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Your Guide to Queen’s Sport Gym

Studying While Working Full-Time: What It’s Really Like to Go Back to University

VIDEO: Student Tour of Elms BT2 Accommodation at Queen’s

Finding Support Beyond the Classroom: My Experience with Queen's Services and Resources

Hidden Gems in Belfast

My Experience with SU Enterprise and 'What's The Big Idea?'

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Low-Budget Day Out in Belfast

International student Bryan shows how you can spend a wholesome day around Queen’s campus and in Belfast without breaking the bank.

Student Tour of Elms BT2 Accommodation at Queen’s

Join Dentistry student Vanessa on a tour of Elms BT2 accommodation, situated in the heart of Belfast city centre and just under a 20-minute walk from Queen’s campus.

My First Live Concert in Belfast

International student Natasha visits the SSE Arena in Belfast for her first live concert by singer Tom Odell!

SEMESTER TWO

Student Natasha smiling in Belfast street

Spring Semester Survival Guide for Students

Student sitting in the Quad in Spring

How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI

Language support staff

How to Develop Your Language Skills at Queen’s

ACCOMMODATION

Pei Ying Tan

Living in Elms BT9: My Experience as an International Student

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15 things under £15 that will make your uni room feel like home

Elms BT9 reception

A Guide to University Accommodation Research

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LIFE IN BELFAST AND NORTHERN IRELAND

Female student standing against Guinness graffiti art in Belfast

Five Culture Spots to Enhance Your Student Experience in Belfast

People on a bus

A New Student’s Guide to Travel Apps in Northern Ireland and Ireland

Female student and her parent/guardian taking selfie together in Queen's Quad

The Most Instagrammable Spots in Belfast and Beyond!

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SUPPORT AND WELLBEING

Queen's University Belfast Medical Library

Queen’s Essentials: Resources to Support Your University Journey

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Staying Active in Belfast as a Student

Tips and Tricks for Mature Students

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CAREERS AND GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

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A Guide to Careers Fairs at Queen's

Lana in the library, PhD student

How Well Does Queen’s Prepare Students for Their Future Careers?

Lanyon October 2025

From Campus to Career: How Queen’s Set Me Up for Success

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QUEEN'S INSIDER

Student sitting in the Quad in Spring

How to Make the Most of Spring Break in Belfast/NI

K-pop society outside the Lanyon

Spotlight on the K-pop Society

Student Lucas stands against graffiti wall in Belfast

Start Your University Journey: Early Research Toolkit

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COST OF LIVING ADVICE AND TIPS

groceries in bags

How to Save Money on Your Food Shop as a Student

Students holding chip cones from the Poke Club

Unlocking Belfast: Maximising your Student Discounts

Student Durgadas in front of the Titanic Museum

How to Enjoy Belfast Without Spending Any Money

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STUDENT LIFE

Suhrath Tasnim Rahman

My First Semester as an International Student at Queen's

Tista Sarkar

Celebrating Festivals and Traditions at Queen's

Student Sreyashi takes selfie beside SU

5 Must-Do Activities to Improve Your Student Life in 2026

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

K-pop society outside the Lanyon

Spotlight on the K-pop Society

Taylor Swift friendship bracelets

Spotlight on the Queen's Taylor Swift Society

Caving club members

Queen’s Societies You Didn’t Know Existed

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STUDYING AND COURSES

Scott Lilburn

A Day in the Life of a Marketing Student at Queen's

Adriparna Paul

A Day in the Life of a PhD Pharmacy Student at Queen's

Elizabeth Noble

A Day in the Life of an English with Creative Writing Student at Queen's

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WHY CHOOSE QUEEN'S

From Taiwan to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen's

Nomuun Delgersaikhan

From Mongolia to Belfast: Why I Chose Queen’s University Belfast

Tabitha Ndanu Mwenga

Why I Chose Queen’s: My Journey from Nairobi to Belfast

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