Safety, Security and Wellbeing for All Seminar Series

We are pleased to announce the “Safety, Security and Wellbeing for All” Seminar Series hosted by Ulster University and INCORE which will examine the rise of extremist political discourse.

The United Kingdom is experiencing growing political polarisation, with increasingly divisive and exclusionary discourse becoming a prominent feature of public life. In recent years, radical narratives have gained greater prominence in debates about immigration, law and order, human rights, and welfare—issues central to the well-being of society as a whole. This development has, at times, contributed to heightened social tensions and instances of violence.

We believe this is a critical moment that calls for thoughtful engagement from academic, policy, and community actors alike. The challenges posed by extremist politics have implications that extend across society. We must come together to reflect on how we arrived at this juncture, where we might be heading, and how communities and institutions can work collaboratively to safeguard democratic values and social cohesion.

In response, we are launching a public lecture series examining extremist political discourse—its nature, historical evolution in the UK and beyond, its increasing normalisation in public debate, and its broader implications for democracy and social well-being.

Conveners

This series is convened by Dr Luqman Saeed (Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics / International Conflict Research Institute, Ulster University), in collaboration with Professor Brandon Hamber (John Hume and Thomas P. O'Neill Chair in Peace, International Conflict Research Institute, Ulster University) and Professor Élise Féron(Director, International Conflict Research Institute, Ulster University).

Stay tuned for more details on the schedule and speakers!

Aerial view of Kingston upon Hull anti-immigration riot Aug 2024 at The Royal Hotel, Hull