The 2025 What’s the Big Idea competition celebrates its finalists and winners! We held our Awards Ceremony for our annual What’s The Big Idea? competition on Tuesday 2 December, which celebrated the creativity, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit across Queen’s! The competition, sponsored by Ormeau Business Park and Kainos, gives students the chance […]
Yearly archives: 2025
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Well, what a semester it’s been! From exciting new QSU projects to student-led events, it’s been a busy and impactful start to the year. We’ve been blown away by the incredible contributions of our students, whether it’s getting involved in clubs & societies, mental health activities and volunteering opportunities, or […]
The Christmas lights are twinkling, the shops are stocked with mince pies and pigs in blankets, and festive music is blasting everywhere we go. Belfast has fully embraced the upcoming festive season! Luckily there’s lots of fun (and cost-effective) ways to get into the Christmas spirit, so here’s some of […]
Striking that perfect balance between completing assignments and revising for exams whilst enjoying your time off during the festive period is essential. After a busy semester, you deserve time to recharge your batteries while making the most of the festivities. To help you prepare for your upcoming exams or assessments, […]
Queen’s Students’ Union is based at the centre of campus, and it really is the heart of student life here at Queen’s University. So, it came as no surprise to me that our Union was voted number one by students. Here’s just a few reasons why I believe QSU is […]
Talk Money Week is a national campaign led by the Money and Pensions Service, which encourages open conversations about money. We’re joining in on this year’s theme to start the conversation and help students take control of their finances. Why Talk About Money? Talking about money helps build financial confidence […]
Blog by Róisín Costelloe, Activities and Engagement Student Officer November is recognised globally as the awareness month for ending violence against women and girls. Tuesday 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based […]
Let’s be real, university life can be expensive. Between tuition fees, rent, food shopping, and socialising, it’s easy to feel like your bank account is constantly under pressure. That’s where student discounts come in! They aren’t just about saving – they’re about financial empowerment! Allowing you to stretch your budget, […]
October is upon us, which means it is officially Spooky Season in Belfast! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or prefer a more chilled experience, Belfast has something for everyone during Halloween. Here’s your guide to the best spooky events and activities happening around your Union and Belfast this Halloween season: […]
October marks Black History Month, a time to share, celebrate, and deepen our understanding of the impact of Black heritage and culture. This year’s theme, Standing Firm in Power and Pride, celebrates the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black communities. Here in Belfast and at Queen’s, it’s an opportunity to […]
With each start of a new academic year, we say goodbye to thousands of students moving on to new chapters. With their departure, once thriving Clubs and Societies can find themselves a shadow of their former selves: idle, inactive and in danger of disappearing altogether… …but it’s not too late! […]
Your time at uni is more than lectures, study sessions in the McClay and deadlines, it’s an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. We are here to support you during your time at Queen’s, and give you the tools to set you up for life at University and beyond. […]