Pembroke College Foundation
Project Title
For a project on teaching peace and reconciliation using archives and technology to promote a multi-perspective approach
Date
Dec. 11, 2025
Duration
21 months
Description
Led by Professor Ian McBride, Pembroke’s Quill Project will support a junior research fellow to create innovative digital and archival resources to teach contested histories of the Northern Ireland peace process. The project combines digitized archives with interactive tools, an open-source e-book, teacher training, an online interactive course, and a youth British-Irish conference. It is closely aligned with Carnegie’s historic commitments to the diffusion of knowledge, the support of libraries, and furthering understanding of conflicts in society, while also fostering new strategies to prevent and resolve conflict. The applicant anticipates that the pilot will result in a €10 million European Research Council grant to further expand the digital and archival teaching and learning platform. If approved, Carnegie will be recognized for its contribution through digital platforms and in promotional materials.