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Air pollution estimated to cause 130 lung cancer cases a year in NI, study finds
Environment
The study estimated that people in the most polluted areas have a 37% higher risk of lung cancer than those in the least polluted areas
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Belfast dad on son's open heart surgery at three-months-old
Family
Dr Darragh Lydon’s son Owen, who is now 2, was admitted to hospital as a baby with a major congenital heart defect and multiple holes in his heart
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'I was a teen mum and homeless - now I'm a bestselling author and lecturer'
Real Life
"As a poor kid, other people's expectations for me were low and so getting a degree wasn't on my radar"
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Palestinian students flourishing in ‘life-changing’ Queen’s University opportunity
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Queen’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer said the pair join a growing cohort of students who have benefited from the Copty Scholarship
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PhD student who stored shotgun and ammunition in coal bunker avoids jail
Belfast Crown Court
The dad-of-one made the case that he was asked by others to store a bag, he didn't know the contents and that he felt under threat to do so
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Drink spiking test kits to be available in Belfast bars
Queen's University
Each participating venue will display posters making it clear that drink testing is available on-site
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Belfast kids uncover Woodvale Park's 'hidden history' during community dig
Woodvale
They are getting hands on experience in learning about their local area
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'I'm living with progressive MS and took part in a world-first trial - here's why you should too'
Health
“Since I was diagnosed there’s not been any treatments available for me, so when I saw this trial was starting I thought ‘why not?’”
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Cross-border science programme aims to tackle environmental issues
Environment
The six-year programme includes 14 research institutions and is receiving more than £8 million in funding from DAERA
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Queen's University Belfast named as the best in Northern Ireland in The Sunday Times 'Good University Guide'
Queen's University
The university has climbed five places to 21st in the national league table
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'Make the most of your opportunity': Queen's Students' Union President message as new term begins
Queen's University
This coming week sees a fresh influx of students arriving in Belfast for the next stage of their university life
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New specialist clinic aims to give better access to advanced genetic testing
Health
Access to advanced genetic testing has been described as more difficult here compared to other parts of the UK.
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First Minister calls for ‘full transparency’ over football club funding
Stormont
There has been widespread criticism that clubs in the north west were left out.
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'Help my disabled son get to university': Mum's heartbreaking plea as transport woes risk degree dream
Education
The 19-year-old is on the brink of having to defer his dream university course because he can't secure suitable transport
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Alzheimer's among diseases that could be better treated after Queen's breakthrough
Health
Inflammation linked to asthma, arthritis and obesity could be subjected to targeted treatments
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Serial rapist former Belfast student attacked two women within 24 hours
Crime
The Chinese national moved to Belfast in 2017 to study at Queen's, before going to London in 2019
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Queen's University Belfast reopens Body Donation Programme
Queen's University
The donation programme was paused in 2023
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Northern Ireland A Level results in as tens of thousands of young people decide their futures
Education
Record number getting first-choice university
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Queens University statement on admissions after UCAS pledge for more first choice spots
Queen's University
“While UCAS has suggested universities across the UK may be more flexible this year, the situation in Northern Ireland is more complicated."
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PM's former Chief of Staff Sue Gray appointed to new role at Queen's University
Queen's University
Baroness Gray came to prominence after leading the investigation into the Downing Street lockdown parties
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Concerns as popular Belfast park 'being used as meeting spot for men to have sex in bushes'
South Belfast
Dog walkers and local residents have raised concerns as the area is used by children and young families
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Queen’s University receives £4.35m funding boost to recruit world’s top researchers
Queen's University
Queen’s is one of 12 UK institutions tasked with delivering the Global Talent Fund
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‘It’s a privilege to care for people at the most vulnerable stages of their lives'
Real Life
A journey sparked by curiosity, Megha’s interest in health and wellbeing began early.
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'How I overcame homesickness, cultural differences and mental health challenges to bag degree'
Queen's University
“The person I am today is completely different from who I was before coming to Queen’s.”
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