Welcome to the May edition of the ARK newsletter. In this issue, we feature some recent events, and highlight some upcoming ones. We also welcome a visiting student.

• NI Life and Times 2023 results available  
• Experiences of accessing Mental Health Supports in Northern Ireland  
• Is the welfare state worth saving?  
• Participatory and Collaborative Research Symposium  
• Collaborating on VCSE sector research in Northern Ireland  
• Welcome to Amit Anand  
• International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia  
• About ARK