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Our Place in Space. A public talk at Queen's University with a discussion afterwards. Our Place in Space. A public talk at Queen's University with a discussion afterwards. : News article ID 1378349
Our Solar System and Beyond. | 19 May, 2022

As part of the "Our place in space project", in which Queen's University is a supporting partner, we will host a public talk at Queen's and discussion with world leaders in sky surveys and planetary defense. Entry is free, but tickets are required.

Queen’s platform will bring the first motion picture of the Universe to global audience. Queen’s platform will bring the first motion picture of the Universe to global audience. : News article ID 1192784
12 August, 2021

Queen’s University Belfast is playing a key role in ensuring that people across the world can view the first inventory of the Universe recorded by the world’s largest digital camera.

Queen’s scientists unlock another mystery of the Sun Queen’s scientists unlock another mystery of the Sun : News article ID 1193505
25 May, 2021

Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast are part of an international research team which has made an exciting new discovery of how magnetic waves can help to heat the Sun.

Astronomers detect a new chemical signature Astronomers detect a new chemical signature : News article ID 1193438
27 April, 2021

Such advances are important if, in the future, we ever want to probe atmospheres of smaller rocky planets that resemble the Earth.

Astronomers detect new chemical signature in an exoplanet’s atmosphere Astronomers detect new chemical signature in an exoplanet’s atmosphere : News article ID 1193503
27 April, 2021

An international collaboration of astronomers led by Queen’s University Belfast has discovered a new chemical signature in the atmosphere of an extrasolar planet, a planet that orbits a star other than the sun.

New Queen’s scholarship opportunities will explore impact of AI on science and society New Queen’s scholarship opportunities will explore impact of AI on science and society : News article ID 1193500
5 February, 2021

Thirty funded doctoral scholarships announced by Queen’s University Belfast are set to provide a unique opportunity to explore the challenges of Artificial intelligence (AI) for every area of science and society.

Alan Fitzsimmons awarded George Darwin Lectureship by the Royal Astronomical Society. Alan Fitzsimmons awarded George Darwin Lectureship by the Royal Astronomical Society. : News article ID 1277442
19 January, 2022

The George Darwin Lecture is given annually by an authoritative and engaging speaker on a suitable topic in astronomy. The award is named after the astronomer Sir George Darwin, the son of Charles Darwin.

URANIA Visit URANIA Visit : News article ID 1384693
20 May, 2022

ARC welcomed guests from URANIA recently.

Place in Space Divis
Queen's supports the Our Place in Space festival Queen's supports the Our Place in Space festival : News article ID 1420457
24 June, 2022

The solar system has arrived on the top of Divis Mountain.

Brian Schmidt and Lucie Green
From the Sun to Dark Energy with Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt & Lucie Green From the Sun to Dark Energy with Nobel Laureate Brian Schmidt & Lucie Green : News article ID 1420484
24 June, 2022

Join us for an explorative journey through the Universe with Professor Lucie Green and Nobel Laureate Professor Brian Schmidt which will be chaired by TV presenter Mark Langtry.

Meg Schwamb
Tales from the Solar System with Dr Meg Schwamb Tales from the Solar System with Dr Meg Schwamb : News article ID 1420479
24 June, 2022

Join Queen’s University Belfast’s Dr Schwamb for an exclusive insight into recent discoveries about the planets, satellites, and planetesimals residing in and visiting our solar system.