At Queen's, we are committed to supporting our staff in managing home and work commitments, including caring responsibilities.

Queen's President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, is pleased to announce the following new senior appointment: Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Queen’s University Belfast recently announced a new institutional approach to tackling period poverty – the inability to access period products.

On Thursday 30 May 2024, Queen's held a programme of events to celebrate its institutional Athena Swan Gold Award, and the University's progress and commitment to gender equality.

On Thursday 30 May 2024, Queen's University Belfast hosted a celebration event in honour of being awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold status for its work in promoting gender equality in higher education.

We were thrilled to host a Swan Champions training session on Monday 29 April 2024.

On Tuesday 23 April 2024, Queen's Gender Initiative was delighted to host a special Gratitude Lunch to express our heartfelt thanks to colleagues who contributed to the Athena Swan Gold application.

On Monday 4 March, Queen's Gender Initiative held a networking lunch as part of the University's programme of celebration events marking International Women's Day 2024.

The Naughton Gallery and the Queen’s Gender Initiative are delighted to announce a new collaborative project to celebrate and promote the impactful contributions of women at Queen’s.

A number of events and initiatives are planned across the University in celebration of International Women's Day 2024.

QGI held Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops on 9 January and 11 January 2024.

The US Ambassador, Jane Hartley joined us on campus on Thursday 26 October 2023.

New all-island research led by Queen’s University Belfast highlights the health and economic impact of the Good Friday Agreement on cancer across the island of Ireland in the last 25 years.

QGI delivers a suite of Mentoring Programmes for women in Queen’s. Our approach is holistic and Mentee-led and has been shaped by feedback from our Mentoring Champions, Mentees and Mentors over many years.

The School of EEECS are hosting an Industry and Research Panel in honour of Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating women in STEM.

Members of the Queen's Gender Initiative team were delighted to hold an informal reception on Wednesday 5 July 2023 to celebrate the retirement of Dr Renee Prendergast.