£7m project to shape and develop future of electromagnetic science and technology

Technology | 20 March, 2023

Queen’s University Belfast researchers will play an integral role in a new £7 million project which will shape and develop the future of electromagnetic science and technology.

Technology

MRC Impact Prize for initiative helping to improve the relevance of clinical trials

HEALTH | 16 March, 2023

An initiative founded by the University of Liverpool, alongside Queen's University Belfast and the universities of Oxford and Bristol, has won the inaugural MRC Open Science Impact Prize 2022 at a ceremony in Birmingham this week.

Health, Public Health

Report launched to understand the mental health and well-being needs of ethnic minority groups

HEALTH | 15 March, 2023

A group of health and community workers, service providers and academics have met at Queen’s University for the launch of ‘Hearing our Needs’, a report which focuses on the mental health and emotional well-being needs of ethnic minority groups.

Health, Natural and Built Environment

The Chief Executives’ Club hosts ‘In Conversation with Dr Raja Al Gurg’

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 15 March, 2023

The Chief Executives' Club at Queen's University Belfast in partnership with Women in Business hosted 'In Conversation with Dr Raja Al Gurg' (13 March 2023).

Business, Business Engagement, Nursing & Midwifery

New research to explore the risk of suicide in veterans in Northern Ireland

15 March, 2023

A professor from Queen’s University Belfast is leading a new research project exploring the risk of suicide in veterans in Northern Ireland.

Mental Health

Report finds that young people are often unaware of the ways they are being exploited by criminals

SOCIETY | 14 March, 2023

A research report launched by Queen’s has found that despite high levels of organised crime in local areas and the elevated rates of exposure to violence in the community, the term ‘child criminal exploitation’ was new to many young people.

Criminology, Social Justice, Society

Secretary Hillary R. Clinton to host President Clinton and other global leaders at Agreement 25

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 14 March, 2023

Former President of the United States, President Bill Clinton, and the Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast, Secretary Hillary R. Clinton, are among the first global leaders to be announced as part of Agreement 25 at Queen's.

UPSURGE project plans begin to take shape

13 March, 2023

The first step has been taken in the development of a new scientific and environmental demonstator site in Lower Botanic Gardens.

Architecture

£4.5 million Green Innovation Challenge Fund

Sustainability | 13 March, 2023

A £4.5 million award Green Innovation Challenge Fund (GICF) has been launched to help Northern Ireland reach the Net Zero Energy goals outlined in the NI Energy Strategy 2021.

Sustainability

Solvent developed at Queen’s University could transform gas separation and carbon capture

Sustainability | 13 March, 2023

A new solvent developed by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast can separate gases efficiently and could cut global carbon emissions.

climate change

Sustainability

Queen’s-US symposium celebrates cross-border and transatlantic collaboration in cancer research

HEALTH | 13 March, 2023

Queen’s University Belfast and the US National Cancer Institute (NCI) hosted a joint symposium event today entitled “Cancer Knows No Borders – Celebrating Tripartite Cooperation to Enhance Cancer Research”.

Cancer, Cancer Research, Health

Researchers develop new 3D ring technology which could offer solution for HIV management

HEALTH | 9 March, 2023

Researchers from Queen's have developed a new 3D ring technology design for producing skin patches that deliver crucial anti-HIV medication, which could in the future help to protect people from infection with the virus.

Queen’s University set for 25-year Belfast/Good Friday Anniversary signature event

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 9 March, 2023

The focus of the world is set to be on Belfast when global political leaders past and present will arrive in Belfast to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (B/GFA) in April.

Politics

Queen’s University naming two rooms after inspirational female staff

8 March, 2023

Queen’s University Belfast has named two rooms in the School of Maths and Physics after inspirational female staff members.

Queen’s academic elected to the Academy of Social Sciences

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 8 March, 2023

Professor Anne-Marie McAlinden from Queen’s is one of fifty-six leading social scientists to be elected as a Fellow to the Academy of Social Sciences.

Human Rights, Law, Social Justice

Celebrating women leading the way in digital cancer research at Queen’s on International Women’s Day

HEALTH | 8 March, 2023

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate inspirational women scientists and the meaningful contributions they make to research and discovery every day.

Big Data, Cancer, Cancer Research, Health, Health data

Queen’s appoints Chief People Officer

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 7 March, 2023

Queen’s University has announced the appointment of its first substantive Vice President and Chief People Officer, Gillian Magee.

Queen’s study finds autistic young people’s rights were undermined during the COVID-19 lockdowns

SOCIETY | 6 March, 2023

A study from Queen’s has found that autistic young people’s rights were undermined across education, development, health, play, rest and leisure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children's Rights

How global leaders in multinationals adjusted during covid

SOCIETY | 6 March, 2023

Recent research has shown how the Covid-19 pandemic has completely transformed how individuals in multinational organisations engage in their global work.

Get Active for International Women’s Day!

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 6 March, 2023

The Active Lifestyle Programme at Queen’s just got a major boost from a new sponsorship arrangement with recruitment specialists VANRATH.

Health

High Distinction for Northern Ireland’s Italian Honorary Consul

3 March, 2023

Honorary Italian Consul for Northern Ireland, Dr Federica Ferrieri, has been awarded the prestigious Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy (“Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia).

Creative Arts

Researchers involved in two multimillion pound projects to create solutions for future connectivity

Technology | 3 March, 2023

Four researchers from Queen's University Belfast’s Centre for Wireless Innovation (CWI) will play a major role in two new research and innovation platforms set up by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Technology

Researcher awarded €1.5 million to create new antibiotics that can kill drug resistant superbugs

Science | 2 March, 2023

A Queen's University Belfast researcher has been awarded €1.5 million for a mission to help develop new types of antibiotics that can target and kill bacteria that are resistant to current antibiotics.

Chemical Engineering

Crime victims and younger people likely to approve of revenge – new research

1 March, 2023

People who have been victims of crime are more likely to approve of revenge, new research from Queen’s University Belfast has found.

Psychology

Researcher to explore how women were impacted by the deindustrialization of the shipyards

SOCIETY | 1 March, 2023

The research will look at how the deindustrialization of the shipyards impacted the lives of the women and children connected to Belfast’s historic shipyard from the 1970s – 2000s.

History, Irish history

Daily 11-minute brisk walk enough to reduce risk of early death – new research

HEALTH | 28 February, 2023

One in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed at least half the recommended level of physical activity, says new research led by Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Cambridge.

Health, Health data, Health Sciences, Public Health

New research project to study glioblastoma cancer at Queen’s

HEALTH | 24 February, 2023

Queen’s University Belfast has announced a generous donation by Brainwaves NI to support the University in its ongoing work to study the causes of glioblastoma cancer, a type of brain cancer.

Cancer, Cancer Research, Health

Protocol not top priority for Northern Ireland voters

SOCIETY | 24 February, 2023

Most voters in Northern Ireland do not rank the Protocol among their highest policy concerns when compared to other policy issues, a new report by researchers at Queen’s University, has found.

Brexit

Queen’s and University College Cork establish first all-island sustainability network

SUSTAINABILITY | 23 February, 2023

Queen’s and University College Cork (UCC) have established Ireland’s first all-island network dedicated to delivering on the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainability

Minister of State announces UKG investment for NI’s Cyber Security industry

Technology | 22 February, 2023

The UK Government has announced £18.9 million investment in NI’s Cyber Security industry, including £11 million Government funding through the New Deal for Northern Ireland, to develop a pipeline of cyber security professionals in NI.

Queen's academic elected as Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology

RECOGNITION | 21 February, 2023

The American Academy of Microbiology (Academy) has elected Professor Jose Bengoechea and 64 peers to the Class of 2023.

Experimental Medicine, Health

Research project to examine the history of LGBTQ+ life in Northern Ireland

SOCIETY | 16 February, 2023

A new research project, ‘Queer Northern Ireland: Sexuality before Liberation’, based at Queen’s and Ulster University will uncover untold stories of LGBTQ+ life from the early twentieth century until the 1982 decriminalisation of homosexuality.

History

Queen’s signs partnership agreement to provide support for education and research in Ukraine

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 16 February, 2023

Queen’s University has pledged its support for education and research in Ukraine by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement with Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine (SNHUU), a leading university based in the country.

Education, Global peace, Health, Medicine, Peace studies, Society

Queen’s University Belfast hosts International Union of Geological Sciences meeting

14 February, 2023

Queen’s University is hosting the 78th Executive Council Meeting of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IGUS) this week.

Sustainability

Professor Woods receives Engineering Excellence Award

14 February, 2023

Professor Roger Woods has received a prestigious Engineering Excellence Award from the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Engineering

Emily’s Entourage awards grant to Queen’s to support development of treatment for cystic fibrosis

HEALTH | 14 February, 2023

The innovative technology platform aims to deliver inhaled gene therapy directly to the lung to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF).

Health, Pharmacy

Cross border network launches to bring hope to families affected by rare diseases

HEALTH | 13 February, 2023

Today (Monday 13 February), University College Dublin (UCD) and Queen’s University Belfast, along 33 partners, launched the All-Ireland Rare Disease Interdisciplinary Research Network (RAiN).

Health, Society

Florence Nightingale Exhibition launched by the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's

HEALTH | 10 February, 2023

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has launched a new Florence Nightingale Exhibition at the Medical Biology Centre at Queen's University.

Nursing & Midwifery

Crucial new guidance published on dealing with student suicide

10 February, 2023

Queen’s University has hosted the Northern Ireland regional launch of an important new guide on how universities respond to a death by suspected suicide.

Queen’s Belfast/Good Friday Agreement events kick off with discussion session in Brussels

UNIVERSITY | 9 February, 2023

The first in a series of events reflecting on the achievements and impact of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement has taken place in Brussels.

Research project will investigate new treatment for lung damage in chronic lung disease

HEALTH | 9 February, 2023

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are leading a new project that will investigate a potential new treatment for chronic lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Health

Cancer incidence and survival statistics for Northern Ireland 1993-2020

HEALTH | 9 February, 2023

The Queen’s University N. Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Thursday 9 February) released cancer incidence and survival statistics in Northern Ireland during 1993-2020.

Cancer, Health, Health data

Queen's statement in response to the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 8 February, 2023

Queen’s announces the Seamus Heaney Centre’s latest Fellowships for 2023

ARTS & CULTURE | 8 February, 2023

The Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s has announced the appointment of Dr Dane Holt as their new Publishing Fellow, and Dr Milena Williamson as the new Ciaran Carson Writing and the City Fellow for 2023.

Creative Arts , Poetry

First All-Ireland Cancer Network (AllCaN) launched on World Cancer Day

HEALTH | 4 February, 2023

Today on World Cancer Day (February 4th), Irish cancer research charity Breakthrough Cancer Research (Breakthrough), has announced the establishment of the first All-Ireland Cancer Network, AllCaN, involving researchers from Queen's University.

Cancer, Cancer Research, Health, Health data

Queen’s hosted ‘Inside the Brexit Negotiations’ with Stefaan De Rynck

SOCIETY | 3 February, 2023

Former senior adviser to Michel Barnier, Stefaan De Rynck, recently spoke about his new book ‘Inside the deal - how the EU got Brexit done’ during an event at Queen’s University.

Brexit, Society

Portrait created by Queen's medical graduate unveiled at The Centre for Medical Education

HEALTH | 2 February, 2023

A portrait created by Queen's medical graduate and F1 doctor, Dr Caitriona Rafferty, has been unveiled at The Centre for Medical Education at Queen's University.

Coronavirus, Education, Medicine

Pupils who see their teachers as discriminatory are up to one year behind in reading and Maths

1 February, 2023

School pupils who see their teachers as discriminatory are likely to be behind in reading and maths, new research has found.

Society

Conversations on Britishness and Irishness Series launched at Queen’s

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 1 February, 2023

A series of talks designed to facilitate discussion about cultural and political identities in and relating to Ireland has launched at Queen’s.

Politics, Society

Landmark report warns about emergence of geographic cold spots in language provision across FE

SOCIETY | 31 January, 2023

Severe underinvestment leading to the emergence of geographic ‘cold spots’ threatens the state of language learning in UK Further Education (FE), according to new research published by the British Academy.

Education, Languages, Modern languages

NI Children’s Writing Fellow calls out to schools to explore visual literacy

ARTS & CULTURE | 26 January, 2023

One year on from taking up the position of Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland, Paul Howard is on a mission to inspire creativity and the joy of books among as many young readers as possible.

Creative Arts

Energy Minister welcomed to Queen’s University Marine Lab

26 January, 2023

Staff at Queen’s University have welcomed the Minister for Energy and Climate, Graham Stuart MP, to its world class Marine Lab in Portaferry.

Sustainability

Evidence is building to support a ‘whole systems approach’ to obesity prevention in Northern Ireland

HEALTH | 26 January, 2023

A holistic or ‘whole systems approach’ to obesity prevention could offer a more effective means of tackling high, unequal and increasing levels of obesity in Northern Ireland.

Health, Public Health

Queen's University Belfast welcomes Smart Grid board to discuss Net Zero future

SUSTAINABILITY | 25 January, 2023

Sustainability

£12m research grant to make future telecommunications network greener, more resilient and ubiquitous

20 January, 2023

Ensuring the future of the UK's telecommunication network is secure, caters to all of society, boosts the economy and is highly energy efficient is the goal of a new £12m international project, which Queen’s researchers are working on.

Technology

Queen's hosts SistersIN event to enable and empower female pupils to become future leaders

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 20 January, 2023

Pupils from Assumption Grammar School, Glenlola Collegiate, St Cecilia’s College, St Ronan’s College, Strathearn School and Victoria College joined Queen's University for a “SistersIN” event this week.

Education

Traded species have distinctive life histories with extended reproductive lifecycles

SCIENCE | 20 January, 2023

A new study has revealed that that vertebrate species involved in the live wildlife trade have distinctive life history traits and biological characteristics that determine the frequency and timing of reproduction.

Animal Welfare, Biological Sciences, Sustainability

£1.6million project aims to use AI to discover new drugs & therapies to tackle antibiotic resistance

HEALTH | 19 January, 2023

A researcher at Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded a £1.6million research grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to approach how artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to tackle antibiotic resistance in a post-pandemic world.

Health, Health data

Report finds Education departments in UK Universities are less diverse than other disciplines

EDUCATION & SOCIETY | 18 January, 2023

A research report by academics at Queen’s University Belfast in collaboration with the University of Glasgow, has found that Education departments in the UK higher education (HE) sector have more inequality than other discipline areas.

Education

England and Wales are more ethnically diverse and less segregated than ever before

Society | 17 January, 2023

England and Wales are more ethnically diverse – and less segregated – than ever before, according to new research published today following an in-depth analysis of 2021 Census data.

Society

Drinking milk made ancient humans heavier and taller – new study

17 January, 2023

Drinking milk led to taller and heavier ancient humans in some regions of the world and their consumption has a direct impact on lactose intolerance in Europe today.

Archaeology

Vice-Chancellor welcomes Labour Leader, Sir Keir Starmer, to Queen’s

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 13 January, 2023

President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Greer, today welcomed the Leader of the Labour Party to Queen’s University.

Politics

Queen's University staff recognised in New Year Honours List 2023

University News | 9 January, 2023

Members of staff at Queen’s University Belfast have been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023.

Queen’s researcher to examine the treatment of unmarried pregnant women in Northern Ireland

SOCIETY & HISTORY | 9 January, 2023

A researcher from Queen’s will examine how unmarried women who fell pregnant from 1945 - 2015 were treated in Northern Ireland.

History, Society

Call for participants to take part in survey about young children’s exposure to digital technologies

4 January, 2023

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast are calling for parents and carers of children aged 0-3 years old to take part in a survey for the ESRC funded ‘Toddlers, Tech and Talk’ research project.

Technology

Queen’s research wins Health Data Research UK’s ‘Impact of the Year’ award

HEALTH & SOCIETY | 21 December, 2022

Research from Queen’s University Belfast has won the Health Data Research UK’s (HDR UK) prestigious ‘Impact of the Year’ award.

Cancer Research, Economics, Health

Influential Queen’s academic recognised on Highly Cited Researchers 2022 global list

RECOGNITION | 20 December, 2022

Professor Ryan Donnelly from the School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast has been selected as a Highly Cited Researcher for his exceptional research influence and multiple highly cited research papers.

Health, Pharmacy

Queen's hosts 'Reflections on a Pandemic’ In Conversation event with UK Chief Medical Officers

HEALTH | 19 December, 2022

Queen’s University Belfast hosted a 'Reflections on a Pandemic’ In Conversation event with members of the Chief and Deputy Chief Medical Officer teams from across Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England.

Coronavirus, Health

Danielle overcomes health challenges to graduate with First Class Honours

GRADUATION | 16 December, 2022

Danielle Blee, aged 24 and from Glennmornan in Co. Tyrone, will graduate today (Friday 16 December) with a Master’s (MA) in Literary Studies from the School of Arts, English and Languages at Queen’s University Belfast.

Magdalene beats the odds to pursue her dream to study at Queen’s

GRADUATION | 15 December, 2022

Magdalene Ajani (38), from Nigeria is today (15 December 2022) graduating with a Masters degree in Educational Leadership.

Graduation

Peruvian graduate focuses on support for autism

15 December, 2022

Several years ago, in the village of Cusco, near Machupicchu in the highlands of Peru, Queen’s graduand Ezaeza Gaby Sanz Galvan set up an autism clinic in response to the lack of provision for people with autism.

Nurse overcomes mental health struggle to graduate with dream job

GRADUATION | 14 December, 2022

Sophie Little (23), from Lisburn, will graduate today (Wednesday 14 December) with a BSc Degree in Professional Adult Nursing from the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast.

Graduation

From reserved Ghanian boy to stand out leader

GRADUATION | 14 December, 2022

As a reserved young boy growing up in a small town in Ghana, Edmund Afari has always dreamed of studying at Queen’s University and had just about given up on it when he got an email that he says, changed his life.

Graduation

Student graduates with scholarship applied for during months locked-down in Wuhan

GRADUATION | 14 December, 2022

Abdoulie Jallow, (30), from The Gambia is today (14 December) graduating with a Masters degree in Advanced Food Safety.

Graduation

Determined mum of three achieves lifelong dream of becoming a midwife

GRADUATION | 14 December, 2022

Determined mum of three achieves lifelong dream of becoming a midwife

Graduation

Award-winning Syrian student graduates with doctorate in Pharmacy

GRADUATION | 14 December, 2022

Zina Alfahl (31), is today (14 December 2022) graduating with a PhD in Pharmacy at Queen’s.

Graduation

Queen’s multi-billion-pound impact on UK economy

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 14 December, 2022

A recent report shows that Queen’s University makes a multi-billion-pound contribution to the UK economy.

Breast, colorectal, oesophageal, stomach and head & neck cancer incidence and survival statistics NI

HEALTH | 14 December, 2022

The Queen’s University N. Ireland Cancer Registry (NICR) today (Wednesday 14 December) released the official statistics on breast, colorectal, oesophageal, stomach and head & neck cancer incidence and survival rates for Northern Ireland 1993 - 2020.

Cancer, Health

Graduate builds a bright future

GRADUATION | 13 December, 2022

Amrapali Das will graduate with a Masters in Electronic Engineering today (Tuesday 13 December).

Graduation

Graduation success for Erin

GRADUATION | 13 December, 2022

Erin Mellon will today (Tuesday, 13 December) celebrate graduating with a Masters (MSc) in Marketing from Queen’s Management School at Queen’s University Belfast.  

Graduation

Consortium to receive nearly £12 million to unlock 6G technology potential

Technology | 13 December, 2022

Queen’s University Belfast and partners have been granted nearly £12 million from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, to develop and industrialise technologies and solutions for future 6G mobile networks.

Technology

Mechanical Engineer Harvey on the right track

GRADUATION | 13 December, 2022

Harvey Barnes from Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, is celebrating today as he graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s University. 

Graduation

International student Ansu secures ‘concrete’ future

GRADUATION | 13 December, 2022

Inspirational international student Ansu Mary Alex from Kerala in India is celebrating today as she graduates with a Masters in Materials Science and Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast.

Graduation

First digital archive of Brian Friel’s iconic plays launches at Queen’s

ARTS & CULTURE | 12 December, 2022

Queen’s University Belfast has launched the Brian Friel digital archive, a first of its kind resource, providing access to drafts of the acclaimed Irish playwright’s works, including handwritten notes from some of his most iconic plays.

Creative Arts , Film and Drama

Contributions to medicine, sport and public service honoured at Queen’s

GRADUATION | 12 December, 2022

Leaders in the fields of medicine, sport, business and public service are among those to receive Honorary Doctorates from Queen’s today (Monday, 12 December) for their significant contribution to society in Northern Ireland and further afield.

Graduation

Queen’s hosts Latin America,UK & Ireland Policymakers’ Exchange on comprehensive sexuality education

HEALTH | 7 December, 2022

Queen’s University will host a virtual Policymakers’ Exchange meeting today, Wednesday 7 December 2022.

Health, Nursing & Midwifery, Public Health

Genetic causes of bone tumours discovered in 1,000-year-old Irish skeletons

5 December, 2022

Researchers from Queen’s and Trinity College Dublin have discovered that two men buried in a medieval graveyard in County Donegal more than 1,000 years ago had a genetic condition called Multiple Osteochondromas, which causes benign bone tumours.

Archaeology

Queen’s celebrates sector-leading achievement in gender equality

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 5 December, 2022

Queen’s University Belfast is today (Monday 5 December) hosting its Athena Swan Awards celebration event, recognising its sector-leading achievements towards gender equality.  

Charity’s largest ever funding pot awarded to universities to study Lewy body dementia

HEALTH | 5 December, 2022

The Lewy Body Society, a charity dedicated to tackling Lewy body dementia (the second most common form of dementia in older people) has announced the latest recipients of its grants programme.

Health, Health Sciences, Public Health

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

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

Queen's appoints first Artist in Residence for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action

SUSTAINABILITY | 30 November, 2022

Sustainability

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

£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

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.

£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.

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

Queen’s University Belfast Professor appointed to New National Cyber Advisory Board 

10 November, 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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Queen's Vice-Chancellor and Minster Deirdre Hargey visit Market area of Belfast

21 October, 2022

Shaping Tomorrow's Nature-Keepers at Queen's University

21 October, 2022

Sustainability

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.   

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

€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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

£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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

£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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

£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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The global economic costs of invasive aquatic crustaceans amounted to at least US$ 271 million

24 January, 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.

Queen’s researchers involved in $11million project to develop new non-hormonal contraceptive product

HEALTH | 14 January, 2022

Health

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Civil Servant translates her future

8 December, 2021

Keeva Rock will pick up her Masters in Translation on 8 December.

graduation,

Graduation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

A hat trick for Queen’s University - winning three national Student Nursing Times Awards 2021

5 November, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 8 October, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

University Statement St Patrick's Day

UNIVERSITY NEWS | 8 March, 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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 h