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Professors Mark Lawler and William Gallagher highlight the myriad impacts that can come about through harnessing our expertise in cancer research and innovation across the island of Ireland.

In light of Labour’s election landslide last week, Professor Luke Moffett looks at whether they will repeal and replace the Legacy Act as promised and if so, how?

In light of tomorrow’s election, Dr Michele Crepaz and Dr Ben Worthy review the main party manifestos and their pledges for transparency and integrity reform.

Article originally appeared in The Conversation.

The slides and recording of our June 2024 Post-Brexit Clinic are now available.

Repost: Whether in Monaghan or Malawi, Navan or Nepal, we should listen to and take seriously the perspectives of those who make their living from the land says environmental social scientist, Dr Jonny Hanson.

Article originally appeared on RTE Brainstorm.

The health system in Northern Ireland is at a critical juncture but what can be done to stop the NHS from being consigned to history asks Professor Ciaran O’Neill.

A new EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence is a landmark development says Dr Ronagh McQuigg.