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Our experts are helping to solve a mystery 2,000 years in the making! New research has revealed that ancient human remains discovered in 2023, originally thought to belong to a teenage boy, actually belong to a young female who may have been the victim of an #IronAge sacrifice ➡️ ow.ly/6RoH50V3vv5

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We have started construction on iREACH Health, a new world-class #ClinicalResearch centre on the Lisburn Road. It is set to open in 2027, will create up to 1,000 jobs and generate an additional £733 million GDP for #NorthernIreland. ➡️ ow.ly/cfml50V2Snz

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We love welcoming the world to Queen’s. We were delighted to open our doors to staff from US Congress today to discuss our innovation centres, our strong academic and research partnerships in the US, and our North American alumni networks. Thanks for joining us, everyone!

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We are on a mission to ensure that #sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we have signed up to the @ukri.org Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of #Research and #Innovation Practice; a ground-breaking #SustainableResearch agreement. More ➡️ ow.ly/pycm50V1hsJ

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Hands up who's on the #OneShow tonight! Tune in from 7pm on #BBCOne as our experts from the School of #Geography explain how they are solving the problem of decommissioned wind turbine blades by transforming them into bridges. Find out more about the 'ReWind' network here ➡️ ow.ly/zXNw50UURiV

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Days Like This don’t come around often! Introducing our new 'Artist in Residence', @vanmorrison.bsky.social. This partnership will see Morrison provide two fully-funded scholarships to students and perform a series of live concerts across Belfast, including at Queen's. ➡️ ow.ly/5z6m50UUFja

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Congratulations to our School of Pharmacy which is the first in the UK to be awarded an #AthenaSwan Gold Award from @advancehe.bsky.social, in recognition of its sustained commitment to #GenderEquality. Amazing work, everyone! Find out more: ow.ly/VJHI50UU1Yr #LoveQUB

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Last night the Lanyon Building turned blue for #WorldCancerDay. Experts in The Patrick G Johnston Centre for #CancerResearch at Queen's are giving hope through their discoveries, finding new ways to advance cancer care. Find out more about their work ➡️ ow.ly/ySIb50UTTU8 #LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch

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Researchers from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social are conducting a study to explore the experiences of families bereaved by the suicide of a Northern Ireland veteran. If you are interested or know someone who may wish to participate, please contact at [email protected] or use the QR code.

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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.

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“We can’t just fix one thing, like diagnosis & ignore the rest. Without timely treatment all we’re doing is adding more patients to growing waiting lists while their #Cancer progresses.” (Prof Mark Lawler, Digital Health QUB & Chair of the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership) #Radiotherapy

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Our experts have been shaping a better world for the last 180 years. Once again, we're joining with @niscifest.bsky.social to open our doors as our researchers take you behind the scenes to tell you more. Check out all the events you won't want to miss at this year's festival ➡️ ow.ly/IOsE50UKgIw

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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.

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As #ClimateChange and extreme heat become a growing problem for sport, is it time to rethink kick-off times at the 2026 #WorldCup? Find out what our researchers had to say: ow.ly/On8G50UQbHn #LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch #WorldCup2026

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Exciting news! We're opening a campus in GIFT City, India, and we’re the first UK Russell Group university to do so. We're expecting to welcome our first cohort of students in January 2026. Click here to find out more about the project: ow.ly/YkCh50UPjJ3

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"Queen's are delivering world-class research and innovative solutions to challenges of both local and global significance. Across policy areas such as health, climate, the economy and peace-building, Queen's is a key partner of the Executive." (Conor Murphy, @economy-ni.gov.uk) 📽️ ow.ly/XBvC50ULWpl

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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.

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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

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When is a #biopsy needed to diagnose a #kidney disease? This is handled very differently by nephrologists around the world, a new study led by @michael-toal.bsky.social from @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social finds. This could result in adverse patient outcomes, the researchers warn. #Nephrology

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Not your average day at the office! 💼 Today at Stormont, we showcased our impact to Ministers, MLAs and policymakers - from world-leading research to life-changing work in the community. What a great way to kick off celebrating 180 years of driving real-world change. More: ow.ly/lj4N50UKooh

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Did you know that we've been associated with St Mary's University College for over 75 years? Yesterday we officially renewed our partnership, promising to work together to shape the future of #HigherEducation in #NorthernIreland. Find out more and watch the video: ow.ly/pIsK50UIklt

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Rachel says she was worried about telling people that she'd been in care when she came to university, as she was unsure how it would shape people's perceptions of her. Now, she's glad she told us, as the support she's received has been phenomenal. ➡️ ow.ly/AA0450UHPJO #WideningParticipation

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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.

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We have just launched our new MediaLab! This interdisciplinary research facility will focus on virtual production drawing together existing strengths in film, drama, storytelling and immersive sound alongside our expertise in computer science and engineering. Learn more: ow.ly/kbsv50UHxWU

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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

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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.

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Is the big bad wolf really as bad as we believe it to be? Our Environmental Social Scientist Jonny Hanson explores how age-old fears, preconceptions and psychology could shape carnivore reintroductions to Britain. #LoveQUBResearch #Rewilding #Lynx #Wolves @uk.theconversation.com

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Do you have a question about #ArtificialIntelligence? From smart home devices to job automation, deep fakes to chatbots, there's no denying that AI is changing the way we live and work. What questions do you have about #AI? Drop them in the comments below for our expert.

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Congratulations to Professor Helen McCarthy who has been honoured with the 2024 Biomaterials Advances Innovation Award. The Award celebrates innovative research in the field of biomaterials that has the potential to make an impact beyond academia. You can find out more here ➡️ ow.ly/B9Yu50UEmAZ

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Our researchers have made a #breakthrough development; a 1st of its kind 3D printed cacao-based health supplement that acts as a nutrient & vitamin carrier. The showcases how advanced manufacturing techniques such as food #3DPrinting can be applied to #healthcare. #LoveQUBResearch #Pharmacy

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Huge congratulations to all our staff and alumni on the list of the King's New Year's Honours! Who would you like to see make the list next year? #LoveQUB #NewYear2025 #NYHonours #KingsHonours

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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

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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.

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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

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Today we welcomed 15 young people to campus as part of a @politicsinaction.bsky.social #VoteAt16 event. They spoke to the Secretary of State for #NorthernIreland, the RT Hon Hilary Benn MP, about the issues that matter to them most in our society. Nice work, everyone! Our future is in safe hands.

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Our astronomers have captured a major cosmic event for the first time ever; a giant hiccupping star! This has been predicted in theory but never seen before, until now. It was documented in the final stages of its life before exploding in a supernova. Learn more: www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews...

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Congratulations to Professor Simon Cotton and Dr Hien Ngo from the Centre for Wireless Innovation who have been made Fellows of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, the world's largest technical professional organisation dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

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We are delighted to share the news that Professor Stuart Elborn CBE, Honorary Professor of Medicine at Queen's, has been awarded the 2024 British Thoracic Society Medal. Congratulations, Professor Elborn! #LoveQUB #RespiratoryMedicine #RespiratoryScience @btsrespiratory.bsky.social

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Our experts from the Patrick G Johnston Centre for #CancerResearch took some time out from their busy schedules to share some very special season's greetings. Find out more about ProEx, our Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence ➡️ ow.ly/Gic850UrJPH Watch the full video ➡️ ow.ly/IELs50UrFQc #LoveQUB

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Great news! We have been ranked in the top 4% of universities in the world for #sustainability. The QS Sustainability Rankings assess which of the world’s universities are leading the way in social and environmental sustainability. Find out more ➡️ ow.ly/3eGk50UrzvT #LoveQUB #QSRankings #QSWUR

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