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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The shops are now stocked with mince pies, the decorations are up and the festive music is blasting in every building you walk into… 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 […]
We get it- being a student in Belfast is an expensive experience! With so many fun and tasty things to be indulging in, it can feel like your bank account is constantly crying. But don’t worry- Belfast has student discounts hidden everywhere…if you know where to look. So we’ve rounded […]
Moving away from home in any case can be a scary but exciting time. Whether it be for personal reasons, career related or for university. We know that the main reason to go to university is to learn, achieve your degree and improve your employability, but it’s important to remember […]
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 Belfast this Halloween season: Get crafty at the […]
You’ve got the acceptance email and now it’s time for you to experience life at Queen’s University. We get it, it’s exciting, it’s new to you but this isn’t the SU’s first rodeo- so we’ve pulled together some need to know tips for you: 1. Get the Lay of the […]
That’s a wrap on the final semester of 2023/24 at Queen’s Students’ Union. Records were broken, our volunteers and entrepreneurs did us proud, and student democracy created impactful change. Here’s a recap of your time at the SU this semester. What a year! To top it all of the SU […]
Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week) is a two-week festival celebrating Irish language and culture. The first Seachtain na Gaeilge was held 122 years ago. Each year since, the festival has started on St. David’s Day on 1 March and ran until St Patrick’s Day on 17 March. The celebrations […]