Queen’s University Belfast

The Committee is composed of eleven independent human rights experts who are tasked with advising FRA on its work of protecting and promoting human rights in the EU. Commenting on his appointment, Professor Harvey said: “It is a…

Researchers from Queen’s University and partners welcome the call for a referendum on the incorporation of the Rights of Nature into the Irish Constitution. The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action, have in…

Drug overdose prevention centres (OPCs) could prevent thousands of deaths, reduce the spread of serious disease, improve communities, save taxpayer money and with no increase in drug-related crime – according to a major new report…

This discovery provides a better understanding of how to prevent the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The researchers hope that in the future, this breakthrough may lead to better treatments in the form of targeted antibiotics.…

Queen’s University Belfast has announced two new appointments to its senior leadership team. Queen’s has appointed Professor Ian Bruce as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences and David…

An international group of astronomers, including a team led by Queen’s, has found a direct link between the explosive deaths of massive stars and the formation of the most compact and enigmatic objects in the Universe — black holes and…

Year 13 pupils from 25 schools across Northern Ireland visited the university this week for the SistersINSPIRE leadership event. Queen’s University Belfast has welcomed 275 pupils from schools across Northern Ireland through…

Queen’s and Purdue University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), initiating a strategic collaboration focused on research and academic exchange. This partnership aims to enhance learning and technological advancements in key…

Leading, local cancer charity Action Cancer has captured the views of over 1,000 patients and loved ones from across Northern Ireland.  The anonymous survey, aimed to assess the experiences and levels of satisfaction of cancer patients in…

The CIP Pilot award will support the CIPs to work in collaboration with cross-sector partners to tackle shared challenges and opportunities faced by their local communities. The five research themes address the key pillars of the UK…