In this staff profile series, colleagues share a bit about themselves and the work they do at the University.
Talent and Capability Consultant, People and Culture Directorate.
Suzanne is a member of the Organisational Development Team within People and Culture, supporting talent and career development opportunities for staff across the University.
View profile![Suzanne Walsh standing in Queen's quadrangle](/sites/media/suzanne-walsh-800-533.jpg)
Clerical Assistant, Queen's Sport
As part of the Inclusive Employment Scheme, Richard Collis from the Orchardville Society has been working in an Admin Support role at Queen’s Sport. Orchardville support adults with a learning disability or autism to find the right job and keep it using the model of Supported Employment.
View profile![Richard Collis, Queen's Sport](/sites/media/richard-collis-800-533.jpg)
Clerical Assistant, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Daniela was recently a Clerical Assistant in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work on a placement as part of the Inclusive Employment Scheme at Queen's.
View profile![Daniela Tatarkova, SSESW](/sites/media/daniela-tatarkova-800-533.jpg)
Joint University and Colleges Neighbourhood Officer, Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility Directorate.
Stephen is a member of the Neighbourhood Engagement Team within Public Engagement, supporting students living within our local community and promoting good relations with local residents and community groups.
View profile![Stephen Jones, Neighbourhood Engagement Team](/sites/media/stephen-jones-800-533.jpg)
Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Dr Eiman Abdel Meguid is a Senior Lecturer (Education) in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences.
View profile![Dr Eiman Abdel Meguid, Queen's University Belfast](/sites/media/eiman-800-533.jpg)
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students)
As Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students, Professor Judy Williams is responsible for steering the University’s education strategy, including maintaining oversight of educational performance and ensuring the highest standard of student learning experience and an environment and culture of innovation in pedagogy and educational enhancement.
View profile![Professor Judy Williams](/sites/media/judy-williams-800x533px.jpg)
Senior Lecturer in Human Geography
Dr Gemma Catney is a Senior Lecturer in Human Geography in the School of Natural and Built Environment.
View profile![Dr Gemma Catney standing against a red brick wall](/sites/media/Media,1772875,smxx.jpg)
Professor of Nursing
Professor David Thompson is Professor of Nursing in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
View profile![Professor David Thompson under the clock tower in Queen's quadrangle, March 2023](/sites/media/Media,1709096,smxx.jpg)
Professor of Public Health and Planetary Health
Professor Ruth Hunter is Professor of Public Health and Planetary Health in the Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
View profile![Professor Ruth Hunter surrounded by vegetation](/sites/media/Media,1617051,smxx.jpg)
Professor of Physical Geography
Professor Graeme Swindles is Professor of Physical Geography and Director of Geography, Archaeology & Palaeoecology in the School of Natural and Built Environment.
View profile![Professor Graeme Swindles standing the radiocarbon accelerator in the 14CHRONO lab at Queen's University Belfast](/sites/media/Media,1615978,smxx.jpg)
Senior Lecturer (Social Policy)
Dr Bronagh Byrne is a Senior Lecturer (Social Policy) and Programme Director of the MSc Children's Rights in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work.
View profile![Dr Bronagh Byrne standing in the upper landing above the School of SSESW foyer](/sites/media/Media,1615998,smxx.jpg)
Professor of High-Performance and Data-Intensive Computing
Professor Hans Vandierendonck is Professor of High-Performance and Data-Intensive Computing in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology.
View profile![Professor Hans Vandierendonck - November 2022](/sites/media/Media,1580531,smxx.jpg)
Language Support Officer, Information Services
Based in the McClay Library, Liang performs a dual academic and professional support role for the University, centred around language support.
View profile![Liang Wang](/sites/media/Media,1534814,smxx.jpg)
Business Support Analyst, Academic and Student Affairs Directorate
Having worked in various clerical roles across the University, Caoilfhionn is now a Business Support Analyst with Qsis Services in the Academic and Student Affairs Directorate.
View profile![Caoilfhionn Kirk](/sites/media/Media,1513191,smxx.jpg)
Head of Sustainability, Estates Directorate
As Head of Sustainability in the Estates Directorate at Queen's University Belfast, Sara Lynch leads the University's expanded Sustainability Team, overseeing the development of the University’s sustainability strategy. As a member of the Estates Senior Management team, Sara is responsible for improving the University's sustainability performance across all activities, driving cultural and behavioural change throughout the campus and community.
View profile![Sara Lynch, Head of Sustainability](/sites/media/Media,1374964,smxx.jpg)
Manager, Postdoctoral Development Centre
Dr Alice Dubois leads Queen’s Postdoctoral Development Centre (PDC) which ensures that postdoctoral researchers across Queen's are equipped with the support and guidance they need to enable them to fulfil their potential.
View profile![Dr Alice Dubois](/sites/media/Media,1343726,smxx.jpg)
Technician, School of Natural and Built Environment
Dan is a technician in the School of Natural and Built Environment, providing electrical based technical support for students and research projects.
View profile![](/sites/media/Media,1313304,smxx.png)
Deputy Child Care Manager, Student Plus
Linda is Deputy Child Care Manager in Student Plus's Childcare at Queen's, the University's childcare service. With a focus on promoting the ethos of a happy, caring atmosphere within a stimulating learning environment, Childcare at Queen's offers a varied programme of activities nurturing the development of the whole child delivered through the medium of play.
View profile![Linda McCord_800](/sites/media/Media,1276814,smxx.png)
Lecturer, School of Law
Dr Conor McCormick is a lecturer in the School of Law, where his work focuses on constitutional and administrative law.
View profile![](/sites/media/Media,948936,smxx.jpg)
Lecturer, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Dr Jamie Hagen a lecturer in International Relations in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics and co-director of the Centre for Gender in Politics at Queen's.
View profile![](/sites/media/Media,947169,smxx.png)
Borrower Services Librarian, Information Services
Sally is Borrower Services Librarian in the McClay Library, looking after the Ground Floor team during the day, evening and weekend. She is also a Representative on the University's Staff Forum and co-chairs PRISM, Queen's LGBT+ staff network.
View profile![2H](/sites/media/Media,947161,smxx.jpg)
Head of Portering, Estates Directorate
Martin is Head Porter in the Estates Directorate, overseeing the day-to-day workings of the portering department.
View profile![](/sites/media/Media,906885,smxx.jpg)
Technician, School of Arts, English and Languages
Craig is a technician in the School of Arts, English and Languages, providing technical support throughout the School's facilities and for research projects and events.
View profile![](/sites/media/Media,918422,smxx.jpg)
Senior Educational Developer, Centre for Educational Development
Liza Zamboglou is a Senior Educational Developer in the Centre for Educational Development and is the Team Lead for VLE Pedagogical Support, helping staff to adopt and use Canvas, Queen's new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Liza also oversees a programme of continuing professional development and wider support for staff and students.
View profile![2H 800](/sites/media/Media,932347,smxx.jpg)
Clerical Assistant, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Peter McCullough is a Clerical Assistant in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (HAPP) on a placement as part of the Inclusive Employment Scheme at Queen's.
View profile![](/sites/media/Media,906884,smxx.jpg)
Professor, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Professor Peter Robertson is Professor of Chemical Engineering in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. An expert in energy and environmental engineering, his research focuses primarily around photocatalysis – the use of light to create and accelerate reactions – and its applications for solving key energy and societal challenges, including water decontamination and sustainable energy. Peter is also Chair of Queen's Change Management Group.
View profile![](/sites/media/Media,917252,smxx.jpg)
Technician, Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
Kirsty is a technician and 3rd floor laboratory manager in CCRCB, ensuring that the laboratory runs efficiently and safely. She provides appropriate training in equipment and research techniques, ensuring Health and Safety compliance, and supporting research grants and projects in the Colorectal Cancer Research laboratory. Kirsty also participates in public engagement in CCRCB, providing laboratory tours, and open days.
View profile![](/sites/media/Media,919820,smxx.jpg)