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Professor Theodore Thomson Flynn pictured in 1923

Roamer: Newly discovered fish was named after a famous film star

Ulster University has revealed plans for a £15million investment aimed at enhancing its Coleraine campus

Ulster University reveals ambitious plans for a £15m investment in Coleraine

Current approaches to tackling school absences are falling short

Early intervention is key to turning tide on school absence according to leading...

Toys, games and puzzles for perfect presents at Aldi this week

Kids' stocking fillers with toys, books and puzzles on Specialbuys

During 2020-22, coinciding with the start of the protocol’s operation, the volume of goods purchased by NI from RoI increased by 35.5% but the volume coming in from GB grew by only 1.6%

Esmond Birnie: Trade data suggests ‘all-island economy’ more of a slogan

Donald Trump ran a vigorous campaign, gathering such widespread support that, placed alongside his controversial background, seemed baffling to so many

Ian Ellis: Sense of healing needed in deeply divided US society

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt

System-wide change needed to improve maternity care in Northern Ireland

Morning View

Editorial: Prof Bengoa is back in NI because MLAs have failed the health service

Professor Raphael Bengoa during his visit to Northern Ireland where he met with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt

Northern Ireland has tools for health service reform: Bengoa

A 2016 plan by Prof Bengoa to restructure Northern Ireland’s health services was never implemented. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

Hope Bengoa speech will help 'reboot' reform of NI health service

Professor Alan Fitzsimmons, from the Astrophysics Research Centre at Queen's University Belfast, will take part in the European Space Agency's (ESA) first planetary-defence mission to help ward off the threat of an asteroid crashing into Earth

Queen's University professor with mission to save Earth from asteroids

Mike Nesbitt outlined his plans in a letter to MLAs. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

Mike Nesbitt's autumn 're-boot' to tackle NI health service problems

Queen’s University researchers have grown human blood vessels from people with diabetes

Queen's University Belfast research could herald new diabetes treatment

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has set out a series of key initiatives to tackle health inequality

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt sets out series of key initiatives

Robots get a 'living skin' makeover thanks to researchers in Japan. Photo by 2024 Takeuchi et al. CC-BY-ND /

Robots get ‘skin’ and ‘smiles’ in horrifying makeover

Professor Gerry Lynch to receive honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych).

Professor Gerry Lynch to receive honorary fellowship
A renowned Northern Ireland psychiatrist is due to receive an honorary fellowship from the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych).
Helen McGurk

New Northern Ireland virtual production studio complex Studio Ulster has appointed Professor Declan Keeney as its chief executive officer

New NI virtual production studio complex appoints chief executive officer

Pictured is RCN director Pat Cullen at the Belfast City Hospital in Belfast as part of strike action in the health service in 2019

Sinn Fein issues PR statement about Pat Cullen

Professor Ian Young, the chief scientific advisor for Northern Ireland's Department of Health, leaves the Clayton Hotel in Belfast after giving evidence at the UK Covid-19 inquiry hearing on Tuesday. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Stormont cross-community vote on Covid-19 lockdown 'not helpful'

It's the final episode of Professor T

Wednesday TV choice: Professor T (ITV1, 9pm)

Can Professor T get out of jail?

Wednesday TV choice: Professor T (ITV1, 9pm)

Belfast woman Lisa Morrison will speak about her experience of having Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at an event at Queen's on March 7

Mental health: NI woman will share her experiences of ECT

A welcome home parade in Castlereagh for the Irish Guards in 2011 after their tour of Afghanistan. Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

New QUB report calls for more support for Armed Forces families

Letters to editor

Letter: We shouldn’t adopt bad policies just because we did it in the past

Freight lorries at Belfast docks. Dr Esmond Birnie argues significant changes need to be made to the current systems.

Windsor Framework: ‘Easements’ won’t radically change border

Jamie Bryson was responding to an article by Professor Henry Patterson that argued there has always been differentiation between NI and the rest of the UK. Mr Bryson claimed Prof Patterson 'fundamentally misunderstands' ArticIe VI of the Act of Union

Bryson responds to Act of Union claims

American professor Michelle Francl has claimed that we should be putting salt into our tea.

American professor claims a pinch of SALT makes the perfect cup of tea
The claim has caused controversy among British tea lovers.
Holly Allton

Belfast Summit 2024 welcomes keynote speaker Professor Carlos Moreno - the creator of the 15-minute city concept - to first-of-its kind event focussing on the
challenges and opportunities faced by the region’s leading city. Pictured are Alan Crow, Belfast One, Professor Duncan Morrow, Ulster University, Eimear McCracken, Belfast One, Damien Corr, Destination CQ, Brendan Mulgrew, MW Advocate, & Chris McCracken, Linen Quarter BID

Belfast can be Europe’s leading small city for people to live, work and visit

The economic impact of a united Ireland has been the subject of debate. Esmond Birnie casts doubt over whether there would be an upsurge in economic subvention on a scale sufficient to render subvention irrelevant

Esmond Birnie: Subvention under a united Ireland would indeed 'matter'

Pancreatic cancer survivor Tom Hawthorne (66) from Lisburn welcomed the new partnership

Partnership to improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer in NI

Dr Anna Jerzewska, a customs and trade expert, and Professor Michal Gasiorek, an economic policy specialist from the University of Sussex spoke on a panel at Queen’s University Belfast on Friday.

Northern Ireland bound to EU regulation by Windsor Framework says customs expert

The Woman In The Wall is an unique drama is centred around the dubious, harrowing and incredulous practices that were common throughout the numerous mothers and babies homes in Ireland in recent years. Created by Joe Murtagh, the six-part drama stars Ruth Wilson and Daryl McCormack

Ulster University music professor and NI composer create music for hit BBC drama

Queen's University professor John Barry warns on climate crisis

Greece wildfires: Governments must take action, says Queen's professor

Research suggests that men have fewer social ties than women in part because they are less adept at being emotionally open and instead tend to bond over a shared interest or hobby. The number of quality friendships and familial relationships that we have can determine how happy and healthy we are and is even a valid indicator of longevity

Are you a middle-aged man with no mates? Stop being a loaner and read this

Health experts advise that men and women should not drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week, which equates to ten small glasses of wine or

Drinking more than 14 units a week? Then you must read this

A stock picture of a doctor

Parkinsons - thousands could develop disease due to common chemical

Miriam Margolyes has shared an update on her health following surgery

Harry Potter star rushed to hospital with infection

Senator George Mitchell addresses the GFA @ 25 Conference at Queen's University Belfast

NI hearing aid dispenser comes to rescue of Senator Mitchell

Letters to editor

Letter: Professor is wrong - the constitutional position of NI is not affected

Some soldiers can develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder years after their have finished their service.

New research to explore the risk of suicide in veterans in NI

The new drug is a signficant breakthrough for people with Alzheimer's.

New drug could signal end of Alzheimer's

‘Die Hard’ actor Clarence Gilyard Jr died

‘Die Hard’ actor Clarence Gilyard Jr died

Prof Harvey’s sensitivity, to which Ruth Dudley Edwards referred, isn’t the issue. The issue is the

Article on prof played down issues around right to call out controversial views

Adults with a ‘very laid-back attitude’ to money could cost them £1,631.16 per y...

QUB law Professor Colin Harvey is publishing a report entitled ‘Making the Case for Irish Unity in the EU’.

Prof Colin Harvey report - QUB defends academic after legal letter

The clocks will go back in the UK at the end of the month.

How putting clocks back could cost £400 extra on energy bills

Belfast's professor Aoife Foley from the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s says Northern Ireland households could save £1.20 a day and over £400 a year on electricity bills if clocks are not put back at the end of October

Stop the October clock change and save energy

Professor T

More whodunits and why in new Professor T

Stress, if left untreated, can be the cataylst for a whole host of mental health problems. But according to experts there is plenty you can do to reduce your cortisol levels

These top tips should help you feel calmer

England Women's Euro Team 2022

Hope trumps hate on social media posts for Women's Euro Team

NI man opens up his museum filled with items built up over 80 years

Bann Valley Heritage is usually only available for private groups, but on 13 August, Norman Kerr (pictured) will open the doors at 29 Drumnascamph Road, Laurencetown, to raise funds for the Air Ambulance NI. Edward Byrne Photography.

Norman Kerr’s private museum Bann Valley Heritage opens to public for Air Ambula...

Huge changes planned for supermarket self-service tills to prevent thefts

A Covid vaccine

Covid: Autumn booster likely to be offered to vulnerable

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