On Thursday 3rd April, 13 finalists entered the QUB Dragons’ Den for a chance at winning a share of the £25,000 prize pot. The moment was a culmination of months of hard work by our finalists who have spent many hours refining their pitches in preparation of meeting meet the Dragons. […]
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The sun has now made an appearance, the days have gotten longer, and the spring break has officially started! We wanted to make sure you have an enjoyable break over Easter, so we’ve put together a list of fun activities to make the most of the season. Besides all the […]
After a year’s hiatus our SU Awards are back and better than ever! If you are thinking of submitting a nomination but you don’t know where to start fear not- we’ve pulled together all the info you need to know about our awards nomination process, shortlisting and awards ceremony! Read […]
The QUB Dragons’ Den panel has been blown away by some incredible business ideas this year. After fierce competition, these ambitious entrepreneurs have made it to the final stage, bringing them a step closer to securing a share of the £25,000 prize pot, hot-desking space in the SU CoWork at […]
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 results are in, thank you so much to the 5,397 students who voted in this year’s SU Elections- it was one of our highest voter turnouts yet! A BIG congratulations to our newly elected Student Officers and Reps. We can’t wait to see what amazing things you will achieve […]
Whether you’re moving out of home for the first time or just looking for a new rental, house hunting can be super exciting! It’s your chance for independence, make your space your own, and to live with friends. As fun as that all sounds, there are a few important things […]
Our Student Officers are the leaders of Queen’s Students’ Union. They are responsible for representing Queen’s University students. They make sure that your voice is heard by senior members of staff at the Union and the University, and work to empower all students. Nominations are now open until Thurs 30 […]
If you’re still going to be a student next year, and you’re too busy to run for a Full-Time Officer role, we have a range of of part-time, voluntary roles you can put yourself forward for! These roles are a great way to upskill, gain leadership experience and stand out […]
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, […]
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 […]