ARK has prepared a range of teaching resources suitable for use in a variety of settings.

• ARK in Schools provides 9 downloadable tutorials prepared for use in secondary-level schools, as well as within group-work contexts. They are designed to comply with the CCEA for the Learning for Life and Work curriculum. The tutorials use data from ARK surveys, as well as other sources of information. Topics include older people; democracy and active participation; and diversity and inclusion.
• A series of teaching datasets has been developed, based on the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey. These resources are suitable for courses teaching quantitative statistical analysis in the social sciences, using SPSS. Three datasets are currently available: 2 focusing on politics and community relations, and 1 focusing on older people. Two additional of datasets will be available by July 2013.

All teaching resources are accompanied by full background information and instructions for use.

Dirk Schubotz has been awarded a Knowledge Exchange grant from the Economic and Social Research Council, and will be working with Brook NI to develop a peer-led educational resource to address sexual risks among young people, so watch this space!

 

On Tuesday 12 February, John Given (www.narrativeworks.co.uk) will explore one Irish family's experience of emigration using biographical narrative. Through a digital collage of family photographs, music, video and poetry, the project creates a unique storytrack through which memories of their own family's story are evoked.

Please note that this seminar will be held in the Old Staff Common Room, Queens University at 4pm. Everyone is welcome, and the seminar is free. However, places must be booked by email info@ark.ac.uk, or by telephone 028 7167 5513

This event is organised jointly with the Institute of Irish Studies, Queens University Belfast

Find out more  

On Tuesday 12 March, Marie Louise Stig Sørensen (University of Cambridge) will outline the role of heritage in post-conflict reconstruction efforts, and identify the challenges encountered when attempting to translate research into policy statements and recommendations.

This seminar will be held NICVA, 61 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, from 12:00-13:00, followed by a sandwich lunch. Everyone is welcome, and the seminar is free. However, places must be booked by email info@ark.ac.uk, or by telephone 028 7167 5513.

This seminar is co-hosted with INCORE, University of Ulster

Find out more  

ARK ran 3 attitudes surveys in 2012, which asked the public about issues that affect their lives:

• Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey, which involved 1200 adults across Northern Ireland
• Young Life and Times Survey, which focused on the views of 16 year olds
• Kids' Life and Times, which asked the opinions of 10-11 year olds

As usual, the results of these 3 surveys will be made publicly available on the ARK website within the next few months. The first to be released will be from Kids' Life and Times, and will be available at the end of February. Results for the other surveys will be available by early summer.

Find out more  

ARK produces a range of publications, including Research Updates and fact sheets. Most of these are available online. For a full list of publications, as well as links, visit our Publications page.

Find out more