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Farewell and Thank You Farewell and Thank You : News article ID 4437529
31 July, 2025

On Thursday 31 July 2025 we bid a fond farewell to three valued colleagues – Cathy Carey, Victoria Montgomery and Kerrie-Ann Forsythe, who have each dedicated many years of service to the Queen’s Gender Initiative.

Athena Swan Gold success for Biological Sciences Athena Swan Gold success for Biological Sciences : News article ID 4268383
27 June, 2025

Queen’s Gender Initiative congratulate the School of Biological Sciences on their recent success retaining their prestigious Gold Athena Swan award, recognising their ongoing commitment to gender equality.

One Year Anniversary - Athena Swan Gold Award Celebration One Year Anniversary - Athena Swan Gold Award Celebration : News article ID 4204157
30 May, 2025

One year ago today Queen's University Belfast proudly celebrated the achievement of the Gold Athena Swan Award.

SistersIN Celebration Event SistersIN Celebration Event : News article ID 4204161
7 April, 2025

Following on from our SistersINSPIRE event held at Queen's University on 27 March 2025, the Queen's Gender Initiative team were delighted to attend this year's SistersIN Celebration event at the ICC on 7 April 2025.

Queen’s University hosts SistersINSPIRE event to empower future female leaders Queen’s University hosts SistersINSPIRE event to empower future female leaders : News article ID 3879900
27 March, 2025

On Thursday 27 March 2025, Queen’s University Belfast was delighted to host the annual SistersINSPIRE event. An initiative designed to inspire and empower young women by showcasing leadership, career pathways, and education opportunities.

Queen’s honours 15 women from across the University through an inspiring art exhibition Queen’s honours 15 women from across the University through an inspiring art exhibition : News article ID 4007783
14 March, 2025

As part of International Women's Day, Queen’s has honoured 15 women from across the University with a powerful art exhibition, featuring specially commissioned watercolour portraits by renowned Irish artist Laura Callaghan.

In Pictures: QGI International Women's Day Networking Lunch In Pictures: QGI International Women's Day Networking Lunch : News article ID 3999101
13 March, 2025

On Thursday 13 March, Queen's Gender Initiative held a networking lunch as part of the University's programme of celebration events marking International Women's Day 2025.

In Pictures: IN GOOD COMPANY: Portraits of Queen’s Women In Pictures: IN GOOD COMPANY: Portraits of Queen’s Women : News article ID 4007781
7 March, 2025

The official launch of 'In Good Company: Portraits of Queen’s Women' took place in the Naughton Gallery on 7 March.

Celebrating the Women of Queen’s: Past, Present and Future Celebrating the Women of Queen’s: Past, Present and Future : News article ID 3999098
7 March, 2025

Over 100 women graduates, students and supporters of Queen’s have gathered at the University to celebrate the Women of Queen’s: Past, Present and Future.

International Women's Day Programme 2025 International Women's Day Programme 2025 : News article ID 3732933
8 March, 2025

A number of events and initiatives are planned across the University in celebration of International Women's Day 2025.

The Annual Dame Ingrid Allen Lecture 2024/25 The Annual Dame Ingrid Allen Lecture 2024/25 : News article ID 3707009
20 February, 2025

The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences would like to invite you to The Dame Ingrid Allen Lecture 2024-25.

QGI Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops QGI Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops : News article ID 3999166
4 February, 2025

QGI held Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops on 4 and 5 February 2025.

Women in Leadership: Looking to the Future Women in Leadership: Looking to the Future : News article ID 4204191
15 November, 2024

On Friday 15 November 2024, Queen's Gender Initiative were honoured to host the prestigious Women in Leadership: Looking to the Future event at Queen's Business School.

Carer’s Research Support Fund now open for applications! Carer’s Research Support Fund now open for applications! : News article ID 2921684
11 October, 2024

At Queen's, we are committed to supporting our staff in managing home and work commitments, including caring responsibilities.

Period Dignity @ Queen's Period Dignity @ Queen's : News article ID 2931854
16 July, 2024

Queen’s University Belfast recently announced a new institutional approach to tackling period poverty – the inability to access period products.

In Pictures: Athena Swan Gold celebration event In Pictures: Athena Swan Gold celebration event : News article ID 2776781
30 May, 2024

On Thursday 30 May 2024, Queen's held a programme of events to celebrate its institutional Athena Swan Gold Award, and the University's progress and commitment to gender equality.

Festivities in the air as Queen's celebrates historic Athena Swan Gold Award Festivities in the air as Queen's celebrates historic Athena Swan Gold Award : News article ID 2776763
30 May, 2024

On Thursday 30 May 2024, Queen's University Belfast hosted a celebration event in honour of being awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold status for its work in promoting gender equality in higher education.

Swan Champions Training Event Swan Champions Training Event : News article ID 2677578
29 April, 2024

We were thrilled to host a Swan Champions training session on Monday 29 April 2024.

In Pictures: QGI Gratitude Lunch In Pictures: QGI Gratitude Lunch : News article ID 2786757
23 April, 2024

On Tuesday 23 April 2024, Queen's Gender Initiative was delighted to host a special Gratitude Lunch to express our heartfelt thanks to colleagues who contributed to the Athena Swan Gold application.

Queen’s recognised as top university in Ireland and second in UK for gender equality Queen’s recognised as top university in Ireland and second in UK for gender equality : News article ID 2426945
1 February, 2024

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