Northern Slant

'Northern Slant Hosts' is our interview series with people in public life on key issues affecting Northern Ireland. In this episode Roger Greer speaks to Ben Harper, Research Manager at Pivotal. They discuss Pivotal's latest report on educational migration in Northern Ireland, entitled ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go?'

'Northern Slant Hosts' is our interview series with people in public life on key issues affecting Northern Ireland. In this episode Roger Greer speaks to Ann Watt, Director of Pivotal, about its latest report: 'Pivotal Tracker – Policy Priorities for Northern Ireland'.

'Northern Slant Hosts' is our interview series with people in public life on key issues affecting Northern Ireland. In this episode Roger Greer speaks to Conor Kelly from UCL's Constitution Unit about its work on unification referendums on the island of Ireland.

'Northern Slant Hosts' is our interview series with people in public life on key issues affecting Northern Ireland. In this episode Roger Greer speaks to Matthew O'Toole MLA about the new SDLP ‘Make Change Programme’ policy.

Nandi Jola is a poet, storyteller, playwright and creative writing facilitator. Born in South Africa, Nandi is well known in Northern Ireland and beyond for her work in the arts sector here. In this interview with Jenny McCullough, Nandi talks about her upcoming projects, how the pandemic had changed her working life, and how she had worked through a hard time for everyone making a living in arts and culture.

'Northern Slant Hosts' is our interview series with people in public life on key issues affecting Northern Ireland. In this episode Roger Greer speaks to Ann Watt. Ann is Chief Executive of Pivotal, an independent think tank based in Belfast.

Seismic changes forced by Brexit, COVID-19 and technological innovations are shaping Northern Ireland beyond recognition. At the same time, much of NI’s political and societal divisions remain stagnant. An emerging generation, often due to economic and career motivations, choose to study, work and live elsewhere.

As the world reopens, how do we prevent Northern Ireland becoming a stepping stone? As geographic location becomes less linked to employment opportunities, how can we persuade our people to stay and attract newcomers? As we navigate post-Brexit political and practical realities, how can our political and civil society leaders build a truly shared future?

Listen to Ailbhe Rea (New Statesman), Laney Lenox (Ulster University & Northern Slant), Tina McKenzie (CEO Staffline Recruitment Ireland & Chair of FSBNI) and Chairman Jones (Rural Community Network) discuss how, together, we can make Northern Ireland a more attractive and inclusive place for everyone.

This event took place during the 2021 Imagine! Festival of Ideas and Politics.

'Northern Slant Hosts' is our new series of interviews with people in public life on key issues affecting Northern Ireland. In this episode Roger Greer speaks with John McCallister, former MLA and Deputy Leader of the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), and founding member and Deputy Leader of the political party NI21.

'Northern Slant Hosts' is our new series of interviews with people in public life on key issues affecting Northern Ireland. In the third episode Roger Greer speaks with Professor Siobhán O'Neill. Siobhán is Professor of Mental Health Sciences at Ulster University and was recently appointed as Northern Ireland's first Mental Health Champion.

‘Northern Slant Hosts’ is our new series of interviews with people in public life on key issues affecting Northern Ireland. In this episode Roger Greer speaks with Richard Johnston. Richard is an economist at Ulster University, where he is Assistant Director of Economic Policy Centre.