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Dr. Ryan Feeney, Vice-President for Governance and External Affairs at Queen’s University Belfast, has joined the Board of the Centre for Cross Border Studies in Armagh.
Dr. Feeney holds a Doctorate in Governance from the National University of Ireland, focusing on the operations of the Strand Two structures of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. He has produced an RTE documentary on the Agreement and served as a Visiting Professor in Governance at Ulster University.
He has organised major international conferences at Queen’s University, including the 20th and 25th anniversary events for the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement, and is currently leading the organization of the Global Innovation Summit in November 2024.
Dr. Feeney previously held roles such as Director of Civic Engagement and Strategic Communications at Queen's University and the Police Service of Northern Ireland. He also served as an independent member of the Northern Ireland Policing Board, focusing on Human Rights and Professional Standards.
Peter Osborne, Chair of the Centre for Cross Border Studies, expressed confidence in Dr. Feeney's ability to contribute significantly to the Centre's work. Ryan Feeney stated he is honored to join the Board, emphasising the importance of the Centre's role in promoting research, collaboration, and reconciliation across the island of Ireland.
