The BT9 Student Allotment was creased in 2019 by a number of Green at Queen's student volunteers. The aim of the allotment is to promote the importance of green spaces around the university, increase biodiversity, and support mental wellbeing and mindfulness by providing an area for relaxation. The project has proven to be a resounding success.

The allotment now has over 10 beds planted with a range of plants and vegetables, including potatoes, onions, and daffodils. With the help of the Conservation Volunteers the society has also created an apple orchard on site. Future plans include implementing composting and continuing to host a range of workshops.

To get involved in the allotment please email rlcbt9@qub.ac.uk. 

The Physical Education Centre (PEC) Staff created an allotment in 2024 which was funded by Queen's Green Fund. 

Located towards the back of the PEC beside the outdoor football pitches, the allotment was developed to provide a designated garden and collaborative space for staff, providing a wide range of benefits both personally and in the workplace.

Personal benefits include a boost in physical health as gardening is a form of low impact exercise, while the access to fresh, organic produce encourages better nutrition. From a health and wellbeing perspective spending time outdoors and nurturing plants helps to reduce stress and anxiety, and additionally the allotment fosters a sense of achievement and belonging from the community aspect of the initiative.

If you are interested in getting involved with the allotment, please contact Paul Curry: p.curry@qub.ac.uk.