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New research involving Queen’s University Belfast finds that replacing dairy products, even partially, with unfortified plant-based alternatives may lead to a deficiency in vital nutrients.

Unfortified plant-based dairy alternatives may fail to provide key nutrients

Family and friends of the late Queen's student Colum McNally

Cancer charities to benefit from fundraiser in memory of former Queen’s student

Country music star Philomena Begley will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the NI Music Prize 2026.

The Queen of Irish Country Music to be honoured at the Ulster Hall

Fallow deer fawns respond very differently to repeated encounters with people depending on their stress hormone levels early in life, new research from Queen’s University Belfast has found.

Early-life stress hormone levels linked to how young deer respond to people

The Queen's team will be led by Professor Sharon Huws (right) and co-led by Dr Katerina Theodoridou (left) who will work alongside Dr Kayley Barnes (centre) from the Institute for Global Food Security and School of Biological Sciences at Queen's to drive the program forward.

Queen’s experts to help shape major United Nations animal research initiative

A new study led by Queen’s University Belfast has highlighted several issues with the way farrier services for horses are provided and regulated in Northern Ireland.

Queen’s research exposes welfare risks facing horses in Northern Ireland

A fresh warning has been issued on the Asian Hornet

DAERA issues fresh appeal for public vigilance over Asian hornet sightings

New research led by Queen’s University Belfast has uncovered how the hoverfly is impacting the food we eat, such as apples and strawberries, through their unique pollination process.

Research reveals how the hoverfly is helping our strawberries and apples to grow

An elderly woman in pain

‘Perfect storm’ driving higher rates of chronic pain in deprived areas – study

Professor Jaimie Dick and Dr Ross Cuthbert from Queen's University Belfast alongside Deborah Sparks, Manager, Invasive Species Centre, ICAIS Secretariat.

Lough Neagh, invasive salmon and global experts meet at Queen’s

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Queen’s University celebrates 175 years of offering classes to the community

Queen’s University Belfast is part of a new €4.8 million project funded by the European Union

Queen’s leads €4.8 million project to transform sustainable livestock farming

Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have found a record number of mosquitoes and several nuisance biting species in Northern Ireland (NI) this summer.

Queen’s researchers uncover record mosquito numbers in NI

Chloe Jamison

Refreshing beauty Queen says life has 'gone from 0mph to 100mph'

Chloe Jamison

Refreshing beauty Queen says life has 'gone from 0mph to 100mph'

Queen University’s interactive exhibition stand at this year’s Balmoral Show showcases innovative research addressing key issues affecting everyone in areas including health, tech and community.

Queen’s showcases pioneering research at Balmoral Show 2026
Queen University’s interactive exhibition stand at this year’s Balmoral Show showcases innovative research addressing key issues affecting everyone in areas including health, tech and community.
Darryl Armitage

Announcing the 180 marathon relay teams are (from L-R): Director of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy, Eddie, Friel, student James Gilliland, PhD student Catriona Edington, Queen’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer, President of the Queen’s Athletics Society, Tommy Arthur, President of Mind Matters Society, Aariz Ahmed, Professor Gladys Ganiel, and Queen’s Dr Ryan Feeney.

Queen’s community in race to mark 180 years as part of Belfast Marathon

Championed by Dame Mary Berry, the much‑loved Queen of Cakes, the Great British Garden Party celebrates the simple pleasure of sharing time together while raising money for charities that play a crucial role in so many lives, including Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Carers Trust, The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing and Parkinson’s UK.

Gather friends and family for a garden get-together this summer

Blue-green algae at Battery Harbour on Lough Neagh near Cookstown in Co Tyrone. Picture date: Monday August 25, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Lough Neagh sand mining likely harming lake’s ecosystem, Queen’s research warns

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Public asked to report their experience of mosquito presence in Northern Ireland

A team of researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have introduced a new tool that can measure the invisible, systemic changes to ecosystems caused by biological invasions.

Queen’s scientists unveil new tool to measure invisible ecosystem invaders

Ash Amirahmadi OBE delivers the 2026 George Scott Robertson Lecture

Sofina Foods CEO delivers 2026 George Scott Robertson Memorial Lecture

Queen’s University Belfast has secured over €295,000 as part of a €1.2 million international award to develop rapid, non-invasive tests for monitoring fish health in salmon aquaculture.

€1.2m project to develop non-invasive disease detection for Atlantic salmon

At this time of year with seasonal fruit thin on the ground, a pudding made with jam is a great idea.

Queen of Puddings is a classic that thankfully is having a bit of a revival

Sheaves used to be a familiar sight in fields

Good news for the countryside: Memories of harvest’s past

Queen's University has been involved in the healthy eating initiative.

Queen’s part of new project encouraging healthier food choices

Ryan Feeney, Suzanne Wylie, Professor Sir Ian Greer, Joanne Mallon and Julie McCandless announce a new strategic partnership between NI Chamber and Queen’s University Belfast.

NI Chamber and Queen’s University announce new strategic partnership
NI CHAMBER and Queen’s University Belfast have announced a landmark strategic partnership designed to strengthen collaboration between business and academia in support of sustainable economic growth.
Steven Moore

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Ulster features in new book from An Post Irish Book Award nominee

A first-of-its-kind study led by Queen’s University Belfast reveals contaminated crops on farms could be costing poultry organisations over £150,000 in losses annually

QUB research shows contaminated crops costing poultry farms over £150k per year

A team from Queen’s University has developed a new portable system that aims to help farmers monitor and manage harmful emissions from slurry on farms, protecting them from the life-threatening risks associated with slurry emissions

Queen’s showcase new slurry technology to help farmers at the Balmoral Show

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Climate change is only going to get worse for farming

Danny Dyer is working to launch the Pack Our Pubs initiative

Former Eastenders actor Danny Dyer lends support to struggling pubs

Professor Rudolf Krska attended the prestigious award ceremony in Copenhagen recently

Queen’s professor awarded world’s most prestigious food science prize

Left to right: Sinéad Rocks, Annie Mac, Miriam O'Callaghan, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer, Enda Kenny, Valerie Ingram and Clive Black

Six honorary degrees are handed out by Queens

Professor Simon Doherty, Senior Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast, has been awarded an Honorary Professor of Practice for his remarkable dedication to his field

World-renowned Co Down vet Professor Simon Doherty awarded prestigious title

American academic and animal behaviour expert, Dr Temple Grandin

Queen’s is set to host Dr Temple Grandin as university as part of celebrations

Mayor Alistair Cathcart, Karen Todd, Rae McMaster and Maggie Comer from Valhalla.

Leid and Lairn Festival: A Celebration of Ulster Scots Language and Heritage

Sam Turner, CEO of The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC)

Queen's advanced manufacturing innovation centre sponsors NI manufacturing exhib...

Last Saturday (August 3), Queen’s University Belfast’s Marine Lab in Portaferry once again welcomed the public to its annual open day as part of the Portaferry Sails and Sounds Festival which celebrates the rich maritime culture of the region.

In pictures: Making waves at Queen’s Marine Lab family-fun day at Portaferry

Professor Nigel Scollan, Director of Institute for Global Food Security, alongside Honorary Professor Steven Morrison, Head of the Sustainable Livestock Systems Branch at AFBI and Professor Sharon Huws, Institute for Global Food Security

Dr Steven Morrison has been awarded an Honorary Professorship

People are being urged to plan ahead before visiting the Foyle Maritime Festival.

Visitors urged to plan their journey ahead of Foyle Maritime Festival

Researchers at Queen’s University in collaboration with the Agri-Food and BioSciences Institute (AFBI) have demonstrated how the use of willow buffers along water courses can be effective in reducing the environmental footprint of farming. Picture: Submitted

Research shows willow buffers reduce the environmental footprint of farming

Junior, exhibitor-bred and supreme overall Aberdeen Angus champion was Woodvale Miss Annie Z151 from the Armour family, Dromore, Co Down. Picture: MacGregor Photography

In pictures: Aberdeen Angus champions at Balmoral

Macfin Highland Queen - Overall Clydesdale Champion

Overall Clydesdale Champion at RUAS Balmoral Show

Championship presentation from left: judge David Johnstone, Banffshire; Alwyn and Adam Armour with Woodvale Miss Annie Z151; Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society president Ian Watson, and chief executive Robert Gilchrist. Picture: MacGregor Photography

In pictures: Aberdeen Angus champions at Balmoral

Pictured in December 1981 at a show and sale of Landrace pigs which was held at Cookstown, in the photo are James Coleman, Glarryford, the judge, Robert Overend, Bellaghy, and Frank Espley, NILPBA secretary. Picture: Farming Life archives/Darryl Armitage

Keen rivalry at YFCU debating competition held at Queen’s (1938)

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Professor Chris Elliott

Professor Chris Elliott has been appointed first Honorary President of SOFHT

Queen Elizabeth’s death date & cause of death

Castle for sale UK: 956-year-old fortress used by Kings and Queens hits the market - but there’s a catch

956-year-old castle used by Kings and Queens is on the market

King Charles III enjoys a dram during the Mey Highland Games at the John O'Groats Showground in Caithness. Photo by Robert MacDonald/PA Wire

King Charles’ ‘unwelcome reminder’ as family portrait disappears

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan won’t mark Queen’s death with royal family

Prince Harry and his then-fiancee, now wife, US actress Meghan Markle arrive to visit the Terrence Higgins Trust World AIDS Day charity fair at Nottingham Contemporary on December 1, 2017

Harry and Meghan had request to fly on Air Force One denied

Barbara Windsor’s widower finds love with EastEnders star

Madonna

Madonna is ‘on the road to recovery’ after intensive care ordeal

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