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We were delighted to welcome His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of County Down, Gawn Rowan Hamilton, and the Down Lieutenancy to Queen's today.
It was a great opportunity to discuss the institution’s strategic priorities and highlight our areas of academic and research excellence.
Image shows Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor at Queen's University Belfast, shaking hands with the Ulster Scots/Ulster British Commissioner, Lee Reynolds
Image shows Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor at Queen's University Belfast, with the Ulster Scots/Ulster British Commissioner, Lee Reynolds
A wus delichtit tae culzie tha Commissary of Ulstèr-Scotch an Ulstèr-Bïtisch Heirskip tae @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.
Tha Commissary pit forrit whit he is ettlin tae dae owre tha camin monds, an we luik forrit tae haud him in his darg.
@cusubt.bsky.social
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Image shows Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor at Queen's University Belfast, shaking hands with the Ulster Scots/Ulster British Commissioner, Lee Reynolds
Image shows Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice-Chancellor at Queen's University Belfast, with the Ulster Scots/Ulster British Commissioner, Lee Reynolds
I was delighted to welcome the Ulster Scots/Ulster British Commissioner @cusubt.bsky.social, Lee Reynolds to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.
The Commissioner outlined his priorities over the coming months, and we look forward to supporting him in his role.
#LoveQUB #UlsterScots
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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.
Me with Pól Deeds, Irish Language Commissioner, in the Black & White Hall.
Myself and colleagues with Pól Deeds, Irish Language Commissioner, in the Cloisters.
Me with Pól Deeds, Irish Language Commissioner, in the Cloisters.
Bhí an-áthas orainn fáilte a chur roimh Pól Deeds, Coimisinéir na Gaeilge, go hOllscoil na Banríona. Bhí plé cuimsitheach againn faoina ról agus faoi thacaíocht Ollscoil na Banríona do chuid oibre na gCoimisinéirí. Tá mé ag súil leis an chomhrá dearfach a leanúint.
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Me with Pól Deeds, Irish Language Commissioner, in the Black & White Hall.
Myself and colleagues with Pól Deeds, Irish Language Commissioner, in the Cloisters.
Me with Pól Deeds, Irish Language Commissioner, in the Cloisters.
Delighted to welcome Pól Deeds, Irish Language Commissioner, to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. We had a wide-ranging discussion on his role and Queen’s support for the work of the Commissioners. I look forward to continuing the positive dialogue.
#LoveQUB #IrishLanguage
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I look forward to seeing this partnership continue to evolve and deliver lasting benefit to our students, staff and societies.
#LoveQUB #HigherEducation #Narxoz #Almaty
I'd like to thank each and every member of our university community for the energy and commitment you bring to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.
Together, we can make 2026 our best year yet.
#LoveQUB #LoveQUB180 #Belfast #NorthernIreland
We've a long history of participation with #Erasmus @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and are delighted about the UK’s re-association with the programme. This will enable a range of opportunities for our students and staff, as well as collaborative institutional partnerships. #LoveQUB
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Image shows honorary graduates Anne Devlin, Hugo MacNeill OBE, Gail Walker, Dennis J. Brownlee, Sir John Gillen, Professor Andrew Morris CBE, Professor Margaret Rayman and Orla Corr Nixon OBE. They are wearing their graduation robes and are pictured in the Quadrangle at Queen's.
Image shows the honorary graduates pictured with Queen’s Chair of Senate Dr Len O’Hagan and President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer. They are all wearing their robes and are pictured in the Quadrangle at Queen's.
Image shows Queen’s Chair of Senate Dr Len O’Hagan and Ulster University's Chair of Senate Dr Jenny Pyper.
Image shows the wider procession pictured in their robes in the Quadrangle at Queen's.
Introducing our #Classof2025 Honorary Summer Graduates!
These leaders have received #HonoraryDoctorates from Queen’s for their significant contribution to society in #NorthernIreland and beyond.
Congratulations to you all, and welcome to our global family.
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As we prepare to welcome over 5,000 students and their families to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social for Summer Graduation, I'm reflecting on a year that has given us so much to be proud of.
Thank you to all who make Queen's such a special place.
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Image shows a picture of the Lanyon and reads: IT'S OFFICIAL. YOU'RE ALL WORLD-CLASS!
Image shows a drone shot of the Lanyon and reads: TOP 200 IN THE WORLD (QS World University Rankings 2026). The QUB and QS World University Rankings logos are featured at the top.
Image is a red background and reads: 24TH IN THE UK (Complete University Guide 2026). The QUB and Complete University Guide logos are at the top of the image.
Image is a red background and reads: TOP 80 FOR IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY (THE Impact Rankings 2025 / QS University Sustainability Rankings 2025). The QUB logo is at the top and the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and QS World University Rankings logos are featured at the bottom.
Congratulations! You're all world-class.
These rankings are only possible due to the amazing work of our staff and students who make Queen’s such a special place.
Read the full story: ow.ly/4nEf50WbrlG
@timeshighered.bsky.social | #QSWUR | #THEUniRankings | #CUG2026
Image shows James Lawless TD pictured with Professor Sir Ian Greer.
Image shows James Lawless TD pictured with students at Queen's.
Image shows James Lawless TD talking to staff as they walk through the School of Biological Sciences.
Image shows James Lawless TD looking at a computer screen in a lab. Some Queen's researchers look on.
It was a pleasure to welcome James Lawless TD, Minister for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social today for his first official engagement in #NorthernIreland.
Find out more: ow.ly/M3PT50VBQZt
#HigherEducation #Research
Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator Mitchell; First Minister Michelle O'Neill; Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly; and President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's, Professor Sir Ian Greer
Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator Mitchell with Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.
Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator Mitchell with First Minister, Michelle O'Neill.
Image shows Chancellor Emeritus Senator Mitchell; First Minister Michelle O'Neill; Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly; and President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's Professor Sir Ian Greer
I was delighted to welcome First Minister, Michelle O'Neill and Deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly, for a meeting with Chancellor Emeritus #SenatorMitchell.
It was a great opportunity to reflect upon Senator Mitchell's role in the negotiations that helped secure peace for #NorthernIreland.
By bringing together academic excellence and a rich cultural history, we hope our special partnership with Historic Royal Palaces will not only create a stronger understanding of #NorthernIreland but also provide a platform for other societies around the world to learn from our experiences. #LoveQUB
Image shows an image of George Mitchell's bust on the Queen's campus. The text reads: PASSING THE TORCH, WATCH LIVE, #LoveQUB. Logos present are Queen's University Belfast 180 years, the Russell Group, Politics in Action, Narrative 4 and The Ireland Funds.
Our former Chancellor, Senator George J. Mitchell will join our students and 700 school pupils next week, to pass the torch to them as the next generation and ask them to continue the legacy of #Peace.
🗓️ Wednesday 16th April, 10:30am - 12:30pm
🎥 Watch live: ow.ly/ZKQp50VwKJK
That’s a wrap! Team Queen’s has landed back in Belfast after a series of engagements in the US, and what a few weeks we’ve had.
We've further developed key partnerships, built new relationships, and secured pledges of #Philanthropic support totalling almost £1.5 million.
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A state-of-the-art #AeronauticalEngineering lab will be landing at Queen’s.
“The support from Queen’s, and Boeing, ensures that students like me have the skills and experience to continue to drive innovation in the industry." (Emily Bond, #Aerospace Engineering student)
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Yesterday, I was delighted to join our friends from the Irish Institute of @bostoncollege.bsky.social and the University of Galway, at the ‘Peace, Prosperity and Future Relations’ event, and reaffirm the importance of our all-island and transatlantic collaboration.
#LoveQUB
Congratulations to all our @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social students, alumni and staff for making history yet again.
#LoveQUB
Dr. Len O’Hagan (Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Senate) standing beside Hilary Benn (United Kingdom Secretary of State for Northern Ireland).
Emma Little-Pengelly (Deputy First Minister) shaking hands with Dr. Len O’Hagan (Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Senate).
Professor Mark Lawler (Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Digital Health Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast), Dr. Len O’Hagan (Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Queen's Senate), Mike Nesbitt (Health Minister), Jenny Pyper (Pro Chancellor & Chair of Council at Ulster University) and Professor Paul Bartholomew (Vice-Chancellor at Ulster University) smiling to camera.
Bruce Morrison (Attorney, lobbyist and Democratic Party politician) meeting Caroline Walker and Eamon Deeny from Queen's University Belfast.
#StPatricksDay starts early in #WashingtonDC. We attended the Northern Ireland Bureau's #StPatricks breakfast to shine a spotlight on how our staff and students continue to change the world for the better.
This annual event is vital for nurturing investment from the #USA to #NorthernIreland.
Meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Washington DC.
Today, I met #Taoiseach @micheal-martin.bsky.social in Washington DC.
It's always an honour to represent @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and share the positive impact our staff and students have on the island of #Ireland, and beyond.
#LoveQUB #Belfast #NorthernIreland #MicheálMartin
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The importance of collaboration in #research, #education and #innovation can never be understated.
I was delighted to be part of a delegation who met with Congressman Timothy Kennedy to discuss the value and success of US-Ireland tripartite initiatives and other programmes in our regions.
Image shows Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Image shows Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre, and Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Image shows, from left to right, Mary Chris Ponder, Vice President, Clinical Services at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre; Health Minister for Northern Ireland Mike Nesbitt; Professor Mark Lawler, Professor of Digital Health at Queen’s University Belfast and Co-Lead of the All-Island Cancer Research Institute; and Brinder Singh, Chief Operating Officer at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Centre
This week, Queen's cancer expert Professor Mark Lawler visited the Lombardi Centre in Washington DC to give a key note speech on the value of collaboration between the island of Ireland and the US.
Click here to find out more: ow.ly/GQi250Vhghi
#LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch #CancerResearch
Our research links help solve real-world problems, and our link with Artemis Technologies is shaping the future of sustainable #MaritimeTransport.
This week we were in #NewYork to see first-hand the very first journey of their new #ZeroEmission water taxi on the Hudson River.
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Professor Margaret Topping, Professor Olwen Purdue, Gordon Lyons, Emma Little Pengelly and Anthea M. Hartig.
Professor Margaret Topping, Professor Olwen Purdue, Gordon Lyons, Emma Little Pengelly and Secretary Lonnie G Bunch III.
Professor Olwen Purdue.
Secretary Lonnie G Bunch III and Professor Olwen Purdue.
Yesterday, we co-hosted a symposium on ‘Different Communities, Difficult Histories’ in Washington DC.
This fascinating event highlighted the role NI can play in helping the world develop difficult shared narratives.
Find out more here: ow.ly/jALX50Vgxrc
As a global institution, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social remains dedicated to nurturing meaningful international relationships that support #Collaboration, #EconomicDevelopment, and #SocialProgress.
We're delighted to acknowledge the contributions of both Ms Libby Duane Adams and Ambassador Hartley.
Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar standing with guests and Queen's staff outside the Lanyon Building.
We also chatted about our longstanding partnerships in India and the development of our new campus in #GIFTCity. It will offer postgraduate students the unique opportunity to study at Queen’s whilst living in #India.
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#LoveQUB #Gujarat
