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The Study of Religions Department at UCC is the only department dedicated to the study of religions on the island of Ireland. Our courses are solely taught from a non-theological and non-confessional perspective.

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17 Nov 2025

Dr. Lidia Guzy Presents on Tribal Knowledge at International Symposium in Tartu, Nov 14–15 2025

Dr hab Lidia Guzy presented "Vernacular and Traditional Knowledge of the Tribal Complex in Achanakmar-Amarkantak, Biosphere Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India" at the International Symposium "Vernacular Knowledge and Indigenous Traditions: Perspectives from Fieldwork", taking place from November 14th-15th, 2025 at the University of Tartu, Estonia
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13 Nov 2025

Exploring the Phenomenology of Psychedelic Experiences with Danny Forde on Hermitix Podcast

Danny Forde joined the Hermitix Podcast to discuss his book on the phenomenology of psychedelic experiences. Listen back here Phenomenology of Psychedelic Experiences with Danny Forde - YouTube  Find Danny's book here https://link.springer.com/book/9783031952029  
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09 Nov 2025

RTÉ Radio 1 - The Newspaper Panel

Amanullah De Sondy, Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam joined RTÉ Brendan O'Connor show live in the Dublin studios to talk through what’s making the news on Sunday 9th November 2025 with Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at Saint Vincent de Paul, Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Sarah Carey, Columnist with the Irish Independent. Listen back at https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22558154/
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06 Nov 2025

Welcome Reception of British Ambassador Kara Owen in Dublin

Dr. Amanullah De Sondy, Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam attended the Welcome Reception of the new British Ambassador to Ireland, Kara Owen at the Ambassador’s Residence in Dublin on Thursday 6th November 2025. Aman also met with Former President of Ireland, Professor Mary McAleese.  
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