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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"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 #LoveQUBstaff #TEDxQUB

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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! #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUB | Queen's University Belfast

Front view of Queen's University Belfast's historic red-brick main building under a partly cloudy sky.

Colorful letters spelling 'Enrollment & Registration' hang on a black iron fence around a tree in an urban park setting.

Modern glass building with tall vertical signs reading One Elmwood Students' Union and Student Centre outside on a sunny day.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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... #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"The case of Clever Hans and other “telepathic” animals shows just how turbulent this period of time was for modern science and philosophy."— Dr Matyáš Moravec via @uk.theconversation.com on how a ‘psychic’ horse named Clever Hans changed the way we do science. 👉 theconversation.com/how-a-psychi...

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Hate needles? Us too! That's why our experts have developed a dissolvable 3D-printed patch that could help make skin cancer treatment more efficient, less painful and easier for patients. Want to learn more? Click here: ow.ly/vZSB50ZEOwe

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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). #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUB #OpenLearning

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

"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 #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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! #LoveQUBstaff @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

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... #LoveQUBstaff @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

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Queen’s continues award-winning success in national Teaching Excellence Awards

Queen’s University Belfast celebrates another outstanding year of national recognition for educational excellence in the Advance HE 2026 National Teaching Fellowship Scheme and Collaborative Award for...

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Staff and students are invited to a special Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Event this evening from 6.00pm on the Front Lawn of the Lanyon Building. Around 93% of the Sun will be blocked by the Moon at maximum eclipse, making this the best eclipse we’ll see until 2090! ☀️🌙 🔗 go.qub.ac.uk/YSkbc

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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 #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

🌿 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 #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUB

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We're celebrating another outstanding year of national recognition for educational excellence in the @advancehe.bsky.social 2026 National Teaching Fellowship Scheme and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence. Read more about our winners here ➡️ ow.ly/i2VV50ZxHNE Congratulations, everyone!

Image shows Queen's staff celebrating award success with the University's President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students, Professor Judy Williams. they are pictured at the front of the Lanyon Building

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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/ #LoveQUBstaff #FleadhBelfast @irishinbritain.bsky.social

exhibition installed on the green front lawn of an old redbrick building on a partially cloudy day

people looking at Queen's University Belfast exhibition information panels in an old indoor hall with wooden flooring, TV screens and large projector screen in background

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

(2/2) We've had some amazing weather lately and our gorgeous @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social campus has been looking the part!😍 Mixing maintained and managed for wildlife spaces, flowers, trees and shrubs can be found all over. Which is your favourite green space on campus? #LoveQUB #LoveQUBstaff

Vibrant pink and purple hydrangeas blooming in front of a historic red brick building with Gothic architectural details.

View looking up at a large tree with dense green leaves. Inset shows an associated historical plaque mounted on a wooden bench.

Informational plaque detailing the Plane Tree of Kos, including historical photos and text about its significance and preservation at the Belfast City Hospital site.

Bright yellow flower with detailed stamens attracting small insects among green leaves near a sidewalk.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

(1/2) We've had some amazing weather lately and our gorgeous Queen's University Belfast campus has been looking the part!😍 With a mix of maintained and managed for wildlife spaces, flowers, trees & shrubs can be found all over. Which is your favourite green space on campus? #LoveQUB #LoveQUBstaff

A picturesque garden pictured from the street with manicured hedges, colorful flower beds, and a tall church tower in the background under a partially cloudy sky.

Close-up of green crabapples growing on a leafy tree branch with a blurred garden and wooden fence in the background.

Red brick building with arched windows and a blue door surrounded by lush greenery and blooming blueish-purple flowers.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"It’s really important that we continue to show our support for LGBTQIA+ staff and students alike." - @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Students' Union President, Nadine Curtis, speaking at yesterday's fifth annual Pride Picnic. 🌈 #LoveQUB #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Our staff and students brought colour and plenty of smiles yesterday for @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social annual #Pride Picnic! 🌈 See the event in pictures: go.qub.ac.uk/lSkbc #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUB

A group of nine people standing smiling in front of a large, colourful inflatable rainbow arch.

Two smiling people hold ice cream cones in front of a large brick building with a rainbow archway visible in the background.

An ice cream van parked on a lawn in front of a large brick building, with many people sitting at white plastic chairs and tables on the grass.

A group of six people stand smiling on a grassy lawn in front of a large brick building.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"So what's really special about today isn't the rainbow, the food or the music; it's about the people." – @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Dr Neil Reid, Academic Lead for LGBTQIA+ and Disability Inclusion, on yesterday's fifth Pride Picnic event. 🌈 #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Our annual Pride Picnic for staff and students takes place today from 12-2pm on the Lanyon Building front lawn. Come along to enjoy some music, entertainment, food trucks and conversation with colleagues. 🌈🎶 #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUB

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our annual #Pride events take place this week! All @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social staff and students welcome! 🌈 5th annual Queen's Pride Picnic: Tomorrow (22 July), 12-2pm, QUB front lawn 🌈 Belfast Pride Parade - Queen's group: Sat 25 July. Register here: go.qub.ac.uk/NRkbc #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Register now for Skills-Based EDR Training! Academic-related, Clerical, Operational or Technical Line Managers can book onto an interactive session (July to September) to build confidence in leading EDR conversations. 🌐 Online or in person 🔗 Register: go.qub.ac.uk/edrsessions #LoveQUBstaff

A smiling man in a yellow sweater leads a training session with participants seated and listening attentively. Wording over the image talks about registration for Employee Development and Review Skills-based in-person or online training.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"The PhD by Published Works route gave me the opportunity to draw together those different strands of experience."—Dr Aislinn Clarke, Lecturer, Queen's University Belfast, reflects on completing a PhD by Published Works. 📚 Read Aislinn’s blog: go.qub.ac.uk/pQkbc ℹ️ Find out more: go.qub.ac.uk/nQkbc

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📢 Academic-related, Clerical, Operational and Technical Line Managers - have you completed your mandatory EDR Virtual Training yet? 👉 Complete the training: go.qub.ac.uk/edrreviewer #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"The work that we do and the partnerships that we're able to bring together at Queen's does really, not just change lives, but saves lives." – Dr Gillian Shorter @qubpsych.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social. 👉 Read Gillian's staff profile: go.qub.ac.uk/gshortervidbluesky #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Congratulations Professor Gribben @qubhistory.bsky.social on your election to the prestigious RIA! #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📢 Academic, Clerical, Operational and Technical Line Managers – our new Employee Development Review (EDR) Virtual Training is live! This mandatory training provides an introduction to the EDR Framework and prepares you for further EDR learning. 👉 go.qub.ac.uk/edrreviewer #LoveQUBstaff

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Congratulations to Prof Chris Creevey, School of Biological Sciences, who has been appointed to the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology College of Experts. The College is a network of independent specialists who will give DSIT access to leading scientific and technical expertise.

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Queen’s Professor appointed to DSIT College of Experts

Professor Chris Creevey from Queen’s joins 71 leading specialists chosen to give the department rapid, independent access to UK science and technology expertise.

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Another phenomenal Summer Graduation comes to a close and what a week we have had celebrating our Class of 2026! 🎓🎉 Thank you to our incredible @qubstaff.bsky.social who always go above and beyond to make every graduation a success.✨ Meet more of the faces behind the scenes ➡️ ow.ly/pKLZ50ZjVSM

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Image shows Queen's gardener, William Kirkwood, planting a bed of flowers

Image shows a Queen's staff member fixing the graduation gown of a student.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

As graduation at Queen's University Belfast draws to a close, we want to say another huge THANK YOU to all our staff for pulling out all the stops and making this another memorable year for our graduating students. Here's to next year's celebrations! #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUB #LoveQUBgrad

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Professor Sir Ian Greer @qubvchancellor.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It was a privilege to attend today's Big Information Fair as part of Refugee Week. As a University of Sanctuary, Queen’s is committed to supporting refugee, asylum-seeking and migrant communities, working with partners to ensure those seeking safety are met with care, compassion and opportunity.

Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice Chancellor alongside the Lord Mayor of Belfast smiling to camera with three other representatives from the Big Sanctuary Information Fair.

Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice Chancellor with a representative at a community event booth featuring informational brochures and a colourful banner.

Queen's University Belfast information table with brochures, pens, and a sign for admissions and access service on a red cloth.

Professor Sir Ian Greer, President and Vice Chancellor shaking hands with the Lord Mayor of Belfast who is smiling on the city sidewalk with pedestrians in the background.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Congratulations to Keir Robertson, son of Queen's staff member Dr Jeanette Robertson and now-retired Prof Peter Robertson, on your graduation! Lovely to see a close family circle celebrating together in this way and enjoying such a great academic legacy. www.qub.ac.uk/News/Allnews... #LoveQUBstaff

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Queen’s graduate to follow parents footsteps with PhD research inspired by family legacy

Keir Robertson graduates with a degree in Civil Engineering. Having found his early childhood education a challenge, he will return to Queen’s to do his PhD where both his parents have dedicated their...

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

As Summer Graduation 2026 gets under way, we want to say a huge thanks to all our staff who have helped bring about this year's events. Colleagues across Queen's University Belfast, from Professional Services to our academic community, we salute you! 🫡 #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUBgrad #graduation

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A lovely gesture and a great example of the collegiality and friendships among our staff community! Thanks for sharing, Teresa. #LoveQUBstaff

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Nominations for the Postdoc Awards 2026 @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social close on Monday 29 June at 12 noon! Now's your chance to nominate postdoctoral researchers who have excelled in one of the award categories during this academic year. 👉 Find out more & nominate: www.qub.ac.uk/sites/pdc/Re...

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Staff can apply for a PhD by Published Works - a flexible route to doctoral recognition based on your existing research and publications. You must: • have at least 1 year of service at Queen’s • submit published works and a 10,000-word critical analysis within 1 year ℹ️ go.qub.ac.uk/nQkbc

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

QS World University Rankings success! A huge well done to the whole @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social community, and particularly our dedicated and hard-working staff, on helping the University achieve our highest ever position in these prestigious rankings! 👏 #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUB

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Congratulations to Professor Stephen Cochrane who has received not one, but two prestigious prizes from the Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org. Amazing work, Professor Cochrane! You can read more here: ow.ly/8NtF50ZcOlM

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

"We can all do our part in making a difference... in changing how we view our surroundings." Gary Thompson, Assistant Estates Manager @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social reflects on biodiversity at Queen's, highlighting our range of No Mow areas. 👉 Read more: go.qub.ac.uk/6Qkbc #LoveQUBstaff #LoveQUB

Four people standing on steps outside a stone building entrance holding a green flag with white 'Green Flag Award 2023/24' text.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

1 in 5 of our staff at Queen's University Belfast identify as working carers. We are committed to supporting them as they care for family, friends, or loved ones. Learn more about the support available at Queen’s, including our Carer Passport, here: go.qub.ac.uk/TfYcarers #LoveQUBstaff Carers Week

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, Dr Oliver Dunnett and colleagues in the School of Natural and Built Environment have brought their research to life through the Belfast Climate Stripes initiative, a visual depiction of climate change in Belfast. 👉 Read Dr Dunnett's Staff Profile: go.qub.ac.uk/ZPkbc

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A framed plaque titled "Belfast Climate Stripes" is mounted on a wall next to a large vertical display of narrow stripes in shades of blue and pink, representing climate data.

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Queen's University Belfast @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we've been finding out more about Belfast Climate Stripes, a visual installation representing the change in Belfast’s temperature from 1850 to 2025. Keep an eye out today, as the Climate Stripes will be appearing on screens across campus. More ➡️ ow.ly/FYux50Z7Wns

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

"We've got a great reputation for excellence in teaching & learning. This takes us even further along that path."—Professor Sir Ian Greer Queen's University Belfast launching our Global Institute of Educational Excellence in May. 👉go.qub.ac.uk/gieefestpics #LoveQUB #HigherEdDay #CelebrateLearning

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

“Today is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the important work that we all do.” — Michael Alcorn, Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Projects and Sustainability), welcoming staff to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social first Sustainability Celebration event.

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QUBstaff @qubstaff.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Last week, Queen's University Belfast staff & community partners joined a special Thank You Celebration recognising their shared contribution to delivering the University’s #CivicMission. 👉 go.qub.ac.uk/civicmissionevent-may26 #LoveQUB #LoveQUBstaff #UniversityofSanctuary | City of Sanctuary UK

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