Writings from an academic about encounters, reflections, research in plain language and research interests
Becoming a Human Book: Reflections From Rathlin Island’s Human Library
Sometimes, as academics, our work takes us into unexpected spaces, both intellectually and geographically. One such moment arrived when I agreed to become a Human Book at a Human Library event on Rathlin Island. The gathering was hosted by the Rathlin Development and Community Association and the Ulster University Rathlin-Research Forum as part of the Northern Ireland…
Shaping Tomorrow: Reflections from THRIC 2026
The 2026 Tourism and Hospitality Research in Ireland Conference (THRIC) served as a timely reminder of the collective agency embedded within our academic and professional community. Since its inaugural gathering in Portrush in 2005 and following a Covid-19-induced hiatus, its revitalisation at MTU Dingle, Co. Kerry in 2024, THRIC has evolved into far more than…
Exploring the Working Lives of Women in Northern Ireland
I am passionate about bringing research closer to the public and have participated in several public research and science events. Thus, it came as no surprise that when I saw the call for the ESRC Festival of Social Science, I wanted to be part of it. The festival explores the world of social science, from…
Susann Power 