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CONFLICT RESEARCH SOCIETY ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Conflict Research Society is the meeting place of choice for professionals working from all disciplines who share a desire to develop a better understanding of the processes, implications and management of conflict in all arenas. Multidisciplinary Findings in Conflict Research

Dates: 1-3 September 2004 Location: University of Magee Campus,

A full programme of papers drawn from a wide range of disciplines, complemented by inspirational keynote addresses, forms the core of this 3-day residential conference, but ample time will be available for the discussions and networking between participants which are a crucial feature of CRS events .

INVITATION PROGRAMME

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BOOKING FORM CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Wednesday 1st September 5.00 pm (Entrance Hall): Registration 5.00/6.15 pm (Martha Magee): Tea & coffee + soup and sandwiches

6.30 pm (MD108): Opening with Prof Tom Fraser (Univ. of Ulster - Magee Provost) Prof. James Bryant (Sheffield Hallam Univ.) Prof. Gillian Robinson (INCORE- University of Ulster) 7.00 - 9.00 pm: Prof John Hume (University of Ulster -TipO’Neill Chair) and Prof. Chris Mitchell (George Mason University)

Thursday 2nd September 8.30 am (Canteen): Breakfast

9.00 am: Morning Session - Part I Session A (MD108) Session B (TBD) Direct conflict I: Ethnic contexts Indirect/structural conflict I: National contexts Chair: Dr Chris Gilligan –Univ. of Ulster Rym (Tunisia) The French colonisation period in the Coronel (Cagayan Univ.- Phlippines) The effects of Tusisian history: personal and national experience armed conflict on health of women refugees in Northern Mindanao, Cook (Loyola Univ) Italy's response to the demands Yahaya and Ezefete (Benin Univ. Nigeria) Religion, of regional minorities: Val 'Aosta and the South Tyrol co-existence and conflict: the Nigerian case Carolla (Universidad del Salvador – Argentina) Ndambi (SHUMAS Cameroon)The role of NGOs in From the water war to the gas war: social movement solving farmer-grazier disputes in Cameroon and conflict in Bolivia 10.30 am: Questions & Answers

10.45 am (Landing back MD108): Tea and coffee

11.00 am: Morning Sessions - Part II Session A (MD108) Session B (TBD) Direct conflict II: dilemmas of intervention Addressing Indirect conflict I: Roberts (PRIO-Norway) The challenges of McGrane (Ulster) An Interactive Discussion on working crosslines: mine action in Sudan Researching Interpersonal Dispute Resolution in a Military Context Goldsworthy (Demining Group –The Netherlands) Military processes in post-conflict demobilisation 12.00 pm: Questions & Answers

12.30 –1 pm: Lunch (canteen)

2.00 pm: Afternoon Sessions – Part I Session A (MD108) Session B (TBD) Addressing direct conflict (peacekeeping/making): Addressing indirect conflict (peacebuilding): general international aspects. aspects. Chair: Dr. Herbert Blumberg (Goldsmith Coll.) Horgan (Limerick Univ) Transcending the United Daly (Widener Univ) A structural model for Nation reconciliation DeGennaro (Turin Univ - Italy) The role of music Pepin (Nottingham Trent Univ) Spaces of identity: in the encounter among cultures shelter and conflict resolution McGrane (Ulster) An Interactive Discussion on Researching Interpersonal Dispute Resolution in a Military Context 3.30 pm: Questions & Answers

3.45 pm (Landing back MD108): Tea and coffee

4.00 pm: Afternoon Sessions II Session A (MD108) Session B (TBD) Mediation and the peace process in NI Northern and the role of education

Rempe (Lancaster) Harnessing the power of the Mollica (Lueven). Death-Related political US in the interest of building a successful mediation behaviour and remembrance: the legacy for young effort without the use of force in NI people. Kanisin (Lancaster) Becoming committed to Moore (Ulster). The role of forgiveness and peace processes: reconciliation in education 5.00 pm: Questions & Answers

5.30 pm (Martha Magee): Dinner

6.30 pm (leaving from Main Entrance): Walking tour with tour guide (Optional)

Friday 3rd September 8.30 am (Canteen): Breakfast

9.00 am: Morning Sessions - Part I Session A (MD108) Session B (TBD) Northern Ireland and its future: the role of education Northern Ireland and its retold history: the role of Chair: Silvia Mussano–Univ. of Ulster the justice system, health provision and inter- church dialogue Chair: Dr Chris Gilligan –Univ. of Ulster Niens-Reilly (Ulster). Models of Human Rights Power (Liverpool). Safe heavens on the Education: implications for Northern Ireland peacelines since 1980. Gallagher (Ulster). Can education teach children Maguire (Limerick). Internment and the Lawless to articulate anti-sectarianism? case in Ireland Wasson (Ulster). Young masculinities and Manzoor (Ulster) Enduring values in health educational achievement in Northern Ireland provision during the Troubles Harris (Ulster) A Strategic Approach: An Examination of Loyalists in Northern Ireland 10.30 am: Questions & Answers

10.45 am (Landing back MD108): Tea and coffee 11.00am (MD 108): Closing session. Concluding comments by Conference Chair Discussion and development of future CRS initiatives and plans USEFUL INFORMATION

Location

The Magee campus is situated on a hillside overlooking the River Foyle in a mainly residential quarter of Londonderry. Northern Ireland's second city is famous, amongst other things, for its walls, a symbol of the city's rich legacy of history and tradition.

The city is a busy and expanding commercial centre which has been experiencing a sustained period of growth and regeneration; a process in which the University has played an important part. Derry is situated on the threshold of , which is rightly famous for its wild and open beauty.

To the east of the city are the blue Sperrin Mountains and the lovely Roe Valley country park. The North West is served by excellent road and rail links, as well as a new .

Conference Fees The standard fee for the conference is £160 UK Sterling. However for students and the unwaged there is a reduced fee of £130 UK Sterling. Please see the attached Booking Form for payment instructions.

The Conference fee includes accommodation and all the meals and refreshments indicated on the Programme.

Accommodation In single ensuite rooms in Duncreggan Student Residence (5 min walk from Main Building). There are no shops on residence complex, but vending machines. Shops are located at the bottom of the Rock Rd (Campus main car park) (short walking distance).

Meals Only the meals indicated in the programme are covered. For breakfast and lunch, vouchers will be provided at registration. Vegetarian options are always available. Please inform organisers of any other dietary requirements, we will endeavour to accommodate special requests.

Historical Tour of Derry/Londonderry Walls Highly recommended with a local guide and an historical explanation that covers three centuries of history. Duration: 1and a half hour ca. A nominal contribution from each participant will be collected during the course of the day. Wear walking shoes and bring an umbrella. Travel Arrangements

From City of Derry Airport (Eglinton): City of Derry airport is some 10 km from city centre (taxi from Derry City airport about £10- 15 sterling), bus connections from/to the airport are not frequent and do not stop near the university quarters. Taxi sharing is appropriate in Airport-City of Derry runs. Taxi drivers mostly charge reduced fees for taxi sharing, ascertain with fellow travellers and taxi drivers. runs daily connections at an economic price from Stanstead Airport and the main UK destinations to City of Derry Airport. Please check www.Ryaniar.com. Please also note Ryanair flights do not include food or drinks.

From Belfast Belfast has two : · Belfast International Airport (some 12 km from city centre) (taxi fare about £15 Sterling one way or bus fare about £6-7 Sterling one way) - good connection service to Belfast Victoria Bus Station every 20 minutes on week days and during the central hours of the day. Visit Ulsterbus for detailed info (web site at the bottom of this travel info part). International is also linked to the city of Derry via the Airporter Bus at the following times (price about £25 Sterling return): 9.00 am 10.00,11.00, 13.00 pm, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00, 19.00, 21.00

· Belfast City Airport. Closer to Belfast city centre/Victoria bus station where you can catch a bus to City of Derry bus station. Belfast City Airport is also linked to Derry city centre by Airbus. This route proves more expensive but quickest (about £25 Sterling return). Airbus leaves City Airports at the following times: 8.15 am 9.15, 10.15, 12.15 pm, 14.15, 16.15, 18.15, 20.15

By bus: From London: If you wish to travel overland for environmental or other reasons, you probably find interesting that 15-day advance purchase fare from London to Londonderry (via ) by coach is 38 pounds; see www.nationalexpress.com/ Rather more luxurious train/ferry options are described at www.seat61.com/Northern- Ireland.htm

From Dublin: A daily bus service is also available from Busaras Bus Station in Dublin (Connolly Station)

From Belfast (Victoria Bus Station): service on the hour on weekdays (cost £11 Sterling return)(Derry city centre about 20 min walk from Magee Campus).

By train: Trains from Belfast is an alternative route. It may require changeover. However, it is less convenient, as once arrived in the city of Derry, it leaves passengers on the other side of the river (Taxi are about £6-7 Sterling to Duncreggan Students Residence and a walking distance of about 35 min.). Enjoyable in good weather, with view of the city, direction city centre over Craigavon Bridge. For those travelling from Dublin by train. Enterprise service to Belfast on the hour.

By taxi: Taxi from Derry/Londonderry bus station to Duncreggan Students Residence (Magee Campus-Univ. of Ulster) about £4 Sterling.

Please note all fares and times are approx. or subject to change.

Useful travel links:

· City of Derry Airport: http://www.cityofderryairport.com/

· Belfast International Airport: http://www.bial.co.uk/

· Belfast City airport: http://www.belfastcityairport.com/home.asp

_ Bus Eireann for connections to and from Dublin: http://www.buseireann.ie/site/home/

· Ulster Bus: for connections to Victoria Bus Station – Belfast Airports and with City of Derry http://www.translink.co.uk/atulsterbus.asp

· Airporter: www.airporter.co.uk or https://postbox.ulster.ac.uk/w?OR.DCU.Z- [email protected]@airporter.co.uk for connections with Belfast airports

· Taxi companies in the Derry/Londonderry area: Derry Taxi 028-71260247 Rosemount 028-7126676 Delta Taxi 028-71279999 Foyle Taxi 028-71263905 Eglinton 028-71811231

MAPS:

Campus map: http://www.ulst.ac.uk/information/location/mageemap.html Campus directions: http://www.ulst.ac.uk/information/location/mageecampus.html

Contact Details:

Silvia Mussano Miss Shonagh Higgenbotham School of Policies Studies Room MI107 Magee Campus Incore University of Ulster University of Ulster London/Derry BT487JL Magee campus +44-(0)28-7137-5537 (ext) Londonderry BT48 7JL +44 (0)28 7137-5513 (ext) Conflict Research Society Annual Conference 2004 University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Derry 1-3 September 2004

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