The Northern Ireland Child Development Research Network is a network of researchers who study child development at Ulster University, Queen’s University Belfast, and St Mary’s University College.

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Belfast Learning Festival 2026: The Great Learning Adventure!
13 June 2026
Join us at the 2 Royal Ave for activities based on children’s development of language, literacy and physical development, with a combination of researcher-led and self-directed activities for parents and children. Families can learn more about child development research in Northern Ireland, including methods that researchers use, developmental milestones, and real-world applications for child development research.

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