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Image shows, form left to right, Gerry O’Brien, President, Dundalk Institute of Technology Students’ Union; Dr. Diarmuid O’Callaghan, President, Dundalk Institute of Technology; Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless T.D.; Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast; and Amy Smith, President, Queen’s University, Belfast Students’ Union

We were delighted to mark the next chapter of our growing partnership with Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) at a special event celebrating the formal endorsement of a Heads of Agreement between our two institutions.

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Congratulations to all our ⭐ colleagues who triumphed in this year's #StaffExcellenceAwards @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social! And a huge well done to all nominees 👏.

👉 Find out about the winners: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/staff-...
📷 See the event in pictures: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...

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YouTube video by QUB Staff Staff Excellence Awards 2024-25 – Highlights | Queen's University Belfast

It was time for celebrations on Friday, when our friends and colleagues gathered for the #StaffExcellenceAwards. 🎉

The awards recognise and celebrate the incredible work of our amazing @qubstaff.bsky.social community throughout the year.

Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/gClA50Yo4Z3

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Image shows the Lanyon Building illuminated in purple

This evening, the Lanyon Building will shine purple to mark #RareDiseaseDay.

We #LightUpForRare in solidarity with the millions of people worldwide who are living with rare conditions.

Find out more about the life-saving rare disease work being carried out by our experts here ➡️ ow.ly/gz4Y50YmRbS

Bain sult as Seachtain na Gaeilge!

Seachtain na Gaeilge, an international Irish language festival, is being held across Queen's from 1st March until 17th March.

Head to our Instagram for more details on festival events: www.instagram.com/qubelfast/

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"You are valued, your experiences matter, and your voice will shape this work. Inclusion is not symbolic"—Dr Neil Reid, Reader in Conservation Biology, on being Academic Lead for LGBTQIA+ and Disability Inclusion @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.

👉 www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...

#LGBTplusHM #lgbthm26

The countdown is on! Tune in this weekend to get a front row seat to our star-studded concert, celebrating 180 years of Queen's & 60 years of @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social.

BBC Sounds & BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle at 9pm on Friday 27 February, or BBC iPlayer & BBC NI at 7pm on Sunday 1 March. #LoveQUB180

Queen’s University Belfast and University College Dublin Sign Landmark Cross-Border AI Partnership Queen’s University Belfast and University College Dublin signed a new Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic cross-border partnership between Momentum One Zero at Queen’s and CeADAR, Ire...

We are delighted to have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with @ucddublin.bsky.social establishing a strategic cross-border partnership between Momentum One Zero at Queen’s and CeADAR, Ireland’s National Centre for Applied AI at UCD.

#AppliedArtificialIntelligence #DigitalInnovation #AI

It's almost time to celebrate our staff stars! 🌟

This Friday, we will be recognising the incredible work that goes on across Queen's at this year's #StaffExcellenceAwards.

Good luck to you all. We can't wait to celebrate your incredible achievements.

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On 12 Feb, Professor Christopher McCrudden, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @umich.edu , was presented with the 2026 RIA Gold Medal in the Social Sciences.

Watch Professor McCrudden's interview to hear what this accolade means to him: youtu.be/I3642eS0-rI

Congratulations, Professor McCrudden!

Celebrating minds and music at Queen’s Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster Orchestra have marked milestone anniversaries for each institution with an evening of music, poetry readings, and a walk down memory lane exploring the contributi...

We rolled out the red carpet for a very special 180th event to celebrate nearly 2 centuries of Queen’s and 60 years of the @ulsterorchestra.bsky.social.

The event will be aired on BBC Sounds & BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle on 27 February, and BBC iPlayer & BBC ONE Northern Ireland on 1 March.

#LoveQUB180

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ICYMI: Last week we @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social officially launched our 'Get Home Safe' initiative. Operating on Wednesday & Thursday nights, this first of two new late-night transport pilots is part of Queen's ongoing commitment to student safety.

📷Launch pictures: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...

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⏳ The countdown is on - just 4 days to go until this year's Staff Excellence Awards!

Join us in celebrating the amazing achievements of our @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social colleagues! 🎉 Who will take home this year's awards?

👉 View all shortlisted nominees here: ow.ly/T9Hv50XWcSg

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Queen’s Student wins Care Day award Friday 20 February this year marked Care Day in the UK, celebrating children and young people who have been cared for by foster carers or other family members, and those who live in children’s homes.

Congratulations to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social student Remi Steven on winning the @voypic.bsky.social #CareDay Wellbeing Champion award, for her work to bring together care-experienced students at the university to socialise, support each other and share experiences. www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...

Thank you for sharing the good news!

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We are delighted to have been awarded the @advancehe.bsky.social Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, recognising the University’s work in identifying and addressing racial inequalities and its commitment to continuing long‑term cultural change.

Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/2Bne50YgIpi

I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas on her appointment as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University.

I know all within the Queen's community will join me in congratulating her on the new appointment and wishing her every success.

Congratulations to our 2026 RIA Gold Medal recipients. @ybuckley.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social has been awarded the Gold Medal in the Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geosciences, and Christopher McCrudden @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social has received the Gold Medal in the Social Sciences.

Professor Christopher McCrudden Awarded 2026 RIA Gold Medal in the Social Sciences Professor Emeritus Christopher McCrudden from the School of Law at Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded the prestigious Royal Irish Academy (RIA) Gold Medal.

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Christopher McCrudden from the School of Law who has been awarded the prestigious Royal Irish Academy (RIA) Gold Medal.

Professor McCrudden MRIA, was honoured with the @ria.ie Gold Medal in the Social Sciences for his expertise in human rights and law.

Image shows From left to right at the DATUM launch are Sam Turner, CEO AMIC, John Irwin, Chair of AMIC Industry Board & Smart Industry Next, Gina McIntyre, Chief Executive SEUPB, Professor Richard Miles, Deputy Vice Chancellor Queen's University Belfast, Mark Lee, Acting Deputy Secretary for Economic Policy and Barry Kennedy, CEO Irish Manufacturing Research. They are pictured in Titanic Quarter.

Image shows a sign that says: DATUM Your pathway to digital transformation

A major new cross-border initiative has been launched to accelerate digital transformation for manufacturing SMEs.

DATUM will offer hands-on support and expert-led guidance to help small and medium-sized manufacturers move from digital readiness to real implementation

More ➡️ ow.ly/swpW50YenJ4

"The higher-level Apprenticeship Scheme is a tremendous opportunity for us to get personnel in at the early stage in their career... they can develop skills and fulfil the sort of skills gaps that we are seeing."—Dr Stephen Liggett
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.

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Still tickets to hear all about what makes the Vera C. Rubin Observatory (@vrubinobs.bsky.social) the next leap for ground-based astronomy and how its survey of the night sky is going to completely change our view of the Solar System - Feb 19 7pm in Belfast nisciencefestival.com/event/beyond... 🧪🔭

Picture of Professor Jonathan Coulter with a quote: Around 20-30% of men diagnosed with intermediate to high-risk localised cancers go onto develop recurrent disease. This is a statistic we are confident we can improve.

Professor Jonathan Coulter @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social leads a research team developing innovative cancer therapeutics.

Since 2021, we’ve supported his team in creating an implant that releases gold nanoparticles that sensitise #ProstateCancer to radiotherapy.

📙 Read more: buff.ly/vteN8gz

Queen’s researcher helping to develop world’s largest dataset for depression A Queen’s University researcher is helping to develop the world’s largest ever dataset for severe depression, which will span all four-nations of the UK.

Professor Cherie Armour from @qubpsych.bsky.social is helping develop the world’s largest ever dataset for severe depression.

The research, which spans all four-nations of the UK, has the potential to create a “paradigm shift” in how we understand, respond to and treat depression more effectively.

Young red-haired woman smiling to camera with indoor wood-paneled window behind her. Text over the left of the photograph reads 'NI Apprenticeship Week 2026 / Sarah Lowe' alongside the brand device of Queen's University Belfast.

“This apprenticeship isn’t just about getting a qualification, it’s about starting a career with real-world experience”—Sarah Lowe, Apprentice Technician, Future Medicines Institute @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.

Read more 👉 go.qub.ac.uk/niaw-blog-lowe

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Love Your Health: | NI Science Festival

✨ Curious kids, aspiring teens & adults who love learning — Love Your Health has something for all ages! 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Bring the family & make a date with discovery 💙 #STEM#NIScienceFest
Join the Love Your Health event on Sat 14 Feb, 1–4:30pm
at WWIEM Health Campus QUB
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Queen’s University gets ready to host more than 60 NI Science Festival events Queen’s University is getting ready to host more than 60 hands-on activities, talks and events during the Northern Ireland Science Festival, which begins next week.

The countdown is on to this year's @niscifest.bsky.social as we get ready to host 60 events across campus and beyond!

As we celebrate our 180th year, the events will showcase the real-world impact of our research, education and partnerships.

You can find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/C91y50Y8VxT

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Tonight the Lanyon Building is illuminated in blue to mark #WorldCancerDay 💙

For the last 180 years, our experts have been changing lives for the better through their research and innovation.

Find out more about their incredible work at The Johnston Cancer Research Centre here ➡️ ow.ly/WFrg50Y4KOe

Image shows, on the left-hand side, a cancer researcher working in a lab. On the right-hand side is white text on a red background that reads: “Cancer is one of the most serious threats across the globe and it is estimated to kill approximately 17 million people annually by 2030.     “A strong National Cancer Control Plan, tailored specifically for each country is essential for preventing cancer, addressing treatment needs and improving the wellbeing of those affected by this killer disease.”  Professor Mark Lawler, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Digital Health, Chair in Translational Cancer Genomics The Johnston Cancer Research Centre

According to a new study led by our experts, Ireland tops the global league table for its robust and effective National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP).

Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/EoBe50Y8Q54

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