Pre-Semester Engagement Programme
Welcome to our Programme for 2020/21!
The Programme for Semester 2 will be running from Monday 4 January with activites and initiatives for new and returning students. This page is updated regularly so watch this space for more information!

Pre-Semester Engagement Programme
We have a fantastic range of events happening as part of our Pre-Semester Event Programme. We have prepared lots of events for the week, available to all students virtually!
Missed our events? No problem! The majority of our events were recorded, so you can catch-up with us.

Postgraduate Pre-Semester Engagement at the Graduate School
View our Postgraduate Welcome page for information about what's happening at the Graduate School!
The Graduate School connects students across all disciplines to one another, and to mentors, leaders, and employers within the University and beyond. We support postgraduates to become ‘what’s next thinkers’, and providing you with a whole-person approach to your postgraduate experience.
We have a range of events happening throughout the first few weeks of January for new and returning students! Click the button below to find out more.

Virtual Events at Queen's Accommodation
Virtual Events at Queen's Accommodation for new and returning students.
Virtual Quarantine Meet and Greet
6pm-7pm, Monday 11 & 18 January 2021
Tunes & Toasties
7pm-9pm, Tuesday 12 & 19 January 2021
Online Quiz
7pm-9pm, Wednesday 13 & 20 January 2021
Creative Crafts
7pm-9pm, Thursday 14 & 21 January 2021
Live Cook-a-long
7pm-onwards, Friday 15 & 22 January 2021
For more information: Elms BT1/BT2 Residents, Elms BT9 Residents

Queen's Sport
Welcome, or welcome back! to Queen's Sport. Queen’s Sport is one of the premier sporting universities in the UK and Ireland. Our world-class indoor and outdoor facilities help students lead a healthy and active lifestyle. We encourage all our students to benefit from the positive effects sport and fitness has on your health and wellbeing, no matter what your level.
You can find out more information on Queen's Sport 2020/2021 by visiting the site, which is linked below.

Careers, Employability & Skills
Listen
Careers, Employability and Skills have launched a brand new podcast called Find Your Future. The second episode features employers from Pinsent Mason and EY chatting to Careers Consultant Mary McLaughlin about how to ace an online interview.
Listen here https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/podcasts/
Follow
Follow @QUBCareers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for all the latest news. Our blog is your go-to resource for news on services, events and opportunities.
Book
We have a packed schedule of career-enhancing events and activities planned for Semester 2, including the Work Experience and Placement Fair on 24 February. Browse and book our list of upcoming events via our Events Page.

Learning Development Service
LDS offer academic skills support for UG students at Queen's via one-to-one consultations, workshops, and learning resources.
Open Workshops
Throughout semester two, LDS are holding a series of workshops (3 per week) which focus on a specific academic skill each week. These 30 min sessions (15 mins presentation / 15 mins Q&A) are held on Microsoft Teams.
Peer Mentoring and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) schemes offer new students the benefit of peer-to-peer support from more experienced students.