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The Queen's Taylor Swift Society: Your Ultimate Space for Karaoke, Movie Nights and Crazy Fun

30 January 2026

Start Your University Journey: Early Research Toolkit

30 January 2026

Ice Hockey in Belfast: A Beginner’s Guide

28 January 2026

Week in the Life: Physics with Spanish Student

28 January 2026

What Queen’s Students Really Think About the Quality of Teaching

26 January 2026

5 Must-Do Activities to Improve Your Student Life in 2026

23 January 2026

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SEMESTER TWO

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Maintaining Academic Discipline Throughout the Academic Year

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Things to See and Do on Campus

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How to Develop Your Language Skills at Queen’s

CAREERS AND GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

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A Guide to Careers Fairs at Queen's

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How Well Does Queen’s Prepare Students for Their Future Careers?

Lanyon October 2025

From Campus to Career: How Queen’s Set Me Up for Success

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COST OF LIVING ADVICE AND TIPS

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How to Save Money on Your Food Shop as a Student

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Unlocking Belfast: Maximising your Student Discounts

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How to Enjoy Belfast Without Spending Any Money

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STUDENT LIFE

Nishita Lakhani

Lost and Found in Belfast: My First Month at Queen's

Beth Knights

Tips and Tricks for Mature Students

Pei Ying Tan

Why I Chose Queen’s and My First Adventures in Belfast

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QUEEN'S INSIDER

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Top Comedy Spots in Belfast

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From Campus to Career: How Queen’s Set Me Up for Success

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Sources of Support Within Your School at Queen's

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

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Spotlight on Scream Queen’s Society

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QUB STAR: The Society of Students, Solidarity, and Sanctuary

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Belonging That Matters: The African Caribbean Society at Queen’s

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STUDYING AND COURSES

Magdalene Natasha Charles

A Week In the Life of a BA Anthropology and English Student at Queen's

Student Sejoud Barry

A Day in the Life of a Chemical Engineering Student at Queen's

Ivander Teno

A Day in the Life of an Actuarial Science Student at Queen's

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LIFE IN BELFAST AND NORTHERN IRELAND

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Things to Do in Belfast for Introverts

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Our Students’ Favourite Local Words and Phrases

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The Best Places You Can Visit from Belfast, via Bus!

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WATCH OUR STUDENT VLOGS

My First Live Concert in Belfast

International student Natasha visits the SSE Arena in Belfast for her first live concert by singer Tom Odell!

Offer Holder Days at Queen’s University Belfast

GB student Niamh discusses her experience of attending an Offer Holder Day at Queen’s University Belfast; and explains why it led to her making Queen’s her firm choice for undergraduate study.

Q&A: My Student Experience at Queen’s University Belfast

American student Brittany discusses her reasons for moving to Belfast to study a Creative Writing Master’s degree; delves into student life at Queen’s; and provides some top tips for those thinking of following in her footsteps!

WHY CHOOSE QUEEN'S

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ROI Students: Why I Chose Queen's University Belfast

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The Benefits of the Queen's GB Scholarship

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10 Reasons Why Our Students Chose to Study at Queen’s

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ACCOMMODATION

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21 events and activities that’ll make you want to move in immediately

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15 things under £15 that will make your uni room feel like home

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A Student's Guide to Accommodation in Belfast

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SUPPORT AND WELLBEING

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Queen’s Essentials: Resources to Support Your University Journey

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Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy on a Student Schedule

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Wellbeing Tips for Students

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