Queen’s Policy Engagement is the ‘front door’ for public policy engagement at Queen’s University Belfast
Supporting academics and policymakers in sharing evidence-based research and ideas on the major social, cultural and economic challenges facing society regionally, nationally and beyond. Our over-arching vision is to share the University’s independent expertise with policymakers so they can make informed decisions about the most effective and sustainable ways to tackle these challenges, now and in the future.
Latest news and views…
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Post-Brexit Clinic at Queen’s October 2025
Another successful Post-Brexit Clinic at Queen’s. Check out the recording and slide deck from the Clinic.
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An A – Z of the Irish Presidency
Prof Marie Coleman casts a slighlty unconventional eye over the history of the Presidency and former Presidents of Ireland.
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Trump Blaming Mothers for Autism Should Not Surprise Anyone
Dr Aishling McMorrow looks at recent claims by President Trump about what can cause autism.
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A Protestant candidate has added a twist to Ireland’s presidential race
Dr Peter McLoughlin takes a look at the forthcoming Irish presidential election, particularly Fine Gael candidate Heather Humphries.
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Queen’s Global Economic Forum – Report
A recent Economic Forum held by Queen’s University Belfast convened leading voices from academia, industry, and government to explore how Northern Ireland can harness artificial intelligence as a catalyst for economic growth and societal progress. The discussions culminated in a compelling vision of Northern Ireland as a distinctive and trusted contributor to the global AI…
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Fullest Potential? Outcomes for Children with Special Educational Needs
By Koulla Yiasouma, Honorary Professor of Practice, Centre for Children’s Rights, Queen’s University Belfast Most of my career has been spent working with teenagers either with care experience or involved with the criminal justice system within a human rights framework. I flatter myself as being a bit of an expert in rights-based youth justice. Over…
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Floating Solar in Northern Ireland: Harnessing sunlight from our lakes and seas
By Dr Madjid Karimirad, School of Natural and Built Environment. Northern Ireland has ambitious climate goals for achieving NetZero emissions and combating the climate emergency. One of the promising technologies is floating solar – solar panels mounted on floating pontoons. The global floating solar market is expanding rapidly, with capacity expected to surpass 7.7 GW…
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Lessons from Colombia for Negotiating with Loyalist Paramilitaries in Northern Ireland
By Dr Andrew Thomson.
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Compassion: The key to Minimising Restrictive Practice in Mental Health Settings
By Dr Mary Lavelle and Dr Trisha Forbes.
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Incorporating Children’s Rights into Law in Northern Ireland
By the Centre for Children’s Rights, QUB and Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY)