About the Cluster

The ISS21 Populism and the Rise of the Far-right cluster brings together researchers, civil society organisations, and activists with an active interest in issues of racism, populism, and the rise of the far right in Ireland, across Europe and the globe.

This inclusive and evolving cluster is rooted in ongoing research and will develop future research  by collaborating with impacted communities, individuals and those with lived experience.

Cluster Aims and Objectives

• To conduct research, integrating disciplinary perspectives, and developing a transdisciplinary approach for researching populism and the rise of the far-right.
• To promote and develop a dynamic and inclusive research environment by collaborating with civil society organisations and activists.
• To analyse the potential drivers of far-right and to understand the most effective ways to combat their dangerous ideologies.
• To organise events and to disseminate research findings.

Cluster Events and Activities

The populism and the rise of the far-right cluster organises regular symposiums, seminars, webinars at which cluster members and invited speakers can:

• present their research and experience to the university and wider community,
• discuss key issues relevant to populism and the rise of the far-right,
• develop various initiatives.

The cluster will collaborate frequently with other clusters within ISS21, with colleagues across UCC and associates within wider society.