Weekly Update

As you make the transition to postgraduate study, we're here to support your personal and academic development, help you to connect with your postgraduate community, and enhance your overall postgraduate experience.

A range of events and activities are available as part of our Welcome and Induction programme and we encourage you to make the most of these opportunities. Find out more and book your place here.

We look forward to welcoming you soon!

From academic writing to communication skills, right through to careers and employability, we offer a range of innovative programmes, networking events and workshops designed to help you develop the skills to become 'Future Ready'.

You can find out more on our Events page and register your place via MyFuture.

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. Through flowing movements that focus on breath synchronicity and awareness, you will nurture your body and mind by releasing mental tension.

A typical 'Rejuvenation Yoga' class with Instructor Gill will cover yoga postures, breathing practices, deep relaxation, meditation and revitalisation; helping to break cycles of stress and anxiety in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Find out more and book your place here.

The programme will cover everything you need to consider when applying for jobs, from your CV, a strategy for competency based questions, right through to being interviewed virtually. You’ll develop your online presence through LinkedIn as its popularity as a recruitment tool for employers continues to grow.

You can also complete the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) questionnaire, which is used to determine your differing strengths. Being aware of your personal preferences is one step towards understanding yourself better and improving your relationships with others.

Finally, you can also take part in a group exercise to practise your communication and decision-making skills.

Find out more and register here. 

I am an International Public Policy MSc student and an aspiring postgraduate research student. Since I joined the QUB community, I served as a course rep, PG school rep, the Student Council’s representative on the University Senate, and as a Student Digital Champion.

As an international student, I realise how terrifying and intimidating it can be to make the move to Belfast from hundreds, if not thousands of miles away. So I’m keen to help support our international students this year – especially after the past three years of pandemic-related restrictions and a university experience unlike any other.

I am determined to make postgraduate students feel represented and included across campus, so if you have any thoughts or feedback about how we can work together, please don’t hesitate to send me a note! If you’re a postgraduate student and have any questions or would like to chat about your studies, clubs/societies, connecting and networking with other PGs, funding your degree, professional development for PGs or highlight research you’re working on, please be sure to reach out! I’m eager to hear directly from you – what’s working well, and what can we do better to make your experience at QUB even better?

E. su.vppostgraduate@qub.ac.uk 

We offer a range of support that includes:

Drop In Service

Monday to Friday, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Our Drop-In runs both on campus (in person), and via telephone.

• Visit us on Level 1 of the new Student Centre 1 Elmwood
• Call us –07387546123

Alternatively, you can also contact us through our Online Form.

During your Drop-In meeting, the Disability & Wellbeing Adviser may feel that you need a longer appointment to discuss your issues and explore suitable support options. Therefore you may be booked into a 1:1 appointment with an appropriate member of the team, or it may be that you need support from another service, such as Counselling, Advice SU, Learning and development service or an external service. 

Inspire Student Hub

Provides the right help right now, giving you instant access to a range of information, guidance and screening that is tailored specifically to help care for your individual wellbeing needs. The hub will help you to create a bespoke wellbeing care-plan, as well as giving guidance on appropriate support and intervention through guided self-assessment.

Innovative tools and resources. The hub comprises a number of resources, including:

• Guided self-assessment via ‘Chatbot’
• Self-help programmes and digital intervention tools
• Searchable ‘5 ways to wellbeing’ map
• Wellbeing information library and Bibliotherapy

Whether you’re looking for some advice or need a little more direction, visit the hub and start your wellbeing journey today. PIN IS QUBHUB!

Inspire Counselling Services

Alternatively, if you know that you would prefer to talk to a counsellor, you can make an appointment using the 24 hr helpline number on 08088000016 or email qubstudents@inspirewellbeing.org 

Wellbeing on Weekdays

Our Wellbeing on Weekdays events are based around the Public Health Agency's 'Take 5 Steps to Wellbeing': Connect, Keep Learning, Be Active, Take Notice, and Give. These events give you an informal way to connect with fellow students, and to maintain and improve your mental and physical wellbeing – see here for events. 

Talk Campus support, which offers support with mental health connecting students worldwide & supporting 26 languages. It is accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world.

#QUBeWell - We're On A Journey Together

Most of us know when we don’t feel great mentally or physically. Most of us don’t ask for help, even when we really need it. Stop the stigma and reach out for support. We’re here to help you be well.

Student Wellbeing Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts

These accounts are very active and will provide helpful advice, guidance and information.

The Annual Peace Lecture series was inaugurated in 2018 with a lecture from President Mary Robinson on climate justice. President Robinson has subsequently become Chair of The Elders and has held prestigious posts in Ireland and the United Nations.

Previous speakers include Mamphela Ramphele (2019) and Professor Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela (2020).

Speaker: Nader Nadery (Asser Institute, Center for International and European Law)

Chair: Professor Richard English (Queen's University Belfast)

Find out more and register here.

The Disability Research Network (DRN) is a multi-faculty network of researchers with an interest in disability research. We have recently established a new PGR Forum to promote cross disciplinary learning and networking opportunities for the strong body of postgraduate researchers across the University who have an interest in disability issues. We are welcoming new members and would like to invite you to take the opportunity to join this group if:

• Your sphere of research falls partly or wholly within the field of disability research.   

• You are a PGR student interested in meeting up with fellow researchers for cross-disciplinary learning and sharing disability research experiences.
    
• You are involved in disability research and are seeking networking and collaboration opportunities.  

If you are interested in joining this group or hearing more about the DRN’s PGR Forum, please contact Prof. Berni Kelly at:  b.r.kelly@qub.ac.uk. 

Please visit the DRN website for more information and resources here:  https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/DisabilityResearchNetwork/