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Queen’s Belfast is portrayed as a global hub for decoding Earth’s past and protecting its future.
Prof Maarten Blaauw studies peat bogs to extend timeframes for environmental history.
Some Blaauw software is used on Mars to analyze a sediment system, illustrating global reach.
IntCal calibration curves, developed in Belfast, are used worldwide to standardize radiocarbon dating.
Dr. Ross Cuthbert notes invasive species as major drivers of biodiversity decline with global costs.
Queen’s multidisciplinary approach links archaeology, earth sciences, chemistry and policy.
IntCal calibration curves were created in Belfast and are used globally.
Queen’s team collaborates with politicians and engineers to accelerate impact.
Queen’s hosts roundtables and events to translate research into policy.
The article highlights a global movement leveraging Queen’s methodologies.

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Archaeologists uncover 9,000-year-old tools at Derrygonnelly, indicating Early Mesolithic activity.
Volunteers and schoolchildren helped with a two-week dig near the 17th-century Derrygonnelly Castle.
Researchers found evidence of a potential Early Bronze Age round house at the site.
17th-century artifacts suggest high-status activity linked to Derrygonnelly Castle.
The dig uncovered a defensive 17th-century ditch offering clues on castle defenses.
CAPNI and the National Lottery Heritage Fund supported the excavation.
Professor Eileen Murphy highlighted the significance of the Mesolithic finds.
The site was described as a ‘hugely exciting and unexpected’ discovery.
The castle complex likely had a bustling past with gardens, an orchard, and a grand tower.
The excavation emphasizes community involvement in archaeology in Northern Ireland.
The project aims to broaden understanding by adding more references and seeking approval.

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Hillary Clinton will address British MPs at the Speaker's House in Westminster next week.
The event is an in-conversation to celebrate Queen’s University Belfast’s 180th anniversary, where Clinton is chancellor.
Labour MP Liam Conlon and Conservative MP Julian Smith will co-host the event.
Trump has previously visited the U.K. but did not address Parliament during those trips.
"Let them go and have a good time," Trump said of the prospect of British MPs being recalled to hear him speak.
Trump ally Nigel Farage criticized Hillary Clinton’s possible address as bias toward the U.K.-U.S. relationship.
Conlon praised Clinton’s advocacy for women’s rights and diplomacy worldwide.
Julian Smith commented Clinton’s visit would discuss the university’s ambitious plans for the future.
The event is described as non-official though with formal dinner plans in Westminster afterward.
Clinton’s participation emphasizes her diplomacy work and global leadership.

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The study shows Northern Ireland's Religious Education is not suitable for its increasingly plural society, ahead of reforms following the Supreme Court ruling.
A February 2025 survey of about 1,050 people and teacher focus groups informed the findings.
The UK Supreme Court ruled that Christian-focused RE in Northern Ireland was unlawful and must be reformed.
38% of respondents were unhappy with primary RE focusing only on Christian beliefs, while 37% were satisfied.
60% said learning about multiple religions would benefit pupils and reduce prejudice.
Some respondents viewed RE as confessional and feared indoctrination.
Researchers called for a new RE syllabus with input from diverse faiths beyond the four main Christian churches.
The report suggested a code of conduct for external visitors delivering assemblies.
Education Minister Paul Givan said the RE syllabus would be reformed, though current law remains in place.
The study was funded by Culham St Gabriel's Trust and others, including NI Interfaith Forum and Parents for Inclusive Education.

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