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Research Interests

Centered on Ireland, both north and south: national and political identity, political sociology, migration, peace and conflict studies, and EU integration (‘Brexit’ and the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland). 

Research Statement

Christian Zik Nsonwu is an early career researcher who has spent the past several years working in political affairs across the US, Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom. He has presented written and oral evidence before several parliamentary committees in the UK and Ireland. Christian has worked supporting policy developments in the areas of migration, social service sector, identity and integration.

He has experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, serving as a researcher on several projects both in the academic and public sectors. He has produced several publications focused on migration and climate change.

Christian is interested in various aspects of research surrounding national and political identity, political sociology, migration, peace and conflict studies, and EU integration (‘Brexit’ and the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland). Christian is open to collaborations and co-productions in research amongst the areas mentioned above.

Achievements

Univ. of North Carolina at Greensboro, Undergraduate Research and Creativity Award, 2017-2018

Univ. of North Carolina at Greensboro, Most Outstanding Student Award in School of Health and Human Sciences, 2017-2018

Univ. of North Carolina at Greensboro, Most Outstanding Student Award in Department of Social Work, 2017-2018

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

  • JA Political science (General)
  • Northern Ireland
  • 1998 Agreement
  • Brexit
  • Ireland
  • United Kingdom
  • EU
  • European Union
  • HM Sociology
  • Social Work
  • refugees
  • community
  • cultural sociology
  • JC Political theory
  • identity
  • nationalism
  • Peace/Conflict

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