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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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