Professor Brandon Hamber
@brandonhamber.bsky.social
John Hume & Tip O'Neill Peace Chair | INCORE Ulster Uni | Peace via psychology & justice | Researches conflict, healing, mental health, art, tech & masculinity | Trustee Conflict Textiles | Board Impunity Watch | Director TechEthics | www.brandonhamber.com
To mark this festive season here is a photo my freshly dug homegrown potatoes!🎄Hope you all had a wonderful day.
December 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
To mark this festive season here is a photo my freshly dug homegrown potatoes!🎄Hope you all had a wonderful day.
The British government should be embarrassed for criminalising those who peacefully oppose genocide. In what world is this acceptable?
I’m on hunger strike in a British prison. This is why | Amu Gib
Our demands are simple – and they start with stopping the flow of arms to Israel, says activist Amu Gib
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The British government should be embarrassed for criminalising those who peacefully oppose genocide. In what world is this acceptable?
Here is a short piece written by myself and Sophia Devlin on the issue of AI and Human Rights for those interested.
*Spoiler alert it does talk about the show Pluribus!
*Spoiler alert it does talk about the show Pluribus!
AI and Human Rights
Humanity must shape technology before technology reshapes humanity
brandonhamber.medium.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Here is a short piece written by myself and Sophia Devlin on the issue of AI and Human Rights for those interested.
*Spoiler alert it does talk about the show Pluribus!
*Spoiler alert it does talk about the show Pluribus!
The ongoing and amazing work of CAIN at
@ulsteruniincore.bsky.social Check it out.
@ulsteruniincore.bsky.social Check it out.
Have a look! 290 government files from the Public Record Office of NI (part of Dept. for Communities @communitiesni.bsky.social) were added to PRONI Records on CAIN (@ulsteruni.bsky.social). This is the 15th addition from the annual release of previously restricted files. cain.ulster.ac.uk/proni/
CAIN: PRONI Public Records on the CAIN Web Site
cain.ulster.ac.uk
December 19, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The ongoing and amazing work of CAIN at
@ulsteruniincore.bsky.social Check it out.
@ulsteruniincore.bsky.social Check it out.
I recently posted about the Belfast Palestinian march. On Threads, I received 1,300 likes, 157 reposts, and 90 comments. Half were supportive, while the rest called me a terrorist, vermin, or brainwashed. A few even suggested bodily harm. But the haters only made up 2.5%. Don't be distracted.
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I recently posted about the Belfast Palestinian march. On Threads, I received 1,300 likes, 157 reposts, and 90 comments. Half were supportive, while the rest called me a terrorist, vermin, or brainwashed. A few even suggested bodily harm. But the haters only made up 2.5%. Don't be distracted.
In case you missed it tomorrow @techethicsltd.bsky.social are hosting a seminar on “Human Rights in the Age of AI: Towards a New Generation of Human Rights Protections”, 11am on 12 December 2025 at Ulster University, Belfast www.eventbrite.com/e/human-righ...
Human Rights in the Age of AI: Towards a New Generation of Human Rights
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on how humanity can shape technology before technology reshapes humanity.
www.eventbrite.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM
In case you missed it tomorrow @techethicsltd.bsky.social are hosting a seminar on “Human Rights in the Age of AI: Towards a New Generation of Human Rights Protections”, 11am on 12 December 2025 at Ulster University, Belfast www.eventbrite.com/e/human-righ...
A powerful lecture by Caoilfionn Gallagher KC, highlighting the rising transnational repression of lawyers defending human rights cases. It’s crucial to support and speak out against the increasing demonisation and violence directed at legal professionals #HumanRights @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A powerful lecture by Caoilfionn Gallagher KC, highlighting the rising transnational repression of lawyers defending human rights cases. It’s crucial to support and speak out against the increasing demonisation and violence directed at legal professionals #HumanRights @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social
Can someone explain how my Airpod that has been missing for 2 years just turned up in the Christmas 🎄 baubel box!
December 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Can someone explain how my Airpod that has been missing for 2 years just turned up in the Christmas 🎄 baubel box!
Trump wins the Parody Peace Prize proudly sponsored by the feckless FIFA.
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Trump wins the Parody Peace Prize proudly sponsored by the feckless FIFA.
Learning from experience, always key.
Our MSc Peace and Conflict Studies students out and about in Belfast yesterday with DC Tours, exploring the city centre and narratives of conflict
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Learning from experience, always key.
Still time to sign up for this amazing event and join us!
Please come attend what promises to be a fascinating panel on Truth, Memory & Justice on 10 December from 6 to 8 pm at @ulsteruni.bsky.social organised in cooperation with @conflicttextiles.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and the Tower Museum in Derry-Londonderry
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Still time to sign up for this amazing event and join us!
Amazing turnout for the Palestinian 🇵🇸 Solidarty march today in Belfast
November 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Amazing turnout for the Palestinian 🇵🇸 Solidarty march today in Belfast
Join us for the launch of “Transitional Justice and the Kurdish Conflict: A Grassroots Approach” 📚 by Dr Nisan Alıcı. This book explores the Kurdish conflict in Turkey and the importance of victims and grassroots activists. Takes place 12 December 2025, details: www.ulster.ac.uk/peace-blog/h...
Transitional Justice & the Kurdish Conflict
Book launch on 12 December 2025 of “Transitional Justice and the Kurdish Conflict: A Grassroots Approach” by Dr Nisan Alıcı.
www.ulster.ac.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Join us for the launch of “Transitional Justice and the Kurdish Conflict: A Grassroots Approach” 📚 by Dr Nisan Alıcı. This book explores the Kurdish conflict in Turkey and the importance of victims and grassroots activists. Takes place 12 December 2025, details: www.ulster.ac.uk/peace-blog/h...
Join us for the"How Did We Get Here? The Rise of Britain’s Far Right?" Seminar featuring a fascinating talk by Daniel Trilling. The event is available in Derry and also Belfast (25 and 26 November). Hosted jointly with @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social. Details below.
Safety Security and Wellbeing
We are pleased to announce the “Safety, Security and Wellbeing for All” Seminar Series which will examine the rise of extremist political discourse.
www.ulster.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Join us for the"How Did We Get Here? The Rise of Britain’s Far Right?" Seminar featuring a fascinating talk by Daniel Trilling. The event is available in Derry and also Belfast (25 and 26 November). Hosted jointly with @ulsteruniincore.bsky.social. Details below.
A few pictures from #Kenya, showcasing the lovely nature: a forest, a quaint waterfall, a picturesque tea plantation, and a coffee bean.
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A few pictures from #Kenya, showcasing the lovely nature: a forest, a quaint waterfall, a picturesque tea plantation, and a coffee bean.
I hope the Mamdani win signals a generational shift in US (and UK) politics, suggesting that the old traditional parties may soon be replaced by something new.
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I hope the Mamdani win signals a generational shift in US (and UK) politics, suggesting that the old traditional parties may soon be replaced by something new.
Nairobi bound 🇰🇪
November 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Nairobi bound 🇰🇪
About time. A South African court rules that Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli's 1967 death was the result of an "assault" by apartheid police, overturning decades of claims that it was an accident
Albert Luthuli: South African court rules apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate
The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
About time. A South African court rules that Nobel laureate Albert Luthuli's 1967 death was the result of an "assault" by apartheid police, overturning decades of claims that it was an accident
Fun weekend at The Arsenal.
October 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Fun weekend at The Arsenal.
"They make a desert and call it peace" (Tacitus)
October 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"They make a desert and call it peace" (Tacitus)
All is quiet over the Irish Sea this morning.
October 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
All is quiet over the Irish Sea this morning.
I am happy to see families from all sides reunited and a ceasefire in Gaza (long may it last). However, those who caused and supported a genocide now being seen as peacemakers, while people return to rubble and continue mourning their loved ones, does not sit right with me.
October 13, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I am happy to see families from all sides reunited and a ceasefire in Gaza (long may it last). However, those who caused and supported a genocide now being seen as peacemakers, while people return to rubble and continue mourning their loved ones, does not sit right with me.
Cradock Four Inquest Scheduled for 13–24 October in Gqeberha High Court in South Africa. Interesting to see the list of former apartheid security officials called to testify
Press Release: Cradock Four Inquest Scheduled for 13–24 October in Gqeberha High Court
unfinishedtrc.co.za
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Cradock Four Inquest Scheduled for 13–24 October in Gqeberha High Court in South Africa. Interesting to see the list of former apartheid security officials called to testify
A forgotten conflict, at least in the West. More than 20 people killed in central #Myanmar after the military launched motorised paraglider attacks during a candlelight vigil
Dozens killed in Myanmar after armed paraglider attack: Reports
Amnesty International says the military launched a paraglider attack on a nighttime civilian gathering.
www.aljazeera.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
A forgotten conflict, at least in the West. More than 20 people killed in central #Myanmar after the military launched motorised paraglider attacks during a candlelight vigil