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New research provides insight into children's views on ageing

The Changing Ageing Partnership (CAP) has completed the largest ever review of research into children’s perceptions of ageing. For the first time, researchers from Queen’s University, on behalf of CAP, have brought together the findings of thousands of pieces of research projects conducted worldwide.

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Queen's London Award recognises fight against infectious disease

A Queen’s University project which speeds up the production of a diagnostic kit for infectious diseases has won a major national award.

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Planners map sustainable future at Queen's University

Jonathan Porritt CBE, Chairman of the UK Sustainable Development Commission, will speak at Queen’s University Belfast this week as part of the largest planning research conference in the UK and Ireland.

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Recognition for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research

Addressing issues such as shame and self-loathing felt by sufferers of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) can be beneficial if dealt with at an early stage in treatment, according to Queen’s graduate, Doctor Kevin Dyer.

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Stars of astronomy to shine at Queen's

The risk of asteroid impact will be just one of the topics discussed in Belfast next month when Queen's welcomes 650 of the world's leading space scientists and astronomers.

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Queen's staff awarded for innovative cancer project

Two members of Queen’s staff have been honoured at the Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards for their work in developing a system to improve services for cancer patients.

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New gene discovery could help schizophrenics

A Queen’s academic is part of an international team which has discovered a gene that increases the risk of developing schizophrenia.

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Queen's University talk to provide an insight into the effects of 9/11

A leading US academic will visit Queen’s University later this week to provide an insight into the American public’s perceptions of and reactions to their country’s terrorism and counter-terrorism policies.

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Queen's University Scientists look into vision loss illness

Queen’s University scientists have determined how much the risk of a type of vision loss in over 65s is due to gene variation and smoking.

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'Sink your Drink, Sink your Studies' warns Queen's Students' Union

A major initiative to promote a sensible attitude towards alcohol among students has been launched by Queen’s Students’ Union.

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An evening of poetry and music at Queen's University

Members of the public are invited to attend an evening of poetry and music at Queen’s University later this week in honour of Anestis Evangelou, one of the most important Greek poets of the late 20th century.

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Universities unite to battle Alzheimer's

Northern Ireland’s first centre for the Alzheimer’s Research Trust Network, a partnership between Queen’s and the University of Ulster, will be officially launched today by Lady Sylvia Hermon.

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