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close-up of bright pink magnolia blossom
MAGN(ificent)OLIA!
There are some beautiful blooms 🌼 opening up across the @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social campus now, including this favourite in the Lanyon quadrangle! 😍 #springtime
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"Wilson’s conciliatory approach is mirrored by Starmer’s attempts to carve a third way over the first year of Trump’s government."–Dr Benjamin Quail @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @qubhistory.bsky.social on the current UK-US government leadership relationship.
👉 theconversation.com/what-keir-st...
Last week saw our annual 🏆Staff Excellence Awards🏆, where all our staff were recognised for their hard work & achievements.
Seven awards were presented and we also enjoyed music, comedy & great food!
See the highlights!
🎞️ youtu.be/RIxTOZB2ZDI
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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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Our 'Get Home Safe' initiative for students @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social - the first of two new late-night transport pilots with SOS Bus NI - operates on Tuesday and Wednesday nights until 30 April 2026.
👉 Find out more: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...
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An unattended lawnmower sitting mid-mow on the front lawn of an old Victorian red-brick building.
Man mowing a large lawn with winter trees and terraced houses shown in the background.
First grass cut of the year @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social!
Our Grounds and Gardens Team are always hard at work behind the scenes. 🚜
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smiling woman seated at a table with others, watching something fun taking place off-camera
group of five men and two women posing for the camera and being presented with or collecting a crystal trophy at an event
Man in light-coloured shirt speaking or singing into a microphone on a stage. A large pup-up banner behind him reads 'Staff Excellence Awards'.
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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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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Man in suit addressing an event from a stage. Presentation screen in the background reads 'Staff Excellence Awards'.
"Today has been a wonderful celebration of 180 years of Queen’s & the remarkable ways our colleagues across the University continue to make a real and lasting difference."
@qubvchancellor.bsky.social Prof Sir Ian Greer at our #StaffExcellenceAwards at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.
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Woman in red dress on stage addressing an audience at an event. A presentation screen in the background reads 'Staff Excellence Awards'.
"Everyone who received a nomination should be extremely proud. Your work has had such an impact."
Mairéad Regan, Chair of the Staff Excellence Awards Judging Panel and member of Senate, congratulates all this year's #StaffExcellenceAwards nominees.
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Queen's Staff Wellbeing Choir singing their hearts out wonderfully and bringing the staff community together at this year's #StaffExcellenceAwards
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People arriving, chatting and getting seated at a large indoor event.
People arriving, chatting and getting seated at a large indoor event.
People arriving, chatting and getting seated at a large indoor event.
It's already a celebratory atmosphere as staff arrive at the Whitla Hall for this year's #StaffExcellenceAwards 🌟.
Not long to go now until we find out our winners! 😀
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Entrance to The Sir William Whitla Hall ready for an event.
Table setting including menu, cups and glasses at at indoor event.
Balcony view of a large hall set up for an event with presentation screen reading 'Staff Excellence Awards' in the background.
Looking forward to seeing all our ⭐️ colleagues shortly at the always-memorable #StaffExcellenceAwards! Hope you all enjoy the celebrations!
Good luck to everyone on the shortlist!
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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...
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It's almost time to celebrate our @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social stars at this year's #StaffExcellenceAwards!
Congratulations to all who were nominated, and good luck to everyone shortlisted for an award.🤞
Who are you rooting for?
👉 See the Shortlist: ow.ly/T9Hv50XWcSg
We hope you all have a fab time at the Awards, Helen, and congratulations to the team on two shortlistings!
Good luck tomorrow! #StaffExcellenceAwards
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"The real value and impact is being nominated, recognised and celebrated for the amazing, impactful and incredible work that is being undertaken by Queen’s staff members."—Mairéad Regan, #StaffExcellenceAwards Chair & Senate Member.
🏆Read Mairéad's blog: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...
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Group of four men and two women singing into microphones at an event. A presentation screen with large words is shown in the background.
With over 270 nominations received, 28 staff individuals & teams are shortlisted for this year’s #StaffExcellenceAwards 🎉!
We can’t wait to come together on Friday to celebrate their achievements! ☺️ Good luck to everyone shortlisted!
👉Shortlist: ow.ly/T9Hv50XWcSg
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Considering a more sustainable commute to/from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social? 🚲🚗
Why not find a car liftshare or cycle buddy 👋 to give you the nudge you need?
🟢 Join the coffee chat in Junction Cafe on Wednesday 25 February from 11.00am to 2.00pm to find out more.
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This was a great event 🤩, brilliantly produced, providing a snapshot of our special history at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. Our world-class research and real-world impact were showcased amongst wonderful music and spoken word acts.
Don't miss it! Catch it all this Friday and Sunday! 👇
three men and two women in bright business clothing standing in front of a yellow bus
man in yellow jacket, left, and man in red zip-up sweater, right, framing the open door of a yellow minibus with smiling young people sitting inside
two people in yellow jackets chatting beside a minibus, with an old, Victorian, redbrick building pictured in the background
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...
Groups of people in formal wear seated at tables at a red-lit indoor event watching and listening to a speaker standing at a podium on a stage to the left. A presentation screen behind the speaker reads 'Staff Excellence Awards'.
⏳ 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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young people seated and in discussion at tables, and other people standing in the background, in the atrium of a modern glass-fronted building
On Tuesday 17 February @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social held its annual #Sustainability Student Summit, bringing students together to connect and share perspectives to help co-create a more sustainable future. @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
📷 View the event in pictures: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...
Traditional Chinese Lion Dance being performed, with musicians behind and onlookers watching, on the esplanade in front of an old building illuminated red against a dark blue evening sky.
three young women posing for a photo with a costumed Chinese Lion Dancer in front of an old red-illuminated building
Traditional Chinese Lion Dance being performed, with musicians in the background, in front of an old building illuminated red against a dark blue evening sky.
night-time view of an old, Victorian-era building illuminated red
Happy #LunarNewYear #YearoftheHorse to all our staff & students celebrating @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social!
ICYMI, last night the Lanyon Building was illuminated red to mark the occasion and we were treated to a traditional Lion Dance!
➡️View the full CNY at Queen's programme: go.qub.ac.uk/CCP2026
"For me personally, contributing to this achievement alongside dedicated colleagues has been a highlight of my citizenship work at Queen’s."—Dr Bee-Yen Toh on @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social's REC Bronze Award @advancehe.bsky.social.
👉Read Bee-Yen's blog: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...
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Many congratulations to all our colleagues who helped make this a reality! 👏
👉 Dr Bee-Yen Toh shared her thoughts on this recognition in our latest Staff Blog: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...
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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.
Many congratulations Christopher on this prestigious recognition! #LoveQUBstaff
