Friday, September 19

Arts Exhibition Launch: Taking Boys Seriously - Empowering Voices

Name: Arts Exhibition Launch: Taking Boys Seriously - Empowering Voices
Start: 2025-09-19T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-19T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Ulster University, Derry-Londonderry Campus

By Ulster University TBS Project

This unique exhibition presents images and voices of boys and young men as they wish to be seen and heard. Join us for the launch event!

Date and time

Location

Ulster University, Derry-Londonderry Campus

Northland Road Londonderry BT48 7JL United Kingdom

Agenda

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Soft Drinks Reception & Exhibition space

11:20 AM - 11:25 AM

Video: Young Men's Voices

Produced by Nerve Centre

11:25 AM - 11:30 AM

Welcome

Andy Hamilton, TBS Research Associate

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

Opening Remarks

Prof. Duncan Morrow - UU Community & Regional Engagement

11:40 AM - 11:45 AM

Official Launch

Alderman Niree McMorris - Deputy Mayor

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Exhibition Showcase

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Behind the Scenes

A conversation with the young men and exhibition co-creators

12:15 PM - 12:35 PM

Reflections on the Artwork

Dr Clare Gallagher - UU, Belfast School of Art

John Lynch - CEO, Youth Work Alliance

Mark Montgomery, Translink Rail Area Route Manager

TBS Student Advisory Group

12:35 PM - 12:40 PM

Close & Thanks

Susan Morgan, TBS Principal Investigator

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

Light Lunch & Meet the Artists

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Highlights

2 hours
In person

About this event

Family & Education • Education

This unique exhibition presents images and voices of boys and young men as they wish to be seen and heard.

The artwork is the result of a Taking Boys Seriously collaborative project involving St Joseph’s Boys’ School, Oakgrove Integrated College, Ulster University School of Art, the Nerve Centre, and Translink.

A series of 14 compelling portraits are presented accompanied by QR codes, inviting you to listen to the authentic voices of boys and young men as they talk about themes including belonging, community, school, future, roles models, strength, and being a boy.

Following the launch event in the Great Hall at Ulster University Derry~Londonderry Campus, the exhibition will then be on display at Translink's North West Transport Hub from 20th Sep - 3rd October 2025.

Organized by

Ulster University TBS Project

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