
When Ken McBride was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 55, he could never have imagined the journey that diagnosis would set him on.

“I asked for a prostate test, just because of my age. That small act probably saved my life,” says Robin, “It was completely unexpected. I felt fine, had no symptoms, and then suddenly my world changed.”

“For us, it’s about knowing someone is listening, that we’re not on our own. And that we’re being given the tools to help ourselves.”

“Queen’s gave me a lift when I had nothing left in the tank”.

Paul Crawford is a community advocate, former mental health services manager, and a bereaved son. At the age of 17, Paul’s father, John Crawford, was murdered during the Northern Ireland conflict.

A young man’s first flight. A long-held dream come true. And the start of a more independent future.

As Queen's University Belfast marks 180 years, we're not just celebrating our past - we're highlighting the people and communities who have shaped, and been shaped, by our university.

As Queen's University Belfast marks 180 years, we're not just celebrating our past - we're highlighting the people and communities who have shaped, and been shaped, by our university.

As Queen's University Belfast marks 180 years, we're not just celebrating our past - we're highlighting the people and communities who have shaped, and been shaped, by our university.

As Queen’s University Belfast marks 180 years, we're not just celebrating our past – we're highlighting the people and communities who have shaped, and been shaped, by our university.