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Robyn Atcheson, BA, MA, PhD

Fee £100.00 (concession rate £80.00) - fee will amend when you select the appropriate fee rate below.

New Year 2027

10 weekly sessions on Tuesdays, 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm, starting 19 January

As a significant event in Irish history, this course explores what happened in Belfast during the Great Famine of 1845 – 50. To appreciate the circumstances in Belfast, the course includes an overview of nineteenth-century Ireland and how Belfast fitted into that context. The experiences of Belfast people will be examined in depth by looking at first-hand accounts on issues like poverty, disease, charity and the workhouse. The legacy of the Famine in Belfast will also be discussed as well as how the Famine is commemorated locally, nationally and globally.

This class will be offered in hybrid form, i.e. you can attend on QUB campus or online

Support Requirements

If as a result of your disability you have support requirements, please complete a support needs form and return it 3 weeks before your class commences. The form is available to download here under the Facilities and Support for Disabled Students section or contact the office on 90 973323.

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