Future Island-Island

Future Island-Island at the NI Science Festival 2025 – Event Lineup! Join us for a lineup of engaging events that showcase sustainable design, circularity, and co-created community solutions, shaping a greener future. 🗓️ Dates: 13–23 February  📍 Locations: Rathlin Island, Belfast, and across the region. Event Highlights Include: ✨ Immersive Workshops   ✨ Inspiring Talks   ✨ Interactive Experiences  Take a sneak peek into Future Island-Island's research on waste management and sustainable innovation in Northern Ireland. 🌍 Connect with innovators, change-makers, and community leaders and explore how they're creating paths to lasting impact. 🎟️ Save your space today: https://bit.ly/3WASBua 🔗 Full Festival Programme: https://bit.ly/4jmj6gI Event Partners: NI Science Festival, RDCA, LIFE Raft, Ulster University, Queen's University Belfast, National Museums NI, W5 Belfast, British Council Northern Ireland, Yellow Design , BIGsmall Design, Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (Belfast Region City Deal at Queen's University Belfast), Lise Autogena (Sheffield Hallam University), Foyle Arena. #NISF25 #Sustainability #Design #Research #GreenTransition #FutureIslandIsland _______________ Future Island-Island is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the Design Museum's Future Observatory. Led by Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, The Glasgow School of Art, and University of the Arts London.

It was fantastic to have Future Island-Island researcher Alison Gault discuss the innovative potential of natural wool materials at Showcase Ireland on Monday, taking a moment to highlight the work to transform Rathlin Island's wool into sustainable fibers, fabrics, crafts, and products. 🧶 #wool #sustainability #design

🌍Future Island-Island at NI Science Festival 2025! 🌍 We’re returning to this year's NI Science Festival, from 12–23 February, bringing insights into sustainable design, circularity, and community-driven solutions with Rathlin Island at the heart of our innovation. Come explore how we're co-creating design-led research for a greener, more sustainable Northern Ireland economy along with our event partners at Rathlin Development Community Association (RDCA) and the LIFE Raft project. 🔔 More info on our events coming soon—stay tuned for updates! 🔗NI Science Festival Programme: https://bit.ly/4jmj6gI _______________ Future Island-Island is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the Design Museum's Future Observatory. Led by Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, The Glasgow School of Art, and University of the Arts London. #futureislandisland #design #greentransition #sustainability #NISF25

For the love of the beach, I am co-hosting three NI Science Festival events this year: 1) 13 February - Architects of Change, Ulster Museum: a hands-on creative workshop designed to inspire children to reimagine their world through circular design. https://lnkd.in/eCm74_uT 2) 19 February - Ocean Plastics, Rathlin Island: exploring innovative approaches to tackling ocean plastic waste. https://lnkd.in/e_2EvHbT... 3) 21 February - Solastalgia, Rathlin Island: immersive workshop blends nature connection with creative expression, offering a way to explore the emotional impact of environmental change. https://lnkd.in/eBUGivYq... All free, all welcome, but booking is essential. All events are part of our amazing Future Island-Island project: https://lnkd.in/eD7UvH4p Justin Magee Bronagh Millar Gillian Colhoun Jenny Jackson-Smyth Sarahhardy_gmx Hardy

As part of the Northern Ireland Science Festival, Future Island-Island is hosting a number of events across the 12th to the 23rd February If you have a keen interest in ocean plastics and turning this problem in to potential please register and join Susann Power and I on Rathlin Island for a workshop #ecotourism #sustainability For more information on all the events ..... https://lnkd.in/e6rtQjFg https://lnkd.in/e7YXkDtt

💙 Blue Skies Ahead! We're making the leap from X to Bluesky Social! This move reflects our commitment to a more sustainable future, with Bluesky’s community-driven model aligning with the regenerative principles we prioritise. We're excited to join and grow a community in a space designed to connect, collaborate, and innovate with like-minded changemakers. Join us on this new journey and continue collaborating to shape impactful change. 🌍 Connect with us and say hello! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4gSTp5K | @https://lnkd.in/e6vCUd5Z _______________ Future Island-Island is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the Design Museum's Future Observatory. Led by Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, The Glasgow School of Art, and University of the Arts London. #futureislandisland #design #designresearch #bluesky #X #twitter #innovation #collaboration #greentransition #sustainability #socialmedia #community

Did you know? Over the festive season, millions of electronic items are bought across the UK, creating a surge in electronic waste (e-waste). 🎁 As part of Future Island-Island’s Work Package 1: Product Waste Ecosystems, we’re focusing on how circularity in waste can help tackle e-waste challenges. By repairing and repurposing electronics, we can extend the lifespan of devices and reduce the environmental impact of electronic waste (WEEE). Through innovative solutions, we aim to build sustainable systems that not only keep electronics in use longer but also make waste management more efficient. This year, let’s think about sustainability and how we can reduce, reuse, and recycle our electronics.💚 Here are some simple tips to celebrate a more sustainable holiday season: 🌍 Choose high-quality items or repair damaged items to make things last. 💡Upgrade to energy-efficient LED lights and donate or repurpose old chargers. 📱Trade in, donate, or responsibly recycle old tech when upgrading devices. 🎮 Consider second-hand or upgrade options for gaming and entertainment gadgets. 🌿Opt for eco-friendly self-care products and use e-waste schemes to recycle. ♻️Donate, repair, or recycle unused kitchen gadgets to keep the giving spirit alive. Let’s make this a season of thoughtful choices and lasting impact. Together, we can deck the halls and not the landfill, celebrating a sustainable Christmas that brings joy to our loved ones and care for our planet. 🌍 ___________ The Future Island-Island project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the Design Museum's Future Observatory. Led by Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, The Glasgow School of Art and University of the Arts London. #FutureIslandIsland #EWaste #SustainableChristmas #Circularity #Sustainability #Christmas #GreenTransition #DesignResearch #Electronics

We're delighted to have attended Design HOPES work-in-progress display opening and discussion events at V&A Dundee, celebrating their one-year milestone! It was fantastic to connect with researchers and representatives from the Design HOPES team to examine key questions at the heart of the Green Transition in health and care. The day offered an opportunity to explore objects and artefacts that highlight how design-led research propels sustainable innovation in this space. These sparked meaningful conversations about the challenges and solutions shaping the sustainable transition for NHS Scotland and emphasised the vital connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. Design HOPES, Public Map Platform/ Llwyfan Map Cyhoeddus, Transforming Homes ________________________ Future Island-Island is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the Design Museum's Future Observatory. Led by Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, The Glasgow School of Art, and University of the Arts London. #DesignResearch #SustainableHealth #VADundee #DesignHopes #FutureIslandIsland #DesignEcosystem #Innovation #RathlinIsland #Sustainability #GreenTransition #NHSScotland #NHS

💡Design Thinking in Action: Empowering Youth Workers to Shape Sustainable Futures💡 Portrush Youth Centre, Co. Antrim, became a hub of creativity and collaboration as we joined project partner The B!G Idea for an impactful Design Thinking workshop in collaboration with the Education Authority (Northern Ireland) Causeway Coast and Glens youth worker team. The session welcomed eight dedicated youth workers alongside five members of the FII team to explore how innovative methodologies can transform youth engagement. How the day unfolded: ☀️ Morning: Youth workers were introduced to the principles of Design Thinking—learning how this creative framework can spark solutions and enhance youth engagement. ⚡ Afternoon: A design sprint put theory into practice, equipping youth workers with actionable tools to implement in their programmes and empower young people as changemakers in their communities. Thank you to our workshop facilitators Siobhan, Niamh, and Méabh from The Big Idea - Ireland for sharing their insights and expertise with us, building on their extensive experience introducing Design Thinking to schools. Together, we explored how to adapt these principles for youth work settings in the Causeway Coast and Glens area, reimagining ways to address challenges and inspire meaningful action. We're excited to continue this work in partnership with the B!G iDEA and Big Motive as part of FII's Work Package 4: Designing Sustainable Futures Education, combining academic insights and local expertise to empower young people to tackle environmental challenges. ________________ This activity is part of the Future Island-Island project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the Design Museum's Future Observatory. Led by Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, The Glasgow School of Art, and University of the Arts London. #FutureIslandIsland #CausewayCoastAndGlens #DesignEcosystem #Education #DesignResearch #SustainableInnovation #RathlinIsland #Sustainability #GreenTransition Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

💚 Design Fellowships: Doors Still Open! There’s still time to tell us you're interested in design fellowship opportunities with Future Island-Island. Submit your interest today for the opportunity to work with experts, bridge research with real-world applications, and co-create innovative solutions for the green transition. 🔔 Deadline: 19 Dec 2024. Visit our website for more information on priority themes and submission guidelines. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ZtnDVj Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4eD6kH8 ____________________ This is part of the Future Island-Island project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and supported by the Design Museum's Future Observatory. Led by Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast, The Glasgow School of Art, and University of the Arts London. #FutureIslandIsland #DesignFellowship #DesignEcosystem #SustainableInnovation #RathlinIsland #Sustainability #GreenTransition