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BeanDr Kevin Bean
lecturer, Irish politics
Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool
Kevin’s research interests include theories of nationalism and national identity, the emerging post–Good Friday polity in Northern Ireland and the politics of Irish Republicanism. He has written on the peace process in a variety of magazines, newspapers, and books as well contributing to radio and television discussions on these issues. His latest book is The New Politics of Sinn Féin.
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DEBATING MATTERS HISTORY
Championship: Liverpool 2018
DEBATE: Historical monuments
Championship: Liverpool 2018
DEBATE: Vegetarianism
Championship: Liverpool 2018
DEBATE: Prison violence
Qualifying Round: Merseyside 2014/15
DEBATE: Fracking
Qualifying Round: Merseyside 2014/15
DEBATE: Unhealthy Lifestyles
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2012/13
DEBATE: Assisted Dying
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2012/13
DEBATE: Trade not Aid
Qualifying Round: Merseyside 2012/13
DEBATE: Factory Farming
Qualifying Round: Merseyside 2012/13
DEBATE: Free speech
Qualifying Round: Cumbria 2011/12
DEBATE: Supermarkets
Qualifying Round: Cumbria 2011/12
DEBATE: Media Regulation
Qualifying Round: Merseyside 2010/11
DEBATE: Sportspeople as Role Models
Qualifying Round: Merseyside 2010/11
DEBATE: Scepticism and Science
Qualifying Round: North Wales 2010/11
DEBATE: Monarchy
Qualifying Round: North Wales 2010/11
DEBATE: Genetic Screening
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2009/10
DEBATE: Copenhagen
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2009/10
DEBATE: Artistic Expression
Regional Final: North West & North Wales 2008/09
DEBATE: Europe
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday 27 June:
Oxfordshire Championship at Oxford Union, in partnership with Magdalen College School and Oxford Festival of Arts
Friday 5 July:
North East Championship at Durham Sixth Form Centre
CHAMPIONSHIP ARCHIVE
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