Queen’s has been awarded Platinum status for the second consecutive year – the highest scoring level – in the 2024 Northern Ireland Environmental Benchmarking Survey.

Professor Stuart Elborn CBE, Honorary Professor of Medicine at Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded the 2024 British Thoracic Society (BTS) Medal. 

Queen’s University Belfast has been globally recognised for its commitment to integrating climate action into all activity by the prestigious QS Sustainability Rankings 2025.  

Dr Natasha Kennedy is graduating with a PhD in English Literature after dealing with profound loss and grief during her studies.

Today marks the launch of a unique three-year partnership between two leading academic institutions on the island of Ireland focused on cancer research and innovation.

Dr Jessica White is graduating today having studied the biomechanics of those who faced mobility challenges in medieval Ireland, while recovering from her own serious injuries.

Ruchira Rangaprasad is graduating today with a Master’s in Marketing as she looks to continue to grow her business.

Dr. Mariam Mansouri is graduating today with a PhD in Medicine following a cancer battle, returning to Kuwait to take up a leadership role in public health.

Aaron Smyth is graduating today having used his creativity throughout his studies to empower people with learning disabilities and help to advance inclusive healthcare education.

Caitlín Mooney graduates today with a degree in Midwifery after suffering the loss of her mother, she is now dedicated to supporting women and their families with compassion and care.

Yelyzaveta Razumovska graduates with a Masters in AI from Queen’s while her family remain in war-torn Ukraine, is now undertaking PhD.

Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched the Future Medicines Institute (FMI), a £55 million industry-led collaborative initiative aimed at advancing the north’s Precision Medicine sector.

Professor Alan Smyth from Queen’s University has been awarded ‘Outstanding Clinical Researcher’ at the Cystic Fibrosis Trust 60th Anniversary Awards

Queen's scored a hat-trick at this week's Innovate UK national awards, which celebrate high achievement in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) between universities and businesses.

Queen’s University recently hosted this year’s British Academy lecture, exploring anti-imperial epistemic justice and the politics of human rights.

Former UTV political editor had received a Chancellor's Medal earlier this year for his services to journalism.

The University has conferred six people as Honorary Graduates for their contributions to the arts, broadcasting, public life, community and agri-food industry.

At a special ceremony held in Stormont on Wednesday, Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University were delighted to award US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III with two prestigious honorary doctorates.

The Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund has donated the gift for research into kidney disease.

The new Centre for Public Policy and Administration (CPPA) will serve to further build on the University’s significant impact on global policy.

Governments and industry can be more confident in the security of future telecommunications networks with the launch of a major new training programme this week

A new report reveals youth workers in emergency departments helped over 1,400 young people escape violence and exploitation in one year.

Students from Queen’s Business School participated in a transformative community impact project with charity, Compass Advocacy Network (CAN), to transform their facilities.

Ireland's Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has appointed Professor Mark Lawler as a new Board Member at the Health Research Board (HRB).

A Queen's initiative is to benefit from a major, national investment by the UKRI Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) which has unveiled 31 projects to grow the UK heritage economy and safeguard heritage science for future generations.

Queen's and Ulster University have announced a joint Research Culture Initiative aimed at nurturing a collaborative research and innovation environment across Northern Ireland.

The three universities that make up the former Queen's Colleges in Ireland recently partnered with the Irish Institute of Boston College to explore US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding.

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, The Rt Hon Hilary Benn, has opened CSIT’s Cyber Security Summit highlighting its importance on the global cyber security stage.

Queen's has secured a £6.25m funding award from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), as part of its Building a Secure and Resilient World strategic theme, to model and reimagine supply chains across the UK in food, critical minerals and fashion.

A three-day visit to Belfast by leading experts and academics from across Europe is growing the city’s status as a model in 'nature-based solutions' for climate resilience

George Mitchell attends unveiling of new plans for centre in his name at Queen’s and hears how he changed the life of a ‘peace baby.’

As Northern Ireland strives to build a more sustainable and competitive economy, Queen’s University Belfast has made a resounding call to prioritise retaining graduate talent within the region during the Labour Party’s Annual Conference in Liverpool.

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s has announced the appointments of Fiona Benson, Jan Carson, and Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson as the new Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows for 2024-25. 

As part of Good Relations Week 2024, Queen’s recently hosted Cultivating opportUNiTY with Social and Community Farming, an event that explored the transformative potential of social and community farming in fostering good relations across NI.

The Strategic Communications Directorate has been named the ‘in-house team of the year’ at the global PRCA Platinum Awards, dubbed the Oscars of the PR industry.

Professor Karola Dillenburger from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen’s has been elected as the incoming President of the European Association for Behaviour Analysis (EABA).

Queen’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, has urged for a more ambitious approach to investment in Higher Education in response to today's announcement.

This summer, two impactful initiatives highlight the pivotal role universities play in fostering community empowerment and collaboration to shape social change.

The new Reboot gaming facility will have something for everyone - retro arcade classics and a board gaming suite, top-tier games consoles such as Nintendo Switch and Xbox S, plus a state-of-the-art Esports Centre.

The need for a more sustainable funding model in Northern Ireland to ensure a prosperous economic future was today highlighted by Queen’s University’s President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer.

Queen’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, today urged young people not to put their personal futures at risk by partaking in violence and disruption.

The largest eco-friendly student accommodation on the island of Ireland is underway in Belfast City Centre as part of Queen’s University’s commitment to achieve nearly 3,000 beds to meet demand by 2029.

The programme is celebrating its 30th year having been originally introduced to assist with the peace process in Northern Ireland.

The Office for Students have recently published their National Student Survey findings on student sentiments and experiences of universities across the UK.

The University conferred 25 gradupets, which included a number of dogs, cats, and even a dwarf hamster, celebrating the furry friends who have supported their human through their time at Queen’s.  

The scholarship is designed to remove financial barriers for local students to undertake study opportunities in the USA during their degree at Queen’s to broaden horizons.

This follows the University’s recent pledge to cut ties with Israeli companies and companies on the UN blacklist following negotiations with stakeholders including the Students’ Union and Trade Unions.

Aodhan Murray is graduating today with a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering as he looks to build on the success of his QUBIS-supported spinout company.

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s announce David Nash as the winner of the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize 2024, supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies.

Professor Helen McCarthy will play a key role in coordinating a regional strategy on science and technology across Northern Ireland.

The Northern Ireland Productivity Forum at Queen’s Business School hosted an event to mark 25 years of devolution in Northern Ireland, reflecting on productivity and skills in the region.  

Professor Charuhas V. Thakar from Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded the prestigious American Society of Nephrology 2024 Distinguished Leader Award.

Up to 4,000 jobs will be created in NI as a result of Queen’s £230 million programme of innovation across 3 innovation centres as part of the Belfast Region City Deal, with a funding commitment of £170m from the UK Government and NI Executive.

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s has opened a new landmark building that honours the legacy of Seamus Heaney and looks ahead to the future of poetry and creative writing on the island of Ireland. 

Honours are awarded by the King following recommendations by the prime minister or senior government ministers.

The Market area’s Community Wellbeing Kitchen is a collaborative initiative between Queen’s University, the Market Development Association and residents from the Market community of inner-south Belfast.

THE Impact Rankings include metrics based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals across four broad areas: research, teaching, outreach and stewardship.

A group of students from Queen’s University have left their mark on Wall Street with a series of visits across New York’s Financial District.

Today marked an important milestone for Queen’s as the University launches its civic mission by pledging to become a Civic University and University of Sanctuary.

Professor Ryan Donnelly from Queen’s University has won three prestigious awards for his exceptional research contribution to pharmaceutical sciences.

Queen's University Belfast today 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.

The new pay deal will see a base salary increase of 13% over three years for all staff, a one-off payment and an additional day’s leave.

The RIA is an independent, all-island learned society which elects a small number of members each year for their distinguished contributions to scholarship and research.

What is good science? And what is ethical research? A panel discussion at Queen’s University Belfast aims to address those very questions at an event open to the public.

A vibrant platform of life stories and experiences of older migrant women has been launched online by Queen’s University through an inspiring arts-based research project.

Queen’s University Belfast is set to take over the east coast of the United States this summer as part of a series of engagements across sport, community and business.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme focuses on movement with the University hosting a number of events throughout the week.

CSIT, the UK’s Innovation and Knowledge Centre for cyber security, and Rapid7, a leader in extended risk and threat detection, announced today a new security research partnership to drive innovation in cloud security.

Queen’s has climbed two places to reach the top 25 of universities in the UK and 28 subjects are in the top 20 in this year’s annual Complete University Guide rankings.

A new “rising stars’ fellowships programme, co-led by Health Data Research UK (HDR UK) and Queen’s University Belfast, will enable six talented early career researchers to accelerate their careers for a future in health data science.

Queen's University Belfast has today issued a statement reiterating the Vice Chancellor's call for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestine territory of Gaza.

The University partnered with Impact Training and Telefónica Tech UK&I on coding academy for 16-19 year olds from North and West Belfast.

The annual fair provides a platform for final year students and recent graduates to explore potential careers with many graduate-level opportunities immediately available.

The focus of today's visit has been on cross-border cooperation with the Taoiseach having the opportunity to hear more about key research initiatives being driven by the University and its role and investment in the Belfast Region City Deal.

The showcase included a one-day symposium reflecting on the role played by artists throughout the peace process and a performance of play Agreement at the Irish Arts Center in New York City.

Four academics from Queen's were recently invited speakers at a Yale University Colloquium, 'Building Peace Across Generations'.

Queen’s welcomed Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Lonnie G. Bunch III, for an ‘In Conversation’ discussion exploring the vital role museums play in dealing with difficult pasts and divided presents.

Today, Conor Murphy, Minister for the Economy, Northern Ireland and Dara Calleary, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation in Ireland will jointly launch the All-Island Oncology Industry Report.

The University is redoubling efforts through research and teaching, and through public and private spaces, to promote routes to peace, reconciliation and justice.

A delegation of cancer specialists from across the island of Ireland has briefed the US Congressional Cancer Caucus in Congress on how a quarter of a century of transatlantic collaboration has delivered significant impact in cancer research and care.

A delegation led by Queen's University Belfast has been speaking to some of the US' most influential lawmakers and industry figures on Capitol Hill to encourage investment in the opportunities peace has brought.

The annual Imagine! Belfast Festival will return from 18 – 24 March 2024 with over 130 in-person and online events.

At a high-profile event in Washington DC during St Patrick’s week, speakers highlighted the impact of a unique transatlantic partnership that has transformed cancer research and cancer care on the island of Ireland.

Part of a delegation led by the University, Emma Stephenson and Khaula Bhutta will be addressing Congress to discuss the economic opportunities afforded to them in Northern Ireland, following 25 years of peace.

The Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) at Queen's welcomed a visit from Steve Baker MP (Minister of State for NI) and Viscount Camrose MP (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for AI and Intellectual Property) to mark CyberNI Week.

Professor Thérèse Murphy, from the School of Law at Queen’s, has been elected as a Fellow of the national Academy of Social Sciences.

Edna Longley, Professor Emerita of English at Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded an honorary CBE for work as a poetry critic, and her services to academia and the arts.

The Fellowship was created as part of Queen’s and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland's (ACNI) joint ten-year Seamus Heaney Legacy project supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies.

Academics from the Centre for Shared Education at Queen’s hosted the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, on a recent visit to Northern Ireland.

Dr Simon Doherty from Queen’s University has been announced as the winner of the “One Health” category of the World Veterinary Association (WVA) Global Veterinary Awards.

The fifth Annual Senator George J. Mitchell Peace Lecture was recently delivered by Professor Neta Crawford FBA, Montague Burton Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford.

Upcycled tea leaves have been found to absorb Chromium, found in wastewater from the electroplating, leather tanning, and textile industries.

Members of the public will be able to get their hands dirty as part of an exciting three-year programme of community archaeological activity, launched at Queen’s University Belfast.

Professor Karola Dillenburger was awarded the Gold Medal of Masaryk University (MUNI) for her contribution to setting up autism services in the Czech Republic.

The calls for action follow the new London Economics report which shows higher education institution income for students in NI is 25% less than England.

Leading researchers from Queen’s University Belfast will hold the 'Bowel Cancer Research Science Cafe’ event at the Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research (PGJCCR) on Friday 16 February.

Mitchell Institute Professor Emeritus John Brewer was awarded the 2023 Distinguished Service Award by the British Sociological Association.

Queen’s relationship with the Athena Swan programme to promote gender equality in higher education started more than 20 years ago in 2003.

Queen’s and Purdue University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), initiating a strategic collaboration focused on research and academic exchange. This partnership aims to enhance learning and technological advancements in key sectors.

Queen’s University Belfast has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team.

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the appointment of Sharon Dempsey and Charles Lang as the new Ciaran Carson Writing and the City Fellows, and Mícheál McCann as the new Publishing Fellow for 2024.

Queen’s University Belfast has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Greater Shankill Partnership, which will formalise their shared commitment to further collaborative work to progress and enhance the Greater Shankill area.

Queen’s University Belfast Chancellor Secretary Hillary Clinton has praised Northern Ireland’s First and Deputy First Ministers, Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, for working together for the betterment of all people across society.

Students from Queen’s University are partnering with Fighting Words NI to help local primary school children create their own stories.

A chemistry professor whose research was responsible for the development of a life-saving piece of medical equipment has been honoured with an illustrious blue plaque at Queen’s.

Researchers from the School of Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast are recruiting male participants to take part in brand-new research investigating the experience and impact of intimate partner violence against men in Northern Ireland.

Queen's has been named as one of the world’s top universities for the study of 31 subjects in the latest edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject.

Queen’s hosted an event on ‘Policing and Politics in Divided Societies’ with guest speakers Dr Barbara Stephenson and Sir Hugh Orde. 

The first of its kind study tracked the sleeping behaviour of free-ranging fallow deer fawns during the first five weeks of life at Phoenix Park in Dublin.

Queen’s University Belfast has been ranked the 5th best university in the UK, and Queen’s Students’ Union has been ranked number 3 in the UK in the ‘Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024.’

Visitors flocked to Belfast's Botanic Gardens for an Open Day to mark the next stage of the UPSURGE sustainability project - a partnership between Queen's University, Belfast City Council (BCC) and community group Friends of the Field (FOTF).

Professor Maria Lohan from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s has been appointed as the first UNESCO Chair in Gender Equality focusing on ‘Masculinities and Gender Equality.’

A new art exhibition which explores the impact of plastic waste on our oceans has kicked off a new sustainability and arts festival at Queen’s University Belfast.

From asteroid models to ‘build your own virus’ from clay, to a DNA extraction experiment with strawberries, visitors to this year’s Balmoral Show will be able to engage with a range of cutting-edge research and technology at Queen’s stand.

Queen's University Belfast has become an accredited Living Wage Employer. 

Queen’s today launched the first report focusing on the emotional and personal impact of the Lough Neagh blue-green algae ecological crisis.

Queen’s University’s Vice Chancellor Professor Ian Greer has said that investment in skills and education is vital for the long-term success of the Northern Ireland economy.

Queen’s University Belfast will send an unprecedented three students to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

On Saturday 3 August, Queen’s University Belfast’s Marine Lab in Portaferry once again welcomed the public to its annual Open Day as part of the Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival which celebrates the rich maritime culture of the region.

Three members of staff from Queen’s University Belfast have each been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF).

Queen’s University Belfast and Queen’s Students’ Union have signed up to a UK-wide programme aimed at prioritising student wellbeing around drug and alcohol use.

Queen’s University Belfast has once again been crowned the number one university in Northern Ireland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Students and alumni of Queen’s University are in the spotlight for reaching the pinnacle of success in their chosen sports. 

Belfast Lord Mayor Councillor Micky Murray and Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd have visited Queen’s University Belfast to launch three unique on-campus cycle parking facilities at a ‘Transforming Travel Through Partnership’ event.

Queen’s University Belfast and the Department for the Economy have signed the first Northern Ireland Higher Education Outcomes Agreement between them.

To kickstart Hate Crime Awareness Week 2024, Queen’s Film Theatre (QFT) has hosted a special event to help promote understanding and combat hate crime.

The highly anticipated Global Innovation Summit (GIS) 2024 ‘launched’ today with world-renowned physicist Brian Cox taking centre stage as the ‘star’ attraction.

Two new portraits will feature in Queen's Great Hall alongside many great figures with connections to the University throughout its 180 year history.

Caolan O’Neill is a Planning and Development Masters graduate who undertook a transformative planning project in Portstewart’s Cromore Estate during his studies.

Glenn McDowell is graduating today having combined his passion for nursing with creativity to create game to enhance early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Patrina Loughran is graduating today top of her class having balanced motherhood and caregiving with her studies, winning national awards and mentoring peers along the way.

Queen’s University Belfast is one of the lead partners in an ambitious new £10 million project which aims to build stronger, more resilient communities.

Claire Thompson graduates today with a degree in Learning Disability Nursing, having introduced the ‘Makaton Mondays’ initiative to promote accessible communication for people with learning disabilities.

Abby Robinson is graduating today with a degree in Children and Young People Nursing and lands job in same hospital where she was cared for as a child.

Irish professional rugby player Iain Henderson is among those receiving Honorary Degrees from Queen’s University Belfast this December.

Rower Ciaran Purdy is graduating from Queen’s today with a degree in Biochemistry, after winning gold in the U23 World Rowing Championships earlier this year, just days after his final exam.