Weekly Update
Moving the Dial on Mental Health is a panel discussion about the importance of movement to our mental health. Queen's are hosting a number of well-known experts on movement and mental health.
This event will be facilitated by Mark Robson, noted BBC/ITV commentator who has his own story to tell about mental health. The panel will consist of internal and external speakers in mental health and movement, such as Dr. Shirley McCay, OLY MBE, World Cup silver medalist and Olympian for Ireland in hockey; David Babington, Chief Executive of Action Mental Health; Karl Oakes, Head of Queen’s Sport; Dr. Gift Sotonye-Frank, Lecturer in Law at Queen’s and keen runner; and Dr. Aisling Gough, a former Queen’s alumnus, qualified menopause specialist, and women’s health columnist, who you may know as 'the Healthy Little Lifter' on Instagram.
To sign up for the event, please contact: g.kane@qub.ac.uk
QUB mindyourmood are providing exam care packs for students as part of an effort to help you take care of your wellbeing during this stressful time.
Head on over and grab some goodies to help get through the end of the exam season!
Queen's has secured a limited number of free tickets to the AI Roadshow, a mini-summit about connecting and finding inspiration in the power of AI tech and women entrepreneurs.
More info from the organisers below:
"There's an AI Revolution underway and we need to make sure women are leading as founders, innovators and thinkers.
The AI Roadshow includes a one-off screening of LA produced award-winning movie SHOW HER THE MONEY and a panel discussion with producer Catherine Gray and investors on tour to Ireland.
To apply for a FREE ticket to this event complete this short form - https://forms.office.com/e/ytRUyeG0BP
The summit will cover:
- Busting Tech Myths. Tech has no gender. Let's bust myths and obstacles and learn practical ’how- to’ takeaways on unlocking the potential of AI tech for product innovation.
- Meet the AI Revolutionaries. Women leading the way and harnessing the power of AI to create a new and better world. Panel discussion.
- Show Her The Money. Let's demystify venture capital and explore together how we change the status quo. Women entrepreneurs are receiving less than 2% of venture capital funding and this needs to change.
To apply for a FREE ticket to this event complete this short form - https://forms.office.com/e/ytRUyeG0BP
About 'Show Her The Money':
Show Her The Money addresses how women are getting less than 2% of venture capital funding and demystifies what venture capital is.
Featuring rock-star female investors who invest in diverse women entrepreneurs with innovations that will change the world, Show Her The Money reminds us that money is power and women need it to achieve true equality.
The film follows four visionary founders as they endure uphill battles to turn their ideas into reality. In spite of their dedication and passion constantly being challenged, these women, with the financial support and mentorship of their angel investors, become even more determined, resourceful and resilient, and the growth of their businesses is mind-blowing. Each business has the potential to become a “unicorn” … a billion dollar business.
'AI Roadshow' Schedule:
- 14:00 Registration
- 14:15 Welcome to The AI Revolution Mini-Summit
- 16:30 Interval
- 17:00 Screening of Movie - SHOW HER THE MONEY
- 18:30 Panel Discussion with Catherine Gray and Wendy Ryan
- 19:00 Q&A from audience
- 19:30 Wrap
To apply for a FREE ticket to this event complete this short form - https://forms.office.com/e/ytRUyeG0BP
The Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair is a premier event delivered in partnership by Ulster University and Queen's University Belfast connecting talented graduates with top employers.
For more information, and to register for the event, check their website.
For this year's Green Month Queen's are offering staff and students the opportunity to get involved in a range of biodiversity projects with local community groups.
Events and Activities Include:
- Pollinator Planting in the David Keir Building with the Sustainability Team (22 May). Further information here.
- Community Gardening with the Handy Helpers at the SU. Two events will take place on the 27 May and 28 May.
- Bioblitz with 'Friends of the Field' Community Group (29 May). Further information here.
From music of the 20th century, to the Bejing dialect then back to Shakespeare. Join the School of Arts, English and Languages for their 2024 postgraduate conference.
This postgraduate-led conference will take place on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th June 2024.
For more information and the list of topics and speakers, check the conference website.
Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/6f0tLjiJcx
Following on from the success of their last event, Queen's alumni engagement team are excited to announce that they are hosting their next complimentary networking evening for Economics alumni in the new Queen's Business School.
This is a great opportunity for alumni and friends to meet with other Economics alumni and staff as well as the chance to enjoy a full tour of the Business School.
Arrival is from 5.30pm in the Executive Lounge of the Business School on the Riddel Hall site, and a light food and drinks buffet will be provided.
To confirm your attendance please register here.
Take this opportunity to engage with fellow Economics graduates, helping to develop the Economics alumni group as a valuable resource for your personal and professional development.
Should you require any other information or have any questions please contact me Joanne Harvey by email.
In line with public health advice, all staff and students are encouraged to make sure your MMR vaccine is up-to-date before travelling.
- The Public Health Agency (PHA) is running free vaccine catch-up clinics for those aged up to and including 25 years to help protect against the growing threat of measles. Further information, including how to book, is available on the NI Direct website.
- Over 25s can go to their GP for advice on MMR vaccinations.
Take a break with QUB RAG at their upcoming Coffee Morning and Raffle.
Connect, share stories, and unwind over freshly brewed coffee and treats. Plus, don't miss out on the RAG raffle, where you could walk away with a fantastic prize!
Whether you're a coffee aficionado or simply looking for a quick break away from your desk/studies, this event promises to be an enjoyable midweek pick-me-up. If you would like to attend, RSVP here.
All proceeds from the event go to two RAG charities, Brainwaves NI (brain tumour research and support) and Hope4life NI (working for a right to good mental health for everyone). If you cannot make it but would like to make a donation to these worthy very causes, please visit their JustGiving pages here.
Date: Tuesday 4 June
Time: 10.30-11 :30am
Location: Students’ Union Foyer
Entry Fee: £5 (cash/card accepted) - raffle tickets optional!
Futurum is a programme at Queen's dedicated to training postgraduate students to become 'what's next' thinkers, focusing on what it takes to become an entrepreneur as a postgraduate student.
Have the opportunity to learn through workshops/discussions, networking and site visits/tours as well as a series of talks from entrepreneurs in a wide variety of industries.
Focus areas will include:
- Developing entrepreneurial skills
- Networking
- Entrepreneurship (and intrapreneurship) in your career path
- ‘Brand you’ Linkedin and other tools (A photographer will be invited to ensure you have professional headshots)
- Business Idea generation
- Prototyping and digital testing
- Team formation
- What’s a business model
- Customer discovery
- Accelerator walking tour
- Mystery Start-up Bus Journey
- IP & Commercialisation
- Pitching Masterclass
- Pitch your idea!
You must be available for from 1-4pm on the following dates:
June 19th, June 26th July 3rd, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st, August 7th, August 14th, August 21st, August 28th and September 4th
Applications for the 2024 programme close June 5th at 12 noon
Apply here.
This survey invites all Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students at Queen's to share their experiences of their degree. All feedback will be combined with those of other PGT students to help improve the learning experience of other students.
The survey will only take around 15 minutes to complete.
Each student that completes this survey will be entered into a draw to win a £400 voucher of their choice. Ten runners up will also win a £20 Love2Shop voucher (terms & conditions apply).
Ten runners up will also win a £20 Love2Shop voucher.
Click here to find out more about the impact of previous student feedback.
Click here to fill out the survey.
Applications are open for Helen Ramsey Turtle Travel Scholarships; William & Betty MacQuitty Travel Scholarships; Emily Sarah Montgomery Travel Scholarships; and Sir Thomas Dixon Travel Scholarships.
A variety of Travel Scholarships are now open for applications.
Helen Ramsey Turtle Travel Scholarship
The scholarship is open to Postgraduate Taught/Research students, enrolled at Queen’s University Belfast both at the time of application and of travel, who have undertaken their primary degree at Queen’s and who intend to travel to the USA and/or Canada to undertake a period of study.
William and Betty MacQuitty Travel Scholarship
The MacQuitty Scholarships were established in 1999 to provide travel funds for Queen's Postgraduate Taught/Research students. Applicants must be planning to travel overseas to further their education, and they must explain how their proposed trip demonstrates the principle "travel broadens the mind”.
Emily Sarah Montgomery Travel Scholarship and
Sir Thomas Dixon Travel Scholarship
These travel scholarships can be used to fund travel that will occur between 9 January 2024 and 2 June 2024 (outbound travel must have occurred within these dates).
For scholarship information and application deadlines, visit here.
Do you have an academic event you're hoping to host?
A symposium you're keen to curate, or a cultural celebration that would bring the postgraduate community together?
Then you should apply to host a Postgraduate-Led Initiative and receive up to £400 funding from the Graduate School.
You'll gain experience in project management, working with budgets, and showcase your leadership skills when you successfully carry out your own Postgraduate-Led Initiative.
And you can apply for your own Postgraduate Led Initiative here.
SU Volunteer has a network of over 500 organisations that welcome volunteers and we can match you to your perfect role based on your interests and skills.
You might like the idea of befriending an older person; campaigning on humanitarian issues; fundraising for a local charity or getting involved in conservation in urban areas, whatever you’re passionate about we will be able to find the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.
If you know you want to do something but you’re not quite sure what, never fear, we will be able to provide you with a range of volunteering options and just know something will spark your interest!
Your space to share announcements, achievements or upcoming events with your postgraduate community. Contact: andrew.maguire@qub.ac.uk
At a recent ceremony during the Agreement 25 conference, The Graduate School at Queen’s University Belfast was officially renamed The Thomas J Moran Graduate School.
Thomas J Moran Moran was a renowned businessman and humanitarian who acted as Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast until his death on August 19 2018.
Mr Moran was formally inaugurated as Chancellor of Queen’s on Thursday 2 July, 2015. At a special installation ceremony in the Great Hall, the Vice-Chancellor, the late Professor Patrick Johnston, referred to him as “someone who shares our passion for education” who “recognises the transformative effect it has on the world around us.” It is for these same reasons that he is a fitting person to be honoured in the official name of The Graduate School. Read more about him here.
Find out more about the staff at The Graduate School and what they can do for you on our Meet The Staff page.