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Welcome Dr Michelle Marshall to QUB Psychology as a Clinical Teaching Fellow. Michelle will supervise trainee psychologists whilst on placement.

Read more about Michelle:
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/psy/News/MichelleMarshallWelcome26.html

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October 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Welcome Kate McArdle to QUB Psychology👋

Kate started her professional placement role in September as a Research Support Officer, working with Dr. Paddy O'Connor.

Read more about Kate:
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/psy/News/KateMcArdleWelcome26.html

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October 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Congratulations to Caoimhe Shields on her successful viva on Friday 16th October💫

Caoimhe’s thesis was entitled “ Examining knowledge, beliefs and behaviours in the context of antibiotics, antimicrobial resistance and vaccines across the island of Ireland” 🌟

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October 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Today marks an historic moment as President #BarackObama joined Queen's University Belfast's global family.

May @barackobama.bsky.social's words have left our students with the knowledge that their contribution matters, and also with the courage to build a peaceful society.

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President Barack Obama has joined Queen's University Belfast's Class of 2026!

During his speech, President Obama reflected on the vital role young people play in shaping the future and the remarkable power of education in helping students realise their dreams.

Full story: https://ow.ly/g7ls50ZXlUr
President Barack Obama delivering a speech at his honorary graduation at Queen's University Belfast. President Barack Obama receiving his honorary doctorate scroll from Queen's University Belfast's President & Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer. Both men are talking to each other while Queen's staff members are clapping and smiling on stage in the background. President Barack Obama with staff and guest, smiling to camera in two rows. The front row: Baroness Sue Gray (Pro-Chancellor), Emma McAllister (Student: Law with Politics), President Barack Obama, Professor Sir Ian Greer (President & Vice-Chancellor), Dr Len O’Hagan CBE (Pro-Chancellor & Chair of Senate). The back row: Joanne Mallon (Head of Business Engagement), Nadine Curtis (Students’ Union President), Feargal McCormack (Pro-Chancellor) & Claire Gilchrist (Chief of Staff). President Barack Obama with two rows of Queen's University Belfast students, smiling to camera.
October 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at yesterday's Campus Safety Event!

It was great to see so many staff and students stop by to learn more about the wide range of safety services and initiatives in place across campus.

👉 Read more: go.qub.ac.uk/3Xkbc

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October 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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This evening, the Lanyon Building is illuminated in blue and pink in recognition of Pregnancy and Baby Loss Awareness Week; a visible acknowledgement of an often hidden experience while signalling support for all those who have been affected.  

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October 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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October 2 is the World Smile Day. Did you know that not all smiles communicate happiness? Research conducted at QUB - School of Psychology shows that smiles may also signal dominance. Find out more at: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02699931.2021.1948391
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October 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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We're pleased to share a new indoor wayfinding tool. The tool functions similarly to Google Maps and provides directions to classrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms and key facilities across campus.

You can access the tool here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/find-a-room/

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October 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Delighted to welcome our new first year PhD students to the QUB Psychology. Best wishes to them and to their peer mentors as they begin this academic year.🌟💫

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September 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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We were delighted to welcome @newsnmc.bsky.social to our School of Nursing and Midwifery to see first hand how we are using cutting-edge technology in the KN Cheung SK Chin InterSim Centre to train the next generation of healthcare professionals.

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The School of Nursing & Midwifery at Queen’s University Belfast recently welcomed the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) to the KN Cheung SK Chin InterSim Centre.
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September 24, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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This evening, the Lanyon Building will be lighting up to help turn the skies pink for #OrganDonationWeek.

If you'd like to find out how you can help by choosing to become an organ donor, check out organdonationni.info for more information.

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September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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It's Welcome Week, so here's wishing a very warm welcome to all our new and returning staff and students!

We hope you settle in well over this busy, exciting period. The Queen's community is here to help, so just reach out if you need anything!

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September 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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A nice reminder, Garrett, of an exciting and memorable time at Queen's - celebrating the University's centenary through the words of one of its most important figures. Hard to believe it's already 26 years ago! 🙃

Thanks for sharing! #LoveQUB
September 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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We were delighted to welcome a delegation from Zhejiang University Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences to QUB Psychology.

Having built a great foundation through our summer schools, we look forward to expanding our partnership into new teaching and research collaborations.

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August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Open Learning at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social is 175 this year! 🎉

👉 Find out more and enrol on our Autumn courses here: www.qub.ac.uk/ol

👇 @cathalpmc.bsky.social and @katyhayward.bsky.social tell us more (filmed Spring 2026).

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August 25, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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Welcome to Dr Abeer Khalil who has joined QUB Psychology as a Research Fellow, where she works on a research project examining students’ perceptions of political competence.

Read more about Abeer: https://ow.ly/sNrZ50ZAYP4

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August 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Working with researchers across the UK to analyse data from 2.2 million pregnancies, our experts have been investigating risk factors for complications in pregnancy to help improve clinical care.

Find out more here: ow.ly/LBy150ZBrhq

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August 19, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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Cats have come a long way from the days when they were primarily valued for controlling rodents. But are cats getting tamer, or is it us humans who are changing?

Our expert Dr Grace Carroll, lecturer in #AnimalBehaviour and Welfare, joins @theconversation.com to explain more.

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Are cats getting tamer – or is it people who are changing?
It’s not just you – many people have been getting more intense about their pet cat over the decades.
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August 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Huge congratulations to everyone receiving their exam results today!

Whether today brings celebration, reflection or a mixture of both, we're on hand to help.

Our Clearing Hotline is open and our experts are ready to help with any of your results day questions.

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August 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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If you didn't get the grades you were hoping for, or maybe you did better than expected and have declined another offer, we're here to help!

Here's how to explore your options.

Clearing Hotline: +44 (0)28 9097 5000
More Information: ow.ly/3t3i50ZyQJl

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August 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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🌿 We’re delighted that @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social has received the Green Flag and Heritage Award for the eighth consecutive year, recognising our continued commitment to creating welcoming, sustainable and high-quality green spaces. 💚

🔗 Read more: go.qub.ac.uk/QSkbc

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August 10, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Huge thanks to QUB Psychology and the Graduate School for the their invaluable support and to everyone who helped make the event a success - our fantastic speakers, attendees, and students. #loveQUB
May 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Thank you so much to the Graduate School @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social for the opportunity to present at this year's conference on artificial intelligence!

#LoveQUB #GenerativeAI #AIinHealthcare #MentalHealth #FutureOfMentalHealth
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October 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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⁦@QUBelfast⁩ ⁦@QueensSport⁩ ⁦@RowingUlster⁩ best of luck to ⁦@QUBAlumni⁩ Phil Doyle on his attempt to get Tokyo 2020 qualification #WRChamps #LinzOttensheim #worldrowing today. #QUBBringMore #LoveQUB
December 5, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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⁦@QUBelfast⁩ ⁦@QueensSport⁩ ⁦@QUBSU⁩ ⁦@RowingUlster⁩ congratulations to our beginner crews on winning 🏅🥈🥉⁦@BUCSsport⁩ Head today in Gloucester #QUBBringMore #LoveQUB
December 5, 2024 at 3:49 PM