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 […]
Breaking the Cycle: How Poverty and Class Disadvantage Northern Ireland’s Youth
By Ellen Finlay As we approach the RISE Conference, a summit organised and envisioned by Emma Shaw, CEO of the Phoenix Education Centre, the […]
Building Bonds: Kicking Off Week One of Step Up for Change
We had a fantastic first week at our Step Up for Change program! Danni and Chris spent the week getting to know the young […]










