Brexit, Borders and Belfast

This walk will focus on the impact of Brexit on our understanding of border issues and political identity in Belfast, particularly for young people living in the city.

Stopping at Laganside, City Hall and a peaceline/interface, we will encourage participants to reflect on how Belfast is changing (if at all) for young people as Brexit unfolds.

This 2/3 hour walking tour led by researchers from the School of Geography and Environmental Science of Belfast's city centre, followed by lunch at Ulster's Belfast Campus.

Participants will be asked to bring their mobile phones along and use an app to exchange thoughts and ideas.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring an umbrella or raincoat for wet weather.

This event is part of the 2022 ESRC Festival of Social Science.  Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University have come together to produce an exciting and varied programme of events.

The Festival of Social Science is an annual celebration of research and knowledge about humans and society and celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2022. It’s an opportunity for anyone to explore topics relating to social science – from health and wellbeing to crime, equality, education and identity.

The festival is led and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

A full listing of events can be found at Festival of Science.