Your Donation, Your Impact
2021-22
The self-care activities that were part of the Annual Fund project were an excellent way to meet people, get fit and pick up a new skill. I took part in boxing and netball and really enjoyed it. Playing netball again after a few years inspired me to join a local social team. I have kept it up for a few months now and it’s an excellent way for me to destress and socialise. I now really understand the importance of self-care for healthcare so we can become the best possible nurses, thanks! Louisa Mc Robb
Year 1 Student Nurse
Aoife on the School of Pharmacy’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Group
“The Mental Health First Aid training has provided me with confidence and invaluable skills to be able to recognise and appropriately support people whenever they need help”
Suzi & Dara on the projects at the Seamus Heaney Centre
“We want to extend a huge thank you to the Annual Fund donors for your generous contributions that made this all possible,” said Dara McWade, Project Assistant at the Seamus Heaney Centre
Keara & Beth on the 2022 Emergency Medicine Conference
“We really couldn’t have done it without the help and support from donors to the Queen’s Annual Fund and we’d like to extend a huge thank you from everyone at QUB Scrubs”, said Beth, Coordinator of the 2022 Emergency Medicine Conference.
2020-21
Reducing ‘Digital Poverty’ during COVID-19
Your donation helped to support 34 students who benefitted from this initiative. You can find out about Clare’s personal experience in her video message. ‘Digital poverty’ should not be a barrier to learning, but many students struggled with academic study at home during the pandemic. Access to a laptop and working broadband connection became an increasing issue as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, which forced families and students to work from home. In response to this need, the University launched a number of initiatives. Donations from graduates and friends of the University of £33,500 allowed the Queen’s Annual Fund to play a vital part in supporting students, with Digital Inclusion Grants and a short-term laptop loan scheme.