Discovering Queen’s

The Widening Participation Unit is involved in many activities, both locally in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland. Below is a list of events we coordinate for our work with schools and young people through Discovering Queen’s.

Pathways to the Professions Days: Provides an opportunity for students to think and explore their ideas about their future goals and careers and future profession.

Insight to Higher Education Days: Designed to give young people an insight into university life.

Taster Days: Aimed to inspire pupils to think more specifically about university study and the possible subjects that might be of interest to them.

Master Classes: Specialist classes in chosen subject areas to compliment school curriculum and help raise pupil attainment.

Access to Higher Education Events: Aimed towards adult learners on Access Courses who contemplating continuing their education at Queen’s University.

Year 13 Summer Project: Two-week programme to encourage Year 13 pupils to think about their future goals and plans, including applying to University.

Head Start Programme: Two-week programme designed to prepare Widening Participation students who have been accepted to Queen’s University for university study.

Staff Development: Specialist workshops aimed towards school staff.

Family Events: Designed to encourage families to explore Queen’s University and learn about Higher Education together.

Discovering Queen’s Schools

We work with Secondary schools throughout Northern Ireland. If you are from a Secondary School not listed above, and are interested in our work, please ask your Careers Teacher or Head of Year to contact the Widening Participation Unit on 028 9097 6764.