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12 December 2025

The Centre for Democracy and Peace has appointed renowned Oxford leadership expert Professor Harvey Maylor to its Board, further strengthening its mission to develop the next generation of Northern Ireland leaders equipped to navigate complexity and build a more connected, confident society.

2 December 2025

We are inviting organisations to play a central role in this landmark celebration by sponsoring a table or becoming a corporate partner for the event. A range of sponsorship opportunities is available, including table sponsorship and corporate partnership packages.
An influential group of business leaders from across Northern Ireland have come together to launch the fifth year of the acclaimed Centre for Democracy and Peace Fellowship Programme.
Twenty-eight leaders from across Northern Ireland have been named as the newest cohort in the Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme.
The Centre for Democracy and Peace has opened applications for its Fellowship Programme 2025-26 to address real-world challenges and equip Fellows with practical skills in complex decision-making, design thinking, and collaboration, which are essential for navigating today’s economic, political, and social landscape.
A group of leaders from the Centre for Democracy and Peace’s Fellowship Programme have designed a new initiative tackling the abuse and intimidation faced by political candidates in Northern Ireland. As part of the programme’s design thinking module, the team explored real-life challenges and developed solutions aimed at fostering a safer and more inclusive political environment.