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Queen’s first on island of Ireland to receive accreditation for drug and alcohol support

25 February 2026

Celebrating minds and music at Queen’s

23 February 2026

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Staff Excellence Awards

2024-25 Staff Excellence Awards winners announced

The winners of the 2024-25 Staff Excellence Awards were announced at the official awards ceremony in the Whitla Hall on Friday 27 February. This year over 270 nominations were made, reflecting the outstanding talent, commitment, and contributions across our campus community. Congratulations to all the winners, and to all staff who were nominated.

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Staff Communications

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Keeping you informed

Internal communications

Along with the information and communication you receive from your School or Directorate, the University produces a range of communications to keep staff and students informed about what is happening across campus and within the University community.

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Staff Blog

We use this blog to think out loud, share our knowledge and experiences and build a connected University community.

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Featured Staff Blogs

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reflecting on Our Journey: How Queen’s Achieved the REC Bronze Award

Staff Excellence Awards

Mairéad Regan on her time as Chair of the Staff Excellence Awards

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Sustainability

Smarter Ways to Travel: Tips from Nathan Booth, Assistant Estates Manager (Sustainable Travel)

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NI Apprenticeship Week 2026

My Queen's apprenticeship experience – Michael Currie

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Spotlight on our staff

Working together. Making an impact.

Our latest 'Spotlight on our Staff' profile features Dr Neil Reid, Academic Lead for LGBTQIA+ and Disability Inclusion, and a Reader in Conservation Biology in the School of Biological Sciences.

As the new Academic Lead for LGBTQIA+ and Disability Inclusion at Queen's, Dr Reid provides strategic leadership, working collaboratively with senior management, Professional Services, Staff Networks and the Students’ Union to strengthen both LGBTQIA+ and Disability Inclusion across the University so that all members of our community feel respected and supported.

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Key updates

Annual Report 2024-25

The University's annual Report, Financial Statements, and other key highlights

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Cost of Living

Support for staff and students

Sustainability

Sustainability at Queen's

Strategy 2030

Delivering for our Future

Campus Life

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Staff networks

Network with colleagues from all over the University, build contacts, share experiences, arrange events and socialise

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Staff Initiatives

Staff Wellbeing, Green at Queen's and charity fundraising

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Staff Forum

The Staff Forum empowers staff to share their views and ideas on how to improve their experience at work

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Our culture

Developed by staff and students, our Staff Charter expresses our shared understanding of what we believe, how we aim to behave and what we aspire to be

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