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. More: ow.ly/ibHy50WfzMg

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1p9r...

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

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

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

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. ➡️ ow.ly/4hU550Vo5Sf

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) More: ow.ly/TpKs50VlFv3

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

#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.

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

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.

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. ➡️ ow.ly/cu7n50Vhei4

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.

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. Want to find out more? Click here: ow.ly/sjot50VcVsq (2 of 2) #LoveQUB #Gujarat

University is all about once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. That’s why when the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister of #India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, visited #NorthernIreland for the inauguration of the Consulate General of India in #Belfast, we invited 50 students to meet him. (1 of 2) #LoveQUB

Dr Kennedy’s exceptional career and unwavering commitment to public service make him an outstanding addition to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. Find out more at the link below.

I had a positive and constructive meeting with @economy-ni.gov.uk Minister and @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social alumna, Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social MLA today. Click on the images below to read my full statement.

It was an honour to welcome Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, @elinavaltonen.bsky.social to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social yesterday to share her insights with our students and staff on what #Security, #Diplomacy, and #SustainablePeace look like in today’s world. More: ow.ly/bCqR50Vac7i

At @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social, we're committed to giving our students opportunities to apply their skills to real-world challenges, and November's #Datathon supported by Alteryx was a fantastic example of this in action. Today I caught up with the winning team: ow.ly/uIpe50V8fbT

I was pleased to welcome the Rt. Hon. Baroness Theresa May of Maidenhead, former #PrimeMinister of the #UnitedKingdom, to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social today. Baroness May took part in an 'In Conversation' event with The Literary and Scientific Society.

This signifies a new era for #ClinicalTrials in #NorthernIreland. @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social is pleased to further our partnership with @belfasttrust.bsky.social, reinforcing our shared commitment to tackling #Healthcare challenges and improving population health through world-leading research.

Dr Van Morrison is one of the most distinguished musicians of our time, and we are delighted to have him as our ‘Artist in Residence’. This initiative will provide invaluable opportunities for our students and the wider community while enriching our cultural offerings.

I'd like to extend my sincere thanks to Conor Murphy for his dedication and commitment to higher education during his tenure as Department for the @economy-ni.gov.uk Minister.

We warmly welcome the announcement of a 20% uplift in student maintenance support by @economy-ni.gov.uk. This is an important step in ensuring that students across Northern Ireland will have the financial security they need to focus on their studies and make the most of their time at university.

It was great to have the opportunity to showcase the world-leading work we do to our political leaders and policymakers. As we celebrate this milestone year, we're looking ahead to how Queen’s can continue to shape a better future for Northern Ireland and beyond.

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing of one of Ireland's great poets and Honorary graduate Michael Longley CBE. We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to his family. Read our full statement below.

Your safety and wellbeing are our top priority. That's why the University campus will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24 January, given the red weather warning of wind in place across Northern Ireland due to #StormÉowyn. More details: ow.ly/lE0W50ULKeC

Today we officially renewed the longstanding academic partnership between @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and St Mary's University College. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity and innovation, and making #HigherEducation accessible to all.

We have become the first higher education body in #NorthernIreland to receive the Quality Mark from the National Network for the Education of Care Leavers (NNECL), recognising the extensive support we provide to students with #CareExperience. Well done, everyone. Find out more: ow.ly/btHu50UHuyg

I was pleased to meet with Queen's alumna and Minister of Finance, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, today and provide her with an update on the #Belfast Region City Deal and the Centre for Public Policy and Administration. We also discussed the urgent need to fix the current #HigherEducationFunding model.

I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Professor Francis Keenan and Nurse Consultant, Lesley Rutherford, and all @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social alumni, who have been recognised in the #King’s New Year’s Honours 2025. #LoveQUB #NewYear2025 #NYHonours #KingsHonours

As the sun sets on the year that's been and rises on a new one, we wish you all the very best for 2025. Happy New Year from everyone at Queen's. #LoveQUB

Happy birthday, everyone! On this day, in 1845, the Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork and Galway were formally brought into existence. Thank you to everyone who has helped make Queen's the special place it is. Watch this space for more news on our celebrations as we enter our 180th year.

Wishing a very happy Christmas to all of our students, staff, alumni and global family who are celebrating. May your day be merry and bright! #LoveQUB

As 2024 comes to an end, I want to thank our staff and students for making @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social such a special place. Watch some of the highlights of this year at the link below. Here's to a joyful Christmas and a prosperous new year. 👉 ow.ly/goW750Uqx6V

It is a privilege to award Honorary Doctorates to these five remarkable individuals. Our Honorary Graduates continue to serve our community and act as ambassadors on the national and international stage, and we were delighted to bring them together for this ceremony to celebrate their achievements.

Congratulations to our #ClassOf2024! We hope you have had a wonderful time celebrating your incredible achievements on this, our first day of Winter Graduation.🎓🎉 See more of the today's celebrations here: ow.ly/kxHh50UnA0B Who would you like to congratulate? #LoveQUB #LoveQUBGrad #Graduation