Debbie Lisle

Debbie Lisle is a professor at Queen’s University Belfast in the School of History, with research interests that include the politics of failure. She is a member of the 'failure studies' network, where she critiques the dominant cultural narratives that promote toxic positivity in the face of significant global challenges. Lisle advocates for a more realistic acknowledgment of failure and believes that embracing humility can lead to more effective responses to complex issues such as climate change and social crises.