Queen's University Belfast's Arts and Sustainability Festival, 'Reach'25' returns with a bumper 4 day programme of events taking place all across the University campus. The festival is open to staff, students and members of the public and features events suitable for all ages and will explore the interface of sustainability and art. 

Through a vibrant collaboration between Queen's Sustainability team, the Naughton Gallery, Queen's Film Theatre, the Seamus Heaney Centre, the MediaLab and a range of academic experts across Queen's and within the region, we have created a unique programme for 2025 that explores some of the key climate issues of our time through image, film, music, VR, talks, panels, creative writing and painting, engineering and design, and academic debate.

The communication of issues such as the climate emergency and biodiversity is often complex, overwhelming, and difficult to comprehend for many members of society. Art is uniquely placed to reach new audiences, to connect science with emotion and action, and to bring people together in ways that develop shared knowledge and understanding while also encouraging a sense of hope. 

The University campus is easily reached from the city centre (1.5 km).

Bringing a bicycle on public transport: all ferries accept bicycles, usually free of charge. Train services will usually accept bicycles; often a small surcharge is made. Coach services are generally less willing to carry bicycles, although it is often discretionary; check first. The policy of airlines varies a lot, so again enquire before travelling.

The road system can be busy in and around Belfast, although pleasant cycling can be found on the Lagan Towpath (to Lisburn) and in the surrounding countryside.

Bicycle hire is available in Belfast - check with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.