At Queen’s, sustainability is at the forefront of academic and extracurricular initiatives. One of the key groups making progress in this area is the Sustainable Healthcare Development Group (SHDG), led by medical student Mhairi Cowan.

Queen’s University Belfast PHD students, James Dill-Russell and Xavier Badham made the decision to cycle from Belfast to Geneva off the back of a bet with their lecturer.

We caught up with Sam, a postgraduate medical student with an undergraduate background in Geography and Environmental Science, to hear about their role in the Queen’s Sustainable Healthcare Development Group (SHDG).

At Queen’s, sustainability is about making everyday choices that add up to a big difference. As an Engagement Officer on the Sustainability Team, Naomi works with staff and students to encourage simple changes, especially within the laboratories.

Natalie Le Seelleur is driving the integration of sustainability into education through a comprehensive strategy aligned with Queen's goals. Their work helps make sustainability meaningful and accessible to staff and students.

Meet Rachel Vaughan, Sustainability Programme Officer at Queen’s, who is working to turn big ideas into everyday action. From greener travel to biodiversity, Rachel is helping to shape a more sustainable campus, once small change at a time.