Month: January 2026

• 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

  January 23, 2026

  Academic Reflections

  EPIC Futures NI, esrc-festival-of-social-science, lived-realities, northern-ireland, women, work

• The beach: a liminal space between hope and despair

  The beach holds a special place in my heart. Gazing over the sea, listening to the sound of the breaking waves and feeling the sand between my toes inspires awe, instils calm, releases tension and provides a transitional space for wellbeing, recreation and many other of our human needs and desires. The beach is a…

  Susann Power

  January 2, 2026

  Academic Reflections, Beach

  Beach, community activism, enviro-leisure activism, Future Island-Island, interdisciplinarity, marine litter, solastalgia