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'The Conversation' female-only virtual training session 'The Conversation' female-only virtual training session : News article ID 4217005
25 June, 2025

The Communications Office is hosting a female-only, virtual training session with The Conversation UK on Wednesday 25 June from 10.30am - 12.30pm.

US Ambassador In Conversation US Ambassador In Conversation : News article ID 2174504
26 October, 2023

The US Ambassador, Jane Hartley joined us on campus on Thursday 26 October 2023.

Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast
Town Hall Meeting - Update on Athena Swan Town Hall Meeting - Update on Athena Swan : News article ID 2228481
25 October, 2023

All-Island study highlights the cancer legacy of the Good Friday Agreement All-Island study highlights the cancer legacy of the Good Friday Agreement : News article ID 2169190
25 October, 2023

New all-island research led by Queen’s University Belfast highlights the health and economic impact of the Good Friday Agreement on cancer across the island of Ireland in the last 25 years.

Launch of the QGI Academic and Professional Services Mentoring Programmes Launch of the QGI Academic and Professional Services Mentoring Programmes : News article ID 2154584
18 October, 2023

QGI delivers a suite of Mentoring Programmes for women in Queen’s. Our approach is holistic and Mentee-led and has been shaped by feedback from our Mentoring Champions, Mentees and Mentors over many years.

Ada Lovelace Day 2023 Ada Lovelace Day 2023 : News article ID 2123068
10 October, 2023

The School of EEECS are hosting an Industry and Research Panel in honour of Ada Lovelace Day, celebrating women in STEM.

Congratulations to Dr Renee Prendergast on her retirement Congratulations to Dr Renee Prendergast on her retirement : News article ID 1929973
5 July, 2023

Members of the Queen's Gender Initiative team were delighted to hold an informal reception on Wednesday 5 July 2023 to celebrate the retirement of Dr Renee Prendergast.

Diversity Mark and Allstate Going for Gold Event Diversity Mark and Allstate Going for Gold Event : News article ID 1844947
8 June, 2023

Members of the Queen's Gender Initiative team attended the Diversity Mark and Allstate Going for Gold Event on Thursday 8 June 2023.

TLT and Diversity Mark 'Menopause and reproductive health in the workplace' seminar TLT and Diversity Mark 'Menopause and reproductive health in the workplace' seminar : News article ID 1847526

On Wednesday 7 June 2023, TLT partnered with Diversity Mark in delivering a ‘ Menopause and reproductive health in the workplace’ seminar for their signatories in the TLT Belfast office.

QGI Clare Macmahon Lecture QGI Clare Macmahon Lecture : News article ID 1817686
25 May, 2023

The 2023 Clare Macmahon Lecture took place on Thursday 25 May in the Great Hall at Queen’s University.

Women In Tech Awards 2023 Women In Tech Awards 2023 : News article ID 1847590
25 May, 2023

Queen's Equality Survey Queen's Equality Survey : News article ID 1712600
28 March, 2023

Colleagues were invited by email to take part in the Queen's Equality Survey. The survey closed on Sunday 23 April 2023.

Imposter Syndrome Online Workshop - 28 March 2023 Imposter Syndrome Online Workshop - 28 March 2023 : News article ID 1688548
28 March, 2023

The Queen’s Gender Initiative and Athena Swan Teams held another successful online Imposter Syndrome Workshop on Tuesday 28th March 2023.

Co-operation Ireland Women In Leadership: Releasing Your Potential Conference Co-operation Ireland Women In Leadership: Releasing Your Potential Conference : News article ID 1693080
9 March, 2023

Athena SWAN Information Session for Directorates Athena SWAN Information Session for Directorates : News article ID 1668359
7 March, 2023

Queen's Gender Initiative held an information session for staff in Directorates on Tuesday 7 March from 10.00am to 11.00am in The Cube, One Elmwood.

Women In Business Awards 2023 Women In Business Awards 2023 : News article ID 1680387
2 March, 2023

Women in Business - Women in Tech Conference 2023 Women in Business - Women in Tech Conference 2023 : News article ID 1693063
24 February, 2023

The Women in Business - Women in Tech conference was held on Friday 24 February 2023 at Titanic Belfast.

International Women's Day Programme 2023 International Women's Day Programme 2023 : News article ID 1297657
8 March, 2023

A number of events and initiatives were held across the University in celebration of International Women's Day 2023.

Athena Swan Gold success for Psychology Athena Swan Gold success for Psychology : News article ID 1662875
17 February, 2023

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

QGI Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops QGI Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops : News article ID 1618171
11 January, 2023

QGI held Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops on 9 January and 11 January 2023.

Queen’s celebrates sector-leading achievement in gender equality Queen’s celebrates sector-leading achievement in gender equality : News article ID 1555085
5 December, 2022

On Monday 5 December 2022, members of the Queen's community came together for our Athena Swan Awards Celebration, recognising our sector-leading achievements towards gender equality.

Visit from Prof Julie Chen, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell Visit from Prof Julie Chen, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell : News article ID 1619211
29 November, 2022

On Friday 29 November 2022 Professor Karen McCloskey, Director Queen's Gender Initiative and Professor Tom Millar were delighted to host a visit from Professor Julie Chen, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Imposter Syndrome Online Workshops Imposter Syndrome Online Workshops : News article ID 1545490
22 November, 2022

The Queen’s Gender Initiative and Athena Swan Teams held successful online Imposter Syndrome Workshops on 5 September and 22 November 2022.

Queen's University Belfast congratulates Diversity Mark on their 5th Anniversary Queen's University Belfast congratulates Diversity Mark on their 5th Anniversary : News article ID 1562608
11 November, 2022

Professor Karen McCloskey, Director Queen's Gender Initiative attended Diversity Mark's 5th Anniversary event on Friday 11 November 2022.

Queen’s University launches staff support for menopause and fertility treatment Queen’s University launches staff support for menopause and fertility treatment : News article ID 1476021
23 August, 2022

Queen’s University has launched two new policies designed to offer support to staff experiencing the menopause and those undergoing fertility treatment.

Professor Carol McGuinness Portrait Unveiling Professor Carol McGuinness Portrait Unveiling : News article ID 1430198
23 June, 2022

The unveiling of a new portrait of Professor Carol McGuinness took place on Thursday 23 June 2022 in the Great Hall as part of a collaborative event between Queen's Gender Initiative and the School of Psychology.

Career Development Showcase for Professional Services staff Career Development Showcase for Professional Services staff : News article ID 1361128
19 May, 2022

Professional Services staff were invited to a Career Development Showcase hosted by Organisational Development and the Queen's Gender Initiative on Thursday 19 May 2022 in the Great Hall at Queen’s University.

Swan Champions Network Lunch & Meeting Swan Champions Network Lunch & Meeting : News article ID 1450735
11 April, 2022

On Monday 11 April 2022, Queen’s Gender Initiative hosted a Swan Champions Network Lunch and Meeting in the Great Hall at Queen’s University. 

Active Bystander Interprofessional Student Education Sessions Active Bystander Interprofessional Student Education Sessions : News article ID 1380866
28 March, 2022

The School of Nursing and Midwifery & School of Pharmacy recently hosted four Active Bystander Interprofessional Student Education sessions.

Future of Work Event Future of Work Event : News article ID 1291904
14 January, 2022

Speakers from Queen’s and the non-academic sector recently discussed the changing landscape of how, when and where we work. They reflected on working models, workplace culture, wellbeing, sustainability, and lessons learned during the pandemic.

Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast
QGI Academic Progression Workshop QGI Academic Progression Workshop : News article ID 1299320
10 January, 2022

The 2021 Mary McAleese Diversity Lecture at Queen's Management School The 2021 Mary McAleese Diversity Lecture at Queen's Management School : News article ID 1301162
2 December, 2021

'Women are Equal to Everything'

Guest Speaker: Lady Brenda Hale

Honorary Graduates 2021 Honorary Graduates 2021 : News article ID 1301160
24 September, 2021

On 24 September 2021, the Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton was installed and Honorary Degrees were conferred on leading figures from the worlds of business, politics, sport, the arts, policing and education.

Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation 2021/22 Competition Innovate UK’s Women in Innovation 2021/22 Competition : News article ID 1155558
24 August, 2021

Join the briefing event on 24 August 2021 to find out more!

The COVID-19 Pandemic Research Enabling Fund (CP-REF) The COVID-19 Pandemic Research Enabling Fund (CP-REF) : News article ID 1131501
5 July, 2021

Aurora Community Networking Event - "Sharing our Story" Aurora Community Networking Event - "Sharing our Story" : News article ID 1129218
30 June, 2021

Bringing Aurora Alumni communities from Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University together.

The Chief Executives' Club at Queen's: 'Reflections on Female Leadership' The Chief Executives' Club at Queen's: 'Reflections on Female Leadership' : News article ID 1129945
10 May, 2021

In conversation with Female Leaders in Northern Ireland | Discussion and Q&A Session

Who is your Inspirational Woman? Who is your Inspirational Woman? : News article ID 1043075
23 April, 2021

QGI Athena SWAN Student Poster Competition 2021

The Annual Clare MacMahon Lecture The Annual Clare MacMahon Lecture : News article ID 1015702
8 March, 2021

Why Not Me? A virtual event with Keynote Speaker, Priya Lakhani OBE

International Women's Day Programme 2021 International Women's Day Programme 2021 : News article ID 1020990

A number of events and initiatives have been planned across the University in celebration of International Women's Day 2021.

Communications Clinic for SWAN Champions Communications Clinic for SWAN Champions : News article ID 925746

Eoghan Tomás McDermott, Managing Director

L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2021 International Awards L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science 2021 International Awards : News article ID 967761

NOW CLOSED

Athena SWAN Celebration Event 2020 Athena SWAN Celebration Event 2020 : News article ID 1012430
9 December, 2020

A virtual celebration of Athena SWAN success across the University in 2020

Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 2020 Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 2020 : News article ID 994758
13 October, 2020

Ada Lovelace Day – held the second Tuesday in October every year – is an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).

LAUNCH OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN SURVEY LAUNCH OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN SURVEY : News article ID 970499
23 September, 2020

Results to the COVID-19 Pandemic Survey will be announced soon!

The 2020 Mary McAleese Diversity Lecture at Queen's Management School The 2020 Mary McAleese Diversity Lecture at Queen's Management School : News article ID 948957
7 February, 2020

'The Future of Work and Women'

Guest Speaker, Dr Anita Sands

Herstory
HERSTORY FESTIVAL 2020 HERSTORY FESTIVAL 2020 : News article ID 946581
31 January, 2020

IRELAND CALLS ON HER SISTERS WORLDWIDE TO EMERGE FROM THE SHADOWS INTO THE LIGHT

Institutional and School of Pharmacy Athena SWAN Award Celebrations Institutional and School of Pharmacy Athena SWAN Award Celebrations : News article ID 943760
9 January, 2020

STEM Innovators Event STEM Innovators Event : News article ID 929128
14 November, 2019

This exciting event was hosted by Queen’s Gender Initiative and featured female STEM Professors who have bridged academic research and the commercial sector through the founding of spinout companies.

Honorary Graduate 2019 Honorary Graduate 2019 : News article ID 906807

Professor Julie Chen, Doctor of Science (DSc Eng)

Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 2019 Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day 2019 : News article ID 928987
8 October, 2019

The Queen's Gender Initiative in partnership with the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences were delighted to host an exciting event in celebration of Ada Lovelace Day 2019 and Women in STEM.

Inaugural Mary McAleese Diversity Lecture Inaugural Mary McAleese Diversity Lecture : News article ID 904718
21 June, 2019

Queen's Management School

LANGUAGE AND TERMINOLOGY WORKSHOP (STAFF FOCUS GROUP) LANGUAGE AND TERMINOLOGY WORKSHOP (STAFF FOCUS GROUP) : News article ID 1209473
RACE EQUALITY CHARTER | 4 November, 2021

The REC Team recently invited QUB Staff to attend a Focus Group to share views on preferred terminology in relation to race and ethnicity.

Nursing Room for Queen’s Staff and Student Mothers – change of location Nursing Room for Queen’s Staff and Student Mothers – change of location : News article ID 961049

Childcare Services at Queen's

In Pictures: QGI International Women's Day Networking Lunch In Pictures: QGI International Women's Day Networking Lunch : News article ID 2563276
19 March, 2024

On Monday 4 March, Queen's Gender Initiative held a networking lunch as part of the University's programme of celebration events marking International Women's Day 2024.

Portrait Illustration Project Portrait Illustration Project : News article ID 2516356
12 March, 2024

The Naughton Gallery and the Queen’s Gender Initiative are delighted to announce a new collaborative project to celebrate and promote the impactful contributions of women at Queen’s.

Lanyon Building at Queen's University Belfast
SSESW Athena Swan Annual Lecture SSESW Athena Swan Annual Lecture : News article ID 2502916
12 March, 2024

International Women's Day Programme 2024 International Women's Day Programme 2024 : News article ID 2458349
8 March, 2024

A number of events and initiatives are planned across the University in celebration of International Women's Day 2024.

QGI Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops QGI Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops : News article ID 2389858
9 January, 2024

QGI held Professorial and Academic Progression Workshops on 9 January and 11 January 2024.