For the past two years, Jess Hindley has served as Student Welfare Officer, leading on major initiatives to support student wellbeing. Her time in the role has seen meaningful progress. Q: How would you sum up your two years as Welfare Officer? A: Memorable and educational. I’ve learnt so much […]
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We understand that May can be an extremely busy month with assignments piling up, exam dates approaching fast and not enough hours in the day. It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed, especially during such a high-pressure time. But while you’re revising hard and meeting deadlines for assignments, it’s also extremely […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A new year the SU means there’s a brand new team of Full-Time Student Officers! Now you may be asking yourself why should I care about this? Well you may have voted for them in our last SU Elections or you this may be brand new to you! Your Student […]
Here’s a recap of what your Student Officers and the SU have worked on this academic year to represent you and improve your experience at Queen’s. The Pantry, Your free Refill Station opened for students to obtain essential food items in February. To date, The Pantry has seen 6,000 student […]
After a hectic holiday season, January can be a really good time to take a moment to reset and spend time on yourself. The holidays often come with lots of alcohol involved, so January can be a really good time to take some time off and give your liver a […]
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 […]
We know how stressful being a student is, especially right now, when everything is getting more and more expensive. But don't worry there's plenty of things you can do to unwind in Belfast, that won't hurt your bank account!