Update - INCORE (International Conflict Research)

[Simon Roughneen <sp.roughneen at ulster.ac.uk>]

INCORE - International Conflict Research - is an international centre for
excellence for peace and conflict research, based at the University of
Ulster and affiliated to the United Nations University. INCORE addresses
the causes and consequences of conflict in Northern Ireland and
internationally and promotes conflict resolution management strategies. It
aims to influence policymakers and practitioners involved in peace,
conflict and reconciliation issues while enhancing the nature of
international conflict research.


New Publications



Mind the Gap: Policy Development and Research on Conflict Issues looks at
the role of academic research in peace and conflict in influencing policy
makers involved in preventing or resolving conflict. The report outlines
conceptual issues and practical requirements surrounding use of research by
western policymakers, and gives an analysis of how and why the
researcher-policymaker relationship has been generally unproductive in
terms of policy influence. The report concludes with a breakdown of
suggested methodologies for bettering the policy relevance of peace and
conflict research, as well as means of getting research to policymakers in
a relevant format.
See http://www.incore.ulster.ac.uk/policy/rip/

New Associated Institute - Centre for Young Men's Studies
The recently-established Centre for Young Men's Studies is the latest
research/practice institute to form an association with INCORE as part of
our role as co-ordinating body for peace and conflict work across the
University of Ulster. Co-directed by Dr. Ken Harland and Sam McCready, the
Centre will promote a culture of learning, development and excellence in
regard to young men living in Northern Ireland through innovative practice,
training and action research, based on the reality that Northern Ireland is
a society in transition emerging from a period of prolonged violence. In
many communities young men are caught up in this transition but have not
been equipped to manage or cope with change. For more, see:
http://www.incore.ulster.ac.uk/about/specialist/cyms/

2005 International Summer School - Conflict Resolution Training and Networking
The Annual INCORE Summer School is an intensive week of discussion,
reflection, learning and networking, facilitated by leading academics and
practitioners. The courses reflect the state of the art in conflict
resolution thinking and practice, bringing people involved in conflict
management together to enhance their practice and to avail of cutting-edge
learning

The School provides a unique forum for policy makers, practitioners,
researchers, members of the media and military to meet, creating a
multi-disciplinary dialogue.

INCORE invites participants to reflect on their varied experiences, to
contribute to collective knowledge of those attending, whilst also
increasing their individual learning through the skills and insights of the
facilitators.

This year five courses are offered:

-The Management of Peace Processes
-Track Two Approaches and Integrated Peacebuilding
-Evaluation and Impact Assessment of Peacebuilding Programmes
-Gender, Conflict and Education
-EU Policies and Activities in Peacebuilding, Crisis Management and Resolution 

More information on the 2005 School, including how to apply, can be found
at
<http://www.incore.ulster.ac.uk/courses/ss/ss05.html>http://www.incore.ulster.ac.uk/courses/ss/ss05.html

Local International Learning Project (LILP) - Workshops and Training

On February 1, a community development workshop was held at Aberfoyle House
on the Magee Campus.The aim was to highlight workable methods proven to
have enhanced community development practice, with the aim of facilitating
a process of partnership, learning and cooperation between all communities
in Northern Ireland. Tunde Banjoko, Chief Executive of LEAP, a London based
community development organisation working mainly with the black community,
reflected on obstacles faced by the black community and the methods used to
overcome these. Tundeís presentation was followed by a panel discussion
involving local community development practitioners. See
http://www.incore.ulster.ac.uk/policy/lilp/comdevdisco.html for a workshop
report.

On February 21-22, LILP, in association with the Ulster People's College,
staged a 2-day training course in Race and Ethnicity at the Verbal Arts
Centre in Derry. This OCN-accredited course aimed to build local capacity
to combat racism, for selected representatives from the community and
voluntary sector.

New External Link - Youthwork in Contested Spaces
INCORE and the University of Ulster will work alongside Public Achievement
and the Youth Council for Northern Ireland in the staging of the second
annual 'Youthwork in Contested Spaces' conference, to be held at Corrymeela
from 12 - 14th of October 2005. The event brings together youth workers
active in conflict transformation work in divided societies in Africa,
Asia, Europe and the Middle East

Simon Roughneen
UNU/INCORE Promotions Officer
Aberfoyle House, Magee Campus
University of Ulster
Londonderry BT48 7JA
Northern Ireland
Tel. (Office):	+44 28 71375504
Mobile:	+44 781 0345219
Fax:		+44 28 71375510
http://www.incore.ulster.ac.uk/