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President and Vice-Chancellor of @QUBelfastOfficial.bsky.social. RT ≠ endorsement | Official Queen's University Belfast account. #LoveQUB

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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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As we prepare to welcome over 5,000 students and their families to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social for Summer Graduation, I'm reflecting on a year that has given us so much to be proud of.

Thank you to all who make Queen's such a special place.

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June 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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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.

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@timeshighered.bsky.social‬ | #QSWUR | #THEUniRankings | #CUG2026
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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It was a pleasure to welcome James Lawless TD, Minister for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social today for his first official engagement in #NorthernIreland.

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#HigherEducation #Research
Image shows James Lawless TD pictured with Professor Sir Ian Greer. Image shows James Lawless TD pictured with students at Queen's. Image shows James Lawless TD talking to staff as they walk through the School of Biological Sciences. Image shows James Lawless TD looking at a computer screen in a lab. Some Queen's researchers look on.
April 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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I was delighted to welcome First Minister, Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, for a meeting with Chancellor Emeritus #SenatorMitchell.

It was a great opportunity to reflect upon Senator Mitchell's role in the negotiations that helped secure peace for #NorthernIreland.
Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator Mitchell; First Minister Michelle O'Neill; Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly; and President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's, Professor Sir Ian Greer Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator Mitchell with Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly. Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator Mitchell with First Minister, Michelle O'Neill. Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator Mitchell; First Minister Michelle O'Neill; Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly; and President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's Professor Sir Ian Greer
April 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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By bringing together academic excellence and a rich cultural history, we hope our special partnership with Historic Royal Palaces will not only create a stronger understanding of #NorthernIreland but also provide a platform for other societies around the world to learn from our experiences. #LoveQUB
qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · Apr 15
We're delighted to announce a very special new partnership with Historic #Royal Palaces at #Hillsborough Castle, which places societal impact at its heart.

The partnership includes collaborative research, student placements and joint programming.

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#LoveQUB #NorthernIreland
President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's Professor Sir Ian Greer and Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces John Barnes are pictured at Hillsborough Castle signing a new strategic partnership harnessing expertise from both Queen's University Belfast and Historic Royal Palaces. Pictured left to right is Vice-President for Governance and External Affairs and Registrar Dr Ryan Feeney, Chair of Queen's Senate and Pro-Chancellor Dr Len O'Hagan, Queen's Pro-Chancellor Orla Corr Nixon, Queen's Chancellor Emeritus Senator George Mitchell, Chair of Historic Royal Palaces Sir Nicholas Coleridge, Head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Laura McCorry, President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's Professor Sir Ian Greer and Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces John Barnes.
April 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Our former Chancellor, Senator George J. Mitchell will join our students and 700 school pupils next week, to pass the torch to them as the next generation and ask them to continue the legacy of #Peace.

🗓️ Wednesday 16th April, 10:30am - 12:30pm
🎥 Watch live: ow.ly/ZKQp50VwKJK
Image shows an image of George Mitchell's bust on the Queen's campus. The text reads: PASSING THE TORCH, WATCH LIVE, #LoveQUB. Logos present are Queen's University Belfast 180 years, the Russell Group, Politics in Action, Narrative 4 and The Ireland Funds.
April 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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That’s a wrap! Team Queen’s has landed back in Belfast after a series of engagements in the US, and what a few weeks we’ve had.

We've further developed key partnerships, built new relationships, and secured pledges of #Philanthropic support totalling almost £1.5 million.

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Queen’s attracts nearly £1.5 million in philanthropic gifts from US partners
The University sent a delegation stateside for a series of engagements, securing significant fundraising support for its global initiatives.
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March 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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A state-of-the-art #AeronauticalEngineering lab will be landing at Queen’s.

“The support from Queen’s, and Boeing, ensures that students like me have the skills and experience to continue to drive innovation in the industry." (Emily Bond, #Aerospace Engineering student)

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Queen’s receives Boeing investment to propel aerospace engineering into the future
The investment builds on Belfast's proud tradition of aeronautical engineering and will see the creation of a state-of-the-art laboratory at the University.
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March 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Yesterday, I was delighted to join our friends from the Irish Institute of @bostoncollege.bsky.social and the University of Galway, at the ‘Peace, Prosperity and Future Relations’ event, and reaffirm the importance of our all-island and transatlantic collaboration.

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Queen’s research revenue approaches £60 million across US in past five years
Queen’s University Belfast has secured £57 million in research across the United States during the past five years.
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March 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Congratulations to all our @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social students, alumni and staff for making history yet again.

#LoveQUB
qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · Mar 17
We made history today in the legendary #NewYork #StPatricksDay parade!

Repost to share the celebrations.

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#StPatricksDayParade #LoveQUB
Members of the Queen's team walking in the parade, smiling as they take a selfie. Students, staff and alumni holding a banner in the New York St Patrick's Day Parade. Members of the Queen's team waving at onlookers. Members of the Queen's team smiling to camera.
March 17, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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#StPatricksDay starts early in #WashingtonDC. We attended the Northern Ireland Bureau's #StPatricks breakfast to shine a spotlight on how our staff and students continue to change the world for the better.

This annual event is vital for nurturing investment from the #USA to #NorthernIreland.
Dr. Len O’Hagan (Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Senate) standing beside Hilary Benn (United Kingdom Secretary of State for Northern Ireland). Emma Little-Pengelly (Deputy First Minister) shaking hands with Dr. Len O’Hagan (Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Senate). Professor Mark Lawler (Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Digital Health Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast), Dr. Len O’Hagan (Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Queen's Senate), Mike Nesbitt (Health Minister), Jenny Pyper (Pro Chancellor & Chair of Council at Ulster University) and Professor Paul Bartholomew (Vice-Chancellor at Ulster University) smiling to camera. Bruce Morrison (Attorney, lobbyist and Democratic Party politician) meeting Caroline Walker and Eamon Deeny from Queen's University Belfast.
March 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Today, I met #Taoiseach @micheal-martin.bsky.social in Washington DC.

It's always an honour to represent @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and share the positive impact our staff and students have on the island of #Ireland, and beyond.

#LoveQUB #Belfast #NorthernIreland #MicheálMartin
Meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Washington DC.
March 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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The importance of collaboration in #research, #education and #innovation can never be understated.

I was delighted to be part of a delegation who met with Congressman Timothy Kennedy to discuss the value and success of US-Ireland tripartite initiatives and other programmes in our regions.
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March 13, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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This week, Queen's cancer expert Professor Mark Lawler visited the Lombardi Centre in Washington DC to give a key note speech on the value of collaboration between the island of Ireland and the US.
 
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#LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch #CancerResearch
Image shows Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre Image shows Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre Image shows, from left to right, Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre; Health Minister for Northern Ireland Mike Nesbitt; Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute; and Brinder Singh, Chief Operating Officer at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre
March 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Our research links help solve real-world problems, and our link with Artemis Technologies is shaping the future of sustainable #MaritimeTransport.

This week we were in #NewYork to see first-hand the very first journey of their new #ZeroEmission water taxi on the Hudson River.

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Queen's University and Artemis Technologies Unveil Groundbreaking Electric Ferry in New York
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March 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Yesterday, we co-hosted a symposium on ‘Different Communities, Difficult Histories’ in Washington DC.

This fascinating event highlighted the role NI can play in helping the world develop difficult shared narratives.

Find out more here: ow.ly/jALX50Vgxrc
Professor Margaret Topping, Professor Olwen Purdue, Gordon Lyons, Emma Little Pengelly and Anthea M. Hartig. Professor Margaret Topping, Professor Olwen Purdue, Gordon Lyons, Emma Little Pengelly and Secretary Lonnie G Bunch III. Professor Olwen Purdue. Secretary Lonnie G Bunch III and Professor Olwen Purdue.
March 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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As a global institution, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social remains dedicated to nurturing meaningful international relationships that support #Collaboration, #EconomicDevelopment, and #SocialProgress.

We're delighted to acknowledge the contributions of both Ms Libby Duane Adams and Ambassador Hartley.
qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · Mar 11
Introducing our two new Honorary Graduates.

Ambassador Jane Hartley and Olivia Duane Adams received honorary degrees in recognition of their exceptional contributions to diplomacy, business and global society.

Congratulations to you both!

Find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/6gOi50VfrF7

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Image shows, from left to right, Ambassador Jane Hartley; Queen's President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer; and Olivia Duane Adams. Image shows, from left to right, Olivia Duane Adams and Ambassador Jane Hartley. They are both holding degree scrolls. Image shows Olivia Duane Adams signing a document. Image shows Ambassador Jane Hartley signing a document.
March 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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We also chatted about our longstanding partnerships in India and the development of our new campus in #GIFTCity. It will offer postgraduate students the unique opportunity to study at Queen’s whilst living in #India.

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#LoveQUB #Gujarat
Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar standing with guests and Queen's staff outside the Lanyon Building.
March 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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University is all about once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. That’s why when the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of #India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, visited #NorthernIreland for the inauguration of the Consulate General of India in #Belfast, we invited 50 students to meet him.

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#LoveQUB
Students meeting Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar in the Graduate School at Queen's University Belfast. Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar speaking at a lectern in the Graduate School at Queen's University Belfast.
March 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Dr Kennedy’s exceptional career and unwavering commitment to public service make him an outstanding addition to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.

Find out more at the link below.
qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · Mar 6
Introducing our new Honorary Professor of Practice, Dr Joe Kennedy III.

Dr Kennedy will engage with our students, staff and partners - sharing his insights and real-world experience to help shape the next generation of global change-makers.

Find out more: ow.ly/x5Z950VbElr

#LoveQUB
Image shows Dr Joe Kennedy pictured with the Vice-Chancellors of Queen's and Ulster University. The Vice-Chancellors are holding their respective scrolls and they are all wearing academic costume. Image shows Dr Joe Kennedy speaking on stage at Queen's. The background and lectern are both white with the red Queen's logo. Image shows Dr Joe Kennedy talking to two female entrepreneurs from Queen's in Congress. Image shows Dr Joe Kennedy pictured with two female entrepreneurs from Queen's and Professor Sir Ian Greer in Congress.
March 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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I had a positive and constructive meeting with @economy-ni.gov.uk Minister and @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social alumna, Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social MLA today.

Click on the images below to read my full statement.
Statement reads: I had a positive and constructive meeting with Department for the Economy NI Minister and Queen's University Belfast alumna, Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA today. This was an important engagement on finance and the upcoming budget allocations alongside an important discussion on the impact of the university’s teaching and research projects which contribute over £3 billion to the economy. Continued... Additionally, we provided an overview of our progress on the Belfast Region City Deal at Queen's University Belfast flagship projects and our Civic University programmes, including Widening Participation and the QCAP Queen's Communities and Place projects based across Belfast. We reaffirmed our commitment to work together in partnership to enhance the socioeconomic wellbeing of the region and I look to a further meeting to discuss our shared priorities before the end of this academic term. Image shows Professor Sir Ian Greer and Dr Caoimhe Archibald shaking hands outside the Lanyon Building. Image shows Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Professor Sir Ian Greer and Students' Union President Kieran Minto pictured outside the Lanyon Building.
March 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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It was an honour to welcome Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, @elinavaltonen.bsky.social to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social yesterday to share her insights with our students and staff on what #Security, #Diplomacy, and #SustainablePeace look like in today’s world.

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Image shows Professor Richard English, Tina McKenzie MBE, Professor Sir Ian Greer, Minister Valtonen, Jukka Siukosaari and Dr Ryan Feeney pictured outside the Lanyon Building. Image shows Professor Sir Ian Greer and Minister Valtonen shaking hands on her arrival. They are pictured outside the Lanyon Building. Image shows Minister Valtonen delivering the lecture. Image shows the lecture from the back of the hall.
March 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM