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News Article	Year
DNA discovery may provide better and more targeted treatments for cancer HEALTH \| 2 December, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast and the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam have revealed how a particular gene called USP7 is involved in cancer. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health	2022
Report recommends establishing Northern Ireland’s first public panel on data use UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 1 December, 2022 A report from a pilot initiative has recommended establishing a public panel to consider how data is used in research, innovation and decision-making in Northern Ireland. Health, Health data, Society	2022
Queen's appoints first Artist in Residence for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action SUSTAINABILITY \| 30 November, 2022 Sustainability	2022
Queen’s spin out lands £10m investment UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 30 November, 2022 One of Queen’s technology spin-out companies, Re-Vana Therapeutics, has attracted £10m of investment for research into sight-threatening eye disease. Pharmacy	2022
Major boost to European plasma accelerator facility Science \| 30 November, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast researchers are part of a European project which has been given a major funding boost of €3m to develop a user-ready plasma accelerator facility. Physics	2022
Spotlight on support for families affected by mental illness and substance use HEALTH \| 29 November, 2022 A symposium showcasing support for parents who have mental illness or substance use problems, and their families was held today at Queen’s University. Mental Health, Nursing & Midwifery, Society	2022
Organisations Join in Call to ‘Stop Criminalising Our Children’ SOCIETY \| 28 November, 2022 Queen’s, the Centre for Children’s Rights, the Children’s Law Centre, Include Youth, NIACRO and Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC) have jointly called on support for raising the age of criminal responsibility to 16, with no exceptions. Children's Rights	2022
Queen’s University researchers feature in new digital series exploring sustainability and Net Zero Sustainability \| 25 November, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast researchers have been featured in a digital series examining how the IT industry is responding to the climate crisis. Sustainability	2022
Queen’s researchers join £2.3m international project to investigate gravity Science \| 25 November, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University have joined an £2.3million international project which will investigate the fundamental nature of gravity. Mathematics, Physics	2022
Young people set out their futures as “the story I want my life to be” UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 24 November, 2022 Young people from Belfast’s Shankill have been telling the story of how they want their lives to be.	2022
Queen’s researcher awarded prestigious engineering fellowship 18 November, 2022 A Queen’s University Belfast researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship for her work in creating natural materials to help repair bone fractures. Mechanical engineering	2022
Queen’s hosted conference on Trauma-informed Legal Practice SOCIETY \| 17 November, 2022 The Human Rights Centre based within the School of Law at Queen’s recently hosted a hybrid conference, ‘Trauma-informed Legal Practice: Better Outcomes for Clients, a Better Day’s Work for Solicitors and Barristers’. Law	2022
Game launched by Queen's and NIPANC to promote public awareness of pancreatic cancer HEALTH \| 17 November, 2022 The first digital game to promote public awareness about pancreatic cancer has been launched by co-creators, researchers from Queen’s University Belfast and local pancreatic cancer charity NIPANC. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health	2022
On way to One Million Trees for Belfast Sustainability \| 16 November, 2022 A total of 500 native saplings have been planted as part of the One Million Trees for Belfast initiative. Sustainability	2022
Experts warn of European cancer epidemic in the next decade HEALTH \| 16 November, 2022 With an estimated one million cancer diagnoses missed across Europe in the last two years,the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is predicted to set back European cancer outcomes by almost a decade, finds a report published today in the Lancet Oncology. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health	2022
20 mph speed limits have seemingly little impact on crashes, casualties or driver speed HEALTH \| 16 November, 2022 Restricting speed limits to 20 mph in town and city centres doesn’t seem to reduce road traffic collisions, casualties, or driver speed, finds a 3-year study of its roll-out in one major capital city. Health, Public Health	2022
£1m funding to examine UK ethnic and racial diversity and inequalities 15 November, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have been awarded £1m to examine and explain ethnic diversity and inequalities in the UK and how they are changing. Human Geography	2022
Success for Queen's KTP Associate at Innovate UK’s prestigious national awards UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 14 November, 2022 Queen’s University KTP Associate and expert in civil engineering and materials science, Catherine Campbell, has been crowned a ‘Future Leader’ at the national KTP Awards.	2022
£5m national supercomputer at Queen’s set to revolutionise research 11 November, 2022 Predicting the potential of renewable wave energy and producing greener biofuels is faster and more accurate than ever before, thanks to a £5m state-of-the-art national supercomputer, which has been launched at Queen’s University Belfast.	2022
Researchers form all-island project on bovine TB ENVIRONMENT \| 11 November, 2022 Scientists from IGFS, AFBI and UCD have joined forces in a concerted bid to understand the immunology of bovine TB (bTB), particularly the role that nutrition and Vitamin D might play, on an all-island basis for the first time. Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Health	2022
Queen’s University Belfast Professor appointed to New National Cyber Advisory Board 10 November, 2022	2022
NIE Networks Sustainable Energy Laboratory officially opens at Queen’s University Belfast 10 November, 2022 A new energy lab has officially opened at Queen’s University Belfast, inspiring the next generation of engineering students to help deliver a carbon net-zero future for Northern Ireland’s electricity needs. Sustainability	2022
Queen’s study plays key role in linking statin use with lowered risk of losing sight in later life HEALTH \| 10 November, 2022 The NICOLA study, led by researchers at Queen’s University, has played a key role in providing data as part of an international study on the link between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and lipid lowering and antidiabetic drugs. Ageing, Public Health, Research Impact	2022
Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional wellbeing issues SOCIETY \| 9 November, 2022 Research from Queen’s University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotional wellbeing issues compared to children who can hear. Children's Rights, Mental Health	2022
Professor Mary McAleese and the Lord Lieutenant of Belfast attend portrait unveiling CORPORATE \| 9 November, 2022 Professor Mary McAleese and Dame Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle, Lord Lieutenant of Belfast, today (Wednesday 9 November) attended the unveiling of the portrait, Garden of Remembrance, at Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast.	2022
Northern Ireland is poorest performing UK region for productivity BUSINESS & ECONOMY \| 9 November, 2022 Researchers from Queen’s have found that Northern Ireland is the poorest performing UK region for productivity, with a productivity gap of 17% to the UK level. Economics, Finance, Northern Ireland	2022
Queen’s supply free breakfasts to students UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 8 November, 2022 Queen’s University and the Students’ Union will offer free breakfasts this week and next to help alleviate some of the cost-of-living stresses experiences by students.	2022
Director and writer Mark Cousins appointed Honorary Professor at Queen’s ARTS AND CULTURE \| 3 November, 2022 Irish-Scottish director and writer Mark Cousins has been appointed Honorary Professor in Film Studies and Production at Queen’s. Film and Drama	2022
CV6 Therapeutics to invest almost £8m in clinical trial for new anti-cancer drug HEALTH \| 3 November, 2022 Drug development company, CV6 Therapeutics, is investing almost £8m in first-stage clinical trials and further scientific development work on its first anti-cancer drug CV6-168. Cancer, Cancer Research, City Deal	2022
Queen's University partnership wins Innovate UK’s top KTP award BUSINESS \| 2 November, 2022 A partnership between Queen’s University Belfast and Cirdan has been recognised by Innovate UK as the ‘Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership’ of 2022 out of 800 UK wide projects for its exceptional achievements and real-world impact. ECIT	2022
Queen's astronomers call on public to help name a strange new world Science \| 2 November, 2022 Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast are calling on amateur astronomers, science enthusiasts and families across Northern Ireland to join together to help find a new name for a distant star and planet. exoplanet, name, exotic planet Astronomy	2022
Voters in Northern Ireland keen to see UK-EU agreement over the Protocol SOCIETY \| 27 October, 2022 Support among voters in Northern Ireland for the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland remains steady, a new opinion poll conducted by Lucid Talk on behalf of Queen’s University, has revealed. Brexit, Governance, Northern Ireland	2022
Queen’s Launches Research Mobility Fund for North America UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 27 October, 2022 Queen’s has launched a new funding stream for academic staff interested in developing research links in Canada and the United States.	2022
Exceptional researcher receives prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize 26 October, 2022 A Queen’s University Belfast academic has won a Philip Leverhulme Prize for his exceptional research.	2022
Researchers get funding boost as part of £9m neutron star collision project 26 October, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast researchers are part of a new international research group who have been awarded £9m to look at how neutron star mergers create heavy elements. Astronomy	2022
ESRC Festival of Social Science celebrates 20th anniversary with free events across Northern Ireland UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 25 October, 2022 The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science will this year be celebrating 20 years of research and knowledge about humans and society, with a number of free events across Northern Ireland.	2022
Technology Roadmap underlines need for innovation support in manufacturing UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 25 October, 2022 Developing new technologies and increasing cohesive support for innovation across all sectors of advanced manufacturing is vital for Northern Ireland to be more competitive on the global stage according to a report published today. Belfast Region City Deal, AMIC, Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Innovation, Queen's University Belfast City Deal	2022
Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence to open at Queen’s thanks to £1.6M donation HEALTH \| 25 October, 2022 A new Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence is set to open at Queen’s University Belfast, thanks to a generous £1.6million gift to establish a clinical research facility at the Patrick G. Johnston Centre for Cancer Research. Cancer, Cancer Research	2022
St Matthew's Church 150 Years Exhibition Launch at PRONI SOCIETY \| 24 October, 2022 St Matthew's Church 150 Years exhibition has been launched at PRONI. Society	2022
Queen's Vice-Chancellor and Minster Deirdre Hargey visit Market area of Belfast 21 October, 2022	2022
Shaping Tomorrow's Nature-Keepers at Queen's University 21 October, 2022 Sustainability	2022
Breast Cancer Now funds Belfast research project on pandemic’s impact on diagnosis and treatment 21 October, 2022 Breast cancer patients will be asked to share their experiences of the pandemic with Belfast scientists as part of a new research project funded by Breast Cancer Now. Cancer	2022
Health Minister launches Congenital Heart Disease Research Programme HEALTH \| 20 October, 2022 Health Minister Robin Swann today launched the All-Island Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Network Research Programme Health	2022
Voucher scheme highly effective at helping stop smoking in pregnancy HEALTH \| 20 October, 2022 A high street voucher scheme has been hailed as a highly effective way to help women stop smoking during pregnancy. Public Health	2022
Vice-Chancellor welcomes Health and Wealth report UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 19 October, 2022 Queen’s University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer has welcomed a recently published report focusing on the importance of policy partnership working to deliver results for health and the Northern Ireland economy. Business, Economics, Health, Health Sciences	2022
Queen’s one of top 200 universities in the world UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 19 October, 2022 Queen’s University has been ranked in the top 200 of universities in the world by the Times Higher Education (THE) Education World University Rankings 2023.	2022
Households could save on energy bills if October clock change is scrapped 18 October, 2022 Households could save £1.20 a day and more than £400 a year on electricity bills if clocks are not put back at the end of October, according to a Queen’s University Belfast expert.	2022
Independent Panel Report into Fans’ Experiences at the 2022 European Champions League Final SOCIETY \| 17 October, 2022 An independent panel report tells the story of those who survived extreme violence at the hands of the police and local gangs before and after the European Champions League Final in Paris, May 2022. Law	2022
New partnership set to drive industrial transformation in Northern Ireland UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 14 October, 2022 A new partnership between Queen’s University and the UK’s High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult will reinvigorate Northern Ireland’s industrial potential through the £98m Belfast Region City Deal-funded Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. Belfast Region City Deal, AMIC, Sam Turner, Queen's University Belfast, Manufacturing, Catapult City Deal	2022
Queen’s welcomes inaugural Norman Houston Scholarship Student UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 14 October, 2022 Queen’s University was delighted to welcome its first ‘Norman Houston – Study Northern Ireland – Award’ recipient to Belfast this semester. Languages	2022
Jennifer celebrates achieving her dream GRADUATION \| 13 October, 2022 Jennifer Herron, an adult trained nurse, had always dreamed of working in children’s nursing and the new graduate-entry course at Queen’s, gave her the opportunity to pursue her dream. Nursing & Midwifery	2022
Danielle follows mum’s footsteps GRADUATION \| 13 October, 2022 Danielle McConnell from Omagh is continuing the nursing tradition in her family as she graduates today from Queen’s University with a Masters in Professional Nursing.	2022
Declan Milligan graduates with Masters in Professional Nursing GRADUATION \| 13 October, 2022 Declan Milligan from Craigavon worked as a porter in Craigavon hospital when he heard about the new two-year Masters in Professional Nursing at Queen’s on the radio.	2022
Queen’s first-ever Graduate-Entry Masters in Professional Nursing enjoy graduation celebrations GRADUATION \| 13 October, 2022 In 2020, Queen’s University introduced a new a two-year innovative Masters programme in professional nursing, aimed at existing graduates from other disciplines who wanted to move into a career in Nursing.	2022
New language scheme launched at Queen’s reflects its multicultural make-up, says Pro-Vice-Chancellor UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 13 October, 2022 Queen’s has officially launched its pilot residential scheme aimed at developing language students’ skills as part of their academic studies at an event in the Great Hall.	2022
Queen’s hosts NI Climate and Business Leaders for Real-World Challenge Career Development Programme BUSINESS & SUSTAINABILITY \| 13 October, 2022 Queen’s Careers, Employability and Skills team hosted a one-day experiential development day focussed on climate leadership with over 50 students from a range of disciplines engaging with the region’s business leaders at PwC yesterday (12 October). Business, Sustainability	2022
Queen’s announces financial support package for students and staff UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 13 October, 2022 Queen’s University has announced a multi-million-support package of £7.69 million for students and staff facing the current cost of living crisis.	2022
Monella Baptiste dedicates her Masters in Professional Nursing as she honours her late sister GRADUATION \| 12 October, 2022 Monella Baptiste, originally from Trinidad, is graduating (13 October) with a Masters in Professional Nursing. Graduation	2022
Academics to chart the historical evolution of the relationship between Conservatism and Unionism SOCIETY \| 11 October, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast and the University of St Andrews have been awarded £492,630 for a project which will chart the historical evolution of the relationship between Conservatism and Unionism throughout the UK. History, Politics	2022
Queen’s Academic elected to the Royal Historical Society UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 10 October, 2022 An academic from Queen’s University has been elected to the Council of the Royal Historical Society.	2022
Researchers develop 3D treatment that could revolutionise diabetes treatment RESEARCH \| 7 October, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have designed a new bandage treatment, known as a scaffold, to treat diabetic foot ulcers, which is cost-effective while improving patient outcomes.	2022
Queen’s announces Roddy Doyle, Kae Tempest and Conor Mitchell as Seamus Heaney Fellows for 2022-23 ARTS & CULTURE \| 6 October, 2022 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the appointments of Roddy Doyle, Kae Tempest and Conor Mitchell as the Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows for 2022-23. Creative Arts , Music and Sonic Arts, Poetry	2022
Queen’s Partnership empowers local youth SOCIETY \| 6 October, 2022 A well established Youth Leadership course has just been accredited at Queen’s in partnership with North Belfast cross community youth organisation R-CITY and Foróige Leadership for Life Programme. Leadership	2022
Researchers to explore how daily exposure to technology can influences how babies and toddlers talk EDUCATION \| 5 October, 2022 Digital technology, including smartphones, iPads, tablets, digital TV, is now part of most very young children’s everyday lives in their family homes.	2022
Nursing and Midwifery for everyone 29 September, 2022 Over 90 primary-aged children today (Thursday 29th September 2022) attended a book launch at Queen’s University Belfast to inspire all genders to consider nursing or midwifery as a career. Medicine	2022
Queen’s academics highlight Inequality in Measuring Up 2.0 SOCIETY \| 29 September, 2022 Academics from Queen’s University have highlighted the ongoing Inequality in the United Nations Global Impact Network UK’s Measuring Up 2.0 report launched this week. Society	2022
Slowing city traffic cut road deaths by a quarter - study shows 29 September, 2022 Restricting a city’s speed limits to 20mph reduced road deaths by almost a quarter and serious injuries by a third, research reveals.	2022
Queen’s Green Fund Sustainability \| 29 September, 2022 Queen’s has launched this year’s Green Fund which allow staff and students to apply for funding to bring their green ideas to life. Sustainability	2022
Stress has an odour and dogs can smell it - new research 28 September, 2022 Dogs can smell stress from human sweat and breath, a new study by Queen’s University Belfast researchers has found. dogs, stress, animal behaviour, sniffer dogs Animal Welfare	2022
Ultra-modern new student space opens its doors at Queen’s 27 September, 2022 After 400k working hours, 500m3 of concrete, 1,355 workers and countless cups of builders’ tea, Queen’s University are delighted that One Elmwood, our new Student Centre and Students’ Union, is now open for business for the new term.	2022
NASA Mission will give first proof that technology can prevent asteroid hitting Earth Science \| 26 September, 2022 A Queen’s University Belfast Professor has said NASA’s DART mission – which will see a spacecraft deliberately crashed into an asteroid tonight – will give us our first proof that technology can prevent a small asteroid hitting Earth. asteroid, NASA, DART Astrophysics	2022
Queen's University hosts WHO meeting on Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System 25 September, 2022 Queen's University is hosting a two-day World Health Organisation (WHO) Meeting with over 200 delegates from over 100 countries attending for the 70th anniversary of the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System (GISRS). Experimental Medicine	2022
Health and social care survey shows almost 60% of workers feel public services are overwhelmed SOCIETY \| 23 September, 2022 The fifth Phase of a UK-wide study exploring the impact of providing health and social care during the COVID-19 pandemic, has revealed 59.4% of those taking part in the survey felt their service was becoming overwhelmed by increased pressures.	2022
Jane Hirshfield is appointed Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow at Queen’s ARTS & CULTURE \| 23 September, 2022 Award-winning poet Jane Hirshfield has been appointed as the third Seamus Heaney International Visiting Poetry Fellow at Queen’s University.	2022
Breakthrough in how diabetes causes vision loss HEALTH \| 23 September, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have uncovered a key process that contributes to vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes. The findings could lead to new treatments that can be used before any irreversible vision loss has occurred. Health	2022
Queen’s Professor among leading experts awarded Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship 21 September, 2022 Professor Roger Woods from Queen’s University Belfast is among 72 of the UK’s most prominent engineering and technology experts elected as a Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow. Engineering	2022
Researchers to explore why atheism is growing across the world SOCIETY \| 21 September, 2022 An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by Queen’s University Belfast have launched a new project ‘Explaining Atheism’, to test popular and academic theories about why some people are atheists and why some are not. Anthropology, Sociology	2022
Institute and School honorary professor appointed to high-level EU body SUSTAINABILITY \| 20 September, 2022 A Professor of Practice at Institute for Global Food Security & School of Biological Sciences has been appointed to a top EU panel of experts to help drive forward solutions to the climate crisis, in particular the key role that soil health can play. Sustainability	2022
Queen’s University to close for the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen 12 September, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast will be closed for normal teaching, research and other activities on Monday 19 September for the funeral of Her Majesty the Queen.	2022
Researchers develop plastic film that can kill viruses using room lights Science \| 9 September, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have developed a ground-breaking plastic film that can kill viruses that land on its surface with room light. plastic, film, viruses, covid Chemical Engineering	2022
More research needed to support families of UK Veterans Society \| 7 September, 2022 More research is needed on the psychological wellbeing of children, partners, and families of UK veterans if they are to be fully supported, a new study has revealed.	2022
Queen’s Academic Appointed to UKRI Board UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 5 September, 2022 Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas has been appointed as a non-executive director to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Board.	2022
Queen’s President and Vice-Chancellor reappointed for second term UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 5 September, 2022 The Senate of Queen’s University Belfast has unanimously reappointed the President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Greer, for a second term of Office.	2022
Queen’s academics launch new international guidelines on reparations in post-conflict societies SOCIETY \| 31 August, 2022 Researchers from the School of Law at Queen’s and the University of Essex, in partnership with REDRESS, have launched new international guidelines, the ‘Belfast Guidelines on Reparations in Post-Conflict Societies’. Criminal justice, Human Rights, Social Justice, Society	2022
Our Plans for a Sustainable Campus SUSTAINABILITY \| 31 August, 2022 Sara Lynch, Head of Sustainability at Queen's University Belfast, shares future plans to enhance biodiversity and progress sustainability across campus. Sustainability	2022
Queen's researcher awarded £280,000 to develop new prostate cancer treatment HEALTH \| 31 August, 2022 A researcher at Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded over £280,000 from Prostate Cancer UK to develop the first-ever personalised radiotherapy treatment for advanced prostate cancer based on men’s genes. Cancer	2022
Researchers crack scientific mystery with 110-year-old experiment 26 August, 2022 Researchers have used a 110-year-old experiment to crack a scientific mystery which could now help to revolutionise the tiny electronic circuits that control everything from coffee machines to medical implants. Technology	2022
New residential languages scheme unveiled at Queen’s University Belfast 26 August, 2022 Queen’s University has launched a pilot residential scheme aimed at developing language students’ skills as part of their academic studies in September.	2022
Heat your home more efficiently: Queen’s University’s Open Learning Programme UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 25 August, 2022 The current cost of living crisis is making us take a closer look at our indoor environments and how well insulated our homes are.	2022
New discovery on how antibiotic resistant microbes protect themselves from attack of body’s defences HEALTH \| 25 August, 2022 New research has shown how the bacterium Klebsiella pneumoniae suppresses our body’s defences, resulting in it being unable to clear infection. Experimental Medicine	2022
Queen’s students off to the US on Scholarship programme UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 24 August, 2022 Twenty-five students from Queen’s University are off to study in the USA this month. Education	2022
Queen’s launches staff support for menopause and fertility treatment HEALTH \| 23 August, 2022 Queen’s University has launched two new policies designed to offer support to staff experiencing the menopause and those undergoing fertility treatment, whilst raising awareness of the issues with line managers and other staff members. Health	2022
Clinical trial offers more than a glimpse into eye treatments HEALTH \| 23 August, 2022 A new clinical trial researching treatment for patients with sight loss as a result of diabetes has shown a type of laser treatment to be both cost effective and non-invasive, offering the best option for patients and healthcare providers. Health	2022
Classical music and audio books do not help dogs to relax when separated from owners – new research Psychology \| 22 August, 2022 Classical music and audio books do not help pet dogs to relax when they are separated from their owners, a study by Queen’s University Belfast has found.	2022
Queen’s University to help deliver Smart Manufacturing workshops in Northern Ireland 19 August, 2022 Manufacturing companies from across Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK have the opportunity to take part in a series of fully funded workshops to introduce the technologies, tools and techniques of Industry 4.0 in their workplace. smart manfacturing, smart nano ni, robert bowman	2022
Ending cancer as we know it HEALTH \| 16 August, 2022 Queen’s Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Mark Lawler and Dr Satish Gopal, Director of the Centre for Global Health of the US’s National Cancer Institute (NCI), say now is a critical time for cancer research and cancer care across the world. Cancer, Cancer Research	2022
Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Queen’s cybersecurity hub UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 10 August, 2022 Nadhim Zahawi, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has visited Queen’s University to celebrate Northern Ireland’s exceptionally strong cybersecurity sector.	2022
Research discovery may help diagnose and treat cancer and brain disorders HEALTH \| 10 August, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have revealed how the pathway of an identified protein could lead to early diagnosis and targeted treatment for several cancers and brain disorders. Neuroscience	2022
Queen’s researchers receive funding for new breast cancer treatment HEALTH \| 4 August, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have received funding from Breast Cancer Now to search for new treatments inspired by COVID-19 vaccine innovation. Cancer Research	2022
Queen’s flies the flag for sustainability SUSTAINABILITY \| 3 August, 2022 Queen’s continues to fly the flag for sustainability with yet another award recognising its success in making the most of its green spaces. Sustainability	2022
Research gives insight into background and health of Ulster-Scots and Irish language speakers 29 July, 2022 New research, which gives an insight into the social background and health of Ulster-Scots and Irish language speakers in Northern Ireland, has been published today by Queen’s University Belfast. Human Geography	2022
Queen’s academic contributes to “Creating Our Future” findings presented by Minister Harris 28 July, 2022 Professor Jose Bengoechea, Director of the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine at Queen’s University was a member of the Expert Committee for Creating Our Future. Health	2022
Ukraine Conflict: Expert Analysis from Queen’s University Experts SOCIETY \| 28 July, 2022 It has been almost six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, devastating the country with over 10,000 people losing their lives, 8.7 million people fleeing the country, and over 8 million people becoming internally displaced during the conflict. Conflict	2022
€3 million funding for US-Ireland R&D Partnership CoQREATE on Quantum Internet foundations Science \| 27 July, 2022 An investment of €3 million has been announced to investigate technologies that will form the foundations of a quantum internet.	2022
Remembering Professor Lord David Trimble 26 July, 2022 Professor Lord David Trimble has been described as a ‘giant of Irish and international politics’ by Lord Paul Bew, Queen’s University’s Professor Emeritus of Irish History, on the sad news of his passing.	2022
Landmark study finds Covid-19 measures leading to severe mental health crisis in prisons SOCIETY \| 21 July, 2022 1 in 3 prisoners show symptoms of “severe anxiety disorder” indicating high levels of post-traumatic stress. Coronavirus, Mental Health, Social Justice, Society	2022
European Cancer Organisation’s Time To Act Campaign Receives Top Honours HEALTH \| 18 July, 2022 The Time To Act campaign, organised by the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) in collaboration with the global public affairs agency BCW, has been recognised with the prestigious Excellence in Communicating and Using Data Award. Cancer, Cancer Research	2022
GPs risking their own health at work HEALTH \| 14 July, 2022 New research shows general practitioners (GPs) spend more time sitting down than many other occupations, putting their own health at risk. Health, Public Health	2022
Queen’s University in major UK project to combat climate change SUSTAINABILITY \| 7 July, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast was today named part of a high-level, government-backed, £5 million research network designed to jumpstart the UK agrifood industry’s journey to carbon Net Zero. Sustainability	2022
Back of the net for Denis Clarke GRADUATION \| 7 July, 2022 The Chair of Queen’s Soccer Club for the past 50 years, Denis Clarke, has been awarded a Doctor of the University for distinction in sport. Graduation	2022
Entrepreneurial Peter on right track for graduation GRADUATION \| 7 July, 2022 Inspirational Master’s student Peter Gillan is getting ready to celebrate in style this week as he graduates First Class Honours in Mechanical Engineering. Graduation	2022
PwC Technology Apprentices celebrate as they graduate from Queen’s University GRADUATION \| 6 July, 2022 The first ever cohort of PwC Technology Degree Apprentices are celebrating as they graduate from Queen’s University Belfast today. Graduation	2022
Cyber lead awarded Honorary Degree GRADUATION \| 6 July, 2022 The first CEO of the UK National Cyber Security Centre, Ciaran Martin, is receiving a Doctor of Science in Engineering for distinction in engineering today. Graduation	2022
Passionate Food Nutritionist graduates from Queen’s GRADUATION \| 6 July, 2022  Peter Gracey (22) from Belfast, is delighted to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition with Professional Studies before embarking on his next adventure in the USA.   Graduation	2022
A less invasive treatment approach for bowel cancer could save over £1 billion HEALTH \| 6 July, 2022 New research suggests that providing a break in treatment to patients with advanced bowel cancer could not only benefit a patient’s quality of life but could also help save £1.2 billion for the National Health Service in England. Cancer Research	2022
Former Queen’s Judge in Residence honoured GRADUATION \| 5 July, 2022 Former Judge in Residence at Queen’s The Rt Hon Sir Donnell Deeny was awarded a Doctor of Laws for distinction in public service today. Graduation	2022
Andrea overcomes the odds to land dream job as a nurse GRADUATION \| 5 July, 2022 Andrea is delighted to graduate today (Tuesday 5 July) and to pursue her dream job. Graduation	2022
Mature student graduates with first class honours after overcoming many challenges GRADUATION \| 5 July, 2022 Natasha Bulter-Thompson is today (Tuesday 5 July) graduating with a first class honours degree in Adult Nursing. Graduation	2022
First female UK Justice of the Supreme Court and former Queen’s Judge in Residence honoured GRADUATION \| 5 July, 2022 The first woman Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and its first woman President, The Rt Hon the Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE, was awarded an Honorary Degree at Queen’s today. Graduation	2022
Determined young mother who was told to “lower her sights” graduates with degree in law GRADUATION \| 5 July, 2022 Lauren Crawford, aged 27 from Ballymena, will graduate today, Tuesday 5 July, with a Bachelor of Law degree from the School of Law at Queen’s University Belfast. Graduation	2022
Man Booker Prize winner among Honorary Graduates GRADUATION \| 4 July, 2022 The 2018 Man Booker Prize winner, Northern Ireland writer Anna Burns receives an Honorary Degree at Queen’s today. Graduation	2022
First Class student overcomes health challenges to graduate GRADUATION \| 4 July, 2022 Samirah Binte Mohd Amir, a psychology student at Queen’s University, faced many health issues while studying for her degree but with determination to succeed, she is now being awarded a First-Class degree. Graduation	2022
Passionate campaigner for older people dedicates degree in social work to late grandfather GRADUATION \| 2 July, 2022 Sophie O’Neill, aged 23 from Belfast, will graduate today with a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen’s University Belfast. Graduation	2022
Troubles survivor and victim's campaigner graduates with PhD from Queen’s GRADUATION \| 2 July, 2022 Paul Gallagher, 49, from Belfast will graduate today with a PhD in Sociology from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work from Queen’s University. Graduation	2022
Star international student overcomes adversity to graduate with PhD GRADUATION \| 2 July, 2022 Emanuel Patrick Quashie from St Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean will graduate today with a PhD from the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s University. Graduation	2022
Double joy for County Down siblings graduating together GRADUATION \| 1 July, 2022 It is double celebration for siblings Mary and Roy Elliott as they both graduate with degrees from the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen’s. Graduation	2022
Services to medicine honoured at Queen’s GRADUATION \| 30 June, 2022 Professor Sir Mark Caulfield, Vice Principal for Health at Queen Mary University of London, and Director of the NIHR Barts Medical Research Centre, will pick up a Doctor of Medical Science for distinction in medicine at Queen’s today. Graduation	2022
Children relate to political, religious and sporting symbols from age five PSYCHOLOGY \| 30 June, 2022 Children begin to identify with religious and political symbols from as early as the age of five, according to research by Queen’s University Belfast.	2022
Research shows cost of living with a food allergy in NI HEALTH \| 29 June, 2022 People with food allergies, intolerances and coeliac disease have to fork out on average over £1,400 per year due to their conditions, according to research from Queen's University Belfast and public agency Safefood. Public Health	2022
Popular teacher builds on her skills GRADUATION \| 29 June, 2022 Bronagh McGreevy, from Ballymena, has graduated from St Mary's with a Master’s of Education with Pastoral Issues.	2022
Queen’s honours former Lord Chief Justice GRADUATION \| 29 June, 2022 Queen’s University has awarded an Honorary Degree to former Lord Chief Justice for Northern Ireland, Sir Declan Morgan, today in recognition of his wide-ranging contribution to public service. Graduation	2022
Public support for the Protocol is edging up in Northern Ireland, yet concerns persist SOCIETY \| 29 June, 2022 Most oppose unilateral action by the UK Government on the Protocol and three-quarters (74%) think that a UK-EU negotiated settlement to the outstanding issues is preferable. Brexit, Peace studies, Politics, Society	2022
Inaugural Annual Professor Lord David Trimble lecture takes place at Queen’s 27 June, 2022 The Inaugural Annual Professor Lord David Trimble lecture has taken place at Queen’s University and was delivered by Lord Paul Bew, a Professor Emeritus in Politics at Queen’s.	2022
Leading surgeons visit Queen's medical education learning hub UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 24 June, 2022 Leading surgeons from Northern Ireland, Wales and England met with medical education leaders from Queen’s University today, to discuss innovative ways of learning that will equip the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dentistry, Education, Health, Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy	2022
Simon Harris TD visits Queen’s to discuss building a shared island and future through education UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 23 June, 2022 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland, Simon Harris TD, delivered an address at Queen’s University Belfast today (Thursday 23 June).	2022
Researchers shed light on mysteries of antimatter 23 June, 2022 Researchers have uncovered how positrons – key to PET scan technology – interact with molecules, paving the way for further research that may advance materials science and medical imaging technology. Physics	2022
Researchers to test Belfast drinking water for lead contamination 23 June, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast plan to test drinking water in 300 Belfast homes for lead contamination after a small study detected elevated levels. drinking water; lead; contamination Human Geography	2022
Queen’s announces Victoria Kennefick as winner of the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize ARTS \| 23 June, 2022 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced Victoria Kennefick as the winner of their 2022 Poetry Prize for a First Collection, supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies. Creative Arts , Poetry	2022
Queen’s University part of new research initiative to help prevent psychosis in young people HEALTH \| 22 June, 2022 Queen’s University is part of a new research initiative which will train PhD students with the aim of identifying and preventing psychosis in young people. Health, Mental Health, Psychotic disorders, Society	2022
Geothermal energy could be “invisible key” to unlock new energy sources 21 June, 2022 Geothermal energy could be the “invisible key” to unlock new energy sources and help meet net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to Queen’s University Belfast researchers. Energy, Sustainability	2022
Queen’s researcher develops new sensor which provides early warning of bridge damage 21 June, 2022 A new prototype sensor that provides an early warning signal if a bridge is at risk of scour – the number one cause of bridge collapse globally – has been developed by a Queen’s University Belfast researcher. Engineering	2022
Skill Up success at Queen’s University 21 June, 2022 The Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer and Pro-Vice-Chancellor David Jones welcomed Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA and Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns to Queen’s today to hear from students about the Skill Up initiative.	2022
Queen’s University Belfast rises ten places in latest Complete University Guide league table UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 17 June, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast has climbed ten places to 24th position in the UK in this year’s Complete University Guide league table. Education, Research Impact	2022
International research project will study religion in societies emerging from Covid-19 SOCIETY \| 16 June, 2022 A research project led by Queen’s will study and compare the changing role of majority and minority religions in ‘global north’ contexts: Canada, Germany, Ireland/Northern Ireland (UK) & Poland, as these societies emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. Coronavirus, Society, Sociology	2022
Bringing back native predators to tackle invasive species crisis ENVIRONMENT \| 16 June, 2022 Restoring native predator populations could help to keep in check some of the most problematic invasive species around the world, suggests a new study led by Queen’s University Belfast and Cornell University. Sustainability	2022
£2.8m to accelerate bright ideas into global opportunities UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 15 June, 2022 Queen’s University has been a awarded a £2.81m grant as part of a programme to jumpstart knowledge exchange, translation and commercialisation. Economics, Research Impact	2022
Next generation of researchers awarded £98 million to tackle global issues UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 15 June, 2022 A key research talent in condensed matter physics will return to the UK to take up a prestigious fellowship at Queen’s University Belfast as part of a £97.8 million UK-wide programme. Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Research Impact	2022
Next generation of research leaders awarded £98 million to tackle global issues UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 15 June, 2022 A key research talent in condensed matter physics will return to the UK to take up a prestigious fellowship at Queen’s University Belfast as part of a £97.8 million UK-wide programme. Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Research Impact	2022
Queen’s celebrates green credentials SUSTAINABILITY \| 14 June, 2022 Queen’s University has become the first organisation on the island of Ireland to be given a Green Meetings Gold award. Sustainability	2022
Science research programme offered free to Ukrainian students STUDENTS \| 14 June, 2022 The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) has offered 14 free spaces for Ukrainian students as part of its iENGAGE online summer research programme. Experimental Medicine	2022
Two Queen’s University Belfast academics awarded Fulbright Scholarship University News \| 10 June, 2022 A Queen's alumnus and two Queen’s University Belfast researchers are three of forty people across Ireland to be awarded a Fulbright scholarship this year.	2022
Researchers identify heavy elements from neutron star collision 9 June, 2022 Some of the heavy elements in the Universe have been identified by researchers who have been analysing the results of a neutron star collision.	2022
Scientists offer solutions to global phosphorus crisis that threatens food SUSTAINABILITY \| 9 June, 2022 A major new report by scientists, including Queen’s University Belfast researchers, warns that global mismanagement of phosphorus is causing twin crises, brought into sharp focus with fertiliser prices skyrocketing in recent months. Sustainability	2022
Queen’s University recognised by leading authority for cyber security education Technology \| 8 June, 2022 The leading authority for cyber security in the UK has recognised Queen’s University Belfast for its high standard of cyber security education. cyber, security, education Cyber Security	2022
Queen’s appoints former political leaders as honorary Professors of Practice 7 June, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast today announced the appointment of four former political leaders and a retired senior civil servant and the re-appointed of two other politicians as honorary Professors of Practice. Queen’s-honorary-Professors-of-Practice	2022
The importance of physiology education to students and society 7 June, 2022 Academics from Queen’s have taken part in a study analysing the impact of physiology education on the UK economy. Medicine	2022
Seamus Heaney Centre announces shortlist for the Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize 2022 ARTS \| 1 June, 2022 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the shortlist for their 2022 Poetry Prize for a First Collection, supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies. Languages, Poetry	2022
Queen’s Academic elected Fellow of the European Academy of Cancer Sciences HEALTH \| 1 June, 2022 Professor Mark Lawler has been elected as a Fellow of the European Academy of Cancer Sciences (EACS). Cancer	2022
Queen’s University Belfast marks the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 1 June, 2022 Queen’s University has marked Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by planting a magnolia tree on the grounds of the university campus as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project.	2022
Queen’s to host fifth TEDx event at the University UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 26 May, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast - with event corporate partner PwC – is to host its fifth independently organised TEDx event. Business Engagement, Public Health, Society	2022
Queen’s Mitchell Institute co-hosts international peace conferences UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 26 May, 2022 The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice at Queen’s has co-hosted two international conferences addressing issues on peace and conflict. Conflict, Conflict Transformation, Global peace, Peace studies	2022
Urinary, Gynaecological, hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer incidence and survival statistics NI HEALTH \| 26 May, 2022 The Queen’s University N. Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Thursday 26 May) released the official Statistics on urinary, gynaecological, hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer incidence and survival rates for Northern Ireland 1993 - 2020. Cancer	2022
A growing majority in Northern Ireland think Brexit has increased the likelihood of a united Ireland SOCIETY \| 26 May, 2022 The 2021 results of Northern Ireland’s leading social attitudes survey are released today (Thursday 26 May) by ARK – a joint initiative between Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University. Brexit, Peace studies, Politics, Society	2022
Dr Brian O’Dwyer to speak at Queen's University Belfast UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 25 May, 2022 New York Irish community leader Dr Brian O'Dwyer will deliver the 2022 Irish Studies International Lecture, entitled ‘Irish America from the Troubles to Brexit: A Sleeping Giant Awakes,' on Tuesday 7 June at Queen's University Belfast. Business, Irish history, Irish Studies	2022
Pets or threats? Goldfish might be harmful for biodiversity ENVIRONMENT \| 25 May, 2022 A new study has highlighted the potential threat of pet fish to biodiversity. Sustainability	2022
Queen’s academics admitted to Royal Irish Academy RECOGNITION \| 24 May, 2022 Dr Gladys Ganiel and Professor David Jones from Queen’s University Belfast have been officially admitted to the Royal Irish Academy for their exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities and social sciences, as well as to public service.	2022
Queen’s Management School receives Major Donation UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 24 May, 2022 Queen’s Management School in Belfast is delighted to announce the Mark Pigott Lecture Theatre, endowed by a generous gift of £1 million in support of the new innovative facility at the Riddel Hall campus. Business, Business Engagement	2022
Academic & human rights experts publish initial response to Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Bill LAW \| 24 May, 2022 The Model Bill Team, made up of academics from the School of Law and the human rights NGO, the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), has published an initial response to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill. Law, Peace studies, Politics	2022
Design teams announced for ambitious Queen’s-led City Deal Innovation Centres City Deal \| 24 May, 2022 Queen’s University has taken a major step forward with plans to build three Innovation Centres, with an investment of £200m, as part of the Belfast Region City Deal. Belfast Region City Deal City Deal	2022
Queen’s Professor among leading biomedical and health scientists elected to Academy Fellowship HEALTH \| 23 May, 2022 Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students, Professor David Jones, is among 60 of the UK’s most prominent biomedical and health scientists elected to The Academy of Medical Sciences’ prestigious Fellowship. Health	2022
Queen’s part of £12 million investment to support policy relevant research in Northern Ireland RESEARCH \| 20 May, 2022 An initiative that has transformed how de-identified administrative data can be safely used to develop evidence on issues of crucial public importance in Northern Ireland is set to continue following an investment of almost £12 million. Health, Health data, Management, Mental Health, Sustainability	2022
Scientists reveal how seascapes of the ancient world shaped genetic structure of European population A \| 20 May, 2022 Scientists have revealed how seascapes of the ancient world have shaped the genetic structure of European populations. ancient history, maltese, populations, genetics Archaeology	2022
Queen’s academic wins prestigious Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize for book of poetry ARTS \| 20 May, 2022 Dr Gail McConnell, Senior Lecturer from the School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen’s, has won the 27th  Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize, worth £7,500, for her book of poetry, The Sun Is Open, published by Penned in the Margins. Creative Arts , Poetry	2022
Building resources to recognise and manage delirium HEALTH \| 18 May, 2022 Queen’s University and the University of Limerick are about to begin a joint project to tackle knowledge and education around delirium. Ageing, Health	2022
Academic releases new book tracing 18th century ethno-religious population data in Ireland SOCIETY \| 17 May, 2022 Professor Liam Kennedy, who specialises in Irish political and religious demography, has released his latest book entitled 'Irish religious censuses of the 1760s: Catholics and Protestants in eighteenth-century Ireland'. Anthropology, Creative Arts , Politics	2022
Queen’s trauma experts deliver PTSD training to professionals working with Ukraine refugees SOCIETY \| 17 May, 2022 Trauma experts from Queen’s University are working with clinicians in Ukraine and Poland who are supporting people experiencing PTSD due to war. Conflict Transformation, Mental Health, Psychological trauma, Society	2022
New £58 million institute on course to open in 2025 Technology \| 17 May, 2022 A new £58 million Global Innovation Institute (GII) is on course to open in Belfast by 2025. Cyber Summit, ECIT, GII Cyber Security	2022
£7.7m project to drive new standards for safer, greener, more cost-effective UK infrastructure Sustainability \| 13 May, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast will play an integral role in a new £7.7m collaborative project, aiming to change how important parts of the UK’s infrastructure are monitored and maintained. City Deal, Engineering	2022
Queen’s University Belfast professor elected a Fellow of the Royal Society 13 May, 2022 An electronic engineering Professor at Queen’s University Belfast has been elected as a new Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), which is the highest recognition of scientific endeavour in the UK. Engineering	2022
New global study shows potential of Belfast as a sustainable city SUSTAINABILITY \| 12 May, 2022 A new study assessing city planning policies and the urban design and transport features across 25 global cities. Belfast, one of the 25 cities involved in the study, scored above average for public transport but faired less well for green spaces. Environment, Sustainability	2022
REF results highlight research excellence at Queen’s RESEARCH \| 12 May, 2022 Queen’s University research has been rated joint 1st in the UK for Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science and 4th in the UK for Health and Biomedical Sciences by the REF 2021. Law research has been ranked 8th in the UK.	2022
Better use of data needed to tackle NHS backlogs HEALTH \| 11 May, 2022 A major success of the UK’s COVID-19 response has been the use of up-to-date, publicly available data - now this approach must be widened to tackle the indirect and long-term effects of the pandemic, according to a new study by Queen's. Cancer	2022
Understanding key issues for our time: Queen’s University’s Open Learning programme EDUCATION \| 10 May, 2022 The importance of supporting migrants is reflected in Queen’s University’s new Spring Open Learning Programme. Education	2022
Poor mental health linked to difficulties escaping problem debt Society \| 10 May, 2022 Mental health is a key factor in people’s ability to manage their personal debt by following debt advice, according to newly published research. Psychology	2022
Transforming livestock manure and silage into biomethane could reduce NI's carbon footprint 9 May, 2022 Turning livestock manure and grass silage into biomethane could help to meet demand for energy as well as significantly reducing Northern Ireland’s carbon footprint, researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have found. Sustainability	2022
Business leaders give disadvantaged students life-changing opportunity University news \| 4 May, 2022 A group of 30 business leaders have joined together to launch a new initiative which will support students from disadvantaged backgrounds to fulfil their potential through a university education at Queen’s University Belfast. bursary, students, disadvantaged, business	2022
Peatland reveals remote community survived a millennium of environmental change Sustainability \| 28 April, 2022 A seemingly remote community in Northern Ireland was able to survive a millennium of environmental change by adapting social conditions to remain resilient, researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have found. peatlands, antrim plateau, climate change, environment Environment, Sustainability	2022
Higher Education funding challenges will create inequality and constrain NI Economy UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 28 April, 2022 Potential budget cuts in Higher Education and fewer university places will result in the loss of more young people through educational migration and damage the long term future of the local economy. Economics, Education	2022
Scientists awaken viral response to target bowel cancer HEALTH \| 27 April, 2022 New research has identified the role of the immune response within bowel cancer tissue, which could lead to new lifesaving treatments for bowel cancer patients. bowel cancer, treatment, cancer, personalised Cancer	2022
Children can’t avoid mind wandering at school but it can seriously affect learning Society \| 26 April, 2022 It’s impossible for children to avoid daydreaming or “mind wandering” in the classroom but it could be seriously affecting their ability to learn, a study by Queen’s University Belfast psychologists has found. children, mind wandering, learning, education Society	2022
Queen’s University announces Brian Conlon Foundation gift to honour legacy of renowned businessman UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 25 April, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast has announced a generous gift from The Brian Conlon Foundation to Queen’s today (Monday 25 April).	2022
Queen’s doctor receives prestigious award for research on head and neck cancer HEALTH \| 19 April, 2022 Dr Kirsty Taylor, a Clinical Fellow from the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research at Queen’s, has received the prestigious 2022 Conquer Cancer Merit Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).	2022
Dr Gail McConnell wins Pollard International Poetry Prize ARTS \| 13 April, 2022 Dr Gail McConnell, poet and Senior Lecturer from Queen’s University Belfast, has been announced as the winner of the 2022 John Pollard Foundation International Poetry Prize for her debut book The Sun is Open. Creative Arts , Poetry	2022
Largest study for men with breast cancer launched HEALTH \| 12 April, 2022 A new international consortium to uncover genes that lead to breast cancer in men has been launched at Queen’s University Belfast. cancer, breast cancer, male breast cancer, networks, consortium, international research Cancer	2022
Queen’s University to host Belfast/Good Friday Agreement 25th Anniversary Conference UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 12 April, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast is set to host a major international conference to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. Global peace, Peace studies	2022
NIO Minister visits ahead of event to shape future of £98m advanced manufacturing facility 11 April, 2022 Minister of State for Northern Ireland Conor Burns has visited Queen’s University ahead of a two-day event which will bring together over 70 leaders in advanced manufacturing to shape the future of a £98m world-class facility for the industry. City Deal	2022
Queen's University made partner of Ireland Health Care Scholarship Program HEALTH \| 11 April, 2022 The scholarship program has been announced by The United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of Optum Ireland’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and has been designed to grow the health care workforce in Ireland. Education, Health	2022
High levels of ‘death illiteracy’ in Northern Ireland could be causing harm, experts warn Society \| 8 April, 2022 Lack of understanding of how to access end of life and bereavement support could be causing major harm to people across Northern Ireland, according to experts. palliative care, end of life, death, illiteracy Society	2022
1 in 4 cancer patients in Northern Ireland diagnosed through emergency routes 7 April, 2022 Over a quarter of cancers in Northern Ireland (27.9%) are being diagnosed through emergency routes like hospital A&E departments. Cancer	2022
£3m Funding Boost for Queen’s University Archaeology and 14CHRONO Centre 7 April, 2022 Funding of £3m has been awarded to Queen’s University Belfast to fund a major upgrade of the Archaeology and Palaeoecology laboratories, and the 14CHRONO Centre. Archaeology	2022
All Island Cancer collaboration will be “unbeatable” HEALTH \| 7 April, 2022 Experts from Queen’s and UCD are working together to deliver an All-Island Cancer Research Institute (AICRI). Cancer, Cancer Research	2022
Taoiseach delivers inaugural Queen’s Chief Executive’s Club lecture in Royal Irish Academy Dublin UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 6 April, 2022 The inaugural Queen’s University Belfast Chief Executive’s Club Dublin lecture, hosted by the Royal Irish Academy, has been delivered by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD. Politics, Society	2022
Queen’s and UCD strengthen research collaboration RESEARCH \| 6 April, 2022 Queen’s and UCD have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in research and innovation in areas of mutual strength. Agriculture, Cancer Research, City Deal, Technology	2022
Rapid and widespread change needed to meet net zero targets for livestock ENVIRONMENT \| 5 April, 2022 A report published by the consortium CIEL (Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock) has identified that greenhouse gas emissions could be reduced if wide scale and highly effective mitigations are adopted across UK farms. Environment, Sustainability	2022
Queen’s Professor awarded France’s prestigious Palmes Académiques RECOGNITION \| 4 April, 2022 Professor Janice Carruthers has been made a Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French Ambassador to the UK, Her Excellency Mme Catherine Colonna, at a special ceremony at Queen’s University Belfast. Cultural Life, French, Languages, Modern languages	2022
People attached to their pets more likely to be depressed and lonely during lockdown, study finds PSYCHOLOGY \| 4 April, 2022 People who are strongly attached to their pets were more likely to suffer mental health problems during the Covid-19 lockdown than those who are less attached, new research from Queen’s University Belfast has revealed. Coronavirus, Psychology	2022
Researchers analyse paint jets on a bass speaker to answer questions about the Sun Science \| 31 March, 2022 A team of researchers from across the UK and India have discovered a connection between fluid vibrating on a bass speaker and the small jets of plasma that originate from the surface of the Sun. Sun, Physics	2022
Only 3,500 mountain hares left in England – though peatland restoration offers hope. ENVIRONMENT \| 31 March, 2022 England’s last mountain hare population in the Peak District, is now at low densities across most of the uplands, states new research. Environment, Sustainability	2022
Survey launched of management practices in Northern Ireland businesses BUSINESS \| 30 March, 2022 A new survey of management practices in local businesses, ‘Northern Ireland Management Practices Survey 2022’, has been launched today (Wednesday 30 March). Business, Economics	2022
Urgent action required for the UK and US to tackle the global cancer epidemic HEALTH \| 29 March, 2022 A new study by leading researchers in the UK and the US has highlighted the critical need for more strategic collaboration between these two global powerhouses of cancer research to address one of the most common causes of premature death worldwide. cancer, data, collaboration, UK, USA Cancer	2022
New research identifies need for better support for some Service leavers SOCIETY \| 29 March, 2022 New research, published today, calls for more support for Services leavers who face challenges transitioning from military to civilian life. Mental Health, Peace studies, Social Justice, Society	2022
New data and digital health research programme to tackle ‘future cancer epidemic’ HEALTH \| 28 March, 2022 A cross-border research programme using data and digital health skills at Queen’s University Belfast and University of Limerick is aiming to tackle a ‘future cancer epidemic’. Cancer Research	2022
Queen’s part of £1.25M project to build a diverse energy research community SUSTAINABILITY \| 28 March, 2022 A £1.25M project is tackling the lack of diversity in energy research by harnessing the talents of researchers from all backgrounds. Aerospace engineering, Energy, Mechanical engineering, Sustainability	2022
Queen’s crowned winner of All-Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge for Students HEALTH \| 24 March, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast has been crowned the winner of the All-Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge for Students 2022. Education, Health, Society	2022
Carl Frampton supports men’s mental health campaign at Queen’s HEALTH \| 23 March, 2022 Belfast boxer Carl Frampton is supporting a men’s mental health campaign at Queen’s University Belfast, which has been launched during a week of wellbeing activities and discussion. Mental Health	2022
Health Minister Robin Swann visits KN Cheung SK Chin InterSim Centre HEALTH \| 23 March, 2022 Health Minister Robin Swann and new Chief Nursing Officer Maria McIlgorm, greets Nursing & Midwifery students in a visit to state of the art facilities at Faculty of Medicine, Life & Health Sciences, QUB - KN Cheung SK Chin InterSim Centre. Nursing & Midwifery	2022
Minister’s visit highlights Queen’s commitment to impact-focussed innovation 23 March, 2022 Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Queen’s to see how University-industry R&D will harness additional investment, create new jobs and accelerate inclusive growth through the three new Belfast Region City Deal-funded Innovation Centres. Belfast Region City Deal City Deal	2022
Queen’s University Belfast joins all-Ireland initiative to ensure food security and sustainability ENVIRONMENT \| 22 March, 2022 The Minister for Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots MLA, and his Republic of Ireland counterpart, Charlie McConalogue TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine today launched the All-Island Food Integrity Initiative. Food Integrity, Sustainability	2022
Small acorns grow strong partnerships Sustainability \| 16 March, 2022 The Lord Mayor of Belfast has been lending a helping hand to Queen’s University Belfast students and the San Souci Residents Association as they planted trees at the Elms Village. Sustainability	2022
Researchers warn permafrost peatlands approaching tipping point 15 March, 2022 Researchers are warning that permafrost peatlands in Europe and Western Siberia are much closer to a climatic tipping point than was previously believed. permafrost, peatlands, climate change Human Geography, Sustainability	2022
LUNG CANCER INCIDENCE AND SURVIVAL STATISTICS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND 1993-2020 15 March, 2022 Official Statistics on lung cancers diagnosed in Northern Ireland during 1993-2020 were published on 15 March 2022 at 9:30am. This release provides details of the number of lung cancer cases diagnosed each year along with incidence rates over time Cancer	2022
Ukraine: A statement from our Vice-Chancellor 14 March, 2022 Queen’s University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer has issued the following statement in response to the conflict in Ukraine.	2022
Queen’s University developing future innovation leaders 14 March, 2022 A major partnership including Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded £3.4 million to create a Development Network with approximately 500 research and innovation leaders from across the UK.	2022
Keeping longer lives healthier HEALTH \| 14 March, 2022 Queen’s is one of four universities taking forward new national research focusing on wellbeing in later life. Health	2022
Former Irish Diplomat honoured by Queen’s University Belfast 11 March, 2022 Former diplomat and Ireland’s first female Ambassador to the US, Anne Anderson, has been honoured by Queen’s University Belfast for distinction in public service.	2022
Queen’s University academic becomes Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences 10 March, 2022 A Queen’s University Belfast academic has been recognised as a leading expert in her field after being named a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Education	2022
Researchers calling for views on Northern Ireland’s Gender Recognition Act Society \| 10 March, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are calling on people from right across Northern Ireland to submit their views on Northern Ireland’s Gender Recognition Act. Society	2022
New Wastewater Surveillance Programme Monitors COVID-19 at Community Level HEALTH \| 9 March, 2022 Health Minister Robin Swann and Minister for Infrastructure Nichola Mallon today officially launched a major initiative in Belfast that will provide an early warning alert to any upsurge or new variants in relation to the COVID-19 virus. Biological Sciences, Public Health	2022
150 years of history and beyond 8 March, 2022 Queen’s University and the Greater Shankill Partnership have been working together with the Public Office of Northern Ireland and the Shankill’s St Matthew’s Church to mark the church’s 150th anniversary. History	2022
Queen’s statement in response to the conflict in Ukraine 3 March, 2022 Queen’s University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer has issued the following statement in response to the conflict in Ukraine.	2022
Acceptance and Commitment therapy improves quality of life in people with muscle diseases Psychology \| 2 March, 2022 New research has shown that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be used effectively to improve the quality of life and mood of people living with chronic muscle disorders like Muscular Dystrophy (MD).	2022
Researchers discover bone of 68-million-year-old majestic dinosaur with broken wrist Science \| 2 March, 2022 Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have discovered the bone of a 68-million-year-old Russian dinosaur that had broken its wrist, most likely from running or jumping over rough terrain in search of food or water. amurosaurus, dinosaur, paleontology Archaeology	2022
Queen’s awarded major funding boost through Irish Government’s Shared Island initiative Research \| 2 March, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are set to collaborate with institutions across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland following a major funding boost from the Irish Government.	2022
Queen’s co-hosts prestigious Raleigh Lecture 2 March, 2022 The latest in a series of high-profile British Academy Lectures was recently chaired at Queen’s by Director of the Mitchell Institute Professor Richard English.	2022
Queen’s in lead on elite athlete provision SPORT \| 2 March, 2022 Queen’s University has become one of the first institutions to be accredited for its dual career support structures and programmes for athletes.	2022
Researchers to play key role in developing new tech for UK space missions Space \| 1 March, 2022 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are set to play a key role in developing new technology that is suitable for future UK space missions. Astrophysics	2022
Queen’s Vice-Chancellor visits Ulster University’s North West campus Corporate \| 1 March, 2022 The President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer paid a visit to the Ulster University Campus in Derry/Londonderry today to meet with Vice-Chancellor Paul Bartholomew and his team.	2022
Queen’s commission Lord Trimble portrait 24 February, 2022 Queen’s University have commissioned a portrait of Northern Ireland’s former First Minister and Nobel Laureate Lord Trimble today to hang in the University’s Great Hall. David Trimble, portrait, peace, law, Northern Ireland Politics	2022
Protocol continues to divide opinion in Northern Ireland Politics \| 24 February, 2022 The Protocol continues to divide opinion in Northern Ireland, but the majority agree that solving it is essential for peace and stability Protocol, brexit, Northern Ireland, politics Politics	2022
Improving soils to halt climate change ‘costing the earth’ 23 February, 2022 Investing in the ground beneath our feet could have wide-ranging benefits for the environment, animal and human health – as well as moving closer to Net Zero, according to research led by IGFS. Sustainability	2022
Collaboration and skills vital for sustainable economy, say business leaders Sustainability \| 22 February, 2022 “Working together on climate issues is the way to secure our future” – this was the message from a group of business leaders and academics as they met to discuss the way forward for Net Zero. sustainability, cooperatives, business, academia, net zero, carbon, emissions, climate change Sustainability	2022
Major UK study to assess the impact of community organisations on public health HEALTH \| 22 February, 2022 Researchers are set to gather evidence of the positive impact community organisations have on public health, in the largest UK study of its kind. community, wellbeing, health Public Health	2022
Party Leaders set out their stalls at Queen’s 15 February, 2022 Queen’s University has announced a series of Party Leader lectures to take place in the run up to the 2022 Assembly election. Politics	2022
Queen's University joins Rolls-Royce Cyber Technology Research Network Technology \| 10 February, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast has joined a prestigious network of cybersecurity scientists who are working to strengthen Rolls-Royce’s response to cyber threats. Cyber Security	2022
Black Death mortality not as widespread as previously thought 10 February, 2022 Pollen data from 19 modern European countries reveals that although the Black Death had a devastating impact in some regions, parts of Europe experienced negligible or no impact at all. black death, pandemic, pollen Society	2022
Prevention strategies for invasive species could save trillions ENVIRONMENT \| 9 February, 2022 New research has found that the damage costs by invasive species are at least ten times the management expenditure and that their prevention could save trillions. invasive species, policies, environment, biodiversity Biological Sciences	2022
Stark picture unveiled of loneliness at the end of life in Northern Ireland HEALTH \| 9 February, 2022 The first study looking at loneliness and terminal illness in Northern Ireland has revealed a stark picture of the scale and impact that loneliness has on dying people and their carers. end of life, loneliness, palliative, cancer Health	2022
Resource launched illustrating COVID-19 variants across Northern Ireland HEALTH \| 8 February, 2022 A new public resource, developed by Queen’s University Belfast and the Public Health Agency (PHA), has been launched today. Covid-19, variants, data, Northern Ireland, rates Coronavirus, Health data	2022
Queen’s academics pose key proposals for adult social care Society \| 7 February, 2022 Academics from Queen’s have had an important role in the recent Department of Health (DOH) recommendations for changes within the adult social care system in Northern Ireland. Society	2022
Queen’s University Belfast receives prestigious award for AI research Technology \| 7 February, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast has been named as one of the first-ever successful recipients of The Alan Turing Institute’s Network Development Awards. AI, research, Queen's University, Alan Turing Technology	2022
Red wine and berries could improve life expectancy for those with Parkinson’s HEALTH \| 3 February, 2022 Recent research has found, for the first time, that people with Parkinson’s disease who eat more flavonoids—compounds found in foods like berries, cocoa, tea and red wine—may have improved life expectancy compared to those who don’t. parkinsons, flavonoids, life expectancy, healthy eating Health	2022
Cool runnings: unravelling the winter movements of basking sharks ENVIRONMENT \| 2 February, 2022 New research has revealed that basking sharks overwintering in tropical waters off Africa experience cooler temperatures than those remaining in Ireland. basking sharks, sharks, water, marine, animal behaviour Biological Sciences	2022
Hiranandani Upscale School student crowned winner of Queen’s short story competition 2 February, 2022 Gyanepsaa Singh from Hiranandani Upscale School in Chennai has been crowned the winner of the Queen’s University Belfast’s inaugural Short Story Competition led by the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s. Creative Arts	2022
New research will focus on repurposing existing anti-viral therapies to treat patients with COVID-19 HEALTH \| 31 January, 2022 Queen’s University Belfast will lead a new £1.6m collaborative project to rapidly identify new treatments for COVID-19. covid, drugs, treatment, repurposing Coronavirus, Health	2022
Supported self-help intervention prevents mental disorders among refugees Health \| 28 January, 2022 A psychological intervention can prevent mental disorders among refugees facing hard times, new research has found. refugees, mental health, mental disorders, WHO, pyschological intervention Society	2022
Scientists develop non-invasive indicator that changes colour if a wound becomes infected Science \| 27 January, 2022 Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast have invented a tiny indicator that changes colour if a patient’s wound shows early signs of infection. smart wound, infection, antibiotics, indicator, non-invasive, colour changing Medicine	2022
Scientists find link between antibiotics and colon cancer HEALTH \| 27 January, 2022 Scientists from Queen’s University Belfast, the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian have found that antibiotic use may increase the risk of developing colon cancer, potentially more so among younger people. cancer, antibiotics, colon, treatment Cancer	2022
Queen’s University and NVIDIA to invest £5.4million in R&D project 24 January, 2022 Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has announced that Queen’s and NVIDIA will invest £5.4million in a joint Research and Development (R&D) project with the aim to accelerate artificial intelligence, machine learning and cyber security research in NI. cyber security, AI, investment, NVIDIA, Queen's, Gordon Lyons, Economy, Economy Minister Cyber Security	2022
Queen’s Management School recognised as world class 24 January, 2022 Queen’s Management School has been recognised as a world class business school following the award of the Small Business Charter. Management	2022
The global economic costs of invasive aquatic crustaceans amounted to at least US$ 271 million 24 January, 2022	2022
Queen’s University Belfast announces the Seamus Heaney Centre’s latest Fellowships for 2022 21 January, 2022 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to announce the appointment of Hilary McCollum as their new Publishing Fellow, and Darren Murphy and Tara McEvoy as the new Ciaran Carson Writing and the City Fellows for 2022.	2022
Queen’s researchers involved in $11million project to develop new non-hormonal contraceptive product HEALTH \| 14 January, 2022 Health	2022
New blood cancer gene defect can be treated with existing drugs HEALTH \| 13 January, 2022 A defective gene, normally found in blood cancers, could be treated with drugs already available for cancers with similar gene defects, scientists at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Birmingham have revealed. cancer, blood, mutations, genes, treatment Cancer	2022
Red squirrel conservation strategies likely to undermine species survival in future ENVIRONMENT \| 12 January, 2022 New research has shown how current red squirrel conservation strategies in the UK and Ireland, that favour non-native conifer plantations, are likely to negatively impact red squirrels. Environment	2022
Researchers discover how amphibians differ in caring for their young 7 January, 2022 Research led by Queen’s University Belfast has revealed the diverse ways that amphibians care for their young determine how many eggs they lay.	2022
New resource launched to help care home residents and families during pandemic HEALTH \| 5 January, 2022 A new online resource led by Queen's University Belfast has been developed to help bridge the gaps of information to enable carers and their families to make informed decisions around end of life care. COVID-19, care homes, advanced care planning, older people, end of life Health	2022
Queen’s University Vice-Chancellor awarded honorary doctorate by leading Indian university Corporate \| 21 December, 2021 The Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Amity University Uttar Pradesh in India for his vast experience, distinctive achievements and contribution to academia.	2021
New consortium formed to explore and develop deep geothermal energy projects Sustainability \| 21 December, 2021 Queen's University Belfast is part of a new consortium of leading businesses and academics, which has been formed to explore and develop deep geothermal energy projects in Northern Ireland. net zero, carbon, geothermal Sustainability	2021
Queen’s University funded £619k to help deliver a Net Zero future Sustainability \| 20 December, 2021 A group of leading industry experts, government representatives and academics have been funded more than £600k to develop skills and strategies to help deliver a Net Zero future. net zero, greenhouse gas, emissions, business, skills, upskilling Sustainability	2021
Queen’s academic visits Berkeley on Fulbright Scholarship UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 16 December, 2021 Dr. Cheryl Lawther, Senior Lecturer in the School of Law and Fellow of the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, will move to the University of California, Berkeley to take up a Fulbright Irish Scholarship. Education, Global peace, Law, Peace studies	2021
Engineer overcomes depression and the death of his father to graduate with First Class Honours Graduation \| 16 December, 2021 Martin Ryan from Newry is celebrating as he marks his graduation from Queen’s University Belfast with a First Class Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, despite battling depression and losing his father.	2021
Vice-Chancellor welcomes signing of Belfast Region City Deal as a “momentous occasion” UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 15 December, 2021 \| 15 December, 2021 Queen’s University’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer has welcomed the signing of the Belfast Region City Deal, describing it as a momentous occasion for the region and for innovation in Northern Ireland. Belfast Region City Deal; innovation; City Deal, Sustainability	2021
Queen's University celebrates Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 12 December, 2021 Queen's University Belfast is celebrating having been awarded a Silver Diversity Mark recognising its commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Business, Cultural Life	2021
Entreprenurial mum graduates with PhD whilst creating fitness business to empower women 10 December, 2021 Carla Prentice will graduate with a PhD in Finance from Queen’s Management School on Friday 10 December. Graduation	2021
Jenni has eye on the prize as she graduates with MSc in Software Development 10 December, 2021 Jenni Walsh will be awarded a Master’s in Software Development from the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science on Friday 10 December. graduation Graduation	2021
Student graduates with PhD while overcoming illness and supporting ICU patients during pandemic 10 December, 2021 Despite dealing with several health challenges over the past few years, becoming a mother and returning to ICU to support Covid-19 patients, Leona Bannon is today graduating with a PhD in Medicine. Graduation, Queen's, pandemic, medicine Nursing & Midwifery	2021
Almost two-thirds of species at deep-sea hydrothermal vents are at risk of extinction ENVIRONMENT \| 10 December, 2021 New research from Queen’s University Belfast has led to 184 deep-sea species being added to the global Red List of Threatened Species. Almost two-thirds are listed as threatened, highlighting the urgent need to protect them from extinction. environment, species, extinction, threatened, molluscs, Red List, deep sea, marine, climate change Environment	2021
Master's student completed exams while in quarantine in India Graduation \| 10 December, 2021 25-year-old Karthik Kumar is set to graduate with a Master's in Electronics with Professional Internship from Queen’s. Graduation, Queen's Graduation	2021
Social Worker graduates after 20 years 9 December, 2021 Frances McCullough will be awarded a First Class Honours Degree (BSc Hons) in Social Work on Thursday 9 December. graduation Graduation	2021
Study Aims to Understand the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Families of Veterans Society \| 9 December, 2021 Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast will play an integral role in a UK-wide study which aims to understand the factors affecting the mental health and wellbeing of Armed Forces veteran families. veterans, wellbeing, study Psychology	2021
Inspirational Sinead celebrates graduation from Kenya 9 December, 2021 It’s double celebrations for inspirational student Sinead Murray as she graduates with a Master’s in Applied Developmental Psychology, as well as securing a job with UNICEF in Kenya. graduation, Queen's, Psychology Graduation, Psychology	2021
Queen’s research shows review of international language provision needed in Wales SOCIETY \| 9 December, 2021 A new Language Trend Wales 2021 report, which reviews international language teaching and learning in Wales, predicts that if current trends continue, it is possible that there will be less than one hundred GCSE entries in French and German in 2030. Education, Language Policy, Languages, Modern languages	2021
Nurse Catherine lands dream job putting difficult past behind 8 December, 2021 Catherine Carlin will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Adult Nursing on Wednesday 8 December. graduation Graduation	2021
Civil Servant translates her future 8 December, 2021 Keeva Rock will pick up her Masters in Translation on 8 December. graduation, Graduation	2021
Queen’s to host global ‘Sustainability Summit’ featuring expert speakers on climate emergency SUSTAINABILITY \| 8 December, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast will host a virtual interdisciplinary ‘Sustainability Summit’ that is designed to stimulate thinking and accelerate key debate on the pressing sustainability challenges facing our planet today. Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability	2021
New Northern Ireland air pollution dashboard launched ENVIRONMENT \| 7 December, 2021 The Administrative Data Research Centre Northern Ireland (ADRC NI) has launched an online air pollution dashboard that allows the public to input a postcode for anywhere in Northern Ireland to see levels of air pollution in their area. Environment, Sustainability	2021
Queen’s Management School receives prestigious AMBA accreditation BUSINESS \| 2 December, 2021 Queen’s Management School at Queen’s University has received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education. Business, Education	2021
First long-acting option HIV prevention approved for use - Worlds AIDS Day 1 December, 2021 The first long-acting option to protect women from HIV, proven to reduce women’s HIV risk, has been recommended for use by the World Health Organization (WHO). HIV, AIDS, prevention, treatment, dapivirine ring, slow-release Pharmacy	2021
Queen’s academics part of new £12m research centre on inclusive trade policy SOCIETY & ECONOMY \| 30 November, 2021 A major new research centre on inclusive trade policy is to launch in early 2022. Brexit, Economics, International Political Economy, Law, Society	2021
Queen’s University Launches Norman Houston Study Northern Ireland Award 29 November, 2021 Queen’s University has created an international scholarship in memory of honorary graduate and Former Northern Ireland Bureau Director, Norman Houston OBE. scholarship, award, international students Education	2021
UK Business Secretary visits Queen’s for update on Innovation Strategy 25 November, 2021 Queen’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer has welcomed Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Kwasi Kwarteng MP, to the University. Kwasi Kwarteng, Belfast Region City Deal, nanotechnology, Smart Nano NI	2021
Queen’s and Ipsen enter partnership for innovative first-in-class cancer therapy HEALTH \| 23 November, 2021 Queen’s University of Belfast and the global biopharmaceutical company Ipsen have entered a collaboration and licensing agreement relating to Queen’s cutting-edge preclinical stage first-in-class FLIP inhibitor programme. health, drugs, pharmaceuticals, licensing, cancer, therapy Cancer Research	2021
New Landmark Tool in the Fight Against the Impact of Covid-19 on Cancer Launched HEALTH \| 18 November, 2021 As part of the ‘Time To Act’ campaign, the European Cancer Organisation is launching its Data Navigator, making key data on the impact of Covid-19 on cancer available across European countries. cancer, covid, covid-19, data Health	2021
Green Paper highlights key issues and solutions for poor productivity in Northern Ireland ECONOMY \| 18 November, 2021 A new Green Paper ‘Northern Ireland’s Productivity Challenge: Exploring the issues’ has been published. Economic History, Economics, Society	2021
Queen’s University Belfast leading £1.2m project to revolutionise medical treatment HEALTH \| 17 November, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast are leading a £1.2m project to improve drug delivery for a range of illnesses. pharmacy, drug delivery, microneedles, microarray, injections Pharmacy	2021
The evolving impact of Brexit on Northern Ireland - Analysis from a Queen's University Expert BREXIT \| 12 November, 2021 Five and a half years after the Brexit referendum, the subject remains a live and contested topic in public affairs. The relationship between the UK and EU remains fraught, with Northern Ireland still placed at the crux of those tensions. Brexit	2021
Report highlights extensive economic benefits of tackling climate crisis across the UK SUSTAINABILITY \| 12 November, 2021 A new report has highlighted the extensive benefits to the UK economy if immediate action is taken by local authorities to address the climate crisis. Climate Change, Economic History, Economics, Environment, Sustainability	2021
Queen’s Student Psychiatry Society scoops award at 2021 Royal College of Psychiatrists Awards HEALTH \| 11 November, 2021 Mind Matters has won the PsychSoc or Student Psychiatry Society of the Year Award at the 2021 Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) Awards, which are held annually to recognise excellence within psychiatry. student, awards, Psychiatrists, health, mental health	2021
Students benefit from Centenary Awards and Pathway Opportunity Programme 11 November, 2021 Bursaries totalling £30k have been paid out to students at Queen’s who have taken part in the University’s Senior Academy and Pathway Opportunity programme. Pathway Opportunities Programme, widening participation, bursaries	2021
New drug delivery could significantly improve treatment outcomes for localised prostate cancer HEALTH \| 11 November, 2021 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have developed a new treatment to be used in combination with radiotherapy that could significantly improve treatment outcomes for men with locally advanced prostate cancer. prostate, cancer, treatment, cancerous cells, radiotherapy, radiation, peptide, nanoparticles Cancer Research	2021
Queen’s to host lecture on acclaimed book ‘Black Spartacus: The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture' UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 10 November, 2021 The Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security, and Justice at Queen's University will host a guest lecture on ‘Black Spartacus: The Epic Life of Toussaint Louverture’. Conflict, Conflict Transformation, Cultural Life, History, Peace studies	2021
Seaweed supplements could significantly reduce livestock methane emissions, say Queen's researchers CLIMATE CHANGE \| 10 November, 2021 As Cop26 continues to debate the role of methane in climate change, scientists at the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) are to feed seaweed to farm animals in a bid to slash methane emissions by at least 30%. climate change, seaweed, methane, agricultural emissions, ruminants, net zero, farming Climate Change, Sustainability	2021
The puzzle of plastics – why do some people recycle but others don’t? Sustainability \| 9 November, 2021 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have been interviewing people across the region to try to crack the puzzle of why some people recycle and others don’t. recycling, plastics, attitudes, psychology, sustainability Environment, Sustainability	2021
Queen’s launches innovative drama project ‘Friel Reimagined’ ARTS \| 9 November, 2021 Queen’s University has launched ‘Friel Reimagined’, an innovative drama engagement and research project. Creative Arts , Poetry	2021
Queen's part of All-Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network ENVIRONMENT \| 9 November, 2021 Taoiseach Micheál Martin and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill, will today (Tuesday 9 November) launch the All-Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network (AICBRN). climate, biodiversity, climate change, environment, network Climate Change, Sustainability	2021
Cancer Knows No Borders – how cancer collaboration saves thousands of lives  HEALTH \| 8 November, 2021 Leaders in cancer discuss how the Ireland – Northern Ireland – US National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium has galvanized world-leading research, saving thousands of lives.   cancer, cancer data, National Cancer Institute Cancer	2021
The Pathway Opportunity Programme 5 November, 2021 Second and third year students Hannah Toner and Michelle Edwards recently received their £1000 bursary cheques from Queen's Pathways Opportunities Programme which is supported by donations from individuals and organisations.	2021
A hat trick for Queen’s University - winning three national Student Nursing Times Awards 2021 5 November, 2021	2021
Research suggests blocking or hiding face movements could affect the way we interact with others Society \| 5 November, 2021 Study finds blocking or hiding facial movement can affect sharing of emotions and social interaction facial movement, masks, face, social interaction Society	2021
Kilwaughter Minerals helps to build £750k pathway to Queen’s UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 5 November, 2021 County Antrim quarry and mineral processing firm Kilwaughter Minerals is to support an additional 250 first year Pathway Opportunity Programme students at Queen’s University. Education	2021
Non-invasive ventilation for COVID-19 patients isn’t linked to heightened infection risk 5 November, 2021 New research has found that the use of non-invasive breathing support to treat moderate to severe COVID-19 infection, isn’t linked to a heightened infection risk, as currently thought. Medicine	2021
Report highlights how generations born after major peace agreements are still impacted by the past SOCIETY \| 5 November, 2021 A new report conducted by members of the Centre for Children's Rights at Queen’s and in partnership with The Commission for Victims and Survivors has highlighted how generations born after major peace agreements are still impacted by the past. Conflict, Conflict Transformation, Law, Peace studies, Social Justice, Society	2021
Researchers discover new tool to investigate more effective cancer treatment Science \| 4 November, 2021 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered a new tool, which will help to investigate more effective forms of cancer treatment. lasers, health, cancer, radiotherapy, carbon ions, beams Health, Health Sciences	2021
Queen’s welcomes senior delegation from Belmont University, USA UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 3 November, 2021 Queen’s University recently welcomed a delegation of academic staff from Belfast’s sister city – Nashville, Tennessee. Education	2021
Driving Forward to Zero-Emissions at COP26 2 November, 2021 World-leading researchers from the WTECH Centre at Queen’s University Belfast are travelling to COP26 this week to highlight Northern Ireland’s key role in developing zero-emission public transport vehicles. hydrogen, zero emissions, greenhouse gas, COP26, climate change Climate Change, Sustainability	2021
UK Military veterans with gambling problems have higher social and economic costs Society \| 2 November, 2021 A study has revealed UK Armed Forces veterans experiencing problem gambling cost society more in terms of their higher use of health and social care services, brushes with the police, loss of working hours, welfare benefits and heavier debt burden. gambling, veterans, cost impact, healthcare, policing Society	2021
Queen’s University pledges multi-million pound sustainability action plan SUSTAINABILITY \| 1 November, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has pledged a multi-million pound investment in a new sustainability action plan to help play its part in tackling the global climate emergency. Business, Environment, Sustainability	2021
Queen's launches ‘Vision for a Sustainable Future’ Schools Challenge SUSTAINABILITY \| 28 October, 2021 Queen’s Management School has launched a new sustainability-related challenge for schools in collaboration with the Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (BID). Environment, Sustainability	2021
Opinion Panel poll finds majority now view the Protocol as positive for Northern Ireland BREXIT \| 28 October, 2021 A new poll conducted for a research project at Queen’s University Belfast, shows most respondents now view the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland as on balance ‘a good thing’ for Northern Ireland. Brexit, Politics, Society	2021
Queen's to host Eco Innovation and Job Creation Business Breakfast SUSTAINABILITY \| 27 October, 2021 Queen’s Management School will host an Eco Innovation and Job Creation Business Breakfast on 8 November 2021 at Riddel Hall in collaboration with the Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (BID). Business, Environment, Sustainability	2021
Central Border Region study finds Brexit worse or much worse than expected for most participants BREXIT \| 22 October, 2021 Results from a report published today (Friday 22 October) led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that over half of respondents (53 per cent) say that the impact of Brexit has been worse or much worse than they had expected. Brexit, Society	2021
New computer modelling could boost drug discovery HEALTH \| 21 October, 2021 Scientists from Queen’s University Belfast have developed a computer-aided data tool that could improve treatment for a range of illnesses. Pharmacy	2021
Queen’s teams up with Oliver Jeffers and creative partners to create 10km model of the Solar System Science \| 21 October, 2021 space, solar system, oliver jeffers, unboxed Space	2021
New Queen’s University Bike Hub partnership gets into gear with focus on sustainability 19 October, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has launched a Bike Hub in partnership with social enterprise Big Loop Bikes, to increase access to cycling for staff, students and the wider south Belfast community. sustainability, bike hub Sustainability	2021
Researchers call for armchair astronomers to help find unknown hidden worlds Science \| 19 October, 2021 Astronomers at Queen’s University Belfast have launched a new online initiative, calling for volunteers to come forward and help to search for extrasolar planets. space, exoplanet, armchair astronomer, digital footage Space	2021
Experts call for computing to become more like the human brain to protect planet Sustainability \| 18 October, 2021 Computer hardware needs to be transformed to become more like the human brain if we are to lower greenhouse gas emissions and avoid future water shortages, a Queen’s University Belfast expert has said. AI, Computing, COP26, climate change, sustainability, greenhouse gas, water shortage Climate Change, Sustainability	2021
Queen’s to host global conference which will examine challenges of dealing with contested pasts SOCIETY & HISTORY \| 18 October, 2021 The Centre for Public History at Queen’s University Belfast and the Institute for Historical Research will co-host a major global conference on 21–22 October 2021 that will explore the theme of ‘Troubling Anniversaries’. Conflict, Global peace, History, Irish Studies, Peace studies	2021
Queen's receives prestigious Green Flag Award SUSTAINABILITY \| 15 October, 2021 Queen's has been recognised for a third consecutive year in Northern Ireland's prestigious Green Flag awards. open space, green space, environment, green flag, sustainability, heritage Sustainability	2021
Queen’s University celebrates innovation in manufacturing Engineering \| 14 October, 2021 Queen's University Belfast is today celebrating the relaunch of the Northern Ireland Advanced Composites and Engineering Centre (NIACE), which is integral to the 10x Economy Plan for Northern Ireland. NIACE, relaunch, MOU, engineering, AMIC, City Deal Engineering	2021
Queen’s Student Wins Prestigious UK Nurse of the Year HEALTH \| 13 October, 2021 Third-year mental health nursing student Mairead Ryan has been awarded Nursing Student of the year at the prestigious RCN Nursing Awards 2021. nursing, awards, RCN, student, mental health Nursing & Midwifery	2021
Queen’s University Belfast research shows how plastics threaten biodiversity of marine life ENVIRONMENT \| 13 October, 2021 New research at Queen’s University highlights the impact that microplastics are having on hermit crabs, which play an important role in balancing the marine ecosystem. hermit crabs, ecosystem, marine biology, microplastics, environment, climate change Climate Change, Sustainability	2021
New species named by Queen’s expert to be protected in sustainability project SCIENCE \| 12 October 2021 \| 12 October, 2021 A Queen’s University Belfast researcher who led a team which discovered a rare new species of oyster is working on a biodiversity project with academics in Malaysia to ensure that it is protected. Queen's, researchers, biodiversity, oyster, Malaysia Biological Sciences, Sustainability	2021
Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 8 October, 2021	2021
Queen’s Professor contributes to Expert Committee established to assist Creating Our Future Health and Wellbeing \| 7 October, 2021 An Expert Committee has been established to lead the analysis and interpretation of ideas submitted by the public as part of the Creating Our Future campaign. Health	2021
Queen’s University experts track how COVID-19 started and spread in Northern Ireland Research news \| 7 October, 2021 A group of experts at Queen’s University Belfast have been using mathematical modelling to track the course of COVID-19 in Northern Ireland so that preparations can be made for future variants and diseases. data, mathematical modelling, COVID-19, Northern Ireland, social distancing Big Data	2021
Crisis in Afghanistan - Reflections and Analysis from a Queen's University Expert SOCIETY \| 7 October, 2021 On the twentieth anniversary of the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, and amid the crisis there in 2021, expert analysis is vital. Global peace	2021
Queen’s University Belfast to lead new EIT funded project to boost entrepreneurship and innovation UNIVERSITY \| 6 October, 2021 £1.2m Horizon Europe funding secured through the EntreUnity project, the first competitive European funding awarded to Queen’s University Belfast since the launch of Horizon Europe. research, enterprise, food security, funding, collaboration Entrepreneurship	2021
Scientists reveal extreme exoplanet is even more exotic than they thought Science \| 5 October, 2021 The fiery and inferno-like exoplanet WASP-76b, an ultra-hot Jupiter, may be even more sizzling than scientists thought. space, exoplanet, hot jupiter, WASP-76B Space	2021
Carbon Literacy support for 400 students at Queen's 4 October, 2021 Queen’s University is taking part in a new Carbon Literacy initiative, which is being launched in October and will provide certified training to 400 students across the three Faculties on carbon literacy and climate action. carbon literacy Environment	2021
NI universities come together for the Festival of Social Science 2021 University News \| 4 October, 2021 Queen's and Ulster University come together once again for the annual Festival of Social Science 2021. ESRC social festival, Queen's, Ulster Sociology	2021
New £500k digital testbed to create ‘step change’ in smart manufacturing Technology \| 4 October, 2021 A new £500k digital testbed, which will create a “step change” in smart manufacturing, is being built at Queen’s University to help develop new technologies and grow market opportunities for businesses. Technology	2021
SUPPORTING THE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS OF TOMORROW HEALTH \| 1 October, 2021 The young health professionals of tomorrow will benefit from the latest developments in healthcare innovation thanks to a donation from the John Wilson Memorial Trust to Queen’s University Belfast. Public Health	2021
Queen's appoints leading academic as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation UNIVERSITY \| 30 September, 2021 Queen's University Belfast has announced the appointment of Professor Margaret Topping as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation.	2021
Queen’s announces Wendy Erskine, Denise Riley and Tim Wheeler as next Seamus Heaney Fellows ARTS \| 28 September, 2021 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the appointment of Wendy Erskine, Denise Riley and Tim Wheeler as the Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows for 2021 – 22. Creative Arts , Music and Sonic Arts, Poetry	2021
Third phase of UK-wide study highlights impact of pandemic on health and social care workforce HEALTH & SOCIETY \| 28 September, 2021 The third phase of a UK-wide study exploring the impact of providing health and social care during the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a workforce under pressure, working longer hours and at risk of burnout. Coronavirus, Society	2021
Queen’s leads consortium to better understand link between healthy living and dementia HEALTH \| 27 September, 2021 Can a healthy lifestyle combat undernutrition and dementia? health, dementia, diet, healthy living Public Health	2021
Queen’s University installs Secretary Hillary Clinton as Chancellor and awards 14 honorary degrees 24 September, 2021 Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton was officially installed as Queen’s University Belfast’s first female Chancellor at a ceremony in the Whitla Hall. Hillary Clinton, Chancellor, Queen's University Belfast, Secretary Clinton, Queen's	2021
Queen's hosts Northern Ireland Affairs Committee UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 22 September, 2021 Queen’s University Vice-Chancellor Professor Ian Greer and Registrar Joanne Clague hosted the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee at Queen’s as part of a three day programme of events.	2021
Scientists secure €1 million grant to develop synthetic tendon and ligament implants SCIENCE \| 21 September, 2021 Researchers from Queen’s University are part of an international team who will use a newly secured grant of around €1 million to develop synthetic tendon and ligament implants modelled on embryonic tendons. Pharmacy	2021
Release of the cancer incidence and survival statistics for Northern Ireland 1993-2019 16 September, 2021 The Queen’s University N. Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Thursday 16 September) released the number of new cancer cases diagnosed (incidence) in Northern Ireland in 2019. cancer, cancer rates, data Cancer	2021
Clinical trial provides new approach for people with eye disease to increase NHS capacity 14 September, 2021 A UK-wide study, led by Queen’s University Belfast, has shown how a new surveillance pathway for people with stable diabetic eye disease is safe and cost-saving, freeing up ophthalmologists to evaluate and treat people requiring urgent care. eyes, diabetes, ophthalmology	2021
Queen’s welcomes European Union Vice President Mr Maroš Šefčovič UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 10 September, 2021 Queen’s University have welcomed the European Union Vice President for Inter-institutional Relations and Foresight Mr Maroš Šefčovič as part of a two day visit to Northern Ireland. Brexit	2021
Amphibian foam used for drug delivery for first time Science \| 8 September, 2021 Amphibian foam has been used in drug delivery for the first time by researchers, which could help to combat the rise of antimicrobial resistance. Pharmacy	2021
New report finds proposed UK government amnesty cannot deliver truth for victims of The Troubles LAW \| 7 September, 2021 A team of legacy experts based at Queen’s University Belfast and the Belfast-based human rights NGO, the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), have released a detailed report on the UK government’s recent ‘Command Paper on Legacy’. Human Rights, Law	2021
Smiling can build relationships even after someone has been untrustworthy, researchers find Society \| 2 September, 2021 A certain type of smile can help to restore trust in relationships after someone has been uncooperative or untrustworthy, according to new research by Queen’s University Belfast. Smiling, psychology, emotions, facial emotions Society	2021
Queen’s offers over 800 DfE funded places on courses across priority economic areas UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 1 September, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast is offering over 800 free places to upskill and retrain people across a range of priority economic areas through postgraduate certificates, postgraduate diplomas and shorter courses. Economics, Education	2021
New research finds pet dogs can predict their owner’s epileptic seizures 31 August, 2021 New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has shown that dogs can predict epileptic seizures, offering a warning sign to owners that has the potential to save lives. dogs, epilepsy, seizures, detection, assistance dogs	2021
Tribute to Dr John King, Chair of the University Foundation Board UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 31 August, 2021 Queen's is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr John King, Chair of the University Foundation Board.	2021
Children’s book by Queen’s writer described as 'The best animal adventure since Watership Down' ARTS \| 31 August, 2021 Sam Thompson’s children’s book ‘Wolfstongue’ has been described by The Times as "The best animal adventure since Watership Down". Creative Arts	2021
Queen’s Open Learning short course programme to resume face-to-face teaching EDUCATION \| 26 August, 2021 Queen’s University’s Open Learning short course programme is due to return to face-to-face format in late September, Covid regulations permitting. Education, Society	2021
Queen’s reaches innovative student accommodation arrangement with city centre provider UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 25 August, 2021 Queen’s University students seeking accommodation are set to have enhanced options after a unique agreement the university has reached with LIV Student, Belfast.	2021
Poor vision strongly associated with the risk of traffic collisions HEALTH \| 25 August, 2021 New research led by Queen’s University Belfast indicates that urgent action is required to reduce the number of road traffic accidents which can be attributed to poor vision. traffic, accidents, mortality, LMICs, low and middle income countries, glasses, vision, policy Public Health	2021
Queen’s lecturer wins prestigious national teaching fellowship UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 24 August, 2021 Dr Aidan McGowan, a senior lecturer in Computer Science at Queen’s, has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship 2021. National Teaching Fellowship, Dr Aidan McGowan, software engineering	2021
Major UK trial greatly improves outcomes for critically ill children on ventilation HEALTH \| 24 August, 2021 A major UK clinical trial led by Queen’s University Belfast has shown how a new approach to reduce the use of mechanical ventilation can greatly improve outcomes for critically ill infants and children. health, ICU, critically ill, ventilator, mechanical ventilators, nursing, policy Health	2021
New research shows link between gut microbiome and flavonoids in improving blood pressure levels HEALTH \| 23 August, 2021 A higher intake of flavonoid-rich foods (present in berries, apples, tea, red wine) is associated with a clinically relevant reduction in blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained by characteristics of the gut microbiome. Health	2021
Joint statement: Vaccination messaging UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 18 August, 2021 Joint statement from Vice Chancellors of Queen's University and Ulster University on vaccination messaging. Coronavirus	2021
Queen’s students secure place on US scholarship programme UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 16 August, 2021 Thirty-two students and recent graduates from Queen’s University Belfast are off to study in the USA this month.	2021
Clinical Psychology training places increased further PSYCHOLOGY \| 13 August, 2021 Health Minister Robin Swann has announced the commissioning of two additional training places per year on the postgraduate Doctorate in Clinical Psychology programme provided at Queen’s University Belfast. Psychology	2021
Queen’s platform will bring the first motion picture of the Universe to global audience SCIENCE \| 12 August, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast is playing a key role in ensuring that people across the world can view the first inventory of the Universe recorded by the world’s largest digital camera. Space	2021
Doing things differently – how patient involvement is increasing trust in the use of data HEALTH \| 11 August, 2021 DATA-CAN, the UK’s Health Data Research Hub for Cancer, whose Scientific Director is Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast, is taking a novel approach to cancer data. data, cancer, health DATACAN, safe, information	2021
Queen's School of Law admitted to the Law Schools Global League UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 6 August, 2021 The School of Law at Queen’s has been admitted as a member to the prestigious Law Schools Global League (LSGL). Law	2021
Preliminary findings from the largest non-invasive respiratory support trial for COVID-19 5 August, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast and University of Warwick present preliminary findings from the largest non-invasive respiratory support trial for COVID-19. COVID, trial, clinical trial, respiratory disease, ventilator	2021
New research highlights more effective way to measure stress that could delay physical ageing Health \| 5 August, 2021 A new study by Queen’s University Belfast highlights how new ways to objectively assess stress help to predict the physical “wear and tear” often associated with the natural ageing process. Queen's, research, health, stress, alostatic load, screening, policy	2021
Digital humanities project set to follow the footsteps of 19th century surveyors across Ireland SCIENCE \| 4 August, 2021 Queen's University Belfast researchers have been awarded €740,000 (£630,000) to lead a cross-border digital humanities research project which will follow the footsteps of the surveyors who mapped Ireland 200 years ago. Environment, Human Geography, Natural and Built Environment	2021
Queen’s experts call for international collaboration to take quantum experiments to space SCIENCE \| 3 August, 2021 Experts at Queen’s University Belfast are calling for scientific, engineering, industrial and political communities to join forces and take quantum experiments to space. Astrophysics, Mathematics, Space	2021
New research shows huge costs of colorectal cancer to patients and health systems HEALTH \| 30 July, 2021 New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that colorectal cancer costs Europe a staggering €19.1 billion (£16.3 billion) per year. Cancer, Cancer Research	2021
New software developed by Queen’s to capture worldwide cancer data is launched 30 July, 2021 CanStaging⁺, a user-friendly tool aimed at facilitating the recording of comparable cancer staging data worldwide, has been launched.	2021
Key Covid scientist overcomes illness to graduate with degree in microbiology GRADUATION \| 29 July, 2021 Alanna Morrison, 21, from Banbridge will graduate today (Thursday 29 July) with a BSc Degree in Microbiology from the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast. Biological Sciences, Graduation	2021
Invasive species cost UK economy over £5 billion over past 40-50 years SCIENCE \| 29 July, 2021 Research led by Queen’s University Belfast has shown that invasive species, such as the grey squirrel, European rabbit and Japanese knotweed, have cost the UK economy over £5 billion over the past 40-50 years. Sustainability	2021
Queen’s students discover prehistoric artefacts on grounds of Stranmillis during training dig SCIENCE \| 29 July, 2021 Archaeology students at Queen’s University Belfast have discovered prehistoric artefacts which date back to the Middle Neolithic era on the grounds of Stranmillis University College during a training excavation. archaeology, belfast, dig, Stranmillis, queen's, students, neolithic era, medieval neolithic, artefacts, flint, pottery Archaeology	2021
Dedicated volunteer graduates from Queen’s and looks forward to making a positive impact on society GRADUATION \| 28 July, 2021 Dedicated student volunteer Paddy Martin is celebrating as he graduates today (28 July) with an MEng Chemical Engineering from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen’s. Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Graduation	2021
The Right Honourable Tony Abbott AC visits Queen's UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 28 July, 2021 The University was pleased to host a visit by the Right Honourable Tony Abbott AC, former Prime Minister of Australia and current Advisor to the UK Board of Trade, on Wednesday 28 July 2021.	2021
Star student graduates from Queen’s Management School GRADUATION \| 26 July, 2021 Bogdan Golumbeanu (aged 24) from Bucharest in Romania, will graduate today (Monday 26 July) with a First Class Honours (BSc Hons) Economics with Finance from Queen’s Management School. Graduation	2021
New £7m consortium funded to boost research on urban spaces and tackling health inequalities HEALTH \| 26 July, 2021 Queen’s University, University of Edinburgh and University of Liverpool have been awarded over £7.1 million from the UK Prevention Research Partnership (UKPRP) as part of a new health consortium. Health, Public Health	2021
Master’s student creates robot to revolutionise eye surgery GRADUATION \| 23 July, 2021 Aislinn McAleenan is graduating today (23 July) with a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD opportunity to continue developing a robot which could revolutionise eye surgery. Graduation	2021
Brave Queen’s student overcomes adversity to graduate with degree in Social Work GRADUATION \| 23 July, 2021 Anita Dennison (aged 24) from Newry, Co Down, will celebrate graduating from Queen’s University Belfast today (Friday 23 July) for the second time with a degree in social work. Graduation	2021
Yi Kang Choo named 2021 Allstate NI Queen’s Student of the Year GRADUATION \| 22 July, 2021 The 2020-21 President of the University’s Malaysian Students' Society NI (MSSNI), who established a task force for international students impacted by Covid-19, has been named the 2021 Allstate NI Queen’s Student of the Year. Graduation	2021
Queen’s University has integral role in £60m Smart Nano NI Consortium TECHNOLOGY \| 22 July, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has an integral role in a Northern Ireland nano technology consortium, which has been awarded £60m to develop new technology for medical devices, communication and data storage. nano technology, smart nano ni, BEIS, Strength in Places, City Deal Mathematics	2021
Professor Emeritus Henry Halliday is first in NI to be awarded prestigious James Spence Medal HEALTH \| 21 July, 2021 Professor Emeritus Henry Halliday from Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded the highest honour bestowed by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - the James Spence Medal - for his outstanding contributions to neonatal care.	2021
First class celebrations for Michael as he celebrates graduation after landing dream job in NYC GRADUATION \| 21 July, 2021 It’s double celebrations for inspirational mature student Michael Downey today (21 July) as he graduates with a First in Business Information Technology from Queen’s, as well as landing his dream job as a software engineer in New York. Graduation	2021
Breast cancer survivor and mum of four graduates with degree in adult nursing GRADUATION \| 20 July, 2021 Elizabeth Buick aged 49 from Newtownabbey will graduate today (Tuesday 20 July) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Adult Nursing from Queen’s University Belfast. Graduation	2021
Promoting physical activity is key to achieving U.N. Sustainable Development Goals HEALTH \| 20 July, 2021 A new study by Queen’s University Belfast and Washington University in St. Louis shows that promoting physical activity is key to achieving the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Sustainability	2021
Queen’s graduate says, “It’s never too late to follow your dream!” GRADUATION \| 20 July, 2021 Rosemary Stevenson (aged 50) from Ballymena, Co Antrim, will graduate today with a First Class Honours degree and top of her class from Queen’s for the second time, having managed to do the same when graduating in Law from Queen’s in 1993. Graduation	2021
Inspiring Queen’s student overcomes illness to graduate GRADUATION \| 20 July, 2021 Frances Logan (aged 23) from Holywood, Co. Down, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia when she was just 19 years old and studying at St Andrew’s University in Scotland. Graduation	2021
Model student who has raised awareness of chronic illnesses celebrates graduating from Queen’s GRADUATION \| 19 July, 2021 Nicole Ewart (aged 22) from Dromore, Co. Down, will today (Monday 19 July) graduate with a (BA Hons) English and Sociology from the School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen’s. Graduation	2021
Award-winning student graduates with First Class Honours aged 19 GRADUATION \| 19 July, 2021 Madina arrived in Belfast from Azerbaijan aged just 16 and is graduating today (Monday 19 July) with a First Class Honours in Biomedical Sciences, aged 19. Graduation	2021
Sisters graduate as doctors on same day GRADUATION \| 19 July, 2021 Sisters Alison (28) and Emma McAllen (23) from Cookstown will both graduate today with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medicine from the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s. Graduation	2021
Chief Medical Officer Sir Michael McBride is appointed Honorary Professor of Practice at Queen’s UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 19 July, 2021 Professor Sir Michael McBride has been awarded the honorary title of Professor of Practice in Public Health Medicine from Queen’s University Belfast in recognition of his contribution to healthcare leadership, education and research.	2021
Queen's welcomes Centenary funding UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 14 July, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has welcomed funding from the NIO’s Centenary Fund designed to help students less likely to access a university education.	2021
Report reveals impact of Covid-19 on language learning at schools in England SOCIETY \| 8 July, 2021 Covid-19 has had a ‘negative impact’ on language learning at schools in England, according to a new British Council report published today (Thursday 8 July 2021), which was jointly authored by an academic from Queen’s University Belfast. Languages, Modern languages	2021
Seamus Heaney Centre announce Sumita Chakraborty as 2021 First Collection Poetry Prize winner CULTURE & ARTS \| 1 July, 2021 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the winner of the 2021 Seamus Heaney First Collection Poetry Prize, supported by the Atlantic Philanthropies. Creative Arts , Poetry	2021
Opinion Panel poll finds voters are evenly split over the Northern Ireland Protocol SOCIETY \| 30 June, 2021 The LucidTalk poll, conducted for a team of researchers at Queen’s University Belfast has revealed that Northern Ireland voters are evenly split over the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland. Brexit, Northern Ireland, Politics, Society	2021
Queen's welcomes #ResetForGrowth report UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 29 June, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has welcomed the publication of the #ResetForGrowth report which details forward-looking, pragmatic proposals for Northern Ireland and Belfast to reset how prosperity and growth is delivered.	2021
World-first clinical trial shows improved survival for prostate cancer which has spread to bones HEALTH \| 28 June, 2021 A world-first clinical trial led by Queen’s University Belfast has shown how a new combination of radiotherapies has improved the treatment of very advanced prostate cancer in men.	2021
Life could exist in the clouds of Jupiter but not Venus SCIENCE \| 28 June, 2021 Jupiter’s clouds have water conditions that would allow Earth-like life to exist, but this isn’t possible in Venus’ clouds, according to the groundbreaking finding of new research led by a Queen’s University Belfast scientist.	2021
Economy Minister announces second Assured Skills Academy legal services UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 28 June, 2021 Economy Minister Paul Frew has announced the second Assured Skills Academy in legal services with local company FinTrU. Law	2021
First-ever manufacturing cyber-seed to be created by researchers Science \| 24 June, 2021 The first-ever manufacturing ‘cyber seed’ which grows just like a plant and produces innovative designs for products ranging from aircraft parts to medical devices has been conceptualised by researchers – and now it is being brought to life. genes, cyber, cyber seed, manufacturing, design, products Engineering	2021
Supporting alternative routes to university ahead of results day UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 24 June, 2021 Queen's University Belfast has united with the six Northern Ireland Further Education Colleges, Stranmillis University College, St Mary’s University College, OU, and CAFRE on a new initiative.	2021
Polling shows public want better rights protections following Covid-19 pandemic SOCIETY \| 23 June, 2021 New public polling commissioned in collaboration by Queen’s University, Ulster University, and the Human Rights Consortium has found significant cross-community support for the inclusion of a range of rights in a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland. Coronavirus, Human Rights, Law	2021
Queen’s University experts help deliver research for £40m Advanced Research and Engineering Centre SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY \| 17 June, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University are bringing together world class experts to deliver help deliver a research and engineering programme for the new £40million Advanced Research and Engineering Centre (ARC) in Northern Ireland. engineering, PwC, Operate, jobs, Paul Frew, funding Technology	2021
Tribute to Emeritus Professor Rick Wilford UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 16 June, 2021 It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing of an esteemed colleague, Professor Rick Wilford, Emeritus Professor in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics.	2021
Precision Medicine Centre partners with Sonrai Analytics to deliver tool in cancer diagnostics HEALTH \| 16 June, 2021 Precision Medicine Centre (PMC) at Queen’s will partner with Sonrai Analytics in a programme to deliver a transformational tool in cancer diagnostics. Cancer, Cancer Research	2021
Tribute to former member of Senate, Ms Sheila Fleming UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 14 June, 2021 It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing, on Saturday 12 June 2021, of a former member of Senate, Ms Sheila Fleming.	2021
Engineers develop device that could radically reduce risks of treating coronary heart disease Science \| 10 June, 2021 A plastic device that could radically reduce the risks and complications of treating coronary heart disease, is being co-developed by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast. plastic, coronary heart disease, mechanical engineering, engineers, health Mechanical engineering	2021
ARK report stresses the need for a public awareness campaign on coercive control SOCIETY \| 10 June, 2021 A research study on public understanding of coercive control has been released today (Thursday 10 June) by ARK – a joint initiative between Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University. Northern Ireland, Politics, Sociology	2021
Researchers work on £11.2m project to develop next generation of hydrogen buses Science \| 10 June, 2021 World-leading researchers at Queen’s are collaborating with industry experts to develop the next generation of single and double deck hydrogen buses, helping in the global fight against climate change. hydrogen, buses, engineering, climate change Mechanical engineering, Sustainability	2021
Almost three-quarters of theatre freelancers pessimistic about their futures, research suggests CULTURE & ARTS \| 7 June, 2021 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has left nearly three-quarters of theatre freelancers feeling pessimistic about their futures, new research suggests. Creative Arts	2021
Queen’s leading major research project measuring COVID-19 antibody levels HEALTH \| 3 June, 2021 A Queen’s University Belfast research team is leading an international study on COVID-19 Antibody Response in Cystic Fibrosis (CAR-CF). Coronavirus, Cystic Fibrosis, Health, Respiratory	2021
Language lessons ‘hardest hit’ during Covid-19, new report reveals SOCIETY \| 2 June, 2021 COVID-19 has ‘severely disrupted’ language learning in Northern Ireland, according to new British Council research which launched today (Wednesday, 2 June 2021). Language Policy, Languages, Modern languages	2021
Researchers awarded £2.6m to tackle child tooth decay Health \| 2 June, 2021 Tooth decay is now the leading cause of planned hospital admissions for children under the age of 11 in England and Northern Ireland. dentist, children, dentistry, tooth decay, extractions, planned operations, dental nurse Oral Health	2021
Queen’s University Belfast shares sustainability expertise in TEDx talks 2 June, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast is hosting a digital TEDx event to inspire creativity and share innovation on Thursday 24 June.	2021
Cancer data research on the impact of COVID-19 wins major UK award HEALTH \| 1 June, 2021 Work led by DATA-CAN, the UK’s Health Data Research Hub for Cancer, whose Scientific Director is Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast, has received a major UK award. Cancer, Cancer Research, Coronavirus	2021
Renowned Queen’s University scientist recognised for his research in food authenticity RECOGNITION \| 1 June, 2021 Chris Elliott, Professor of Food Safety from the School of Biological Sciences and founder of the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast has received a prestigious Agilent Thought Leader Award. Biological Sciences, Food Integrity, Health	2021
Queen’s University has welcomed funding of 50 postgraduate bursaries for next academic year UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 31 May, 2021 The Department for the Economy has announced the provision of £1.8m worth of funding as part of its Economic Recovery Action Plan which will create 100 Master’s places across Queen’s and Ulster University.	2021
Queen’s Announce Scholarship Endowment to Honour Poet Michael Longley CBE and Professor Edna Longley CULTURE & ARTS \| 31 May, 2021 Queen’s has announced the endowment of a £400,000 poetry scholarship and the creation of a classroom known as the Longley Room, in recognition of the lifetime of poetry excellence from Michael Longley CBE and his wife, Professor Emerita Edna Longley. Creative Arts , Poetry	2021
Queen’s manager recognised by UKRI as having one of 101 jobs that ‘changes the world’ RECOGNITION \| 31 May, 2021 Dr Julia Miskelly from Queen’s has been recognised by UKRI as having a job that ‘changes the world’ as part of their ‘101 jobs campaign’ which highlights some of the many roles that contribute to the success of the research and innovation system. Health, Health data, Health Sciences, Public Health	2021
Queen’s scientists unlock another mystery of the Sun Science \| 25 May, 2021 Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast are part of an international research team which has made an exciting new discovery of how magnetic waves can help to heat the Sun. Astrophysics, Sun, magnetic waves, Alfven waves, Chris Nelson, DKIST, EST, Italian Space Agency, solar Astrophysics	2021
Queen’s academics admitted to the Royal Irish Academy RECOGNITION \| 21 May, 2021 Two distinguished academics from Queen’s have been admitted as members to the Royal Irish Academy for 2021. Creative Arts , Film and Drama, Language Policy, Languages, Modern languages	2021
Belfast Hub paving the way for a faster and more sustainable internet through Edge Computing Technology \| 20 May, 2021 A new Edge Computing Hub, based at Queen's University Belfast, aims to unlock the scientific and societal opportunities in the next Internet frontier, Edge computing. Edge Computing, ECIT, Rakuten Technology	2021
Higher grades awarded to students seen as agreeable, research finds Psychology \| 20 May, 2021 Teachers grading their students’ work may be influenced by their perceptions of the students’ personalities, according to the findings of an international research collaboration Psychology, education, grading Psychology	2021
New research shows how the zebrafish could help humans reach Mars SCIENCE \| 20 May, 2021 New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has shown the zebrafish could help humans reach Mars by understanding how a form of hibernation, known as induced torpor (a state of reduced metabolic activity) may provide radio-protective effects. Health, Space	2021
Queen’s hosted an online 'In Conversation' event with Jonathan Powell SOCIETY \| 19 May, 2021 Public Engagement at Queen’s University Belfast hosted Jonathan Powell, CEO of Inter Mediate, for a virtual ‘in conversation’ event with Professor Richard English. Politics	2021
New DNA research could help combat cancers that are resistant to current standard treatments HEALTH \| 19 May, 2021 In a groundbreaking first, research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found thousands of ‘Achilles Heels’ or ‘cancer vulnerabilities’ in an analysis of more than 700 different cancer cell types. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health	2021
Figures revealed at ECIT summit show cyber security worth £110m in salaries in Northern Ireland TECHNOLOGY \| 18 May, 2021 A report launched at the Secure Connected Intelligence Summit, taking place this week at Queen’s (18-20 May) shows that Northern Ireland’s cyber sector now employs 2,300 people across 104 companies, generating £110m in salaries each year. Cyber Security, Technology	2021
Queen's students support children in care UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 18 May, 2021 Students from Queen’s have been working in partnership with a local independent fostering agency to help children in care with their reading and education. Child and Youth Participation	2021
Queen’s University partners with SVG Ventures for the Inaugural THRIVE Europe Challenge SCIENCE \| 17 May, 2021 Queen’s University has become the first UK university to partner with the leading global Agrifood Venture and Innovation Platform. Agriculture, Food Integrity	2021
Researchers pilot plans for new national birth cohort study HEALTH \| 13 May, 2021 Researchers are set to test innovative approaches to a major new UK-wide study that will follow babies born in the 2020s over many decades to understand how societal circumstances and events affect them. Health, Public Health	2021
Northern Ireland universities come together to celebrate nursing as a career for all HEALTH \| 12 May, 2021 This International Nurses Day Queen’s University Belfast, The Open University and Ulster University have come together to celebrate the diversity of the nursing profession and promote nursing as a career for all. Education, Nursing & Midwifery	2021
Statement: Queen's welcomes Economic Vision for Northern Ireland UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 11 May, 2021 President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast, Professor Ian Greer, has welcomed the Economic Vision for Northern Ireland announced today by Economy Minister Diane Dodds. Business, Northern Ireland, Society	2021
Northern Ireland leaders reflect on female leadership UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 11 May, 2021 The Chief Executives’ Club at Queen’s University Belfast hosted ‘Reflections on female leadership’, an in-conversation event with the three women who hold the top political and administrative roles in Northern Ireland. Business, Leadership	2021
Queen’s Management School Awarded Prestigious EQUIS Accreditation UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 10 May, 2021 Queen’s Management School has been awarded the prestigious and internationally recognised EQUIS accreditation for management and business schools. Business, Education	2021
Urgent action needed as one million cancer cases are undiagnosed in Europe due to Covid-19 HEALTH \| 10 May, 2021 Nearly one million cancer cases in Europe are being missed due to Covid-19, according to new data presented today by the European Cancer Organisation (E.C.O) Special Network on Covid-19 and Cancer, co-chaired by Professor Mark Lawler. Cancer, Cancer Research, Coronavirus	2021
Queen’s historian releases new book on American evangelicals and the radical right SOCIETY \| 6 May, 2021 An historian from Queen’s University has launched a new book on one of the most controversial political movements in the American Christian Right. History	2021
Queen’s researchers investigating the impact of COVID-19 on Northern Ireland’s older population HEALTH \| 4 May, 2021 Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are studying how people aged 50 years and older across Northern Ireland have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ageing, Coronavirus, Health, Public Health	2021
Business Forum launched to improve productivity across Northern Ireland as part of national network BUSINESS \| 30 April, 2021 Part of The Productivity Institute, the Forum is one of eight across the UK that will work to better understand and address regional issues of productivity and improve the UK’s overall performance. Business	2021
Astronomers detect new chemical signature in an exoplanet’s atmosphere SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \| 27 April, 2021 An international collaboration of astronomers led by Queen’s University Belfast has discovered a new chemical signature in the atmosphere of an extrasolar planet, a planet that orbits a star other than the sun. Astronomy, Astrophysics	2021
Research shows scale of mental health challenges for veterans in Northern Ireland for first time HEALTH \| 23 April, 2021 A research report launched today shows that over a third of veterans (36%) living in Northern Ireland who responded to a survey about their mental health and wellbeing are likely to be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Health, Mental Health, Psychological trauma, Psychology	2021
Queen’s hosts major online series 'The Partition of Ireland' UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 22 April, 2021 The first of a series of weekly public talks, organised by Queen's University Belfast to mark the 100th anniversary of the Partition of Ireland, will be available at 12.00pm Monday 26 April, 2021. Irish history, Irish Studies	2021
Opinion Panel poll underlines concerns of impact of Northern Ireland Protocol SOCIETY \| 21 April, 2021 There are wide concerns and polarised views among voters in Northern Ireland about the political impact of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, a new opinion poll conducted by Lucid Talk on behalf of Queen’s University has revealed. Brexit, Northern Ireland	2021
The Graduate School welcomes new cohort of CITI-GENS doctoral scholars SOCIETY \| 16 April, 2021 The Graduate School at Queen’s has welcomed 20 international CITI-GENS doctoral scholars.	2021
USA committed to Northern Ireland’s success, says Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 15 April, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast’s Chancellor, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton has said that the new Biden administration in the USA is committed to the success of Northern Ireland economically and politically.	2021
Queen’s researchers leading projects to study factors affecting brain health as we age HEALTH \| 15 April, 2021 Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are conducting three new research projects which will study the various factors affecting brain health as we age. Ageing, Health, Health data, Public Health, Society	2021
Tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 12 April, 2021 A tribute to His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.	2021
New book explains how famous Mummy was murdered SCIENCE \| 2 April, 2021 A new book published today explains how the famous mummy Takabuti was likely to have been murdered over 2,600 years ago. History, Natural and Built Environment	2021
Future Screens NI launch mentoring programme ‘Future Foundation’ for the creative sector in NI ARTS & CULTURE \| 1 April, 2021 Future Screens NI have launched a new mentoring programme, ‘Future Foundation’, to support artists and creative freelancers within the creative and cultural sector in Northern Ireland. Creative Arts , Music and Sonic Arts	2021
Queen’s University wins Student Engagement Award at this year’s Green Gown Awards UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 1 April, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has won the Student Engagement Award in addressing climate action and enhancing biodiversity at this year’s Green Gown Awards UK & Ireland. Environment, Sustainability	2021
Queen’s hosted virtual Political Studies Annual International Conference 2021 SOCIETY \| 31 March, 2021 The Politics and International Relations department from the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s this week (29 - 31 March) hosted the Political Studies Association (PSA) International Conference 2021. Politics	2021
Queen’s welcomes new National Cyber Security Centre CEO, Lindy Cameron CB OBE TECHNOLOGY \| 26 March, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast and the Centre for Secure Information Technologies (CSIT) today (Friday, 26 March) welcomed the new CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Lindy Cameron, CB OBE, at a joint virtual event. Cyber Security, Technology	2021
Professor wins All-Ireland Award for outstanding contribution to cancer research and cancer care HEALTH \| 26 March, 2021 Professor Mark Lawler has received the prestigious ‘Irish Association for Cancer Research Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Medicine and Research’ Award. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health, Health data	2021
Queen’s academics awarded over £1m to tackle software engineering research challenges SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \| 23 March, 2021 Two researchers from the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast have been awarded prestigious fellowships from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) worth a total of £1.1m. UK Research and Innovation Astrophysics, CSIT, Cyber Security, ECIT	2021
UK-wide study highlights impacts of the Covid pandemic on the health and social care workforce HEALTH & SOCIETY \| 23 March, 2021 The second phase of a UK-wide study explores the impact of providing health and social care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health, Health Sciences, Society, Sociology	2021
Queen’s scientists awarded significant funding to develop the enzymes of tomorrow HEALTH \| 22 March, 2021 A collaboration between researchers at Queen’s University and industry experts, Almac Sciences, a member of the Almac Group, has been supported by more than £2 million of funding to accelerate a programme of biocatalyst research and development. Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Health	2021
Research shows smaller amphibians have increased extinction risk given their fewer babies SCIENCE \| 22 March, 2021 Research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that the risk of extinction among amphibians – the most endangered animals on the planet – increases for species of smaller body size as their females produce fewer babies per birth. Animal Welfare, Biological Sciences, Environment	2021
Dairy cows with no access to outside pasture may have damaged emotional wellbeing SCIENCE \| 18 March, 2021 Over the past year, we have been shown the psychological damage that lockdown can have on human wellbeing. New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that “livestock lockdown” may also damage emotional wellbeing in dairy cows. Animal Welfare, Biological Sciences, Environment	2021
Queen’s part of twenty new UK-Ireland research collaborations in the social sciences SOCIETY \| 16 March, 2021 The Irish Research Council (IRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) – part of UK Research and Innovation – have announced support for 20 new collaborations between UK-Ireland based researchers. Social Justice, Society	2021
Memorandum of Understanding signed in historic day for cancer patients on island of Ireland HEALTH \| 16 March, 2021 Today (Tuesday 16 March) leading health officials have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reinvigorate and re-prioritise the Ireland–Northern Ireland–NCI Cancer Consortium (The All-Ireland Cancer Consortium (AICC)). Cancer, Cancer Research, Coronavirus, Health	2021
Queen’s explores impact of pandemic on families caring for members with severe learning difficulties HEALTH \| 16 March, 2021 Researchers from Queen’s have been awarded a grant from the Economic and Social Research Council, part of UK Research and Innovation, to research the impact of the COVID pandemic on families caring for loved ones with severe learning difficulties. Coronavirus, Health, Mental Health, Nursing & Midwifery	2021
Queen’s hosts PM Boris Johnson to discuss the University’s contribution to the fight against COVID UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 12 March, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast today (Friday 12 March) hosted a visit by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine.	2021
Queen’s University Supports Major Festival of Ideas and Politics ARTS \| 12 March, 2021 Queen’s University supports the annual Imagine Belfast Festival of Ideas and Politics.	2021
Queen’s awards Barcroft Medal to Professor who led development of Oxford vaccine against SARS- CoV-2 HEALTH \| 10 March, 2021 The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen's has awarded the 2021 Barcroft medal to Professor Sarah Gilbert, Saïd Professor of Vaccinology at the Jenner Institute in Oxford. Coronavirus, Health	2021
High performance computing at Queen’s plays vital role in discovering new variants of COVID-19 HEALTH \| 9 March, 2021 Staff skilled in using supercomputers at Queen’s University Belfast are supporting top scientists to track the spread of COVID-19 and discover new variants which may help the virus to evade vaccines. Health, Health data, Innovation, Technology	2021
University Statement St Patrick's Day UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 8 March, 2021	2021
IGFS honoured by United Nations-related agency SCIENCE \| 5 March, 2021 The Institute for Global Food Security has been recognised for the quality of its science by an agency within the larger United Nations family. Food Integrity	2021
‘You have demonstrated courage’ HRH The Princess Royal tells student midwives from Northern Ireland RECOGNITION \| 2 March, 2021 HRH The Princess Royal sent a video message to midwifery students and their lecturers from Queen’s University, to congratulate them on rising to the challenge of supporting maternity services while balancing their academic studies during COVID-19. Coronavirus, Nursing & Midwifery	2021
Free upskilling courses in leadership and management for individuals impacted by COVID-19 UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 1 March, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has launched free upskilling courses in leadership and management for individuals whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19. Leadership, Management	2021
Queen’s historian launches book exploring life for women in 19th-century convict prisons in Ireland SOCIETY & HISTORY \| 25 February, 2021 An historian from Queen’s University Belfast has launched a book exploring life for women in the nineteenth-century convict prisons in post-Famine Ireland. History, Irish history	2021
Queen’s partners with Indian scientists to address some of society's biggest health challenges HEALTH \| 25 February, 2021 Leading scientists from Queen’s are partnering with researchers from Indian institutions including the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Big Data, Health, Health data	2021
All-Ireland MS Research Network provides hope to those affected by multiple sclerosis HEALTH \| 24 February, 2021 Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and NUI Galway have today (Wednesday 24 February 2021) launched the new All-Ireland MS Research Network (AIMS-RN). Health	2021
Queen’s research suggests largescale antibody testing could lower contagion of COVID-19 SOCIETY \| 23 February, 2021 Research from Queen’s University Belfast suggests that largescale antibody testing could lower social activity and thus contagion of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Economics, Health	2021
Pupils invited to explore the world of smart computing with Queen’s University expert SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY \| 19 February, 2021 Developments in smart technologies are set to create many new job opportunities over the next decade and pupils and their parents can find about them from an award-winning Queen’s University Belfast science communicator at a free online event. Technology	2021
Queen’s appoints Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence in Medicine, Health & Life Sciences Faculty HEALTH \| 17 February, 2021 Dr Caroline Barelle has been appointed the 2021 Entrepreneur in Residence at Queen’s University within the Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Faculty. Health	2021
Vision loss could be treated in one billion people worldwide, unlocking human potential HEALTH \| 17 February, 2021 Treating these one billion people could also accelerate global development. Health, Public Health	2021
Research discovery shows viruses can ‘hijack’ cellular process in order to block immune response HEALTH \| 15 February, 2021 Queen’s and McGill University have found that viruses, (small microbes that cause diseases such as the common cold or COVID-19) can ‘hijack’ an existing molecular process in the cell in order to block the block the body’s antiviral immune response. Coronavirus, Health	2021
Researchers at Queen’s explore the limitations of AI in predicting the solar magnetic field SCIENCE \| 12 February, 2021 Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have explored the reliability and limitations of state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) techniques in predicting the global solar magnetic field. Astrophysics	2021
ACE-CSE recognition for Queen’s University’s cyber security education TECHNOLOGY \| 10 February, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has been named as one of the UK’s first Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE). Cyber Security	2021
Queen’s awarded funding to investigate PTSD responses to armed conflict in Colombia SOCIETY \| 8 February, 2021 Academics at Queen’s University Belfast have been awarded funding of over £400,000 to lead research into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) responses to armed conflict in Colombia. Psychological trauma, Psychology	2021
Research reveals devastating impact of COVID-19 on the diagnosis of oesophageal and stomach cancer HEALTH \| 8 February, 2021 Research by Queen’s and the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry has highlighted the impact of the pandemic on diagnoses of cancer of the oesophagus and stomach, in addition to Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition that can lead to oesophageal cancer. Cancer, Cancer Research	2021
New Queen’s scholarship opportunities will explore impact of AI on science and society SOCIETY & TECHNOLOGY \| 5 February, 2021 Thirty funded doctoral scholarships announced by Queen’s University Belfast are set to provide a unique opportunity to explore the challenges of Artificial intelligence (AI) for every area of science and society. Cyber Security, ECIT, Law, Mathematics, Security, Society, Technology	2021
Queen’s hosts series of talks to mark 100th anniversary of the Partition of Ireland SOCIETY \| 5 February, 2021 A series of public talks organised by Queen's University Belfast, entitled “The Partition of Ireland: Causes and Consequences” will take place during 2021 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Partition of Ireland.	2021
Queen’s leading new research aimed at improving outcomes for early-stage bowel cancer HEALTH \| 4 February, 2021 Researchers from the Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research are leading a new international consortium, funded by Cancer Research UK, which aims to determine better ways to treat patients diagnosed with the earliest stages of bowel cancer. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health	2021
Queen's students come top at UK-wide Model NATO SOCIETY \| 2 February, 2021 Students from the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics have come top in the annual UK-wide Model NATO competition held remotely this year. Politics	2021
Effective framing can improve support for gender equality initiatives STEM \| 1 February, 2021 A Queen’s University Belfast study looking at how to reduce negative attitudes towards gender initiatives in STEM has found that they receive better support when their impact is effectively communicated. Psychology	2021
New data reveals potential devastating impact of COVID-19 on head and neck cancer patients HEALTH \| 28 January, 2021 Research by Queen’s and DATA-CAN has highlighted how hundreds of people are at risk of dying unnecessarily over the next five years, if there is no plan on how to diagnose and treat people with other life-threatening illnesses alongside the pandemic. Cancer, Cancer Research, Coronavirus, Oral Cancer	2021
Queen's playing key role in weekly Covid-19 testing for special schools HEALTH \| 27 January, 2021 A programme of weekly testing of pupils and staff is to be introduced in special schools in Northern Ireland at the start of February. The testing will be delivered by the Queen's University Belfast laboratory using the Direct LAMP test platform. Coronavirus, Education	2021
Report on Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries in Northern Ireland SOCIETY \| 27 January, 2021 A research report on historical Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries between 1922 and 1990 has been published by the Northern Ireland Executive. History, Irish history, Irish Studies	2021
Queen’s research finds that ‘church is something other than a building’ during the Covid-19 pandemic SOCIETY \| 26 January, 2021 A new research study sheds light on how churches on the island of Ireland are navigating the Covid-19 pandemic including changes in pastoral care, moving religion online, social services and the wider community, and stress and ministry. Sociology	2021
Queen’s-led cell therapy clinical trial completes recruitment of ICU patients with COVID-19 HEALTH \| 21 January, 2021 Researchers at Queen’s University have completed recruitment of patients to a UK-wide clinical trial that is assessing the safety of an innovative cell therapy for COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory failure. Coronavirus, Health, Public Health, Respiratory	2021
Queen’s Ampliphae partnership results in software to tackle cybersecurity risks amid the pandemic TECHNOLOGY \| 18 January, 2021 New software to tackle cybersecurity risks increased by remote working has been developed through a partnership between Queen’s University Belfast and Belfast-based tech company Ampliphae. CSIT, Cyber Security, ECIT	2021
Tribute to Norman Houston OBE UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 13 January, 2021 Queen’s is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Norman Houston OBE, former Director of the Northern Ireland Bureau in Washington.	2021
Seamus Heaney Centre announces inaugural Ciaran Carson Writing and the City Fellowships CULTURE & ARTS \| 11 January, 2021 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has appointed Louise Kennedy and Padraig Regan as the inaugural Ciaran Carson Writing and the City Fellows for 2020–21. Creative Arts , Poetry	2021
Queen’s academic announced as winner of Herschel Medal by Royal Astronomical Society UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 8 January, 2021 A Queen’s University astronomer has been announced as the winner of a prestigious award from the Royal Astronomical Society. Mathematics, Space	2021
Queen’s University to research how COVID-19 damages blood vessels HEALTH \| 7 January, 2021 Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded a grant from Science Foundation Ireland and the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy to research how COVID-19 damages blood vessels. Coronavirus, Health	2021
Queen’s collaborate on new Implementation Guide on the Rights of Child Human Rights Defenders SOCIETY \| 7 January, 2021 Guidance on the Rights of Child Human Rights Defenders, written by Professor Laura Lundy from the Centre for Children’s Rights at Queen’s University Belfast, has recently been launched by Child Rights Connect. Human Rights, Society	2021
Queen’s research answers the goalkeeper’s wall conundrum in free kicks PSYCHOLOGY \| 26 December, 2020 Goalies beaten by free kicks in football matches over the festive period this year might try using newly published scientific research from Queen’s University Belfast to fend off criticism of their talent. Psychology	2020
Learn a new skill for the new year with Queen’s University Open Learning \| 22 December, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast is launching a New Year Online Open Learning Programme. Education	2020
Professor Claire Archbold appointed Honorary Professor of Practice in Public Law at Queen’s UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 21 December, 2020 Professor Claire Archbold, Barrister and Deputy Departmental Solicitor for the Northern Ireland Civil Service, has been appointed Honorary Professor of Practice in Public Law at Queen’s University Belfast. Law	2020
Queen’s announces multimillion-pound investment to boost screen industries in Northern Ireland ARTS \| 18 December, 2020 Queen’s has announced a £2.5 million investment for an interdisciplinary research facility, MediaLab, focusing on virtual production that will help drive R&D for the screen industries and upskill the local sector in Northern Ireland. Creative Arts	2020
Inspirational Fiona overcomes the odds to graduate with her Master’s from Queen’s Graduation \| 18 December, 2020 Fiona Monahan will today (Friday 18 December) celebrate graduating with a Master’s in Educational Studies (MEd) with distinction from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work at Queen’s University Belfast. Graduation	2020
Inspirational student overcomes illness to graduate with First Class Honours Graduation \| 17 December, 2020 Emma Bohan, aged 34 from Alderney in the Channel Islands, will graduate today with a First Class Honours Degree in Adult Nursing from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast. Graduation	2020
Proud mum of six overcomes adversity to graduate with First Class Honours in Nursing Graduation \| 17 December, 2020 Catherine McLaughlin (37) from Belfast will graduate today (Thursday 17 December) with a First Class Honours Degree in Adult Nursing from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast. Graduation	2020
Ashleigh celebrates graduating with PhD from Queen’s Management School Graduation \| 16 December, 2020 Ashleigh Neill will today (Wednesday 16 December) celebrate graduating with a PhD in Finance from Queen’s Management School at Queen’s University Belfast. Graduation	2020
Wife hails hero husband as he graduates with a Master’s in International Relations from Queen’s Graduation \| 15 December, 2020 Elise Fambro, from the USA, was the first to congratulate her husband, Jonah, on his graduation from Queen’s University Belfast, and hailed him a hero for achieving a Master’s while caring for her during a chronic illness and their two young children Graduation	2020
Diane graduates from Queen’s with dream degree in History Graduation \| 15 December, 2020 Diane Roberts will today (Tuesday 15 December) graduate with a Master’s (MA) in History from the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen’s University Belfast. Graduation	2020
Master’s student finds unique way to diagnose health problems in cats Graduation \| 15 December, 2020 An MSc software development student at Queen’s University is graduating today (Tuesday 15 December) with distinction as well as an innovative solution to help cats with urinary health problems. Graduation	2020
Queen's University hosts Annual Equality and Diversity Lecture UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 10 December, 2020 Queen’s recently hosted the University’s Annual Equality and Diversity Lecture entitled 'Tilting the Lens: A New Perspective'. Human Rights, Social Justice, Society	2020
'Bad Bridget’ podcast reveals stories of criminal and deviant Irish Women in North America SOCIETY \| 10 December, 2020 A new five-episode podcast series exploring the history and stories of criminal and deviant Irish women in North America from 1838 – 1918 has been launched by Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University. History, Irish history	2020
Queen’s in conservation partnership to protect critically endangered monkeys SCIENCE \| 10 December, 2020 A Queen’s University Belfast academic is part of a collaboration which has enabled the trial re-introduction of a critically endangered species of monkey at a World Heritage Site in northern Vietnam. Animal Welfare, Conservation and Ecology	2020
Survey finds pandemic had a major impact on children’s experiences and rights SOCIETY \| 9 December, 2020 A global survey of children’s views and experiences of life under COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has found that the pandemic had wide-ranging impacts on children’s experiences and rights.	2020
Queen’s to hold public event to mark 100 years since the Government Of Ireland Act University News \| 9 December, 2020 Queen’s will host a virtual event to mark the Centenary of the Government of Ireland Act 1920.	2020
European grant of £1.7m for Queen’s researcher to develop new generation of wireless communications SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY \| 9 December, 2020 A researcher at Queen’s has been awarded £1.7m (2 million euro) funding to lead a five year project underpinning wireless communications as far ahead as the mid-2030s. ECIT, Technology	2020
Research finds that consumers don’t trust smart home technologies SOCIETY \| 8 December, 2020 Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Warwick have found that consumers don’t fully trust new smart home technologies due to fears over security breaches. Economics	2020
Social impacts of COVID-19 are the focus of new global policy collaboration SOCIETY \| 7 December, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast is playing a key role in a £2m collaboration, to better exploit the power of policy and research to help mitigate the biggest social impacts of COVID-19 and accelerate the UK’s recovery from the pandemic. Coronavirus, Economics, Education, Health, Society	2020
Tribute to Lord Kerr, Honorary Professor of Law at Queen’s UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 2 December, 2020 We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore. We extend heartfelt sympathies to Lady Kerr and their wider family at this most difficult time. Law	2020
Iconic Dinosaur’s injuries come to light through Queen’s-led research SCIENCE \| 2 December, 2020 The first Parasaurolophus discovered – the same species which features in the popular Netflix series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous – is likely to have been injured by a falling tree, a study led by a researcher from Queen’s has discovered. Archaeology, Natural and Built Environment	2020
New research shows noise pollution is hampering communication of a number of different species ENVIRONMENT \| 2 December, 2020 Research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that man-made noise changes the signals of animals, hampering their communication with each other. Animal Welfare, Biological Sciences, Conservation and Ecology, Environment	2020
Interim report released: Unification Referendums on island of Ireland SOCIETY \| 26 November, 2020 An interim report has found that referendums on the future of the island of Ireland should only be held with a clear plan for what follows. Politics, Society, Sociology	2020
Breakthrough theory suggests emotions and mood underpin animal behaviour, much like in humans SCIENCE \| 26 November, 2020 A new theory from researchers at the School of Biological Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast suggests animals experience emotions much like humans - exhibiting positive moods when they “win” and negative moods when they encounter a “loss”. Animal Welfare, Biological Sciences	2020
Queen’s awarded research grant to examine the Law Centres movement SOCIETY \| 26 November, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Oxford have been awarded a £1million research grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council to undertake a ground-breaking four-year oral history project on the Law Centres movement. Human Rights, Law	2020
TEDxQueensUniversityBelfast to host second digital conference ‘Give Back \| Move Forward’ SOCIETY \| 25 November, 2020 Queen’s – with corporate sponsor Aflac Northern Ireland - will host its second digital, independently organised TEDx conference on Thursday 28 January 2021.	2020
New link between cell damage in astronauts and geriatric-type health problems observed in space SCIENCE \| 25 November, 2020 Damage caused to human cells during spaceflight appears to be the underlying cause of health issues observed in astronauts, it has been discovered by researchers from the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) and School of Biological Sciences. Food Integrity, Health, Health data, Space	2020
Queen’s-led collaboration confirms discovery of new minimoons in next decade SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \| 23 November, 2020 A Queen’s University Belfast-led global collaboration which detected only the second minimoon ever recorded earlier this year has confirmed that many more will be found in the next decade. Astrophysics	2020
Queen’s University launches asymptomatic testing programme HEALTH \| 21 November, 2020 Queen’s will join a government-backed programme to test significant numbers of asymptomatic students and staff for Covid-19. covid, testing, asymptomatic Health Sciences, Immunology, Medicine	2020
UK-wide study shows antibodies persist for at least two months in children who have had COVID-19 HEALTH \| 20 November, 2020 1,000 children from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, known as ‘COVID Warriors’ have had their levels of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies measured during the first wave of the pandemic and repeated again two months after initial recruitment. Coronavirus, Health, Public Health	2020
Queen's partners with Children and Young People Zone to provide iPads to families in Shankill area SOCIETY \| 19 November, 2020 Over 40 families in the Greater Shankill have been given iPads as part of a scheme designed to bridge the technology gap among primary school children in the area and support home learning. Education, Society	2020
‘Bridging the Atlantic: Ireland and the US’ symposium SOCIETY \| 18 November, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast yesterday (Tuesday 17 November) participated in the ‘Bridging the Atlantic: Ireland and the US’ symposium.	2020
Queen’s comes top in Entrepreneurial Impact Report UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 18 November, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast has claimed the top position in an Entrepreneurial Impact report recently published by Octopus Ventures.	2020
Queen’s leading UK-wide clinical trial to examine drug effectiveness for critically ill ICU patients HEALTH \| 18 November, 2020 A new clinical trial led by Queen’s University Belfast will investigate different drugs for helping airway clearance in critically ill patients who are on mechanical ventilators. Health, Respiratory	2020
Queen’s Professor launches plan to address devastating impact of COVID-19 on cancer across Europe HEALTH \| 18 November, 2020 Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Scientific Director for DATA-CAN, the UK’s Health Data Research Hub for Cancer, has today (Wednesday 18 November) launched a European-focused ‘7-Point Plan’. Cancer, Cancer Research, Coronavirus	2020
Queen's scientists partner with GBBO star Andrew Smyth & Jamie Oliver Group for UK Festival bid HEALTH \| 17 November, 2020 The Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast has joined forces with homegrown Great British Bake Off star Andrew Smyth and Jamie Oliver’s team to bid for a place in Festival UK* 2022. Food Integrity	2020
Queen’s researcher leads global climate change project at World Heritage sites ENVIRONMENT \| 16 November, 2020 A researcher at Queen’s is leading a new global project focusing on helping two African communities to manage the impact of climate change on their cultural heritage. Sustainability	2020
Queen’s celebrates 175 years of academic excellence and honours Presidents of the Learned Societies RECOGNITION \| 10 November, 2020 Queen’s is this year celebrating a very special anniversary, with 2020 marking 175 years since the establishment of the Queen's Colleges in Belfast, Cork and Galway and the beginning of the history of Queen’s University Belfast.	2020
Queen’s investigating how social circumstances and adversity impact health outcomes in later life HEALTH \| 9 November, 2020 Researchers from the Centre for Public Health, in collaboration with international partners, have secured a competitive grant to investigate how social circumstances and life adversity impact the epigenome and our health outcomes as we age. Ageing, Health, Health data, Public Health	2020
Oxygen-response protein increases risk of breast cancer spreading to the lung HEALTH \| 6 November, 2020 A protein that is made during a short-term drop in oxygen levels in the lungs could make breast cancer more likely to spread there, new research led by Queen's University suggests. Cancer, Cancer Research	2020
Queen’s academic appointed to the EU Commission Platform on Sustainable Finance RECOGNITION \| 5 November, 2020 An academic from Queen’s is one of two academics on the island of Ireland appointed to the Platform on Sustainable Finance at the European Commission.	2020
Queen’s researchers investigate new ‘targeted therapy’ for Paediatric Acute Myeloid Leukaemia HEALTH \| 5 November, 2020 Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast are investigating new approaches to target paediatric Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) to improve the treatment and outcome for patients. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health	2020
Queen’s University Belfast Wins Prestigious Award In China INTERNATIONAL \| 3 November, 2020 A unique consortium of UK and Chinese universities led by Queen’s University Belfast have been announced as winners of the Institutional Partnership of the Year at the British Business Awards held in Shanghai.	2020
Voting with their feet...American Scholars come to Queen's LATEST NEWS \| 3 November, 2020 On the day that an expected 140 million Americans will finally elect their next President, we celebrate Northern Ireland’s connections with the US by meeting some of the scholarship recipients presently studying at Queen’s.	2020
Research finds common anticholinergic drugs increase risk of mortality in people with dementia HEALTH \| 3 November, 2020 A study led by researchers from Queen’s University Belfast has found anticholinergic drugs significantly increase the risk of mortality in people with dementia. Ageing, Health, Pharmacy, Public Health	2020
Queen’s research highlights effects of sun exposure on people with lupus HEALTH \| 2 November, 2020 Research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that the social impact of having cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE), which is the term used for lupus affecting the skin, has a dominant influence on how they take care in the sun. Health, Medicine, Public Health	2020
Queen’s Academics elected to the Academy of Social Sciences RECOGNITION \| 30 October, 2020 Two academics from Queen’s University Belfast have been elected to the Academy of Social Sciences.	2020
Universities come together for annual Festival of Social Science 2020 SOCIETY \| 29 October, 2020 Queen's and Ulster University come together virtually for the annual Festival of Social Science 2020.	2020
Queen’s announces over 400 places for online courses as part of Covid-19 response UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 26 October, 2020 Queen’s has announced free online places to upskill and retrain individuals directly affected by COVID-19.	2020
Queen’s University Belfast commended at prestigious national diabetes awards HEALTH \| 22 October, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast initiative “Making Insulin Treatment Safer (MITS) Through Reflective Case-based Discussions” was commended at prestigious national diabetes awards. Diabetes, Health	2020
Popular herb Sage found to be heavily adulterated in Queen’s University Belfast study HEALTH \| 21 October, 2020 How safe is your Sage? That’s the question posed by researchers at the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast after finding more than a quarter of samples of the popular herb were adulterated – some by as much as 58%. Food Integrity, Health, Security	2020
New risk model estimates likelihood of death or hospitalisation from COVID-19 HEALTH \| 21 October, 2020 A model that can calculate a person’s risk of becoming infected and then seriously ill due to COVID-19 has been shown to accurately estimate risk during the first wave of the pandemic in England. Coronavirus, Health, Health data, Public Health	2020
Survey of children's and young people's mental health supports need for early intervention SOCIETY \| 19 October, 2020 A landmark survey has delivered reliable prevalence estimates of the rates of mental health problems in children and young people in Northern Ireland. Mental Health, Society	2020
Queen’s University joins new employability programme for autistic students University News \| 16 October, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast has joined The Employ Autism Higher Education Network, a ground-breaking higher education employability programme, which aims to unlock the potential of autistic students and graduates and help them into full-time work.	2020
Queen’s Researchers Awarded Future Leaders Fellowships from UKRI University News \| 15 October, 2020 Two researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships as part of a £109 million investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).	2020
Research study advises key learnings for wellbeing of Health and Social Care UK workforce SOCIETY \| 15 October, 2020 A study of over 3,000 members of the Health and Social Care workforce across the UK during the first wave of COVID-19 from May to July 2020 has revealed key learnings for management to aid the wellbeing of staff. Mental Health	2020
Athena SWAN success for Queen's Schools in latest round of awards RECOGNITION \| 15 October, 2020 Four Queen's University Schools have been successful in the latest round of Athena SWAN awards, with a new Gold, two Silver renewals and a Bronze award.	2020
Research finds human modification of natural landscapes risking future survival of native carnivores SCIENCE \| 15 October, 2020 New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has found that poor management of forests and natural landscapes may be driving the native predators we are trying to conserve into conflict with humans, risking their recovery and future survival. Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Biological Sciences, Environment	2020
Queen's partners on Ormeau Parklet to test expansion of outdoor space SOCIETY \| 13 October, 2020 The partners responsible for The Ormeau Parklet have launched it as a test model to expand public space for Belfast’s people and businesses.	2020
Queen’s University Belfast scientists support major food-security investigation in aid to Africa HEALTH \| 8 October, 2020 Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast helped identify the cause of a crisis – and avert a larger catastrophe – in humanitarian aid to Africa run by the World Food Programme (WFP). Food Integrity, Health	2020
Mental health research reveals how UK adults are managing stress Society \| 8 October, 2020 A new research study has found that walking outside, visiting green spaces such as parks and contacting family and friends are considered by UK adults as the most helpful ways to cope with stress about the pandemic. Mental Health, Society, Sociology	2020
Queen's welcomes announcement of funded online training places by the Economy Minister University News \| 7 October, 2020 Economy Minister Diane Dodds this week announced 3,000 free online training places for people whose employment has been disrupted by the pandemic.	2020
Queen’s academic awarded Belfast Ambassador Medal BUSINESS \| 2 October, 2020 Dr M. Satish Kumar, Director for Internationalisation in the School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen’s, has been awarded a Belfast Ambassador Medal for his ‘standout contribution’ to the city of Belfast. Business	2020
Queen’s Professor receives national award for research impact SCIENCE \| 2 October, 2020 A Queen’s research project, the Northern Ireland Veterans Health & Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS), has been awarded the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) ‘Lord Ashcroft Research Award’ for innovation in the conduct of the research and potential for future impact Psychology	2020
Research reveals more than a quarter of people felt lonely during the COVID-19 lockdown SCIENCE \| 30 September, 2020 Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have found that more than a quarter of people felt lonely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. Psychology	2020
Queen’s associate wins National KTP Awards TECHNOLOGY \| 29 September, 2020 Emanuele Scarabino, an associate with Queen’s University Belfast and IG Masonry Support, was crowned winner of the ‘Engineering Excellence’ category at the National Knowledge Transfer Team (KTP) Awards, hosted by the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN). Engineering	2020
Queen’s University celebrates incredible legacy gift on World Cancer Research Day HEALTH \| 24 September, 2020 Thanks to a legacy gift from a Queen’s University alumnus, seven major cancer research projects which were put on hold due to grant cuts, are able to restart. Cancer, Cancer Research	2020
Queen’s University welcomes announcement of walk-in COVID-19 test centre on campus University News \| 23 September, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast has welcomed the announcement of a walk-in COVID-19 (coronavirus) test centre on the University campus along with mobile testing units at Ulster University sites.	2020
Queen’s Professor plays lead role in delivering European Code of Cancer Practice for cancer patients HEALTH \| 23 September, 2020 The European Cancer Organisation has today (Wednesday 23 September) launched a new initiative, the European Code of Cancer Practice (“The Code”), which will empower European citizens and cancer patients to receive better care, treatment and support. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health	2020
Queen’s launches new medical curriculum which will address changing needs of NI's healthcare system HEALTH \| 21 September, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast has today (Monday 21 September) launched its new medical school curriculum. Education, Health, Medicine	2020
Queen’s awarded over $1.67 million to research link between dementia and post-operative delirium HEALTH \| 21 September, 2020 Two researchers from Queen’s have been awarded over $1.67 million in funding by the National Institute on Aging to join a collaborative team of international researchers who will examine the link between dementia and post-operative delirium. Ageing, Health	2020
Research reveals prostate cancer affects quality of life for up to five years post diagnosis 18 September, 2020 A research collaboration between Schools of Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast and the National University of Ireland, Galway, has found that after surviving prostate cancer men continue to deal with reduced quality of life. Psychology	2020
Queen’s astronomer part of international team to capture stellar winds in unprecedented detail SCIENCE \| 18 September, 2020 A team of astronomers from around the world has discovered an explanation for the mesmerising shapes of planetary nebulae. Astrophysics	2020
University Statement: Anti-Social Behaviour 17 September, 2020	2020
Queen's and Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership launch "Community Archaeology Toolkit" online resource SCIENCE \| 17 September, 2020 The Centre for Community Archaeology (CCA) at Queen’s University Belfast and Lough Neagh Landscape Partnership (LNLP) have launched a free online learning resource – the Community Archaeology Toolkit. Archaeology	2020
NI Universities collaborate with Cancer Research UK to deliver next generation of cancer treatments HEALTH \| 16 September, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University have been selected to take part in a programme to develop the next generation of cancer treatments and nurture an entrepreneurial culture amongst cancer researchers in the UK. Cancer Research, Health	2020
Gene discovery has potential to prevent heart and circulatory complications in diabetes patients HEALTH \| 15 September, 2020 A team of scientists at Queen’s University have discovered a gene that increases the risk of blood vessel damage in people with diabetes. Switching off this gene could help people with diabetes live longer, healthier lives. Diabetes	2020
Queen's academic awarded share of £7.2 million to support cancer patients affected by pandemic HEALTH \| 15 September, 2020 Dr Olinda Santin from the School of Nursing and Midwifery and Dr Chris Jenkins from the Centre for Public Health have been awarded share of a £7.2 million grant from UKRI to support the world’s most disadvantaged people affected by the pandemic. Cancer, Coronavirus, Nursing & Midwifery	2020
Queen's Academics awarded Gold Medals from the Royal Irish Academy UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 14 September, 2020 Two academics from Queen's University were today (Monday 14 September) presented with Gold Medals from the Royal Irish Academy. Engineering, Politics	2020
Queen’s academic awarded five-year prestigious Research Chair to develop 6G TECHNOLOGY \| 11 September, 2020 An academic from Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded a five-year prestigious Research Chair from the Royal Academy of Engineering to study 6G. Technology	2020
Queen’s researchers working to save famous Donegal shipwreck Bád Eddie TECHNOLOGY \| 8 September, 2020 A team of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are lending their expertise to save the famous Donegal shipwreck, Bád Eddie.	2020
Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI awards £500,000 grant to Queen’s University for blood cancer research HEALTH \| 4 September, 2020 Northern Ireland’s only charity dedicated to blood cancer research; Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI has just awarded £500,000 research grant to Queen’s University Belfast. Cancer, Cancer Research, Health	2020
Queen’s academic awarded share of €677 million to study how flu viruses hijack cells HEALTH \| 3 September, 2020 Dr David Courtney, from Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine is one of 436 laureates from the 2020 ERC Starting Grants competition who have been awarded a share of €677 million to tackle the biggest scientific questions of our time. Coronavirus, Experimental Medicine, Health, Public Health	2020
Universities launch database on amnesties granted during conflict and peace processes SOCIETY \| 2 September, 2020 Queen’s and the University of Edinburgh have launched the first public, open access database which explores amnesties that were granted during ongoing conflicts, or as part of peace negotiations, or in post-conflict periods. Conflict, Conflict Transformation, Global peace, Law, Peace studies	2020
Queen’s announce Oliver Jeffers, Marian Keyes, and Enda Walsh as the next Seamus Heaney Fellows CULTURE & ARTS \| 2 September, 2020 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast has announced the appointment of Oliver Jeffers, Marian Keyes, and Enda Walsh as the Seamus Heaney Centre Fellows for 2020 – 21. Creative Arts , Music and Sonic Arts, Poetry	2020
UK-wide study shows children with gastrointestinal symptoms should be included in COVID-19 testing HEALTH \| 28 August, 2020 Over 1,000 children from Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, known as ‘COVID Warriors’ have had their antibodies measured in the UK-wide trial called ‘Seroprevalence of SARS-Cov-2 infection in healthy children’. Health	2020
Queen’s developing advance care planning resource for nursing homes during COVID-19 outbreak HEALTH \| 26 August, 2020 A research team from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded a £263,701 grant to create an online advance care planning resource for nursing homes during a COVID-19 outbreak. Ageing, Coronavirus, Nursing & Midwifery	2020
The Graduate School at Queen’s Wins Award For Best Student Experience INTERNATIONAL \| 25 August, 2020 The Graduate School at Queen’s University Belfast has won the award for Best Postgraduate Student Experience Initiative in this year’s UK-wide Find a University’s Postgrad Awards.	2020
Seamus Heaney Centre announce inaugural Publishing Fellow CULTURE & ARTS \| 24 August, 2020 The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to announce the appointment of Manuela Moser as their inaugural Publishing Fellow for 2020 – 21. Creative Arts	2020
Queen’s part of Productivity Institute to help boost growth and drive wage-growth BUSINESS AND FINANCE \| 21 August, 2020 Queen’s University Belfast is a partner in a targeted research institute which will help boost wage growth and drive up living standards. Business, Management, Management Studies	2020
Breakthrough discovery finds specific protein linked to intellectual disability and depression HEALTH \| 21 August, 2020 A research team led by Queen’s, in collaboration with the Center for Regenerative Therapies, Dresden, has found how a specific protein plays a crucial role in the generation of neurons at a specific time and location during brain development. Development, Experimental Medicine, Mental Health	2020
Queen’s project to prevent failure of blood vessel grafts receives Heart Research UK grant HEALTH \| 20 August, 2020 A project at Queen’s University Belfast aiming to develop a new method of making grafted blood vessels more resilient has been awarded a grant of over £145,000 by national charity Heart Research UK. Health	2020
Study shows how mountain lions adapt their behaviour to save energy to survive on mountains SCIENCE \| 19 August, 2020 Research led by Queen’s has shown how mountain lions (also known as pumas or cougars) adapt their behaviour to survive in steep mountains by travelling more slowly when they are climbing and descending, and attempting to traverse around steep slopes. Animal Welfare, Biological Sciences, Environment	2020
Queen’s nurse awarded highest honour from Royal College of Nursing Nursing and Midwifery \| 18 August, 2020 Dr Sonya Clarke, Senior Lecturer of Education within Children’s Nursing from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded the prestigious Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Award of Merit for 2020. Nursing & Midwifery	2020
University Statement: Admissions UNIVERSITY NEWS \| 17 August, 2020	2020