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Researchers at Queen’s are at the heart of supporting global efforts to understand the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

As we advance our knowledge of the global challenges presented by COVID-19, we are leading new research projects to address COVID-19, supporting local, national and international efforts to expand our knowledge of the pandemic and deploying this enhanced intelligence to develop solutions that will benefit our society here in Northern Ireland, across the UK and globally.

Beyond Coronavirus: How Does The World Recover?

Queen’s was delighted to host Professor Henrietta Moore, Founder and Director of the Institute for Global Prosperity, UCL, to deliver a keynote address ‘Beyond Coronavirus: How Does The World Recover?' in May 2021.

The event examined the health and socio-economic impact of Covid-19 in the most vulnerable countries, and featured reflections by Professor Diarmuid O’Donovan, Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast.

Coronavirus Research

Research being undertaken in Queen's across science, public health and societal aspects of this global challenge.


Latest Research Updates

Working to help find a treatment through drug screening, and leading clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes.


Supporting Society

Working together to support individuals and wider society from the consequences of the COVID-19 disease.

Coronavirus Experts

Find academics for media comment, analysis and research.


Analysis and commentary

Read analysis and commentary from Queen’s University academics on Coronavirus.


In the Media

Queen's academics recently featured in news articles about the current pandemic.

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