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In case you missed it... our annual Teaching Awards were held this year on 22 October, celebrating the outstanding work taking place across the University to enhance learning, teaching and the student experience. Well done to all winners!

📷 View in pictures: https://ow.ly/py0F51020JL

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October 29, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Did you know about the wide range of support available to help keep our campus safe, welcoming and inclusive?

🎤 At today's Campus Safety Event, we caught up with colleagues to highlight some of the key safety support services and initiatives available to Queen's staff and students. 👇

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October 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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🚨 Our Campus Safety Event is taking place in the One Elmwood foyer from 10.00am to 2.00pm.

Meet colleagues from across the University and learn more about how we're working together to keep our campus safe.

🍩 Plus, pick up free personal safety alarms, donuts and other giveaways!

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October 14, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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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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Today, our colleagues in Queen’s Gender Initiative launched their third and final Career Development Programme for 2026-27, 'Active Inclusion'.

We look forward to seeing the positive impact the programme will have on colleagues’ professional development and career progression. 🙌

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October 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Staff and students: come along to One Elmwood on Wednesday 14 October, 10am to 12pm, for our next Campus Safety Event!

Meet / hear from internal teams and external partners about how we’re working together to keep our campus safe and inclusive.

Free giveaways, too, while available!

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October 12, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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ICYMI: We recently celebrated our amazing postdoctoral researchers at our annual Postdoc Showcase, which featured a range of presentations, themed discussion, a panel on AI and an academic poster presentation.

📷See it In Pictures: https://ow.ly/MUZW50ZVX2P

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October 8, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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Congratulations to the 212 staff recognised individually or in a team in this year's Queen's Teaching Awards 2025/26! Thank you for enhancing the learning experiences of our students!

👉 Story & winners: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...

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October 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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Congratulations to Dr Alison Garden @notsecretgarden.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social - runner up (and one of only two prizewinners) in The Conversation Prize for writers 2026!

✒ Read Alison's article: ow.ly/EAz550ZQBcr
👉 Read the Awards announcement: ow.ly/pf9350ZQBQf

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September 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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"My research is all about how we judge others based on how they speak, write or sign, and the TEDx talk felt like a good opportunity to encourage the audience to reflect on this."—Dr Emma Humphries @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.

👉 Our latest staff blog: ow.ly/qX0k50ZPHqR

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September 21, 2026 at 2:40 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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Congratulations to Prof Kathryn McNeilly @qublaw.bsky.social, elected a Fellow of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research in international human rights law, legal theory and public international law!

👉 www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...

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September 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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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 the @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social team Dr Abeer Khalil! #LoveQUBstaff
August 20, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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"I talk to businesses out there, find out what it is they need help with, and then I matchmake them with a suitable academic partner." — Lorraine Marks, Head of Business Support Programmes @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social.

Read about Lorraine in our new staff profile: ow.ly/eAY650ZBQOJ

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August 20, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Congratulations to the Co-Designed Dementia Education Collaborative team @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and collaborators on their CATE success in this year's awards!

👉 Read the full story here: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...

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August 20, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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What a really lovely gesture, Conor! ❤️ This is such a thoughtful and memorable way to celebrate Jenny's impact. It's clear she is held in high regard by her peers and friends!

Happy (a bit 😋) retirement, too, Jenny!

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geoconor.bsky.social Conor Graham @geoconor.bsky.social · Aug 19
My lovely colleague Prof Jenny is retiring (a bit 😋). Jenny a Geologist has worked tirelessly over the years to promote geoscience and protect our natural landscapes. I made her a print of the 'Loom' at the Giants Causeway. It's 3d laser scan data mixed with a bit of art. @qubstaff.bsky.social 😎❤️🪨
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August 19, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Congratulations to Dr Paul McCague, School of Pharmacy, and Dr Susan Doherty, School of Biological Sciences, on their National Teaching Fellowship Scheme awards!

👉 Read more on Queen's latest NTFS and CATE success here: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffG...

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August 18, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Reminder: Book onto Skills-Based EDR Training!

For Academic-related, Clerical, Operational & Technical Line Managers, these interactive sessions offer practical skills for effective, development-focused review conversations.

🌐 Online / in person
🔗 Register: go.qub.ac.uk/edrsessions

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August 12, 2026 at 9:00 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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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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Staff Excellence Awards 2024-25 – Highlights | Queen's University Belfast
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March 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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It's almost time to celebrate our staff stars! 🌟

This Friday, we will be recognising the incredible work that goes on across Queen's at this year's #StaffExcellenceAwards.

Good luck to you all. We can't wait to celebrate your incredible achievements.

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February 25, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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Drum roll please.... It's time to announce the shortlist for the 2024-25 Staff Excellence Awards! 📣

Over 270 nominations were received this year, so congratulations to you all, and a massive well done to those who made our shortlist.

Check out all of our categories here ➡️ ow.ly/T9Hv50XWcSg
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January 13, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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And that's a wrap on Summer Graduation 2025!

A massive thank you to our incredible staff who work so hard to make graduation the most joyous time of year on campus.

Here are just some of the faces who helped make every graduation day extra special. 🥰🎓

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July 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is in full swing in Belfast! As part of the celebrations @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social is programming events from screenings to archive installations and exhibitions. Do come along!

ℹ️ www.qub.ac.uk/events/fleadh/

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August 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM