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Dr Jack Hepworth is a researcher at Newcastle University, specializing in Irish history, political conflicts, and social movements. His work explores the complexities of Northern Ireland's Troubles, Irish diaspora dynamics, and contemporary issues like mutual aid and foodbank histories.
- Research Focus: Northern Ireland conflict, Irish emigration, social movements, oral history.
- Key Themes: Agonistic public histories, contested commemorations, political identity, and solidarity networks.
- Collaborations: Co-authored works with scholars like Alison Atkinson-Phillips and Graham Smith on foodbank histories and labor militancy.
His publications analyze topics such as the Revolutionary Communist Party's role in Northern Ireland (2022), Loyalist riots (2021), and retrospective analysis of Irish republicanism (2020). He also contributes to debates on post-conflict reconciliation, including critiques of the Legacy Bill (2023).
Dr Hepworth's recent work extends to social issues like foodbank experiences in Newcastle (2020) and historical labor strikes (1965 Courtaulds migrant strike). His upcoming 2026 article examines the Good Friday Agreement's commemorative challenges.
