The latest report showcases record-breaking research as well as achievements in gender equality, global partnerships, sustainability and civic engagement.

Rower Ciaran Purdy is graduating from Queen’s today with a degree in Biochemistry, after winning gold in the U23 World Rowing Championships earlier this year, just days after his final exam.

Yelyzaveta Razumovska graduates with a Masters in AI from Queen’s while her family remain in war-torn Ukraine, is now undertaking PhD.

Caitlín Mooney graduates today with a degree in Midwifery after suffering the loss of her mother, she is now dedicated to supporting women and their families with compassion and care.

Claire Thompson graduates today with a degree in Learning Disability Nursing, having introduced the ‘Makaton Mondays’ initiative to promote accessible communication for people with learning disabilities.

Abby Robinson is graduating today with a degree in Children and Young People Nursing and lands job in same hospital where she was cared for as a child.

Patrina Loughran is graduating today top of her class having balanced motherhood and caregiving with her studies, winning national awards and mentoring peers along the way.

Glenn McDowell is graduating today having combined his passion for nursing with creativity to create game to enhance early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Aaron Smyth is graduating today having used his creativity throughout his studies to empower people with learning disabilities and help to advance inclusive healthcare education.

Dr. Mariam Mansouri is graduating today with a PhD in Medicine following a cancer battle, returning to Kuwait to take up a leadership role in public health.

Researchers from Northern Ireland’s social policy hub ARK, a joint initiative by Queen’s and Ulster University, have released a new policy brief exploring how a ‘Just Transition’ in Northern Ireland could be achieved.

Ruchira Rangaprasad is graduating today with a Master’s in Marketing as she looks to continue to grow her business.

Dr Natasha Kennedy is graduating with a PhD in English Literature after dealing with profound loss and grief during her studies.

Today marks the launch of a unique three-year partnership between two leading academic institutions on the island of Ireland focused on cancer research and innovation.

Irish professional rugby player Iain Henderson is among those receiving Honorary Degrees from Queen’s University Belfast this December.

Dr Jessica White is graduating today having studied the biomechanics of those who faced mobility challenges in medieval Ireland, while recovering from her own serious injuries.

Caolan O’Neill is a Planning and Development Masters graduate who undertook a transformative planning project in Portstewart’s Cromore Estate during his studies.

Dr James Todd is celebrating completing his PhD at Queen’s University Belfast today, marking the culmination of a journey that has spanned decades of lifelong learning, overcoming health challenges, and supporting those in need.

Queen’s University Belfast has awarded Graham a £39m construction contract to build two new state-of-the-art buildings beside the Belfast City Hospital as part of the planned 8,500m² iREACH Health facility.

In the largest study of its kind in the UK, a research team from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new way to treat young babies who have a fever and could be at risk of sepsis or other serious bacterial infections.

Queen’s graduate, Founder and Managing Director of AES Engineering Group Chris Rea, has been announced as the University’s Allstate NI Graduate of the Year 2024.

Home grown global tech company Options Technology is set to have a transformative effect on the Queen’s Rowing Academy in a new partnership which will develop student athletes at the University.

A research report from Queen’s Business School has found that the productivity gap in Northern Ireland has significantly widened, with its ranking dropping from 7th to 10th place out of the UK’s 12 regions. 

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched the Future Medicines Institute (FMI), a £55 million industry-led collaborative initiative aimed at advancing the north’s Precision Medicine sector.

Professor Alan Smyth from Queen’s University has been awarded ‘Outstanding Clinical Researcher’ at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust 60th Anniversary Awards

Recent research reveals your pooch can detect when your stress levels are heightened, and that they subsequently mirror your emotions during this time.

The Oughley shed exhibition depicts the duality of the life of David Strain, through one of its most important aspects: his country shed.

Queen's scored a hat-trick at this week's Innovate UK national awards, which celebrate high achievement in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) between universities and businesses.

Queen's University Belfast has secured a significant grant to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at establishing lung cancer screening programmes across the island of Ireland.

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Dundee have been awarded generous funding to investigate the causes and treatment for a subtype of oesophageal cancer.

Queen’s University recently hosted this year’s British Academy lecture, exploring anti-imperial epistemic justice and the politics of human rights.

As part of a visit to Queen’s University Belfast and University College Dublin, US Congressman Tim Kennedy announced a unique partnership between Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Centre in New York and the All-Island Cancer Research Institute.

Sonrai Analytics (Sonrai), an AI precision medicine company, and Queen’s successfully hosted the 'AI in Cancer Diagnostics' event bringing together patients, medical professionals, and industry leaders to discuss the role of AI in cancer analysis.

Queen’s University Belfast is collaborating with Aston University in Birmingham to offer dual award PhD degrees.

Former UTV political editor had received a Chancellor's Medal earlier this year for his services to journalism.

Male experiences of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is a major issue requiring immediate attention according to new research carried out at Queen’s.

At a recent ceremony hosted in Copenhagen, Professor Rudolf Krska from Queen’s University Belfast was honoured with this year’s Nils Foss Excellence Prize.

The Queen’s University Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today released the official statistics on lung, bowel, breast, melanoma and upper gastrointestinal cancer diagnosed in Northern Ireland during 1993-2022.

Queen’s University and Ulster University have been successful in a major, UK government funding award to train a new generation of PhD students in the joint area of AI and bio-sciences.

New research has found that women have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular issues, including stroke and heart failure, when undergoing dialysis for kidney failure.

The University has conferred six people as Honorary Graduates for their contributions to the arts, broadcasting, public life, community and agri-food industry.

As the Global Innovation Summit (GIS) 2024 continues, Day Two emphasises a critical pillar of long-term sustainable innovation: inclusiveness.

At a special ceremony held in Stormont on Wednesday, Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University were delighted to award US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III with two prestigious honorary doctorates.

The highly anticipated Global Innovation Summit (GIS) 2024 ‘launched’ today with world-renowned physicist Brian Cox taking centre stage as the ‘star’ attraction.

Queen’s University Belfast is to partner in a major, all-Ireland geothermal-energy project designed to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions in order to help meet Net Zero commitments.

The vast majority of voters have expressed strong views on how their MLAs should vote in the upcoming democratic consent vote on the core provisions of the Protocol/Windsor Framework.

Professor Simon Doherty, Senior Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded an Honorary Professor of Practice for his remarkable dedication to his field.

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a cutting-edge way to track both human and avian flu variants using wastewater. 

The Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund has donated the gift for research into kidney disease.

A major study, the first of its kind, has revealed key insights into the extent to which children aged 0-36 months, have access to digital technology in the home, how they use it and how it supports their language development.

Governments and industry can be more confident in the security of future telecommunications networks with the launch of a major new training programme this week

The new Centre for Public Policy and Administration (CPPA) will serve to further build on the University’s significant impact on global policy.

Caitlin Chee is graduating today with a Master’s in Product Design Engineering following a North American adventure on leadership and research programmes.

A new report reveals youth workers in emergency departments helped over 1,400 young people escape violence and exploitation in one year.

Queen’s University Belfast signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Masaryk University (MUNI) in the Czech Republic, building on the impactful community outreach work of Professor Karola Dillenburger.

Students from Queen’s Business School participated in a transformative community impact project with charity, Compass Advocacy Network (CAN), to transform their facilities.

Queen’s and Belfast City Airport recently hosted a special ‘Autism in the Air’ event, giving 17 children with autism and their families the opportunity to experience the full airport journey, including a flight across Belfast.

The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility (NICRF) recently featured two showcase days for anyone wanting to know more about clinical trial infrastructure to support clinical trials or clinical research.

To kickstart Hate Crime Awareness Week 2024, Queen’s Film Theatre (QFT) has hosted a special event to help promote understanding and combat hate crime.

Queen’s University Belfast and the Department for the Economy have signed the first Northern Ireland Higher Education Outcomes Agreement between them.

Researchers from Queen’s University, the University of Dhaka, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and the British Geological Survey are combining their expertise to further develop a urine-based early detection test for bladder cancer.

This week, Queen’s University Belfast excitingly welcomes renowned American academic and animal behaviour expert, Dr Temple Grandin to campus.

The latest research performance results from Queen’s University Belfast indicate 2023-24 was a record-breaking year.

Professor Laura Lundy from Queen's led an expert group on student participation to advise the Department of Education in the Republic of Ireland on how best to improve its work involving children and young people in policy development.

Professor Philip McGowan, from the School of Arts, English and Languages has been awarded a 2024–25 US-UK Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award from the American Association of Colleges and Universities and the US-UK Fulbright Commission.

A massive black hole has torn apart one star and is now using that stellar wreckage to pummel another star or smaller black hole in a discovery that solves a mystery which had perplexed astronomers for years.

Ireland's Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has appointed Professor Mark Lawler as a new Board Member at the Health Research Board (HRB).

A Queen's initiative is to benefit from a major, national investment by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) which has unveiled 31 projects to grow the UK heritage economy and safeguard heritage science for future generations.

Queen's and Ulster University have announced a joint Research Culture Initiative aimed at nurturing a collaborative research and innovation environment across Northern Ireland.

The three universities that make up the former Queen's Colleges in Ireland recently partnered with the Irish Institute of Boston College to explore US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding.

A new NI Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) was launched at Queen’s AMIC Harbour site providing users with access to the latest collaborative technology, resources and expertise – the latest addition to the Satellite Applications Catapult’s UK-wide network.

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, The Rt Hon Hilary Benn, has opened CSIT’s Cyber Security Summit highlighting its importance on the global cyber security stage.

Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Micky Murray and Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd have visited Queen’s University Belfast to launch three unique on-campus cycle parking facilities at a ‘Transforming Travel Through Partnership’ event.

A Belfast-based astronomer is gearing up for the culmination of over 20 years of preparation when he takes part in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) first ever planetary-defence mission, to help ward off the threat of an asteroid crashing into Earth.

The UK’s biggest celebration of social science research returns this October for its 22nd year. The aim of the festival is to show how social science is key to understanding the world around us.

US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III, visited the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast to officially open a room named in his honour.

World-renowned experimental physicist Professor Brian Cox and Tech Women Today Founder Cecilia Harvey are among the big names speaking at a major conference being hosted at Queen’s University Belfast in November.

An interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by Queen’s, has launched interim results of a landmark global project ‘Explaining Atheism’, which shows that the UK now has more atheists than theists and explains why atheism has grown across the globe.

Students and alumni of Queen’s University are in the spotlight for reaching the pinnacle of success in their chosen sports. 

Queen's has secured a £6.25m funding award from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), as part of its Building a Secure and Resilient World strategic theme, to model and reimagine supply chains across the UK in food, critical minerals and fashion.

The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice recently co-hosted a major international conference at Queen's 'Leaders Making Peace: Incentives towards Post-Conflict Peacebuilding'.

George Mitchell attends unveiling of new plans for centre in his name at Queen’s and hears how he changed the life of a ‘peace baby.’

A three-day visit to Belfast by leading experts and academics from across Europe is growing the city’s status as a model in 'nature-based solutions' for climate resilience

As Northern Ireland strives to build a more sustainable and competitive economy, Queen’s University Belfast has made a resounding call to prioritise retaining graduate talent within the region during the Labour Party’s Annual Conference in Liverpool.

A new digital archive capturing the artistic legacy of the Irish border has recently been launched by academics from Queen’s and Trinity College Dublin.

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s has announced the appointments of Fiona Benson, Jan Carson, and Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson as the new Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows for 2024-25. 

Queen’s University Belfast has once again been crowned the number one university in Northern Ireland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

As part of Good Relations Week 2024, Queen’s recently hosted Cultivating opportUNiTY with Social and Community Farming, an event that explored the transformative potential of social and community farming in fostering good relations across NI.

The Strategic Communications Directorate has been named the ‘in-house team of the year’ at the global PRCA Platinum Awards, dubbed the Oscars of the PR industry.

The Copty Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship by the the Copty family and Queen’s University Belfast, which today welcomed two scholars to Queen's.

Professor Karola Dillenburger from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen’s has been elected as the incoming President of the European Association for Behaviour Analysis (EABA).

A major breakthrough in the fight against sepsis, one of the UK's most deadly health threats, has been announced today.

New research has found that those who consume more foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of dementia.

Laughter may be as effective as eye drops in improving symptoms of dry eye disease, finds a clinical trial published by The BMJ today.

The diaries of David Strain, a linen merchant who documented the lives of gay people in 1930s Belfast, were discovered by Dr Tom Hulme from Queen’s and Professor Leanne McCormick from Ulster University and have been adapted into a BBC drama.

Queen’s University Belfast and Queen’s Students’ Union have signed up to a UK-wide programme aimed at prioritising student wellbeing around drug and alcohol use.

The first edition of the BFI FAN CON starts today at Queen’s Film Theatre and Queen’s University in Belfast, a new conference bringing together over 150 members of the BFI Film Audience Network (BFI FAN) from the exhibition sector.

Queen’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, has urged for a more ambitious approach to investment in Higher Education in response to today's announcement.

Two academics from Queen’s University have been elected as Fellows of the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences.

The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has been announced as the main sponsor for the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, the largest event of its kind in Northern Ireland.

Academics and practitioners from Queen’s, Ulster University, Co-operation Ireland and the Strategic Investment Board have published a new paper which explores the enduring presence and influence of armed and paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland.

This summer, two impactful initiatives highlight the pivotal role universities play in fostering community empowerment and collaboration to shape social change.

The new Reboot gaming facility will have something for everyone - retro arcade classics and a board gaming suite, top-tier games consoles such as Nintendo Switch and Xbox S, plus a state-of-the-art Esports Centre.

The studentship has been funded by Kenmare Resources Plc and offers students from Mozambique the opportunity to further their education at the University's School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics.

There’s a ticking time bomb on cancer care with UK cases predicted to increase by 30% by 2040. However, without a designated cancer plan in place, there is fear that these figures could get significantly worse.

New findings from researchers at Queen’s University Belfast reveal that the late phase of a solar flare has a greater potential to disrupt Earth's communication systems than previously understood.

The need for a more sustainable funding model in Northern Ireland to ensure a prosperous economic future was today highlighted by Queen’s University’s President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer.

This autumn/winter, the Open Learning programme at Queen’s features a rich and diverse range of courses, including one that explores the extraordinary life of social activist Mary Ann McCracken and other remarkable Belfast women.

A new study published today highlights that many of the current 20 million cancer survivors across Europe are being discriminated against in accessing financial services, including loans, mortgages, health and travel insurance.

Queen’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, today urged young people not to put their personal futures at risk by partaking in violence and disruption.

Three members of staff from Queen’s University Belfast have each been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF).

The largest eco-friendly student accommodation on the island of Ireland is underway in Belfast City Centre as part of Queen’s University’s commitment to achieve nearly 3,000 beds to meet demand by 2029.

Much of the foul-smelling, so-called algal mats banked up around the shore of Lough Neagh consist of bacteria primarily associated with faeces from livestock or human-effluent.

On Saturday 3 August, Queen’s University Belfast’s Marine Lab in Portaferry once again welcomed the public to its annual Open Day as part of the Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival which celebrates the rich maritime culture of the region.

A team of international cancer leaders have published a manifesto that highlights the immediate course of action needed to address the detrimental effects of armed conflict on cancer care, treatment and prevention.

As part of the annual AHSS Summer School 81 students from the US were introduced to the history, culture, and politics of Northern Ireland through academic sessions, engaging with local people, and visiting a range of historical and cultural sites.

A project to transform navigational tools on aircraft, submarines and autonomous vehicles is to go ahead at Queen’s University Belfast as part of a £160 million investment in ‘quantum’ technologies across the UK, it was announced today.

In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of researchers from Queen’s University has successfully grown a mini version of human blood vessels from people with diabetes.

Across the world, farmers and governments are under growing pressure to address emissions from livestock, leading to calls to reduce livestock numbers.

The programme is celebrating its 30th year having been originally introduced to assist with the peace process in Northern Ireland.

Queen’s University Belfast will send an unprecedented three students to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Planetary Astronomers at Queen’s University Belfast have conducted a study to uncover one of the Solar Systems biggest mysteries; what happened to Chiron?

Mental health training for line managers is strongly linked to better business performance and could save companies millions of pounds in lost sick days every year, according to new research led by experts at Queen’s and the University of Nottingham.

The Office for Students have recently published their National Student Survey findings on student sentiments and experiences of universities across the UK.

The University conferred 25 gradupets, which included a number of dogs, cats, and even a dwarf hamster, celebrating the furry friends who have supported their human through their time at Queen’s.  

The scholarship is designed to remove financial barriers for local students to undertake study opportunities in the USA during their degree at Queen’s to broaden horizons.

Professor Steven Bell and George Burton from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, have both won prestigious prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) – the only two awarded on the island of Ireland this year.

Professor Joe Duffy has been commissioned by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in the United States to lead the research and development of a 'Specialized Curricular Guide on Service User Involvement in Social Work Education'.

During the final year of his undergraduate course in Planning, Environment and Development, Micheál Glynn faced a pivotal moment when Larne Football Club, recognising his talent on the field, recruited him as a left-back in 2023.

Dr Asmahan Saleh is graduating today with a PhD in Applied Behaviour Analysis, after an explosion at Beirut Harbour forced her and her family to flee their home in Lebanon.

Yumi Omori is graduating today with a PhD in Sociology from the Mitchell Institute at Queen’s and a deep love for the island of Ireland after 10 years of living here. 

Queen’s University’s Vice Chancellor Professor Ian Greer has said that investment in skills and education is vital for the long-term success of the Northern Ireland economy.

Zara O’Gorman from Monaghan, is graduating from Queen’s University Belfast today with a degree in Law.  

China Medical University – The Queen’s University Belfast Joint College (CQC) in Shenyang has celebrated its graduating class of 2024.

Reece Mills is graduating today with a Master’s in Marine Biology with Professional Studies having secured funding for a PhD.

In 2014, the Maths and Physics department at Queen’s introduced its first industry-based Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme, in partnership with the University of Glasgow, Seagate Technologies. and the Irish Photonic Integration Centre.

A researcher from Queen’s says farmers need to be listened to in the debate about reintroducing lynx and wolves to Britain and Ireland, centuries after they disappeared.

This follows the University’s recent pledge to cut ties with Israeli companies and companies on the UN blacklist following negotiations with stakeholders including the Students’ Union and Trade Unions.

Kate Lynch is graduating today with a degree in English and Politics and an exciting future continuing her work supporting young people through teaching. 

Jessica Doak is graduating with an undergraduate degree in Adult Nursing from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s today.

Politicians, policymakers, researchers, thought leaders and members of civil society from around the island of Ireland recently came together to reimagine the concept and role of economic growth at the ‘Rethinking Growth Conference’.

Aodhan Murray is graduating today with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering as he looks to build on the success of his QUBIS-supported spinout company.

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s announce David Nash as the winner of the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize 2024, supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies.

Dr Jamie Pow from Queen’s was part of a team of political scientists from across the UK involved in the development of Vote Compass.

New research from the Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey reveals that the adult population hold views that would be considered as Left-leaning with respect to economic policies and Right-leaning with respect to social matters.

Professor Helen McCarthy will play a key role in coordinating a regional strategy on science and technology across Northern Ireland.

A Business Management student who has set up an adaptive clothing company for people who wear medical devices, is celebrating graduating from Queen’s University Belfast today.

Guilherme Santos is graduating today with a degree in International Business with Spanish after playing an active role in QBS Connect.

Leaders from across business, public service and academia are set to receive Honorary Degrees from Queen’s University Belfast during this year’s Summer Graduation.

A new study published today highlights how a collaborative data science approach is revolutionising cancer research across the island of Ireland.

Queen’s today launched the first report focusing on the emotional and personal impact of the Lough Neagh blue-green algae ecological crisis.

The Northern Ireland Productivity Forum at Queen’s Business School hosted an event to mark 25 years of devolution in Northern Ireland, reflecting on productivity and skills in the region.  

Professor Charuhas V. Thakar from Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded the prestigious American Society of Nephrology 2024 Distinguished Leader Award.

A new report from Queen’s reveals that for almost two-thirds of voters in Northern Ireland (NI) a candidate’s stance on the Protocol/Windsor Framework will be a deciding factor in their voting decision for the upcoming UK General Election.

Queen's University Belfast has become an accredited Living Wage Employer. 

Up to 4,000 jobs will be created in NI as a result of Queen’s £230 million programme of innovation across 3 innovation centres as part of the Belfast Region City Deal, with a funding commitment of £170m from the UK Government and NI Executive.

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s has opened a new landmark building that honours the legacy of Seamus Heaney and looks ahead to the future of poetry and creative writing on the island of Ireland. 

Queen's recently co-hosted two international Conferences in Belfast with the University of Notre Dame.

Honours are awarded by the King following recommendations by the prime minister or senior government ministers.

The Market area’s Community Wellbeing Kitchen is a collaborative initiative between Queen’s University, the Market Development Association and residents from the Market community of inner-south Belfast.

THE Impact Rankings include metrics based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals across four broad areas: research, teaching, outreach and stewardship.

A group of students from Queen’s University have left their mark on Wall Street with a series of visits across New York’s Financial District.

The largest of its kind, this study tracked the blood test results of over 3,500 participants for a span of 17 years.

Construction has started on a state-of-the-art Factory of the Future at Global Point in Newtownabbey led by Queen’s University Belfast, which is key to an exciting future for advanced manufacturing in Northern Ireland.

Today marked an important milestone for Queen’s as the University launches its civic mission by pledging to become a Civic University and University of Sanctuary.

This year’s top individual prize winner at the Queen’s Blues Awards is chasing Olympic glory.

Professor Ryan Donnelly from Queen’s University has won three prestigious awards for his exceptional research contribution to pharmaceutical sciences.

A new report by the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) at Queen’s has found red flag referral or screening routes provided patients with earlier cancer diagnosis & have been shown to provide better survival rates for people in Northern Ireland.

The Strategic Communications directorate at Queen’s has been named as ‘in-house team of the year’ at the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) annual DARE awards.

Queen's University Belfast today hosted a celebration event in honour of being awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold status for its work in promoting gender equality in higher education.

The new pay deal will see a base salary increase of 13% over three years for all staff, a one-off payment and an additional day’s leave.

The first of its kind study suggests that changing seasons and dramatic shifts in extreme weather conditions are likely to impact sleep patterns.

Researchers at Queen’s University in collaboration with the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute (AFBI) have demonstrated how the use of willow buffers along water courses can be effective in reducing the environmental footprint of farming.

The RIA is an independent, all-island learned society which elects a small number of members each year for their distinguished contributions to scholarship and research.

What is good science? And what is ethical research? A panel discussion at Queen’s University Belfast aims to address those very questions at an event open to the public.

A vibrant platform of life stories and experiences of older migrant women has been launched online by Queen’s University through an inspiring arts-based research project.

Queen’s University Belfast is set to take over the east coast of the United States this summer as part of a series of engagements across sport, community and business.

A new postgraduate scholarship at Queen’s University will offer students from Mozambique the opportunity to further their education at the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s (HAPP).

Professor of Ophthalmology at Queen’s University Belfast, Noemi Lois, has been honoured with The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh King James IV Professorship.

The Queen’s University Northern Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Tuesday 21 May) released the official statistics on cancer diagnosed in Northern Ireland during 1993-2021.

A new €7.5 million research project involving a team of academics from Queen’s University Belfast seeks to improve the care and quality of life for those with advanced dementia living in care homes.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme focuses on movement with the University hosting a number of events throughout the week.

From asteroid models to ‘build your own virus’ from clay, to a DNA extraction experiment with strawberries, visitors to this year’s Balmoral Show will be able to engage with a range of cutting-edge research and technology at Queen’s stand.

Queen's is at the centre of plans to harvest solar power in space to produce a potentially endless supply of net-zero energy and help turn around the world’s climate crisis.

CSIT, the UK’s Innovation and Knowledge Centre for cyber security, and Rapid7, a leader in extended risk and threat detection, announced today a new security research partnership to drive innovation in cloud security.

Queen’s has climbed two places to reach the top 25 of universities in the UK and 28 subjects are in the top 20 in this year’s annual Complete University Guide rankings.

A new “rising stars’ fellowships programme, co-led by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and Queen’s University Belfast, will enable six talented early career researchers to accelerate their careers for a future in health data science.

The latest results from the Northern Ireland Life and Times (NILT) survey have found that the majority of respondents (75%) rated their mental health and wellbeing to be good, very good or excellent.

Microbiologists at Queen’s University have made a breakthrough in bacteria research which could lead to increased effectiveness of currently available antibiotics, helping in the global fight against antibiotic resistance.

A new research project called the PRESENT Study (PREgnancy loss, Self-compassion aNd Trauma), led by Queen’s University Belfast, will improve care and support for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Queen's University Belfast has today issued a statement reiterating the Vice Chancellor's call for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestine territory of Gaza.

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are taking to the roads in June to support local pancreatic cancer charity, NIPANC.

The University partnered with Impact Training and Telefónica Tech UK&I on coding academy for 16-19 year olds from North and West Belfast.

The annual fair provides a platform for final year students and recent graduates to explore potential careers with many graduate-level opportunities immediately available.

The focus of today's visit has been on cross-border cooperation with the Taoiseach having the opportunity to hear more about key research initiatives being driven by the University and its role and investment in the Belfast Region City Deal.

Queen’s University Belfast has been ranked the 5th best university in the UK, and Queen’s Students’ Union has been ranked number 3 in the UK in the ‘Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024.’

The showcase included a one-day symposium reflecting on the role played by artists throughout the peace process and a performance of play Agreement at the Irish Arts Center in New York City.

Researchers at Queen’s University have devised a new research method which used fictional characters with dementia to help people understand the condition in real life.

Four academics from Queen's were recently invited speakers at a Yale University Colloquium, 'Building Peace Across Generations'.

Eagle-eyed, armchair astronomers have almost certainly made a number of thrilling discoveries, including two possible Jupiter-sized ‘exoplanets’ – planets outside our solar system – in an international, citizen-science project run out of Queen's

Queen’s welcomed Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie G. Bunch III, for an ‘In Conversation’ discussion exploring the vital role museums play in dealing with difficult pasts and divided presents.

Today, Conor Murphy, Minister for the Economy, Northern Ireland and Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation in Ireland will jointly launch the All-Island Oncology Industry Report.

Dr Simon Doherty ‘thrilled’ to take home the prestigious World Veterinary Association title.

The University is redoubling efforts through research and teaching, and through public and private spaces, to promote routes to peace, reconciliation and justice.

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have created a new £12M research centre to improve clinical trials for rare diseases.

Professor Chris Johnson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engineering and Physical Sciences at Queen’s University, has today been announced as the UK Government’s Chief Scientist in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

A new art exhibition which explores the impact of plastic waste on our oceans has kicked off a new sustainability and arts festival at Queen’s University Belfast.

Permission for Northern Ireland’s first Passivhaus student accommodation has today been granted by Belfast City Council planning committee.

Professor Maria Lohan from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s has been appointed as the first UNESCO Chair in Gender Equality focusing on ‘Masculinities and Gender Equality.’

A photography project in Market community is aiming to tackle issues at the root of addiction and trauma.

Queen’s hosted an event on ‘Policing and Politics in Divided Societies’ with guest speakers Dr Barbara Stephenson and Sir Hugh Orde. 

An innovative new EU research project called I-SCREEN will help with early detection of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of severe vision loss in individuals aged 55.

The grave of a Northern Irish scientific visionary has been rededicated in a special ceremony after weeks of restoration work in a Belfast cemetery.

The first of its kind study tracked the sleeping behaviour of free-ranging fallow deer fawns during the first five weeks of life at Phoenix Park in Dublin.

Queen's has been named as one of the world’s top universities for the study of 31 subjects in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

A chemistry professor whose research was responsible for the development of a life-saving piece of medical equipment has been honoured with an illustrious blue plaque at Queen’s.

Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy today announced the £16.3M investment in new, state-of-the-art AI Collaboration Centre (AICC), to be based at Ulster University in partnership with Queen's University Belfast.

Visitors flocked to Belfast's Botanic Gardens for an Open Day to mark the next stage of the UPSURGE sustainability project - a partnership between Queen's University, Belfast City Council (BCC) and community group Friends of the Field (FOTF).

Queen’s, in collaboration with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Ireland, are hosting an inaugural arts and sustainability festival this April.

Researchers from the School of Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast are recruiting male participants to take part in brand-new research investigating the experience and impact of intimate partner violence against men in Northern Ireland.

Queen's University and MOBILion Systems, Inc. have launched a new partnership to advance food safety by innovating test methods and tools that aim to quickly identify contaminants, enhancing current technologies for better detection.

Queen’s University Belfast has today received its largest ever in-kind donation from US computer software company Alteryx, who will be donating data licences to students and staff at Queen’s University Belfast with an estimated value of $15million.

Students from Queen’s University are partnering with Fighting Words NI to help local primary school children create their own stories.

Queen’s University Belfast Chancellor Secretary Hillary Clinton has praised Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Ministers, Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, for working together for the betterment of all people across society.

Queen's University Vice Chancellor issues statement in response to the situation in Israel Gaza and the Middle East.

Recycling waste energy from High-Performance Computing (HPC) to heat hospitals, homes and schools is just one of the many ideas behind a radical, new project led by Queen’s University Belfast.

A world-first mega-trial for people living with progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) has launched a new site in Northern Ireland.

A delegation of cancer specialists from across the island of Ireland has briefed the US Congressional Cancer Caucus in Congress on how a quarter of a century of transatlantic collaboration has delivered significant impact in cancer research and care.

Students from Queen’s University Belfast and Dublin City University are to be given the opportunity to become a Graduate Ambassador in New York City.

Queen’s is one of two academic leads on a highly prestigious, £8 million, UK initiative to train an expert workforce to deliver secure networks in the AI era.

A delegation led by Queen's University Belfast has been speaking to some of the US' most influential lawmakers and industry figures on Capitol Hill to encourage investment in the opportunities peace has brought.

The annual Imagine! Belfast Festival will return from 18 – 24 March 2024 with over 130 in-person and online events.

At a high-profile event in Washington DC during St Patrick’s week, speakers highlighted the impact of a unique transatlantic partnership that has transformed cancer research and cancer care on the island of Ireland.

Part of a delegation led by the University, Emma Stephenson and Khaula Bhutta will be addressing Congress to discuss the economic opportunities afforded to them in Northern Ireland, following 25 years of peace.

A report published today details the findings of the Independent Review of Equity in Medical Devices.

The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen's welcomed a visit from Steve Baker MP (Minister of State for NI) and Viscount Camrose MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Intellectual Property) to mark CyberNI Week.

Professor Thérèse Murphy, from the School of Law at Queen’s, has been elected as a Fellow of the national Academy of Social Sciences.

Edna Longley, Professor Emerita of English at Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded an honorary CBE for work as a poetry critic, and her services to academia and the arts.

The public listening exercise is being conducted by Queen’s, working in partnership with Derry Well Women, and will take place alongside the development of a Women’s Health Action Plan, announced by the Minister last month.

The Fellowship was created as part of Queen’s and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's (ACNI) joint ten-year Seamus Heaney Legacy project supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies.

Professor Máire O’Neill has been awarded a Gold Medal in Engineering Sciences from the Royal Irish Academy (RIA).

Academics from the Centre for Shared Education at Queen’s hosted the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, on a recent visit to Northern Ireland.

Today, Rare Diseases Day 2024, is the official launch of the All-Ireland Children and Young Adults Research Advisory Group for Rare Diseases (RAIN CRAG), the first of its kind on the Island of Ireland.

A scholarship scheme enabling Palestinian students to study for a masters at Queen’s has been extended for a further 5 years.

A global research team has developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms that will automate the screening process of remote eye tests for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), a common complication of diabetes that can cause blindness if left untreated.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD and Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly TD announced funding for additional medical places in Queen's University Belfast.

People in Northern Ireland received less key cancer treatment than comparable countries, two landmark international studies have found.

Researchers at Queen’s are asking people to respond to an island-wide survey on the role of religion on the island of Ireland since the Covid-19 pandemic.

The University is deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Peter Gregson.

Queen’s University Belfast has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Greater Shankill Partnership, which will formalise their shared commitment to further collaborative work to progress and enhance the Greater Shankill area.

Mitchell Institute Professor Emeritus John Brewer was awarded the 2023 Distinguished Service Award by the British Sociological Association.

According to a new report from Queen’s University Belfast, voters in Northern Ireland are split into three camps as to whether the restored Assembly will last until the end of its current mandate in 2027.

New research from Queen’s is calling for the adoption of a trauma informed approach across all systems, organisations, policies and services in Northern Ireland, for the benefit of all in our society.

Queen’s University Belfast is working in partnership with Mediation Northern Ireland on a first-of-its-kind immersive conflict resolution training programme.

Dr Simon Doherty from Queen’s University has been announced as the winner of the “One Health” category of the World Veterinary Association (WVA) Global Veterinary Awards.

The fifth Annual Senator George J. Mitchell Peace Lecture was recently delivered by Professor Neta Crawford FBA, Montague Burton Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford.

Upcycled tea leaves have been found to absorb Chromium, found in wastewater from the electroplating, leather tanning, and textile industries.

Scientists from Queen’s and the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Scotland Institute in Glasgow have made a series of groundbreaking discoveries into tumour biology that may be used to deliver a more effective personalised medicine approach for bowel cancer.

Previously unknown properties of the precious metal gold and its melting point have been uncovered by an international team of scientists led by Queen’s University Belfast.

Professor Karola Dillenburger was awarded the Gold Medal of Masaryk University (MUNI) for her contribution to setting up autism services in the Czech Republic.

Members of the public will be able to get their hands dirty as part of an exciting three-year programme of community archaeological activity, launched at Queen’s University Belfast.

The calls for action follow the new London Economics report which shows higher education institution income for students in NI is 25% less than England.

Researchers from Queen’s and the University of Warwick have compiled the first ever collection of hit songs from seventeenth-century England, including over 100 ballads in total.

Leading researchers from Queen’s University Belfast will hold the 'Bowel Cancer Research Science Cafe’ event at the Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research (PGJCCR) on Friday 16 February.

Dr M. Satish Kumar, Associate Professor from the School of Natural and Built Environment, Geography, Archaeology & Palaeoecology, at Queen's University Belfast, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Kerala Urban Policy Commission in India.

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new method for improving the safety of radiotherapy for patients receiving treatment for lung cancer.

Queen’s relationship with the Athena Swan programme to promote gender equality in higher education started more than 20 years ago in 2003.

Managing Director at Equilibria Capital, Garrett Curran, took up the position on 1 January 2024 with Leadership Consultant and Chartered Psychologist Tessa Breslin appointed in November 2023.

Families of ex-Service personnel need to be consistently identified, recognised, and supported according to a new report by Queen’s and King’s College London.

Former BBC and UTV political editors, Stephen Grimason and Ken Reid, were honoured at a special ceremony at Queen’s organised by the Strategic Communications Directorate.

Improved mental health support, along with information on and access to community services, is needed to improve cancer care experiences in Northern Ireland.

Queen’s and Purdue University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), initiating a strategic collaboration focused on research and academic exchange. This partnership aims to enhance learning and technological advancements in key sectors.

Year 13 pupils from 25 schools across Northern Ireland visited the university this week for the SistersINSPIRE leadership event.

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the appointment of Sharon Dempsey and Charles Lang as the new Ciaran Carson Writing and the City Fellows, and Mícheál McCann as the new Publishing Fellow for 2024.

An international group of astronomers, including a team led by Queen’s, has found a direct link between the explosive deaths of massive stars and the formation of the most compact and enigmatic objects in the Universe — black holes and neutron stars.

Queen’s University Belfast has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team.

A breakthrough in the field of microbiology made by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast may lead to better treatments in the fight against antibiotic resistance.

Drug overdose prevention centres (OPCs) could prevent thousands of deaths, reduce the spread of serious disease, improve communities, save taxpayer money and with no increase in drug-related crime – according to a major new report

Two new portraits will feature in Queen's Great Hall alongside many great figures with connections to the University throughout its 180 year history.

Queen’s University Belfast is one of the lead partners in an ambitious new £10 million project which aims to build stronger, more resilient communities.