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iREACH Health and Celerion partner to advance clinical trial development in key healthcare areas iREACH Health and Celerion partner to advance clinical trial development in key healthcare areas : News article ID 3745738
iREACH Health | 27 February, 2025

Queen’s University Belfast has announced a new partnership with Celerion, a global leader in early clinical research. The agreement will see the US-headquartered company relocate its UK Phase 1 clinical research operations to iREACH Health.

Construction work begins on groundbreaking City Deal centre Construction work begins on groundbreaking City Deal centre : News article ID 3711322
iREACH Health | 19 February, 2025

The development of a £64 million world-class clinical research centre in Belfast took a major step forward today as construction work got underway.

Significant progress made on Queen's innovation centres in 2024 Significant progress made on Queen's innovation centres in 2024 : News article ID 3447548
BELFAST REGION CITY DEAL | 18 December, 2024

During the past year, significant progress has been made on the three innovation centres that Queen’s University is leading on, delivered through the Belfast Region City Deal.

Graham awarded contract for new iREACH Health clinical research innovation centre Graham awarded contract for new iREACH Health clinical research innovation centre : News article ID 3414363
iREACH HEALTH | 10 December, 2024

Queen’s University Belfast has awarded Graham a £39m construction contract to build two new state-of-the-art buildings beside the Belfast City Hospital as part of the planned 8,500m² iREACH Health facility.

Northern Ireland and Manchester collaborate to accelerate inclusive impact of City and Growth Deals Northern Ireland and Manchester collaborate to accelerate inclusive impact of City and Growth Deals : News article ID 3332845
BELFAST REGION CITY DEAL | 21 November, 2024

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Manchester City Council Leader Cllr Bev Craig visited Queen’s last week to highlight the importance of regional collaboration and partnership during the Global Innovation Summit held at the University.

The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility showcases clinical research capabilities The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility showcases clinical research capabilities : News article ID 3176059
iREACH HEALTH | 10 October, 2024

The Northern Ireland Clinical Research Facility (NICRF) recently featured two showcase days for anyone wanting to know more about clinical trial infrastructure to support clinical trials or clinical research.

New Space Enterprise Lab opens at Queen’s AMIC Harbour New Space Enterprise Lab opens at Queen’s AMIC Harbour : News article ID 3176023
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INNOVATION CENTRE | 4 October, 2024

A new NI Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) was launched at Queen’s AMIC Harbour site providing users with access to the latest collaborative technology, resources and expertise – the latest addition to the Satellite Applications Catapult’s UK-wide network.

Queen’s Secures £6.25m UKRI Award to Revolutionise UK Supply Chains Queen’s Secures £6.25m UKRI Award to Revolutionise UK Supply Chains : News article ID 3161545
UNIVERSITY NEWS | 30 September, 2024

Queen's has secured a £6.25m funding award from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), as part of its Building a Secure and Resilient World strategic theme, to model and reimagine supply chains across the UK in food, critical minerals and fashion.

Queen’s AMIC Joins as Main Sponsor for NI Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Queen’s AMIC Joins as Main Sponsor for NI Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition : News article ID 3048135
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INNOVATION CENTRE | 29 August, 2024

The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has been announced as the main sponsor for the upcoming Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, the largest event of its kind in Northern Ireland.

Queen’s initiative will create 4,000 jobs in Northern Ireland Queen’s initiative will create 4,000 jobs in Northern Ireland : News article ID 2815168
BELFAST REGION CITY DEAL | 19 June, 2024

Up to 4,000 jobs will be created in NI as a result of Queen’s £230 million programme of innovation across 3 innovation centres as part of the Belfast Region City Deal, with a funding commitment of £170m from the UK Government and NI Executive.

Construction starts on Factory of the Future to reinvigorate Northern Ireland’s industrial potential Construction starts on Factory of the Future to reinvigorate Northern Ireland’s industrial potential : News article ID 2786860
BELFAST REGION CITY DEAL | 11 June, 2024

Construction has started on a state-of-the-art Factory of the Future at Global Point in Newtownabbey led by Queen’s University Belfast, which is key to an exciting future for advanced manufacturing in Northern Ireland.

Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast
Two new senior leadership team appointments announced at Queen’s Two new senior leadership team appointments announced at Queen’s : News article ID 2381800
UNIVERSITY NEWS | 15 January, 2024

Queen’s University Belfast has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team.

Henry Brothers awarded £30m contract for new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre Henry Brothers awarded £30m contract for new Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre : News article ID 2087422
UNIVERSITY NEWS | 25 September, 2023

A contractor has been appointed for the Queen’s-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100m Belfast Region City Deal project, with almost £80m coming from the UK Government.

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NI businesses to benefit from £1m Innovate UK funding for AMIC NI businesses to benefit from £1m Innovate UK funding for AMIC : News article ID 1850194
UNIVERSITY NEWS | 14 June, 2023

A £1m investment from Innovate UK will enable Northern Ireland’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) to start supporting local businesses in the next few months.

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Queen’s University welcomes Specialist Fulbright Scholar for community research project Queen’s University welcomes Specialist Fulbright Scholar for community research project : News article ID 1718308
5 April, 2023

A New York City-based advisor to government and third sector organisations has received a Fulbright Specialist Award to visit Queen’s University Belfast to undertake a community research project linked to Belfast Region City Deal.

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Pre-application Community Consultation opens for iREACH Health Pre-application Community Consultation opens for iREACH Health : News article ID 1693019
14 March, 2023

Public consultation events on the Belfast Region City Deal-funded iREACH Health facility, which will carry out world-class clinical research to deliver better treatments to improve people’s health, are taking place at One Elmwood on Tuesday 21 March.

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New pilot project fund set to drive academic-industry collaboration under Belfast Region City Deal New pilot project fund set to drive academic-industry collaboration under Belfast Region City Deal : News article ID 1627409
20 January, 2023

The Global Innovation Institute (GII) has announced over £100,000 funding for a pilot project to drive multidisciplinary activity between academics and industry or other external partners.

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£100,000 announced for GII researchers to work with external partners £100,000 announced for GII researchers to work with external partners : News article ID 1567850

The Global Innovation Institute (GII) has announced over £100,000 funding for a pilot project to drive multidisciplinary activity between academics and industry or other external partners.

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NIO Minister visits ahead of event to shape future of £98m advanced manufacturing facility NIO Minister visits ahead of event to shape future of £98m advanced manufacturing facility : News article ID 1348779
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.

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Minister’s visit highlights Queen’s commitment to impact-focussed innovation Minister’s visit highlights Queen’s commitment to impact-focussed innovation : News article ID 1329746
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.

Queen’s and UCD strengthen research collaboration Queen’s and UCD strengthen research collaboration : News article ID 1343676
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.

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£7.7m project to drive new standards for safer, greener, more cost-effective UK infrastructure £7.7m project to drive new standards for safer, greener, more cost-effective UK infrastructure : News article ID 1378344
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.

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Design teams announced for ambitious Queen’s-led City Deal Innovation Centres Design teams announced for ambitious Queen’s-led City Deal Innovation Centres : News article ID 1387163
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.

Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast
Professor Ian Greer Welcomes the Signing of the Belfast Region City Deal Professor Ian Greer Welcomes the Signing of the Belfast Region City Deal : News article ID 1519633
CITY DEAL | 9 December, 2021

HVM Catapult CEO Katherine Bennett, Sam Turner, Professor Ian Greer and Professor Paul Maropoulos, Director of AMIC
New partnership set to drive industrial transformation in Northern Ireland New partnership set to drive industrial transformation in Northern Ireland : News article ID 1530313
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.

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Technology Roadmap underlines need for innovation support in manufacturing Technology Roadmap underlines need for innovation support in manufacturing : News article ID 1540253
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.

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Vice-Chancellor welcomes signing of Belfast Region City Deal as a “momentous occasion” Vice-Chancellor welcomes signing of Belfast Region City Deal as a “momentous occasion” : News article ID 1257049
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.