Tides and Triumphs: A Day of Surfing in Portrush Some of the Step Up For Change participants spent a day at the start of […]
The Impact of School Avoidance in PUL Communities in East Belfast
At the heart of our organization lies a strong commitment to research, which serves as one of our fundamental pillars. We believe that thorough, accurate, […]
Literature Review: Impact of Trauma Informed and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy.
We are incredibly grateful to have had Queens University student Chloe Murphy join us in conducting valuable research for Phoenix Education Centre. Her work has […]
January 2025 Newsletter
January 2025 Newsletter What have the Step Up For Change participants been up to? IFI Step Up For Change participants have kicked off the year […]
Young People in East Belfast have called for more support for education in youth clubs
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from yesterday’s #RISESummit! Two inspiring participants from our Step Up For Change programme, Cameron and Victoria, were featured […]
RISE Summit Success
After months of preparation and anticipation, our first official Summit on Educational Disadvantage has come to a close—and what an incredible day it was! We […]
Adding Colour, Creativity, and Comfort: Transforming the Step Up For Change Space
Last week, the Step Up For Change team rolled up their sleeves and picked up their paintbrushes to give the bottom floor a stunning makeover. […]
Pizza, Pancakes, and a Perfect Pause from OCN Learning
Wednesday nights are usually dedicated to learning for our Clonduff group, but this week, we decided to shake things up and take a well-deserved […]
Education in Northern Ireland: Challenges and Aspirations in East Belfast
By Emma Shaw Education in Northern Ireland continues to be shaped by complex historical, socio-economic, and political factors. In East Belfast, these challenges are particularly […]
Climate Change is About Class Too: Addressing Inequality through Community Action
By Karl Vidamour – PhD student, School of History, Anthropology, Politics and Philosophy at QUB Phoenix Education Centre NI is highlighting the connections between climate […]