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What's on at Queen's

Here you can find highlights of what is happening at Queen's that are of interest to postgraduates. If you'd like more information about events happening at Queen's, click here.

Library Training and Support

Open Access: The Future of Academic Publishing

Tuesday 15 October, 11.00am - 12.00pm, MBC 01/004

• An overview of open access & its benefits
• What to consider when publishing
• The support and guidance available to Queen's researchers

Please login to MyFuture to book a place. 

You can also email openaccess@qub.ac.uk for more information. 

Innovation for Growth in SMEs

Exploring Successful Innovation Practice

Wednesday 16 October, 08.30am - 10.30am, Riddel Hall

An innovation masterclass presented by Dr Lawrence Dooley, Business School, University College Cork.

• 8.30am - Networking Breakfast
• 9.00am - 'Innovation for Growth in SMEs: Exploring Successful Innovation Practice'
  Masterclass led by from Dr Lawrence Dooley, University College Cork

Find out more and register to attend here.

 

Green at Queen's

Environmental Leadership Programme

Do you have an interest in climate change and the environment?

Would you be interested in the opportunity to learn new skills and improve your C.V?

Explore the exciting opportunities available to you through the Route A Degree Plus Environmental Leadership Programme:

• Workshops and Events
• Environmental Volunteering Activities throughout Campus
• Implementation of an Environmental Project
• Organisation of Environmental Awareness Events for Queen’s Environmental Campaigns – Green Week

Find out more:  go.qub.ac.uk/greenatqueens

QUBSU Parents & Carers Network

Parents & Carers Lunch Time Catch Up

Thursday 17 October, 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Clubroom 3, QUB Student's Union

This is an event for all new and returning students with parenting and caring responsibilities to meet, network and find out more about the support we have available. 

Please RSVP by Tuesday 15 October to Gift Sotonye-Frank, su.vppostgraduate@qub.ac.uk, indicating any dietary requirements.

Wellbeing

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: A One-Day Introduction

Saturday 19 October, 10.00am to 4.00pm, QUB Campus (Exact location TBC)

Frank Liddy, CSCT Adv Dip Counselling

This is a one-day experiential introduction to Mindfulness. It has been known for centuries in the meditative tradition that the sustained practice of mindfulness meditation can have profoundly healing and transformative effects in one's life. Mindfulness is the ability to engage with the present moment without stress provoking negative judgments. Participants will learn the basic units of Mindfulness in action.

Price: £33 (no concession)

To enrol online, go to www.qub.ac.uk/ol

For more information, contact 028 9097 3323/3539 or email openlearning.education@qub.ac.uk.

Institute of Irish Studies

"Celebrating Gender History at Queen's University"

Friday 25 October, 1.30pm - 6.00pm, PFC 02.026

Celebrating Gender History at Queen's University

The Institute of Irish Studies and the School of History Anthropology Philosophy and Politics are hosting a conference on Gender History to celebrate the work and career of Professor Mary O’ Dowd, MRIA, First professor of Gender History at QUB. 

Followed by the opening of an exhibition on Women and History in honour of Professor O’Dowd by Queen’s Special Collections and Archives, in co-operation with the Institute of Irish Studies and HAPP

Speakers will include members of Queen’s academic staff, including our new professor of Gender History, Diane Urquhart. Also Professors Maria Luddy (Sussex) Gerardine Meaney (UCD) and Bernadette Whelan (Documents in Irish Foreign Policy).

Please register for this free event via Eventbrite.

Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

PhD Afternoon Tea

Thursday 28 November, 3.00pm - 4.30pm, Riddel Hall

This event will be hosted by AHSS academics and current PhD students and will give you the opportunity to find out more about PhD study.

Please RSVP before 14 November here.