Briony Widdis

I work on the connections between colonialism, imperialism, and social (in)justice and (in)equality. My research themes include equality, diversity and inclusion policies and practice in cultural institutions on the island of Ireland; decolonisation; the representation of diverse groups; and partnerships between communities and cultural heritage organisations in divided societies.

I use anthropology and social history to explore the legacies of empire and colonialism on the island of Ireland; and the public accountability roles of cultural institutions in these research areas. My interdisciplinary approach includes both academic and public policy research and seeks to build partnerships with communities to enable inclusive access to, and understand the contemporary relevance of, collections and archives.

I lecture and tutor in Anthropology, Public History and museums at the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, Queen's University Belfast. I have also lectured and convened modules on Museum and Heritage Studies MA programmes.  

Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

PhD at Ulster University, 'Colonial Objects in Northern Ireland' (2020, passed without corrections). Colonial Objects in Northern Ireland — Ulster University