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Philip McDermott
@ppmcdermott1.bsky.social
Professor of Sociology, Ulster University

Sociologist who works on cultural and linguistic diversity in the public space.

https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/persons/philip-mcdermott
📢 Our 2nd special edn. In AJEC on 'ICH & Climate Change', edited by myself and Mairéad NicCraith, is now out! Includes our article on language as ICH & commentary by Milos Milenkovic (Belgrade). #OpenAccess #ClimateChange #CulturalHeritage
Link 👇
www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journal...
May 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Delighted to have been promoted to Professor of Sociology at Ulster University this week. Looking forward to taking the role forward with plenty of positive developments for the department.
April 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hear about our BSc Sociology with Minors in either education, criminology, history or politics and international studies at Derry~Londonderry.

It is exciting to be extending sociology and the importance of a 'sociological imagination' across the university.

youtu.be/-PBjl0cse7Y?...
BSc Sociology with Minors at Derry~Londonderry
YouTube video by Ulster University
youtu.be
March 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Looking forward to speaking at this conference next week at University of the Saarland. Organised by our UlsterUni colleague Dr Éamonn Ó Ciardha, currently a Visiting Professor. Irish Studies in a Changing Europe.
February 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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My article on Migrants, Transcultural Memory & WWI Commemoration in N. Ireland is in Memory Studies 17(6)

Explores migrant communities' approaches in commemorating a global event. Challenging in a divided society where memory is often interpreted parochially.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Migrants, transcultural memory and World War I commemoration in post-conflict Northern Ireland - Philip McDermott, 2024
This article explores a community memory project on World War I led by first-generation migrants living in Northern Ireland. As a location recovering from 30 ye...
journals.sagepub.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:02 PM
UCAS deadlines are fast approaching. Our new programmes in Sociology draw on our current research and apply critical thinking to the real world. Graduates in social science contribute massively to the liveability of our region. #LiveableCity
Looking forward to teaching new major/minor courses at Ulster Uni starting Derry Sep '25.
-Sociology
- with Politics
- with Education
- with History
- with Criminology
Great to be working with Prof Fidelma Ashe on this. Details at UCAS 👇
January 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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As someone who combines several of these fields in my work, it’s wonderful to see these programs on the Derry Campus of Ulster University. I hiked up the hill a year or so ago to see the campus - very nice!
Looking forward to teaching new major/minor courses at Ulster Uni starting Derry Sep '25.
-Sociology
- with Politics
- with Education
- with History
- with Criminology
Great to be working with Prof Fidelma Ashe on this. Details at UCAS 👇
January 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
As UCAS/University Application deadlines for undergraduate programmes approach, a reminder of our new programmes in the Northwest at Ulster University.
Looking forward to teaching new major/minor courses at Ulster Uni starting Derry Sep '25.
-Sociology
- with Politics
- with Education
- with History
- with Criminology
Great to be working with Prof Fidelma Ashe on this. Details at UCAS 👇
January 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Precious memories of a wonderful granny who we lost over the Christmas period. A formidable presence deeply missed, especially as we start 2025. Grandparents are the foundation for so much transformation. ❤️ so thankful for such a wonderful person.
January 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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We are looking for the next Director of INCORE (International Conflict Research Institute) at Ulster University, on our historic Derry-Londonderry campus. Are you an exceptional leader with an international research profile in peacebuilding? More on this amazing opportunity: tinyurl.com/3vcnkjcv
December 23, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Nollaig shona daoibh go léir. Have a happy and peaceful Christmas. A quiet one this year to reflect on those no longer with us. 💔
December 24, 2024 at 4:56 PM
If you are a prospective student, a sociology teacher or careers teacher please do get in touch 😁. We look forward to telling you about our new programmes. UCAS deadline is 29th January
Looking forward to teaching new major/minor courses at Ulster Uni starting Derry Sep '25.
-Sociology
- with Politics
- with Education
- with History
- with Criminology
Great to be working with Prof Fidelma Ashe on this. Details at UCAS 👇
December 3, 2024 at 10:42 AM
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'Identities: 30 years on'

In case you missed it, our 30th Anniversary Editorial by #Identities co-editors @nasarmeer.bsky.social and @aaronwinter.bsky.social is now online!

Read with #FreeAccess:
doi.org/10.1080/1070...

@tandfresearch.bsky.social
December 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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Libraries are magical places for kids. Make sure to support your local library!
December 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Cold and Festive in Derry 🎄📸
November 27, 2024 at 8:11 PM
I think this is the favourite of all the pics I've taken. Peace Bridge, Derry.
November 25, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Looking forward to teaching new major/minor courses at Ulster Uni starting Derry Sep '25.
-Sociology
- with Politics
- with Education
- with History
- with Criminology
Great to be working with Prof Fidelma Ashe on this. Details at UCAS 👇
November 24, 2024 at 4:53 PM
My article on Migrants, Transcultural Memory & WWI Commemoration in N. Ireland is in Memory Studies 17(6)

Explores migrant communities' approaches in commemorating a global event. Challenging in a divided society where memory is often interpreted parochially.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Migrants, transcultural memory and World War I commemoration in post-conflict Northern Ireland - Philip McDermott, 2024
This article explores a community memory project on World War I led by first-generation migrants living in Northern Ireland. As a location recovering from 30 ye...
journals.sagepub.com
November 24, 2024 at 1:02 PM
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View of the dunes at the Donegal Boardwalk.
November 24, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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November 23, 2024 at 9:43 PM
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Transitioning our account to BlueSky, so please follow us here to keep up with our news.
November 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Cold one on the Glenshane Pass today.
November 20, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Just a reminder of recent article with @maireadnc.bsky.social "When Language Rights are Not Enough", in special edition, "Language Problems and Language Planning" on Language Conflict and Security.
Pre-published version is open access at the link below.
pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/publicati...
November 20, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day.

Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.
November 19, 2024 at 7:06 PM
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Bluesky now has over 20M people!! 🎉

We've been adding over a million users per day for the last few days. To celebrate, here are 20 fun facts about Bluesky:
November 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM