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 […]
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 […]
QUB Dragons’ Den is back for 2024, giving students the chance to walk away with everything they need to make their business idea a reality. This year there is a share of a £20,000 prize pot up for grabs for QUB students who can successfully impress the Dragons. We take […]
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 […]
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 […]
Festive season has arrived in Belfast, and the city is packed with things to look forward to. The Belfast Christmas Market takes over the grounds of City Hall until 22 December. There are over 100 traders to browse, but you can go without spending a penny and come away feeling […]
Student blog by Emma Smith, Arts, English and Languages Student Christmas as a student can be full on! As well as spending quality time with family and friends, there will be parties to attend, as well as gifts to buy and receive. But then there are the dreaded deadlines looming […]
Hello! My name is Emma. I’m a second year student in Arts, English and Languages and am here to take you through the new Exceptional Circumstances process.
Whether you’re going home for the holidays or staying here, there are plenty of things to do to get you in the Christmas spirit in and around Belfast. The City Hall Christmas Market is a staple of Belfast’s culture. Head down with friends, family or by yourself to try delicious […]
It’s finally here! We hope you love this space as much we do, and we can’t wait to see you there! But for now, have a quick read to find out more about your new Students’ Union…. There are loads of areas to chill out or study with friends, from […]