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Official account of Queen's University Belfast.

One of the Russell Group’s leading research-intensive universities.

We provide world-class education & research.

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🔴 Meet our speakers ...

The count down is on for the roll out of the red dot, and our speakers are putting the finishing touches to their #TEDxQUB talks.

You can find out more about our line up and their topics here, and tune in to watch the live stream on Wednesday 3 December ➡️ ow.ly/PCuU50XuOoK
Image shows a grid of 12 people. At the bottom is a red rectangle containing white writing that says: MEET OUR SPEAKERS Above that on the right-hand side is white text that reads: #TEDxQUB
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Welcome to campus, Caoimhe! We hope you enjoy the day.
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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🚨Tickets are now live for TEDxQueensUniversityBelfast🚨

We can't wait to welcome the famous red dot back to Riddel Hall on Wednesday 3 December, when our speakers will take to the stage.

Register now for you free ticket and we'll see you there ➡️ ow.ly/7mU450Xn27e

#LoveQUB #TEDxQUB #TEDx
Image shows, from left to right, Dr Kathy Ruddy; Kieran David Robinson; Eimear O’Rourke; Professor Dominic Bryan; Dr Linda Oyama; Orla Smyth; Dr Ryan Feeney, Vice-President and Registrar at Queen’s; Richard Good, Director at The Turnaround Project; Aisling Cannon; Lorraine Marks; Professor Richard Miles, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Queen’s; Niveda Vinyay; and Dr Emma Humphries, They are standing in front of the Lanyon Building with the TEDxQueensUniversityBelfast sign.
November 5, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Our experts have led a new study which has revealed that women in Northern Ireland who have experienced multiple miscarriages, have feelings of isolation and guilt, stemming from social stigma and inadequate support.

You can find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/yEIF50XmqhT
Image shows a doctor comforting a patient. Below the image is a red rectangle containing white text that reads: “To support women’s reproductive health and rights, acknowledgement of the grief of pregnancy loss, and compassionate approaches to care during miscarriage and subsequent pregnancies are important in reducing adverse impacts on wellbeing.” Dr Áine Aventin, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing & Midwifery To the left of the text is a photograph of Dr Áine Aventin.
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Call it a hat-trick! Queen's Business School has bagged the big three in global business education.

The School has achieved triple accreditation status, an accolade which has put it in the top 1% of business schools in the world.

Find out more: ow.ly/cWyU50WUoEE

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Image shows Queen's Business School's Student Hub. Over the sky, there is text that reads: TOP 1% OF BUSINESS SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD Image shows (L-R): Sonia O'Hare, School Manager, Queen's Business School; Desiree Dusseault, MBA student at Queen's Business School; Professor M. N. Ravishankar, Dean and Head of Queen's Business School; Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast; Professor Richard Miles, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast; Róise Robinson, Queen's Business School Graduate; and Dr Alan Hanna, Director of Accreditation, Queen's Business School. They are pictured outside the Business School's Student Hub. Image shows the President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, speaking at an event to mark the triple accreditation. Behind him is a promotional stand with the Queen's Business School logo and the logos of the three accreditations. Image shows some of the panellists at the event. One of them is holding a microphone and they are all smiling.
September 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGH: Discovery could lead to new drug treatments for #InflammatoryDiseases including #Alzheimers, #asthma, #arthritis and #obesity.

Find out more: ow.ly/LxOx50WQeL9

#LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch
Image shows a square box -the top shows a researcher filling a pipette. The bottom contains a red rectangle with white text that reads: “This research breakthrough highlights the benefit of combining academic expertise with industry to make real-world impact. We hope this discovery will lead to the development of new, targeted anti-inflammatory drugs which will help treat these devastating diseases.” Dr Rebecca Coll, Senior Lecturer in Immunobiology. There is also a photo of Dr Rebecca Coll beside the text in the bottom left-hand corner.
September 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Thank you for sharing, @nwhyte.bsky.social!

Check out this photograph of Alice (back row), suspected to have been taken in 1886. 🔎

We discovered it when we were renovating our Students' Union back in 2019.

You can find out more about the first women at Queen's here: ow.ly/5Bwa50WIZu2
Image shows a historical photograph of the first women at Queen's College, Belfast, 1884. It shows 10 female graduates having their photo taken with their gowns, mortar boards and scrolls. The frame of the image reads: Front row: L.E. Anderson, - Wilson, - Coburn. Second row: A. Hazlet, B. Waddington. Back row: Alice Anderson, A. Everett, L. Woods, -Coburn.
August 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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And that's a wrap on Summer Graduation 2025!

A massive thank you to our incredible staff who work so hard to make graduation the most joyous time of year on campus.

Here are just some of the faces who helped make every graduation day extra special. 🥰🎓

#LoveQUBGrad #LoveQUBStaff #LoveQUB
Image shows three staff members smiling and cheering, waving their arms in the air. One of them is holding a sign that reads: CLASS PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE GREAT HALL AFTER GRADUATION Image shows a member of waiting staff in the Graduation marquee. In the background there are tables and umbrellas and people socialising. Image shows two staff members walking towards the Whitla Hall. One is holding a clipboard and the other is pushing a trolley. Image shows the QUB Security team standing outside the Whitla Hall.
July 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Here's to our Class of 2025!

We are so proud of each and every one of you, and everything that you have achieved during your time at Queen's.

ConGRADulations to you all! 🎓🎉

Click here to see more photos from today's celebrations ➡️ ow.ly/qwI950Wkvnk

#LoveQUB #LoveQUBGrad
Image shows a group of male graduates jumping for joy outside the Lanyon Building, wearing their graduation gowns. Image shows a family having their picture taken at graduation. The image is taken from behind the camera. Image shows a graduate laughing.
July 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Congratulations to everyone who graduated today!

See more from the day here ➡️ ow.ly/mK6h50WjHSZ

Spot anyone you know? Tag them in the comments below and don't forget to add your pics to share the good times. 📷

#LoveQUB | #LoveQUBGrad | #Graduation | #GraduationDay
Image shows Queen's graduate celebrating his graduation with his wife Emma. She is kissing him on the cheek while he smiles at the camera. Image shows graduates Matthew Knocker, Matthew Beattie, Kyle Stevenson and Pippa Knowles who graduated from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. They are cheering and smiling with the red brick of the Lanyon in the background. Image shows Jenny Poh Gaik Law from Malaysia celebrating graduating with her friends. She is wearing a PhD gown which is red, blue and purple and is holding a bouquet of flowers. Image shows graduate Rory McCann pictured with his mum, Marie Louise Connolly.
July 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🎉 🎉 The celebrations continue on campus for our #ClassOf2025!

Congratulations to everyone who graduated today. All of your hard work has paid off, and now it's time to celebrate your incredible achievements with your friends and family.

See more from the day here ➡️ ow.ly/a70E50Wj2eC

#LoveQUBGrad
Image shows Ijenma Obiajulum Udechukwu from Nigeria who graduated with a Masters in Advanced Professional Practice- Cancer Nursing. She is pictured with her family enjoying the celebrations on campus! Pictured outside the Lanyon Building are friends Grace Mulvenna, Asha Torrans, Harriett Marshall Waddle and Shay Gaul who graduated with degrees in Computer Science. Image shows James Ballantine from Armagh who celebrates with his parents and girlfriend Alice as he graduates from the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Queen’s. Irmak Atabek is pictured with two friends who are helping to fix the hood of her gown as she graduates from the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Queen’s. She is holding a bouquet of flowers.
July 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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It was another wonderful day on campus as the celebrations continued for our Class of 2025 Summer Graduates. 🎓🎉

See more here ➡️ ow.ly/Q86350WhyCw

#LoveQUB #Graduation #GraduationDay #SummerGraduation #UKUniversity #StudyUK #StudentLife #Graduation2025 #ClassOf2025
Image shows a group of male graduates cheering on the front lawn as they celebrate their graduation. Image shows two female graduates smiling outside the Lanyon Building. Image shows a female graduate holding a bunch of flowers with her family. Image shows a female graduate cheering as she celebrates her graduation.
June 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Aung Khant Kyaw travelled to Belfast in the hope of a new life after losing both his parents and fleeing civil war in #Myanmar. His goal was to follow in his father’s footsteps and succeed as an engineer.

Today he graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

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#LoveQUBGrad
Image shows Aung pictured outside the Lanyon building. He is wearing his graduation gown and is holding a framed black and white photograph of him and his parents when he was a baby.
June 27, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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We've kicked off our Summer Graduation in style!🎓🎉

Congratulations, everyone. We hope you are all having a wonderful time celebrating your incredible achievements with your family and friends.

Here's to the Class of 2025 - you did it!

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Image shows 12 classmates from the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences who graduated today with a degree in Medicine. They are walking arm in arm across the lawn in front of the Lanyon Building. Image shows Charles Rodriguez who is celebrating graduating with a degree in Environmental Management with Professional Studies. He is holding his arms up in the air and is pictured in front of the Lanyon Building. Image shows Simran Kaur Cheema, from India, who is graduating with a PhD in Biological Sciences from Queen’s. She is pictured with her parents and brother in front of the Lanyon. Image shows Mhairi Cowan from East Lothian in Scotland who is graduating with a degree in Medicine from Queen’s. Mhairi is pictured with her parents in front of the Lanyon Building.
June 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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“Sport at Queen’s was central to my University experience... the people you will meet, the skills you develop and the memories you make will last a lifetime.”
 
Jenna McCarlie graduates today with a degree in Dentistry.
 
Read her story here: ow.ly/frKp50WgMGM

#LoveQUBGrad
Image shows Jenna standing in front of the Queen's University Belfast gates. She is wearing her graduation gown. Image shows Jenna in action on the hockey field playing for Queen's.
June 26, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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“If she were here, I think mum would give me the biggest hug and say, “I knew you could do it."

Millie Nunn graduates today with a degree in Food Science and Nutrition, having begun her studies just days after she lost her mum.

More of Millie’s story: ow.ly/cxJs50WgzoK

#LoveQUBGrad
Image shows Millie Nunn pictured outside the Lanyon Building wearing her graduation gown. Image shows Millie Nunn pictured with her sister outside the Lanyon Building. She is wearing her graduation gown.
June 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Introducing our #Classof2025 Honorary Summer Graduates!

These leaders have received #HonoraryDoctorates from Queen’s for their significant contribution to society in #NorthernIreland and beyond.

Congratulations to you all, and welcome to our global family.

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Image shows honorary graduates Anne Devlin, Hugo MacNeill OBE, Gail Walker, Dennis J. Brownlee, Sir John Gillen, Professor Andrew Morris CBE, Professor Margaret Rayman and Orla Corr Nixon OBE. They are wearing their graduation robes and are pictured in the Quadrangle at Queen's. Image shows the honorary graduates pictured with Queen’s Chair of Senate Dr Len O’Hagan and President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer. They are all wearing their robes and are pictured in the Quadrangle at Queen's. Image shows Queen’s Chair of Senate Dr Len O’Hagan and Ulster University's Chair of Senate Dr Jenny Pyper. Image shows the wider procession pictured in their robes in the Quadrangle at Queen's.
June 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Congratulations! You're all world-class.

These rankings are only possible due to the amazing work of our staff and students who make Queen’s such a special place.

Read the full story: ow.ly/4nEf50WbrlG

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Image shows a picture of the Lanyon and reads: IT'S OFFICIAL. YOU'RE ALL WORLD-CLASS! Image shows a drone shot of the Lanyon and reads: TOP 200 IN THE WORLD (QS World University Rankings 2026). The QUB and QS World University Rankings logos are featured at the top. Image is a red background and reads: 24TH IN THE UK (Complete University Guide 2026). The QUB and Complete University Guide logos are at the top of the image. Image is a red background and reads: TOP 80 FOR IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY (THE Impact Rankings 2025 / QS University Sustainability Rankings 2025). The QUB logo is at the top and the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and QS World University Rankings logos are featured at the bottom.
June 19, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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The Lanyon Building will be illuminated blue tonight for #CarersWeek.

We want to acknowledge and thank our staff and students with caring responsibilities. We know it's not easy to navigate the challenges you face every day, and appreciate all that you bring to our university community.

#LoveQUB
Image shows the Lanyon Building lit up in blue.
June 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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To help us celebrate our 180th anniversary, post a photo and a caption showing one of your favourite memories of your time here. Tag it with #LoveQUB180 & @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social for your chance to win one of our mystery prizes.

Good luck!

Find out more and read the Ts&Cs: ow.ly/uQTX50VV4iI
Image shows the Lanyon Building with an old photograph layered over the top of the image. The layered image is black and white and shows the first ever graduates at Queen's. The image is designed to show the old and the new side by side. In the top left corner is the Queen's University Belfast 180 years logo. In the top right there is some text on a red background that reads: SHARE YOUR MEMORY AND WIN. At the bottom centre it reads: #LoveQUB180
June 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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We had a blooming lovely day out yesterday for Wildflower Alley's 10-year anniversary celebrations!

We are so proud of the part that our staff and student volunteers have played in helping to nurture this community project as it has blossomed over the years.

Find out more here: ow.ly/Y2Ge50W1pxJ
Image shows, from left to right, Gina Copty, Queen’s Foundation Board, Stephen O’Reilly, Regular Giving Manager, Bríd Ruddy, Chair of College Park Ave Residents Association, Students’ Union President Kieran Minto, incoming Students' Union President Amy Smith, Jonny Baxter, Volunteer and Community Support Officer. They are pictured in Wildflower Alley. Image shows Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Micky Murray unveiling a new plaque at Wildflower Alley. Image shows a colourful wall mural of flowers in Wildflower Alley. Below it are flower pots and a gold bicycle. Image shows, from left to right, incoming Students' Union President Amy Smith, Students’ Union President Kieran Minto and Jonny Baxter, Volunteer and Community Support Officer.
May 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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To celebrate 180 years of Queen's, post a photo and a caption showing one of your favourite memories of your time at Queen's and tag it with #LoveQUB180 and @QUBelfast for your chance to win one of our mystery prizes.

Click here to find out more and read the Ts&Cs: ow.ly/lC6750VV1eP
Image shows the Lanyon Building with an old photograph layered over the top of the image. The layered image is black and white and shows the first ever graduates at Queen's. The image is designed to show the old and the new side by side. In the top left corner is the Queen's University Belfast 180 years logo. In the top right there is some text on a red background that reads: SHARE YOUR MEMORY AND WIN. At the bottom centre it reads: #LoveQUB180
May 20, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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A day to remember! Yesterday, the Queen's logo popped up in Times Square, New York. If you were passing through and got a selfie, make sure to share it with #LoveQUB.
May 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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It was time for celebrations last night as two of our Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows, Declan Lawn and Adam Patterson, picked up the @bafta.org for Best Drama Series for #BlueLights, the show co-created and written by the pair.

Congratulations to you both, and to all of the cast and crew!

#LoveQUB
Image shows, seated left to right, Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn
May 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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It's been another busy month for our experts!

Check out all of our latest #ResearchNews and read the stories in full here ➡️ ow.ly/zy6f50V7LgA

#LoveQUB | #LoveQUBResearch
Image shows the Computer Science Building. In the top left-hand corner is white text that reads: RESEARCH ROUNDUP Image shows a packet of chewing gum with red text on a white background that reads: Stop chewing: New research reveals the shocking number of microplastics in a single piece of gum A first-of-its-kind study, led by Queen’s University Belfast, exposes the potentially harmful materials found in gum that are going unnoticed. Published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials, the research findings show that over 250,000 microplastics (MPs) were detected in the saliva of the study participant after one hour of chewing a single piece of gum. Image shows a tree in a field with red text on a white background that reads: Research reveals that Northern Ireland is feeling strain of climate change Warm temperatures and erratic rainfall due to climate change are taking a toll on Northern Ireland’s health and farming industry, a new study reveals. The research is the first to combine data which models climate risks with insights capturing local knowledge and experience from rural health care providers and farmers. Image shows a photograph of Dr Ken Smith and Dr David Young with red text on a white background that reads: Queen's staff recognised with high-level award Two Queen's software engineers have been singled out for a prestigious award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) for their work in discovering cosmic explosions, understanding their physics and playing leading roles in major international sky surveys. Dr Ken Smith and Dr David Young, who both work in the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) in the School of Mathematics and Physics, have been awarded the 2024 IOP Business, Higher Education and National Research Facility Technician Award.
April 30, 2025 at 1:33 PM