Weekly Update

Grab a glass of wine, bring along a copy of the book to be signed, and have your questions answered by the author herself as the graduate School Book Club celebrates Snowflake by Louise Nealon, which was recently announced as the One Dublin One Book for 2024.

Book your place now.

Before you finish for the Christmas break, come along to the social space where there'll be yuletide music, a smores station, mulled wine, mince pies and much more.

Register here.

A symposium you're keen to curate, or a cultural celebration that would bring the postgraduate community together?

Then you should apply to host a Postgraduate-Led Initiative and receive up to £400 funding from the Graduate School.

You'll gain experience in project management, working with budgets, and showcase your leadership skills when you successfully carry out your own Postgraduate-Led Initiative.

And you can apply for your own Postgraduate Led Initiative here.

When: 29^th Nov, 8:30 pm till late

Where: The Parlour

Dressing up in iconic Y2k outfits STRONGLY encouraged!

Hi Everyone

Hope you are keeping safe in the dark evenings.  I would like to remind you all of the issues at we can help with regarding your general wellbeing.  It is important to know that you can come to us, even if you feel the issue isn’t that serious or big of a deal.  Remember, it is not always the issue but how it impacts you.  Never leave it too late to get support, come and chat to us

I will be introducing you all over the next few weeks to international Student Guides, Consent ambassadors and Mind your Mood ambassadors – some of you may have met already

Remember that as a PG student you have the use of One Elmwood as well as The Graduate School.  There are always plenty of events, both academic and social and it is such a good feeling of belonging when part of the QUB PG community.  If you need any advice or guidance on this then please get in touch

The Drop in service for Disability and Wellbeing is a walk in service in One Elmwood, no appointment is needed.  You can attend by calling the 1^stfloor in One Elmwood, Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm.  Outside of office hours, the Inspire Counselling service is 0808 800 0016 and this is 24/7

Take care

Megan

Health Data Research UK recruits enthusiastic, talented students who want to use data-driven research to develop and shape the UK’s response to the most complex health challenges of our times – with specialist expertise across statistics, computational and health science areas.

There are 5 fully-funded studentships available. Students will receive:

• Enhanced and tax-free stipends with increases every year (Y1 outside London: £23,955, Y1 in London: £25,954)
• Fully paid tuition fees at the UK ‘Home’ rate*
• Bespoke training delivered with our industry and academic partners
• The opportunity to develop their own research proposal with our support
• A bursary to support the next step of their career post-PhD
• Research expenses and travel costs
• Learning from and alongside a cohort of fellow students
• Their own Director of Studies as a point of contact throughout their time with us
• A tailored Leadership programme for Years 2-4 of the PhD programme

Learn more and apply here

View the job listing for Innovation & Development Engineer - KTP Associate. 

View the job listing for Precast Concrete Engineer - KTP Associate.

CMI qualifications are designed to provide you with the tools, support and guidance needed to take on any professional challenge.

80% of managers have said that a CMI qualification is a key part of becoming a professional manager, and 79% confirmed that their new skills have increased overall team performance.

Find out more and apply for these scholarships here.

Are you a STEM PhD student looking to bring your research out of the lab? Learn about Conception X's Venture Science programme, starting in March 2024 and running alongside your PhD. 

This programme helps PhD students become Venture Scientists – PhD founders who bridge the gap between academia and industry. They've helped over 360 PhD teams to date, and are now searching for 100 talented students to join their next cohort.

Are you already working on a venture? Interested in learning how to translate and commercialise your research?

Conception X support you to accelerate your understanding of entrepreneurship through curated training sessions, access to a nationwide network of experts and funding opportunities, and the opportunity to meet fellow researchers who are exploring career pathways post-PhD.

In the Discovery Session, you'll:

• Learn more about the programme, eligibility, and the application process
• Hear from alumni about their Conception X journey
• Ask the team any questions you might have

Discovery sessions run between 31 October and late January. Join to learn about becoming part of Conception X Cohort 7.

You might like the idea of befriending an older person; campaigning on humanitarian issues; fundraising for a local charity or getting involved in conservation in urban areas, whatever you’re passionate about we will be able to find the perfect volunteering opportunity for you.

If you know you want to do something but you’re not quite sure what, never fear, we will be able to provide you with a range of volunteering options and just know something will spark your interest!

Discover more on the Student Union website.

Thomas J Moran Moran was a renowned businessman and humanitarian who acted as Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast until his death on August 19 2018.

Mr Moran was formally inaugurated as Chancellor of Queen’s on Thursday 2 July, 2015. At a special installation ceremony in the Great Hall, the Vice-Chancellor, the late Professor Patrick Johnston, referred to him as “someone who shares our passion for education” who “recognises the transformative effect it has on the world around us.” It is for these same reasons that he is a fitting person to be honoured in the official name of The Graduate School. Read more about him here.