden, Dr Stefanie Sinclair & Prof John Wolffe 📍 Parliament Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast 📅22 April 2026 🕐 1.30pm Set against a rapidly evolving policy context — including the proposed Race Equality Bill, reforms to 16–18 education, and the recent Supreme Court judgement on Religious Education in Northern Ireland — this seminar explores how education can respond to increasing diversity while reflecting cultural and historical traditions. The team will present an innovative, evidence-based approach using collaborative filmmaking, where young people explore religious, cultural and ethnic diversity through creative production. Alongside deepening understanding of tolerance and peace, the approach builds practical skills in: • teamwork and collaboration • managing disagreement • communication • media literacy Drawing on pilot work across Northern Ireland, the UK and Europe, the session will share evidence of impact from learners aged 12–early 20s, including 16–18 learners in shared education settings. This is a valuable opportunity for policymakers, educators and practitioners to engage directly with research shaping the future of education in Northern Ireland. 👉 Register here: kess.org.uk/series-8/

Our new @RaISe_KESS programme is here! The programme features eight seminars, jointly delivered by the @niassembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) and local universities. Booking for the first seminar on the 22nd April is available now. kess.org.uk/series-8/

UKRI-funded PhD students can now apply for the UKRI Policy Internship Scheme to spend 3 months in a policy setting. The Northern Ireland Assembly is one of the host options. Learn more #UKRI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ukri.org/apply-for-fund… #PhDinternships #PolicyEngagement

UKRI PhD Policy Internship Opportunity - CALL OPEN NOW. Gain practical research experience in a legislative setting. Find out more here bit.ly/3LSpRY3

Great day at Ulster University's Social Science @Society_UU showcase on 23 April, where RaISe staff engaged with lots of interested undergraduates and lecturers sharing their insights & experience of working in the NI Assembly's Research and Information Service - RaISe.

Call closes 2nd Oct!