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‘Big Bang’ machine comes to Queen's
The world’s largest science experiment, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), and the man behind the Higgs particle theory, came to Belfast as part of a week-long public exhibition hosted by Queen’s University.
Queen’s invited members of the public to walk through a full-size replica of a section of the LHC tunnel as well as having the chance to meet physicists involved in answering some of the biggest mysteries of the universe by re-creating conditions just after the Big Bang.
Visitors were able to get hands-on with a number of interactive exhibits collectively creating a feel for what it's like to be a particle physicist working on the world’s most powerful atom smasher.
Queen’s secures £32 million to help find cures for eye disease and diabetes
Queen’s has secured £32 million to establish a world-leading Centre for Experimental Medicine, a Centre which will help transform health care in Northern Ireland and beyond.
The new Centre will specialise in scientific research into finding cures for eye disease, diabetes and developing a global programme into understanding the genetics of complex chronic diseases.
Trading room opens
Northern Ireland’s first ever financial trading room has opened at Queen’s.
Replicating the stock exchanges of New York and London, The First Derivatives Trading Room (FDTR), will provide a dynamic learning environment for students hoping to embark in a career in financial services or technology.
New £50m library opens
One of Northern Ireland’s newest landmark buildings - the £50million McClay Library at Queen’s - has been officially opened by Nobel prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney.
Queen’s shows pupils science behind cancer research
Sixth formers from nine schools in and around Belfast, experienced an unique insight into the science behind cancer research at Queen’s Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, (CCRCB).
The event was part of the Centre’s ongoing commitment to engage the public in its work and further science education.
US Special Economic Envoy, Declan Kelly, visits Queen’s
The United States Special Economic Envoy to Northern Ireland, Declan Kelly, has visited Queen’s and met with students of Queen’s University Management School.
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Geraldine Hughes centre stage at the Brian Friel Theatre
Belfast born actress Geraldine Hughes brings her one-woman show Belfast Blues to the Brian Friel Theatre.
Degree 'Plus' Graduation equals celebration
As the remainder of this summer's 4,000 graduating students receive their degrees, QTV hears how Degree Plus has helped many of Queen's students secure jobs.
For further information on Summer Graduation 2010, including the chance to see photographs from each day's ceremony, visit the Graduation website.
