As a student, sustainable living doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be simple, social, and even a bit of fun! From changing how you travel to campus to making use of the Swap Shop, there are plenty of ways to make a positive impact on our environment while you […]
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InnovateHer brings together ambitious female students from across Queen’s University to learn, create, and grow through real‑world business experiences. The programme began with two workshops designed to help participants connect, share ideas, and start exploring the mindset needed to innovate with confidence. It was the perfect opportunity for everyone to […]
As we begin a brand-new year, you may have some resolutions which involve trying something new, meeting new people, or pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. This is the perfect time to level-up your university experience by getting involved in the heartbeat of student life – your Students’ Union! Beyond […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Our InnovateHer Programme, facilitated by SU Enterprise, wrapped up on February 26th, with 25 women students from Queen’s University graduating from this year’s cohort. InnovateHer is designed to empower women through business teaching them the essential skills needed to start and sustain a new venture. After 14 years, the programme […]
St. Patrick’s Day in Belfast is a great opportunity to embrace Irish culture, community and creativity. From parades to pints, the options are endless, so we’ve highlighted some of them here so you can add them to your schedule well in advance. Whether you’re a local or visiting, we want […]
The 2024 What’s the Big Idea competition celebrates its finalists and winners! This year, a £7,000 prize pot was distributed among 10 exceptional student businesses, with categories recognising innovation, social enterprise, climate impact, and more. Winners of the 2024 competition included: The competition, supported by Ormeau Business Park, Kainos Software, […]
On Wednesday 6th of December, SU Enterprise held the Awards Ceremony of their annual ‘What’s the Big Idea?’ competition. With £7,000 worth of funding to be won across 11 categories including ‘Best Green Business Idea’ and ‘Best Idea for a Social Enterprise’, the competition drew in over 90 applications from […]
Wow! We’ve had an incredible year at SU Enterprise, filled with so much talent, drive, and success from our student entrepreneurs. We’re constantly blown away by the amazing things that Queen’s University Belfast students come up with! From creating leather out of mushrooms, to teabags designed specifically for cocktails, our […]
The Queen’s Students’ Union’s Enterprise team has supported 25 female students through the InnovateHer programme; an initiative to encourage female entrepreneurship and teach vital business skills to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Queen’s. Throughout the programme, the students have received mentorship in the areas of Idea Generation, Finance, Marketing, Pitching […]