Staff Blogs
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"Inspired by Senator Mitchell and by all those who helped bring peace to Northern Ireland, the Mitchell Institute reflects Queen's University's commitment to try to secure a more peaceful world."
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"As scholars with expertise in international human rights law and transitional justice processes in other post-conflict societies, we have for many years tried to use that knowledge to help Northern Ireland address its past."
![Gary Lightbody performs on stage at Seamus Heaney Presents... HOPE - 18 April 2023](/home/media/Media,1733662,smxx-750x350.jpg)
"The arts play a significant role in conflict zones for diverting attention from the horrors of war and in redirecting post-conflict strategies towards social rebuilding."
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"We are delighted to offer our University campus as a public space for debate and dialogue of immense importance to the local and global challenge of building, maintaining and strengthening peace."
![George Mitchell and Heather MacLachlan with key figures in the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and politicians at the unveiling of the Mitchell bust, April 2023](/home/media/Media,1732525,smxx-750x350.jpg)
"In the midst of all of the change the University has witnessed, there has remained, for us, one constant: positive contribution, genuine impact and understanding the needs of society have formed the backbone of who we are and what we do."