History counts: Using numbers to understand the past

Riddel Hall 185 Stranmillis Road , Belfast, Co Antrim, United Kingdom

Ever wondered how data can shine a light on the past? Data is a very important part of studying history. For example, the UK census has been collected every 10 years since 1801, and reading it can tell us a huge amount about what life was like a hundred years ago. It can tell us […]

Best practice in Arts Management and Cultural Policymaking

Brian Friel Theatre 20 University Road, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

Calling all arts and cultural professionals! Join us as we showcase new research that questions the notion of ‘best practice’ in the arts and cultural sector. With Dr Victoria Durrer. To register please click here,

Climate change: how do we respond?

Canada Room and Council Chamber Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

Are you passionate about combatting climate change? This public event offers a space for shared learning and dialogue around climate change and societal responses to the key challenges facing our society and planet. With Dr Amanda Slevin. To register please click here. 

Thinking in time: the developmental psychology of future-thinking

Following a discussion about how future-related decision-making changes as children get older, we invite you to take part in a live experiment where you can try out a variety of the computer-based tasks used in our research. With Professor Teresa McCormack from Queen's University Belfast. To register please click here. 

Lecture by Conor McGinn MP, Labour Party

As part of Queen's University Belfast's Policy Engagement Lecture Series, Mr Conor McGinn MP will be visiting Queen's on Thursday 22 November to deliver a lecture entitled "Rights, Responsibilities and Respect: Building the Common Good."

Queen’s Policy Engagement Christmas Brexit Clinic

LAN 01/052 Lanyon Building, QUB, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

The next Brexit Clinic will take place on Wednesday 12 December at 12.30pm in Room 01/052, above the Senate Room, Main Campus, Queen’s University Belfast.

Simon Coveney: ‘Maintaining the habit of Co-operation’

Queen's University Policy Engagement Lecture Series provides a platform for meaningful discussion, engaged debate, and open dialogue on a range of today's most pressing issues. It honours the commitments made in the University's Social Charter to engage civic conversations, knowledge exchange and intercultural dialogue.

The Purpose of Universities Today – Public Lecture

Canada Room and Council Chamber Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, United Kingdom

Public debates about the role of universities have tended to be polarised in recent years.

Queen’s Policy Engagement Brexit Clinic February 2019

Moot Court Room School of Law, Tower Building, Belfast, Antrim, United Kingdom

The next Brexit Clinic from Queen's Policy Engagement will take place on the following date: Friday 22 February at 12.30pm in the Moot Court Room, Main Site Tower, Main Campus, Queen’s University Belfast. To register, please click here.  Since our last Clinic, Theresa May's deal has been voted down in Parliament, she has survived a […]