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Dr Sean Haughey
@drseanhaughey.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer at @irishinstitute.bsky.social, University of Liverpool. Interested in parliaments, power-sharing & institutional reform.
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When people here in NI say the healthcare system is broken, it's no exaggeration. This is just a partial snapshot of how bad things are...⬇️
Figures for the Belfast, Northern and South Eastern Trusts show that median times have increased since 2023, with one in twenty waiting around six years or longer on waiting lists (306 weeks).
September 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
More genocide - BBC News: Four journalists among 15 dead in Israeli strike on hospital.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Four journalists among 15 dead in Israeli strike on hospital, Gaza officials say
The strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis are said to have killed journalists working for international media.
www.bbc.com
August 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
BBC News - Famine in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Famine in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says
A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.
www.bbc.com
August 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
BBC News - Children fetching water killed by Israeli strike in Gaza
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Children fetching water killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, emergency officials say
The Israeli military has not yet commented on the strike, which witnesses said hit a crowd queuing to get water at a refugee camp.
www.bbc.com
July 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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BREAKING: This new report by the UN Special Rapporteur @franceskalbs.bsky.social identifies the main corporations that are profiting from occupation and genocide in Palestine.
July 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review – this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it.

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review – this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it
The film the BBC refused to air shows the targeting, detainment and torture of medics in Gaza. Its relentless timeline of horrors will never leave you
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Yesterday our @drseanhaughey.bsky.social participated on a panel at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk, launching the second edition of "Exploring Parliament", published by Oxford University Press.
You can catch up on the panel discussion here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/book-l...
Book launch: ‘Exploring Parliament’ | Institute for Government
An expert panel explored how parliament works, who works there, and how this institution keeps evolving.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
May 16, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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🚨 CfP deadline in three weeks (25th April): Challenges of Conflict Transformation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories ⬇️
April 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
🚨 CfP deadline in three weeks (25th April): Challenges of Conflict Transformation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories ⬇️
April 4, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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🎓Return to Learn Day🎓9 April 2025🎓
Celebrate 25 years of Go Higher, @liverpooluni.bsky.social's fast-track entry route into UG study, with a taster day.
Don't miss the talk by our @drseanhaughey.bsky.social on 'Studying #IrishStudies at Liverpool'!
FREE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/return-to-...
Return to Learn Day 2025
The University of Liverpool will be opening its doors to the public to allow them to sample what it's like studying as a mature student.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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Congratulations to our @drseanhaughey.bsky.social, and co-authors @dianastirbu.bsky.social + Mark Shephard, whose chapter on 'Westminster in the UK context' is included in the new edition of "Exploring Parliament" for Oxford UP.
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March 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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//CfP / Call For Papers//
Challenges of conflict transformation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Deadline 25 April 2025: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
One day hybrid conference
12 June 2025, University of Liverpool
Travel bursaries available: www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
March 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
This is such a cool text on Parliament. It was a privilege to contribute a chapter. Thanks @ameakin.bsky.social, @estrangeirada.bsky.social & @louisevthompson.bsky.social for the invite :-)

Available via Oxford University Press here: global.oup.com/ukhe/product...
March 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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CfP: Challenges of Conflict Transformation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
One-day hybrid conference at the University of Liverpool, Thursday 12 June 2025
More information, including on travel bursaries, as well as the CfP (deadline: 25 April): www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
OPT Conference | Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | University of Liverpool instagramblueskyThe Original RedbrickUniversity of Liverpool on FacebookLivUni on InstagramLivUni on YouTubeUni...
Conference: Challenges of Conflict Transformation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Thursday 12th June 2025.
www.liverpool.ac.uk
February 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Challenges of Conflict Transformation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, a one-day hybrid conference at the University of Liverpool on Thursday 12th June 2025. Call for Papers and further information, including travel/accommodation bursaries, here: www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
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Conference: Challenges of Conflict Transformation in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Thursday 12th June 2025.
www.liverpool.ac.uk
February 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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👋Welcome to @irishinstitute.bsky.social!
Meet some of our staff and learn more about #IrishStudies at @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Want to learn more?
Watch the longer (3min) video at youtu.be/dCBLhl2ZJH0 or visit our website at www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studies/
January 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM