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Letter from Belfast: In a Time of Strengthening Peace, Communities and Advocates Raise Their Voices for Social Justice
Time was, not too long ago, that sectarian violence ruled Belfast, but in recent years the bombs have largely fallen silent. The more rare outbursts of violence – such as the March killings of two British soldiers ambushed during a pizza delivery – have been…
Author: Gara LaMarche
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Atlantic Mourns the Death of Patrick Johnston, Dynamic Leader of Queen's University Belfast
Professor Patrick (Paddy) Johnston was a dynamic leader of Queen’s University Belfast and a leading oncologist. He was deeply and personally committed to raising a new generation of thinkers, researchers and leaders. Atlantic Founder Chuck Feeney, and all of us at the foundation who knew…
Author: The Atlantic Philanthropies
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Shared Education Researcher Awarded Prestigious UNESCO Chair
Professor Joanne Hughes will be awarded a prestigious UNESCO Chair in ‘Globalizing a Shared Education Model for Improving Relations in Divided Societies’. One of UNESCO’s major roles in the UN system is to build capacity in developing countries and regions emerging from conflict. The Chair…
Author: Queen's University Belfast
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Northern Ireland's universities 'world leading'
Some of the research by Northern Ireland’s universities is world-leading, a report said today. Civil engineering, nursing and midwifery and electrical engineering were among subjects attracting the highest praise, a review by other colleges said. The University of Ulster (UU) and Queen’s University Belfast (QUB)…
Author: Belfast Telegraph
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Youth Networking spotlights shared learning
A networking event in Belfast today will spotlight the very real differences young people are making in their communities. Hosted by Belfast actor Dan Gordon, the Impact of Youth event has been organised by five key independent funders – Big Lottery Fund, Rank Foundation, BBC…
Author: Belfast Telegraph
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Interface kids get their kicks on the pitch
SUFFOLK Lenadoon Interface Group (SLIG) have hosted Northern Ireland’s first ever Interface Soccer tournament at Balmoral High School Playing Fields. Over twenty-five 7-a-side soccer teams from interface areas across Belfast took part in the event and they were joined by local footballing heroes David…
Author: Belfast Telegraph
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Parents turn integrated schools plan into reality
Summary: After being turned down by the government, two new integrated schools are celebrating their deliverance by the Integrated Education Fund (an Atlantic grantee) which has guaranteed that they can open next September. For full text click here (registration may be required): Belfast Telegraph
Author: Belfast Telegraph
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Older people's commissioner backed
A new commissioner for older people in Northern Ireland will not be a toothless tiger, the Assembly has been told. Whoever takes up the position will have an extensive range of powers to investigate complaints and take legal action, Junior Minister Robin Newton pledged. He…
Author: Belfast Telegraph
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Robinson awarded highest civilian honour in US
Original Source Mary Robinson is the founder and president of Realizing Rights, an Atlantic grantee. Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson has been awarded the highest civilian honour in the United States – the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Announcing the award at the White House…
Author: Belfast Telegraph
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Pensioners March on Stormont
Original Source By Victoria O’Hara Hundreds of pensioners from across Northern Ireland facing financial crisis today braved the cold for a march on Stormont to urge the Executive to put political differences aside and help elderly people who can’t afford to heat their home and…
Author: Belfast Telegraph
