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You will find selections for:

• Doctoral Colloquium on 17 June for invited PhD Students. Registration Opens 24 April
• Academic Writing Retreat on 17 June with limited spaces
• PRME Chapter Conference Wednesday 18 to Thursday 19 June (full price £160)
• Conference Dinner on the evening of Wednesday 18 June (kindly sponsored by QBS)
• Optional Extras to include a walking tour (free) and a social dinner (fee paying) on Tuesday 17 June 

If you are attending from a PRME Chapter Member institution*, you are a PhD student, a Competition Winner, or you are a Speaker/Contributor, there are validation codes that should be used when registering for the conference which will enable the relevant discounts: 

• PRME Chapter Member (25% discount) - CERES23
• PhD student - ERIS23
• Competition Winner - COMPWIN
• Speaker/Contributor - PLUTO23

*If you are unsure if your institution is a PRME Chapter Member, please email prme2025ukire@qub.ac.uk

Cancellation Policy

Refund requests will be facilitated if a cancellation notification is received before Monday 9th June 2025. After this date refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The conference organisers reserve the right to withhold some of the registration fee to cover administration costs. Please contact prme2025ukire@qub.ac.uk, quoting your confirmation number.

The Call for Submissions closed 7 March and acceptances will be issued 28 March. 

More information coming soon! 

The UK & Ireland PRME Doctoral Colloquium will take place in-person at Queen's Business School (QBS) on Tuesday 17th June 2025 from 12pm. Registration will open on 24 April for invited PhD students after successful acceptance of abstracts. The Call for Submissions has been extended to 4 April. 

More details to follow. 

Kickstart the conference with a dedicated day to focus on your writing in a supportive and structured environment. Hosted by the QBS Teaching and Learning Forum, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from daily distractions and make meaningful progress on your academic work—whether it's a journal article, book chapter, grant proposal, or any other writing project. 

Held at Queen’s Business School on Tuesday, 17 June, from 10:00 – 16:00, the retreat provides a quiet space, structured writing sessions, and optional peer discussion to help you stay motivated. Spaces are limited, so include this in your registration to secure your place at no additional cost but ensure to sign up early!  Lunch and refreshments will be provided— fueling both your writing and your focus! 

More details to follow. Register here today!

If you find that this product is sold-out, please contact us at prme2025ukire@qub.ac.uk. The number of spaces may be reviewed if the demand is higher than anticipated. 

Belfast Walking Tour (free)

If you are arriving the day before the conference, why not catch-up with Chapter colleagues, or make some new connections, by signing up for the optional informal Belfast Walking Tour and social dinner at registration. 

The walking tour will take place before the social dinner (weather permitting!) and is free of charge. More details to follow. Register here.

Optional Social Dinner (fee)

The social dinner will take place in the award-winning Academy Restaurant based in the fabulous new Ulster University campus in the centre of Belfast. It is the only restaurant in the UK that has achieved the coveted Green Keys certification. Read more about their sustainability credentials here. 

We have secured a booking with limited spaces for a 3-course meal (drinks not included) for a price of £39pp. It is planned that the dinner will begin at 19:00. Menus will be circulated prior to the event. Register here.

If interested please remember to sign up for these products during registration. If you find that this product is sold-out, please contact us at prme2025ukire@qub.ac.uk. The number of spaces may be reviewed if the demand is higher than anticipated. 

Day 1 Overview

Each day of the PRME Chapter UK & Ireland Conference is designed to inspire critical dialogue, foster collaboration, and explore innovative approaches to responsible management education and sustainable development. Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive paper and workshop sessions, we will examine how partnerships, community-building, and conflict navigation can drive meaningful progress toward the SDGs.  

Breakfast, lunch and all refreshments are included in the conference price. 

More details on the agenda coming soon. 

Conference Dinner

We warmly invite all conference delegates to join us for a complimentary conference dinner, generously sponsored by Queen’s Business School. Hosted in the stunning surroundings of Riddel Hall, this is a fantastic opportunity to unwind, connect with fellow peers, and enjoy QBS hospitality. 

Set within the beautiful courtyard atrium of Riddel Hall, the evening start with a drinks reception followed by a delicious 4 course meal (drinks incl.) curated by QUB Hospitality, renowned for their commitment to sustainable, locally sourced food. With an award-winning sustainability record, you can enjoy great food while supporting ethical and environmentally conscious dining. 

Don’t miss this chance to continue the conversations of the day in a relaxed and elegant setting! Please ensure to book your place through the registration portal and selecting the Conference Dinner add-on to your conference registration order. 

Day 2 of the PRME Chapter UK & Ireland Conference offers another engaging programme of keynote discussions, panel sessions, and research presentations. A key highlight of the day is the PRME Chapter UK & Ireland AGM, where members will gain insights into the chapter’s ongoing initiatives and future plans. This is followed by the Local Network Showcase, providing an opportunity to learn more about the impactful work being done across the PRME community.  

Breakfast, lunch and all refreshments are included in the conference price. 

 More details on the agenda coming soon. 

Acceptance of submissions due 28 March. 

More information to follow. 

Contact Information and Updates

For any inquiries, please contact Conference Organisers via email: prme2025ukire@qub.ac.uk

• Dr Laura Steele (Conference Co-Lead)
• Dr Denise Currie (Conference Co-Lead)
• Kelly Tagg (Accreditation Administrator)

We have held a limited number of single en-suite rooms at the Queen’s University Elms Village BT9 student accommodation site located approx. 20 mins walk/ 5-minute drive/cycle from QBS. Each room is equipped with bedlinen, towels and toiletry pack. You can also register your interest here. 

Priced at £62/night (room only), these rooms are on a first come, first served basis. If you’d like to stay in our student accommodation, please indicate your interest via the registration portal drop down option. Rooms are held on the following dates: 

• Monday 16 June – 20 rooms 

• Tuesday 17 June – 40 rooms 

• Wednesday 18 June – 40 rooms 

You will be informed if you have secured student accommodation and will be directed to a payment to confirm your booking. Once these rooms have been filled, the student accommodation option will no longer be available for selection on the registration portal.

• The Harrison Chambers of Distinction is a boutique hotel in the Queen's Quarter of Belfast and is an 11-minute walk from QBS. They offer 10% discount off their normal BB rate for conference delegates. Please email the hotel directly at info@theharrisonbelfast.co.uk and advise that you are attending the PRME UK and Ireland Chapter Conference at QUB.  

• The Malone Lodge is a boutique 4-star Victorian townhouse hotel, set in the leafy avenues of the Queen's Quarter. It is only a 3 min taxi/16-minute walk to QBS. They offer a discounted rate for conference delegates. Please book directly via their website or by calling +44 28 9038 8000 and ensure to advise the hotel that you are attending the PRME Conference at QUB.  

• Tara Lodge is another 4 star boutique hotel located in the heart of the Queen’s Quarter. It is a 5 min taxi/15 min bus ride/ 20-minute walk to QBS. Tara Lodge offers a discount for Queens. Please book via email info@taralodge.com or by calling +44 (0)28 9059 0900 and ensure to advise the hotel that you are attending the PRME Conference at QUB and use code QUB_JUNE25

Alternatively, if you’d prefer to be closer to the action of the city centre, Belfast is home to a number of luxury hotels right in the heart of Belfast. You can also find the usual well-known and trusted hotel chains. Some suggestions are:

• Grand Central Hotel Belfast - A 5-star luxury hotel located in the central Linen Quarter close to the newly opened Grand Central Station and only a few steps away from Belfast City Hall. 7-minute taxi ride to QBS. They offer conference delegates a discounted rate on single and double BB rooms block booked 16-18 June. To book please quote name & unique block ID and call 02890 231066 or mail res@gch.hastingshotels.com before 19th May 2025 using the promotion code 902906

• The Fitzwilliam Hotel - A 5-star hotel located right beside the Belfast Grand Opera House and close to the newly opened Grand Central Station. 8-minute taxi ride to QBS. They offer conference delegates a discount of 15% off their Best Flexible Rate, including breakfast. Book directly via fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com using the promo code PRME2025. 

• Leonardo Hotel - Great city-centre location, right next door to the Grand Opera House. 9-minute taxi to QBS. They offer conference delegates a 15% discount on the Hotel’s ‘Best Available Rate’. Please book directly with the hotel, online ensuring to enter the promotional code ‘QUBPRME’ into the Promo or Group Code box when searching for the selected dates. 

Other lower budget options are available.

Arriving by Air 

George Belfast City Airport (BHD) is located just three miles (5 kilometres) from Belfast City Centre. You can get into the city by bus/train/taxi.

Belfast International Airport (BFS) is located 13 miles (21 kilometres) northwest of Belfast. You can get into the city by bus/taxi.

Arriving by Sea

Fast ferry services including Stena Line and P&O Ferries make multiple daily crossings from Northern Ireland to ports in Scotland and England. The two main Belfast routes are from Liverpool and Cairnryan, both provided by Stena Line. An alternative route runs from Holyhead to Dublin, with excellent motorway connections between there and Belfast. 

Please visit the Stena Line and P&O Ferries websites for more information. 

Arriving by Bus and Train 

Queen’s Business School is a 15- minute walk from Botanic Train Station on the Bangor, Larne, Newry and Derry/Londonderry lines. Coach and bus services arrive at Great Victoria Street, which is also connected by rail (or alternatively it is a 10-minute walk). 
 
The Enterprise Train service runs from Dublin to Belfast with an average of 8 trains per day with an estimated travel time of 2h 09. Trains from Dublin to Belfast depart approximately every 1h40mins. A regular bus service also runs from Belfast Europa station to Dublin city and Dublin airport. 

All public transport in Northern Ireland is organised by the Translink Company Visit their website for more information on fares, timetables, journey planners and online ticket bookings. 

By Car 

Queen’s Business School is located in south central Belfast and as such is close to the both Northern Ireland’s main motorways, connecting it easily with the rest of Ireland. 

There is limited public free parking onsite on the QBS Estate. This on a first come first serve basis. If you are planning on arriving by car could you please email prme2025ukire@qub.ac.uk by Friday 30 May with your car’s make and model details. Please note: Whilst we will attempt to arrange visitor parking permits, these are not guaranteed.  

On site we also have a small number of electric charging ports if this may be of interest to you. 

Our Address is: 

Queen's Business School 
185 Stranmillis Road 
Belfast 
Northern Ireland 
BT9 5EE 

Sustainability at Queen’s  

Queen’s University is committed to ensuring sustainability is incorporated into every aspect of its operations. A Net Zero future is Queen's University Belfast's main environmental goal, with our Net Zero Plan launched in 2023.  To find out more about our campus sustainability activities, please visit our sustainable campus website. For an overview of QUB sustainability plans, please visit here. 

You can find out about QUB Hospitality’s sustainability commitments here. 

QBS Student Hub Sustainable Aspects 

n late 2023 we opened the doors to an exciting expansion of the QBS Estate, the Student Hub. This new 6,000 square metre innovative building sits alongside the listed red-brick Riddel Hall and our Conference and Academic Hub buildings, acts as the School’s base for a vibrant student and staff community, providing an enhanced social and educational experience. 

As part of the design development, sustainability was a key factor. A number of measures were included to make a meaningful addition to the project as follows: 

• Geothermal heat system: piles driven to a depth of 120m to extract heat from the sub-strata and provide low level constant heating to the facility via an underfloor heating system. Generation of heat resulting in 10% reduction on life cycle costs compared to gas boiler installation and a massive 61% reduction in carbon emissions from 120 tonnes to 46 tonnes.
• Photovoltaic panels: installed on the roof for electricity generation.
• Solar panels: installed on the roof to generate all hot water within the bathrooms and kitchen areas. 
• A highly insulated roof system with a Sedum Moss finish to all high-level roofs, and a Wildflower Meadow finish to the lower roof.
• Double-glazed curtain walling and window system with insulated glass units.
• Shower provision: a shower room containing 4 showers, lockers, drying racks and vanity area have been provided to encourage cycle to work scheme and physical activities during staff breaks.
• Electric Car Charging: initially providing 4 car parking spaces for charging cars, with infrastructure included to allow this to expand to 7.
• LED light fittings used both internally and externally with appropriate lux levels and blinds on windows to ensure minimum disturbance to local wildlife.
• A planting scheme using native species
• A swift calling system and installation of ‘swift bricks’ to encourage nesting
• Home to a flock of nesting herons in the woodland surrounding the QBS Estate 

Sustainable Belfast 

Visit Belfast has pulled together some fantastic resources to help you make your trip to Belfast and the surrounding area more sustainable. For more information, please visit their Sustainable Belfast webpage. 

Queen’s Campus 

Queen's University Belfast has partnered with not-for-profit group AccessAble, which promotes accessibility, to develop guides to help our staff, students and visitors get to and around our University buildings and sites more easily. The guides provide detailed access information on our buildings and facilities specifically to help people with an accessibility need. Access the guide here. 

QBS Estate 

All buildings in the QBS Estate have accessible entrances with direct access to lifts to facilitate usage of upper floors. 

Accessibility Belfast

AccessAble provides guides on accessible hotels, transport and tourism while visiting Belfast. Please visit the suggested accommodation websites for their most up-to-date accessibility details.

Queen’s University Belfast 

Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast, we became an independent university in 1908. Today, we are ranked in the top 200 in the world for impact and sustainability (THE Impact Rankings 2024/QS World University Rankings 2025: Sustainability); and are a member of the Russell Group of UK research intensive universities, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos. Queen’s currently has over 25,000 students and 4,600 staff, with 15 schools organised within three faculties. You can read more about Queen’s here.  

Queen’s Business School 

Queen's Business School (QBS) at Queen’s University Belfast offers world-class undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive education. The School has six core academic departments and one institute: the Departments of Accounting; Economics; Finance; International Business, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing (IBEM); Information Technology, Analytics, and Operations (ITAO); Organisation, Work, and Leadership (OWL); and the William J. Clinton Leadership.

QBS is accredited by EQUIS, AMBA, and the Small Business Charter, holds an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, and has served as a PRME Champion institution since 2020. In addition, as a member of the Global Business School Network (GBSN), the School is connected through strategic partnerships across the world. Our MBA programme was recently ranked in the top 40 globally by Corporate Knights as part of its 2023 Better World MBA ranking which assesses the extent to which business schools integrate sustainability-related content within their curriculum.

The conference is taking place in our Conference Hub which is attached by a glass corridor to the the historic grade-II listed red-brick Riddel Hall nestled in grounds of the newly expanded Queen's Business School Estate in South Belfast. Built in 1913 after a generous donation from philanthropist sisters, Eliza and Isabella Riddel, the building was originally a halls of residence hall of residence for female students at Queen’s. It was converted to a conference and events centre in the 1970s and is also now home to the QBS Head of School and associated Professorial offices and the the William J Clinton Leadership Institute. The building retains many of its original features including fireplaces in the converted bedrooms and laundry chutes. 

The QBS Estate comprises of 4 buildings and a study garden providing a self-contained mini campus for the growing school.