A rare painting dating back over 500 years by a celebrated Italian artist, The Nativity by Baldassare Peruzzi, has gone on public display in Belfast. One of only a handful of Peruzzi’s paintings known to be in existence, the work had been in a private collection in Britain for decades before being put up for…
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St Mary’s University unveils Cardinal Newman library
St Mary’s University College in Belfast has unveiled a new library named for St John Henry Cardinal Newman, as part of plans to transform the campus.
Oscar-winning James Martin to be honoured by Ulster University
Belfast actor James Martin is set to be recognised for his contribution to the arts by Ulster University. Star of the Oscar-winning Northern Irish short film, An Irish Goodbye, Mr Martin is the first person with Down’s Syndrome to win film’s biggest award. Responding to the news of his Honorary Doctorate, James said: “I will…