Universities develop a more sustainable future

(University College London) Experts from the worlds of law, geography, economics, health and planning will meet at UCL on Friday, Sept. 19 to examine the ways in which today’ s universities can become locally-rooted champions for global sustainability, reaching out to the wider community to help bring about lasting change. The symposium, called: "The Sustainable University: Relating Ecological Thinking, Learning and Research, " will feature a keynote speech by Professor Michael M’ Gonigle, co-founder of Greenpeace International.

Children who are concerned about parents arguing are prone to school problems

(Society for Research in Child Development) A new study charted how children's concerns about their parents' relationship may increase their vulnerability to later adjustment problems. Children who worry a lot about conflict between their parents were found to have school problems because of difficulty focusing and sustaining attention. These attention problems were noted by teachers in the year that the concern was reported and one year later. The findings have implications for mental health programs among children dealing with parental discord.

Ryan pulls out of running for Limerick job

Tom Ryan has announced his withdrawal as a candidate for the position of Limerick senior hurling manager, as well as putting a halt to his threatened legal action.

LSUHSC awarded grant to address nursing shortage

(Louisiana State University Health Science Center) LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Nursing has been awarded a $100, 000 grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to provide scholarships to individuals under-represented in nursing or from disadvantaged backgrounds in an accelerated nursing degree program. The funding will support ten scholarships in LSUHSC's Career Alternative RN Education, or CARE, Program, expanding enrollment and the number of fully qualified nurses prepared to practice.

Britney is back. No, really

BRITNEY Spears' improving health and popularity have prompted her record label to rush-release a new album in a dramatic turnaround of fortunes.

15 years later: Landmark hearing study follows up on farm youth

(Marshfield Clinic) A landmark study conducted by Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation 15 years ago found that an educational intervention improved hearing protection use among farm youth.Now, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has awarded a $954, 000 grant to MCRF to study the same group of Wisconsin youth to see whether the increase in hearing protection use continued into adulthood and whether it helped preserve hearing.

Sibierski set for Latics return

Wigan manager Steve Bruce expects Antoine Sibierski to return to the club when his loan spell at Norwich ends next week.

Future of rugby and soccer at Croker 'in hands of congress delegates'

GAA President Nickey Brennan has refused to rule out the playing of non-GAA sports at Croke Park after the opening of the redeveloped Lansdowne Road in 2010.

Zenit need to lower Arshavin asking price, says Agent

Zenit St Petersburg will have to lower their inflated demands for wantaway star midfielder Andrei Arshavin if they are to strike a deal with Arsenal during the transfer window.

Drogs get more time to solve financial problems

Drogheda United will now have extra time to sort out their financial issues, following developments this afternoon.

Duffy included in Connact squad

Connacht coach Michael Bradley has been able to select Ireland international Gavin Duffy in his 25-man squad for the Magners League clash against the Scarlets at The Sportsground on Friday (6.30pm).

Cork City blocked from talking to McIlory by Morecambe

Cork City have been blocked from talking to former Northern Ireland boss Sammy McIlroy by his current club.

Injured trio back for Munster

Munster have been boosted by the return from injury for captain Paul O'Connell, Denis Leamy and Tomas O'Leary in a 28-strong Munster squad for the Magners League game against Ospreys in Swansea on Friday night.

Trap: Door open for Ireland

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has insisted the door remains open for Stephen Ireland to return to the international fold.

The Commons touch sees Derby stun United

Derby 1 Manchester United 0
Derby will take a surprise lead to Old Trafford in two weeks’ time after Kris Commons’ superb goal gave the Rams a 1-0 victory in their Carling Cup semi-final first leg in front of watching new manager Nigel Clough.

Cork chairman urges hurlers to return to action

Cork GAA chairman Jerry O'Sullivan urged the striking Cork senior hurlers to return to action by issuing an open letter to the 2008 squad on Wednesday night.