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Civic Mission Launch

CIVIC MISSION LAUNCH

On 6th June 2024 we marked an important milestone, as the University launched its civic mission by pledging to become a Civic University and University of Sanctuary.

Through informative and uplifting keynote addresses, and a panel discussion from representatives across the voluntary, community and education sectors, we celebrated and demonstrated how inclusive partnerships can work towards lasting change.

During the event representatives signed the University of Sanctuary pledge, making a commitment to supporting our migrant, refugee and asylum seeker communities.

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PHOTO: Professor Sir Ian Greer
Queen’s has always played a pivotal role in the social, cultural and economic backdrop of Northern Ireland.
Over the years we have produced a skilled workforce of graduates in many disciplines, worked with external partners to address shared challenges locally and internationally, and been a place for open debate and dialogue.
The signing of today’s pledges to become both a Civic University, and University of Sanctuary, will see us build on these strong foundations. Professor Sir Ian Greer
President and Vice-Chancellor

EVENT GALLERY 

The Great Hall was the venue for the Civic Mission Launch event on 6th June 2024. The Great Hall was the venue for the Civic Mission Launch event on 6th June 2024.
'Our Path To Sanctuary' and 'Social Charter' boards, which we signed during the event. 'Our Path To Sanctuary' and 'Social Charter' boards, which we signed during the event.
Audience members enjoying the proceedings. Audience members enjoying the proceedings.
All contributors who were signatories, addressed the audience or were part of a panel. All contributors who were signatories, addressed the audience or were part of a panel.
Donna Traynor, who was the master of ceremonies for the event. Donna Traynor, who was the master of ceremonies for the event.
Dr Ryan Feeney, Vice-President for Strategic Engagement and External Affairs. Dr Ryan Feeney, Vice-President for Strategic Engagement and External Affairs.
Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor. Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor.
Beth Elder, Students’ Union President. Beth Elder, Students’ Union President.
Our panel of guests who discussed 'Queen's Civic Mission in action'. Our panel of guests who discussed 'Queen's Civic Mission in action'.
Mary Montgomery, Principal of Belfast Boys’ Model School. Mary Montgomery, Principal of Belfast Boys’ Model School.
Fionntán Hargey, Project and Community Worker, Market Development Association. Fionntán Hargey, Project and Community Worker, Market Development Association.
Radha Patterson, Open Learning Programme participant. Radha Patterson, Open Learning Programme participant.
Israel Eguaogie, City of Sanctuary Coordinator. Israel Eguaogie, City of Sanctuary Coordinator.
Dianne Keys, Operations Leader, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV). Dianne Keys, Operations Leader, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV).
Beth Elder, one of five signatories for Queen's University Belfast Social Charter, signs the board. Beth Elder, one of five signatories for Queen's University Belfast Social Charter, signs the board.
Social Charter Signatories from L to R, Dr Ryan Feeney, Beth Elder, Professor Sir Ian Greer, Professor Judy Williams (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Education and Students) and Kieran Minto (SU President Elect) Social Charter Signatories from L to R, Dr Ryan Feeney, Beth Elder, Professor Sir Ian Greer, Professor Judy Williams (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Education and Students) and Kieran Minto (SU President Elect)
Mehrshad Esfandiari (Chairperson of Belfast City of Sanctuary) and Israel Eguaogie (City of Sanctuary Coordinator) proudly pictured with the signed 'Our Path To Sanctuary' pledge. Mehrshad Esfandiari (Chairperson of Belfast City of Sanctuary) and Israel Eguaogie (City of Sanctuary Coordinator) proudly pictured with the signed 'Our Path To Sanctuary' pledge.
Belfast City of Sanctuary Team and Queen's Civic Engagement Team, celebrate the signing of 'Our Path to Sanctuary' pledge. Belfast City of Sanctuary Team and Queen's Civic Engagement Team, celebrate the signing of 'Our Path to Sanctuary' pledge.
Mehrshad Esfandiari, one of five signatories for Our Path to Sanctuary, signs the board. Mehrshad Esfandiari, one of five signatories for Our Path to Sanctuary, signs the board.
Our Path To Sanctuary Signatories from L to R, Dr Ryan Feeney, Beth Elder, Professor Sir Ian Greer, Kieran Minto (SU President Elect) and Mehrshad Esfandiari (Chair of Belfast City of Sanctuary). Our Path To Sanctuary Signatories from L to R, Dr Ryan Feeney, Beth Elder, Professor Sir Ian Greer, Kieran Minto (SU President Elect) and Mehrshad Esfandiari (Chair of Belfast City of Sanctuary).
Loreto McAuley (Piano) and Dervilagh Cooper (Violin) beautifully serenade the guests. Loreto McAuley (Piano) and Dervilagh Cooper (Violin) beautifully serenade the guests.
Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event. Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event.
Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event. Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event.
Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event. Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event.
Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event. Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event.
Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event. Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event.
Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event. Guests enjoying the opportunity to catch up and share ideas, after the event.
Postcards allowed guests to provide ideas and feedback about Queen's Civic Mission Launch. Postcards allowed guests to provide ideas and feedback about Queen's Civic Mission Launch.
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