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 […]
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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 […]
With all the excitement of coming to university, an important factor many students haven’t yet considered or taken the time to plan for is their finances. Hearing the word ‘budget’ can be very ‘meh’ and you may not think this is something you need to worry about, but it’s important […]
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 […]
A new year at the SU means new students, new opportunities and a brand new team of Student Officers- also known as SOs! Now you may be asking yourself, “what are Student Officers and why should I care?” To answer this as quickly as possible: Your Student Officers are elected […]
In June 1991, approximately 100 people walked through the streets of Belfast, marking the City’s very first Pride parade. Belfast has come a long way since then. Last year over 75,000 people attended the parade, and organisers hope to break the record again this year. Festivities kick off this Fri […]
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 […]
The results are in, thank you so much to the 5,929 students voted in this year’s SU Elections- it was a record breaking year of voting! A BIG congratulations to our newly elected Student Officers and Reps. We can’t wait to see what amazing things you will achieve for students […]
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 […]
As we all step into a brand-new year, you may have some resolutions involving trying something new. meeting new people or pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. Now is the perfect time to amplify your university experience by getting involved with the heartbeat of student life- your Students’ Union. Beyond […]
The first semester at the Students’ Union is complete. From the clubs that made you tick to the motions passed in Student Council, here’s a recap of your first semester at your Students’ Union: 2023 was a record-breaking year for SU Clubs & Societies with Society memberships hitting at […]