Public Affairs acts as a point of contact for politicians and officials seeking to engage with the University, and as a first port of call for staff across Queen’s looking for help and advice in their dealings with elected representatives and government officials.

The Public Affairs portfolio of work also includes: issue-specific lobbying; monitoring of legislative issues; responding to Assembly Questions and inquiries; preparation of papers and briefings on government and parliamentary business; and representational duties.

Other key aims are, helping to ensure that the strategic business of the University remains high on the political agenda, and that Queen’s continues to play a leading role in shaping the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of Northern Ireland.