Clare Rice
@clarerice.bsky.social
Research Fellow (Politics), University of Edinburgh @edinburghpir.bsky.social
📍 Northern Ireland / Edinburgh
UK Politics | Northern Ireland | Brexit | Identity | Conflict | Gender | Territorial Politics | Institutions
📍 Northern Ireland / Edinburgh
UK Politics | Northern Ireland | Brexit | Identity | Conflict | Gender | Territorial Politics | Institutions
A wonderful end to the week with returning to Stormont to deliver a lecture for Government and Politics teachers in NI, this year assessing the Assembly and Executive's performance. Always great to contribute to this annual event!
November 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A wonderful end to the week with returning to Stormont to deliver a lecture for Government and Politics teachers in NI, this year assessing the Assembly and Executive's performance. Always great to contribute to this annual event!
Office for the evening, alongside Suzanne Breen from @belfasttelegraph.co.uk and with Paul Clark presenting 📺
On air at 10.45pm
On air at 10.45pm
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Office for the evening, alongside Suzanne Breen from @belfasttelegraph.co.uk and with Paul Clark presenting 📺
On air at 10.45pm
On air at 10.45pm
Book launch at the #PSAI conference!
Happy to have contributed a chapter to this significant collection, in which I address a frustrating gap in introductory academic literature on NI and analyse it in the post-Brexit context 📚
Happy to have contributed a chapter to this significant collection, in which I address a frustrating gap in introductory academic literature on NI and analyse it in the post-Brexit context 📚
October 18, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Book launch at the #PSAI conference!
Happy to have contributed a chapter to this significant collection, in which I address a frustrating gap in introductory academic literature on NI and analyse it in the post-Brexit context 📚
Happy to have contributed a chapter to this significant collection, in which I address a frustrating gap in introductory academic literature on NI and analyse it in the post-Brexit context 📚
The report also contains a visual representation of Northern Ireland's post-Brexit institutional architecture, described, appropriately, as "labyrinthine"
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The report also contains a visual representation of Northern Ireland's post-Brexit institutional architecture, described, appropriately, as "labyrinthine"
For anyone who listened to the #BBCTalkback discussion on 'middle ground' politics in NI:
- The book below contains the research that was mentioned academic.oup.com/book/58114
- It also contains data on how Alliance members view the constitutional qtn (TL;DR - it's nowhere near a priority issue)
- The book below contains the research that was mentioned academic.oup.com/book/58114
- It also contains data on how Alliance members view the constitutional qtn (TL;DR - it's nowhere near a priority issue)
October 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
For anyone who listened to the #BBCTalkback discussion on 'middle ground' politics in NI:
- The book below contains the research that was mentioned academic.oup.com/book/58114
- It also contains data on how Alliance members view the constitutional qtn (TL;DR - it's nowhere near a priority issue)
- The book below contains the research that was mentioned academic.oup.com/book/58114
- It also contains data on how Alliance members view the constitutional qtn (TL;DR - it's nowhere near a priority issue)
Have I missed something..? Christmas lights going up already?! ❄️
October 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Have I missed something..? Christmas lights going up already?! ❄️
Usually love seeing Christmas stuff starting to appear in the shops, in autumn/winter. Was in no way prepared for this sight earlier today! 🎅
August 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Usually love seeing Christmas stuff starting to appear in the shops, in autumn/winter. Was in no way prepared for this sight earlier today! 🎅
Back home after a great few days with QUALREP colleagues at our annual in-person meeting.
Team members from all 5 countries - Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and the UK - came together in London to reflect on progress to date and to discuss the next stages of the project.
Exciting work ahead!
Team members from all 5 countries - Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and the UK - came together in London to reflect on progress to date and to discuss the next stages of the project.
Exciting work ahead!
June 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Back home after a great few days with QUALREP colleagues at our annual in-person meeting.
Team members from all 5 countries - Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and the UK - came together in London to reflect on progress to date and to discuss the next stages of the project.
Exciting work ahead!
Team members from all 5 countries - Belgium, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and the UK - came together in London to reflect on progress to date and to discuss the next stages of the project.
Exciting work ahead!
Fantastic seminar yesterday as part of the QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series!
This month we heard about the FIERCE project (fierce-project.eu) from co-PI Prof. Lise Rolandsen Agustín, in a discussion chaired by QUALREP's Country Lead for Sweden, Prof. Lenita Freidenvall
This month we heard about the FIERCE project (fierce-project.eu) from co-PI Prof. Lise Rolandsen Agustín, in a discussion chaired by QUALREP's Country Lead for Sweden, Prof. Lenita Freidenvall
March 27, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Fantastic seminar yesterday as part of the QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series!
This month we heard about the FIERCE project (fierce-project.eu) from co-PI Prof. Lise Rolandsen Agustín, in a discussion chaired by QUALREP's Country Lead for Sweden, Prof. Lenita Freidenvall
This month we heard about the FIERCE project (fierce-project.eu) from co-PI Prof. Lise Rolandsen Agustín, in a discussion chaired by QUALREP's Country Lead for Sweden, Prof. Lenita Freidenvall
💫 QUALREP March Seminar 💫
Are you interested in learning more about the links between feminist movements, civil society, and democracy?
Guest Speaker: Prof. Lise Rolandsen Agustín (co-PI of FIERCE)
📆 Wed 26 March
🕰️ 3-4pm GMT
📍Online
Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/342258...
Are you interested in learning more about the links between feminist movements, civil society, and democracy?
Guest Speaker: Prof. Lise Rolandsen Agustín (co-PI of FIERCE)
📆 Wed 26 March
🕰️ 3-4pm GMT
📍Online
Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/342258...
March 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
💫 QUALREP March Seminar 💫
Are you interested in learning more about the links between feminist movements, civil society, and democracy?
Guest Speaker: Prof. Lise Rolandsen Agustín (co-PI of FIERCE)
📆 Wed 26 March
🕰️ 3-4pm GMT
📍Online
Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/342258...
Are you interested in learning more about the links between feminist movements, civil society, and democracy?
Guest Speaker: Prof. Lise Rolandsen Agustín (co-PI of FIERCE)
📆 Wed 26 March
🕰️ 3-4pm GMT
📍Online
Registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/342258...
Great to finally have this new book in hand and to see this co-authored chapter with @merylkenny.bsky.social in print 📚
@edinburghpir.bsky.social
@edinburghpir.bsky.social
February 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Great to finally have this new book in hand and to see this co-authored chapter with @merylkenny.bsky.social in print 📚
@edinburghpir.bsky.social
@edinburghpir.bsky.social
Registration is now open for the second event in the QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series!
This month, we will be joined by Prof. Susan Banducci to discuss the work of the TWICEASGOOD project
📆 Wednesday 26 February
🕰️ 3-4pm GMT
📍 Online
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c5aad...
This month, we will be joined by Prof. Susan Banducci to discuss the work of the TWICEASGOOD project
📆 Wednesday 26 February
🕰️ 3-4pm GMT
📍 Online
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c5aad...
February 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Registration is now open for the second event in the QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series!
This month, we will be joined by Prof. Susan Banducci to discuss the work of the TWICEASGOOD project
📆 Wednesday 26 February
🕰️ 3-4pm GMT
📍 Online
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c5aad...
This month, we will be joined by Prof. Susan Banducci to discuss the work of the TWICEASGOOD project
📆 Wednesday 26 February
🕰️ 3-4pm GMT
📍 Online
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4c5aad...
A fantastic start this afternoon to the QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series - huge thanks to Prof. Zoe Lefkofridi for joining us to talk about the fascinating work of the PUSH*BACK*LASH project!
@profrosiecamp.bsky.social @profsarahchilds.bsky.social
@profrosiecamp.bsky.social @profsarahchilds.bsky.social
January 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A fantastic start this afternoon to the QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series - huge thanks to Prof. Zoe Lefkofridi for joining us to talk about the fascinating work of the PUSH*BACK*LASH project!
@profrosiecamp.bsky.social @profsarahchilds.bsky.social
@profrosiecamp.bsky.social @profsarahchilds.bsky.social
Still time to register for the opening event tomorrow of the new QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series
Guest Speaker: Prof. Zoe Lefkofridi (PUSH*BACK*LASH)
📆 Wednesday 29 January
🕰️ 3-4pm (UK)
📍 Online
For further details and registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1c80a7...
Guest Speaker: Prof. Zoe Lefkofridi (PUSH*BACK*LASH)
📆 Wednesday 29 January
🕰️ 3-4pm (UK)
📍 Online
For further details and registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1c80a7...
January 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Still time to register for the opening event tomorrow of the new QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series
Guest Speaker: Prof. Zoe Lefkofridi (PUSH*BACK*LASH)
📆 Wednesday 29 January
🕰️ 3-4pm (UK)
📍 Online
For further details and registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1c80a7...
Guest Speaker: Prof. Zoe Lefkofridi (PUSH*BACK*LASH)
📆 Wednesday 29 January
🕰️ 3-4pm (UK)
📍 Online
For further details and registration: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1c80a7...
Letter published today by SoS for Northern Ireland, outlining a response to the Stormont Brake action: www.gov.uk/government/p...
January 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Letter published today by SoS for Northern Ireland, outlining a response to the Stormont Brake action: www.gov.uk/government/p...
From earlier this week, arriving into Edinburgh for the new term. A winter wonderland ❄️
January 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
From earlier this week, arriving into Edinburgh for the new term. A winter wonderland ❄️
Very excited to share details of our new QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series!
This term, the series will focus on highlighting the work of cutting-edge international projects alongside QUALREP working on the themes of gender equality, human rights, social justice, and representation
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This term, the series will focus on highlighting the work of cutting-edge international projects alongside QUALREP working on the themes of gender equality, human rights, social justice, and representation
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January 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Very excited to share details of our new QUALREP Gender and Politics Seminar Series!
This term, the series will focus on highlighting the work of cutting-edge international projects alongside QUALREP working on the themes of gender equality, human rights, social justice, and representation
1/2
This term, the series will focus on highlighting the work of cutting-edge international projects alongside QUALREP working on the themes of gender equality, human rights, social justice, and representation
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Quite the lecture hall for Intro to British Politics this term - possibly the grandest room I'll ever get to teach in!
January 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Quite the lecture hall for Intro to British Politics this term - possibly the grandest room I'll ever get to teach in!
Due to start in the next few minutes in the NI Assembly - the first vote on the continued application of Articles 5-10 of the NI Protocol/Windsor Framework
Follow live here: niassembly.tv
Follow live here: niassembly.tv
December 10, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Due to start in the next few minutes in the NI Assembly - the first vote on the continued application of Articles 5-10 of the NI Protocol/Windsor Framework
Follow live here: niassembly.tv
Follow live here: niassembly.tv
To the surprise of nobody, the democratic consent vote in the NI Assembly will go ahead tomorrow as planned
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
December 9, 2024 at 9:56 PM
To the surprise of nobody, the democratic consent vote in the NI Assembly will go ahead tomorrow as planned
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
Always a pleasure to speak at the NI Assembly's annual A-Level teacher event!
Intended it to be a more upbeat talk than last year; ended up highlighting the myriad challenges facing our politicians and pressure points for institutional stability. Political will remains the glue...
Intended it to be a more upbeat talk than last year; ended up highlighting the myriad challenges facing our politicians and pressure points for institutional stability. Political will remains the glue...
November 8, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Always a pleasure to speak at the NI Assembly's annual A-Level teacher event!
Intended it to be a more upbeat talk than last year; ended up highlighting the myriad challenges facing our politicians and pressure points for institutional stability. Political will remains the glue...
Intended it to be a more upbeat talk than last year; ended up highlighting the myriad challenges facing our politicians and pressure points for institutional stability. Political will remains the glue...
A little Halloween treat from OUP 🎃
October 31, 2024 at 2:40 PM
A little Halloween treat from OUP 🎃
In other news - Happy Halloween and, erm, Merry Christmas from Edinburgh...🎄
October 28, 2024 at 8:30 PM
In other news - Happy Halloween and, erm, Merry Christmas from Edinburgh...🎄
Flight delayed nearly 3 hours - credit to WHSmith Bookshop in Edinburgh Airport for getting a smile out of me with this shelf
October 28, 2024 at 8:02 PM
Flight delayed nearly 3 hours - credit to WHSmith Bookshop in Edinburgh Airport for getting a smile out of me with this shelf