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Welcome to the latest news from the International Partnerships team at Queen’s University Belfast. Here, we share updates on collaborative projects, strategic visits, new agreements and international achievements. This is where you can discover how Queen’s is working with institutions around the world to deliver impact through education, research, and innovation.
Queen¡¯s University Belfast recently welcomed an academic delegation from China for the official unveiling of the Siku Quanshu in the McClay Library, alongside a day of academic exchange and conversation.
Queen¡¯s University Belfast recently welcomed an inbound delegation from colleagues at long-standing partner George Washington University.
Queen¡¯s University Belfast has signed a Letter of Intent for Collaboration with the George Washington University (GW), opening the door for potential new opportunities for student and staff exchanges and research collaboration.
Queen¡¯s University Belfast and Northeastern University are launching a pioneering dual Master¡¯s degree, designed to produce a new generation of graduates fluent in both artificial intelligence and global business strategy.
Queen¡¯s University Belfast has been listed as a participant for the Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Education: USA Exchange 2026. The flagship programme will bring eight UK universities to Washington DC to advance transatlantic academic collaboration.
The University welcomed a senior delegation of representatives from Kazakhstan and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Narxoz University and Almaty Development Centre.
Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Northern Ireland¡¯s Minister for the Economy, joined Queen¡¯s University Belfast on a high-profile delegation visit to China to further strengthen education and trade links between China and Northern Ireland.
In October 2025, Professor Sir Ian Greer, President?and Vice-Chancellor and Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas, Pro-Vice Chancellor, and?Deans?of Internationalisation and Engagement, completed a successful visit to Kazakhstan.
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In November 2025, Queen¡¯s University Belfast welcomed a delegation of 14 students and staff from Shih Chien University (USC) for a multi-day academic and cultural programme.
Queen¡¯s University Belfast was?pleased?to welcome?a delegation?from?Jiangnan University,?led by?Vice President Professor?Ni?Songtao,?for a productive visit that marks the beginning of an?important?new international collaboration.??
Queen¡¯s University Belfast today hosted an event to mark Ukrainian Week in the United Kingdom, concluding in the signing of a new partnership agreement between Queen¡¯s and the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies.
Two staff from the School of Natural and Built Environment - Dr Faris Elghaish and Dr Tara Brooks - recently travelled to Cairo to collaborate with academic colleagues at the British University in Egypt (BUE).
Queen¡¯s, Belmont University, and Fisk University recently collaborated on the ¡®Peace Summit 2025¡¯ in Nashville, reflecting on the lessons of the past and honouring the victories and sacrifices in the ongoing fight for justice and equality.
Professor Jonathan Coulter and Dr Emma McErlean from the School of Pharmacy at Queen¡¯s have visited the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, working to build on existing partnerships and establish new collaborative opportunities.
Queen¡¯s hosted an event on ¡®Policing and Politics in Divided Societies¡¯ with guest speakers Dr Barbara Stephenson and Sir Hugh Orde.?