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The Belfast Telegraph Top 100 has been established for 30 years - Richard Ramsey charts some of the ups and downs of that period.

Queenâs Business School sponsors Sustainability Business Leader of the Year 2025 at the Business Eye Sustainability & ESG Awards.

As part of the Business Breakfast Insights series, Queenâs Business School hosted an event exploring what the global trade tariff changes mean for Northern Ireland and the wider global economy.

Queenâs Business School is proud to announce that the Student Hub has been named Northern Irelandâs Building of the Year 2025 by the Royal Society of Ulster Architects (RSUA).

Queenâs Business School is pleased to offer a fully funded PhD studentship through its Student-Led Route as part of our 2024/2025 internal studentship competition.
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In todayâs turbulent geopolitical and economic climate, global trade tariffs are at the forefront of policy debate and business strategy. Are they safeguarding domestic interests, or undermining global commerce and competitiveness?

At the start of April, Queenâs Business School had the pleasure of hosting Women in Business Young Womenâs Network event, Creating Connections, in our award-winning QBS Student Hub.

Queenâs Business School was privileged to host an inspiring panel discussion at our recent Alumni event, The Financial Game Plan: Sports Technology Investment in Northern Ireland.

In today's competitive business environment, recruiting top-tier talent is essential for long-term success.

On Friday, 21st March, at Riddel Hall, over 30 colleagues and student representatives from various sectors and disciplines participated in a forum focused on supporting international Chinese students at Queenâs.

Queenâs Business Schoolâs Data Duo Mentoring Programme pairs business professionals with MSc Business Analytics students to unlock data-driven insights.

The 13th annual Women in Business Awards took place on March 13, 2025, at Belfast's Crowne Plaza Hotel, celebrating the exceptional contributions of female professionals and entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland.

Queenâs Business School unveiled a Memory Bench as a heartfelt tribute dedicated to MicĂ©al Murphy, a former student, and BDO NI Prize-winner on what would have been his 30th birthday.

Âé¶čÍű Business School proudly hosted a visiting academic from Almaty Management University, Kazakhstan.

Queenâs Business School is excited to present âFinancial Game Plan: Sports Technology Investment in Northern Irelandâ, a must-attend event for alumni, entrepreneurs, investors, and sports technology professionals.

QBS launched the annual competition in collaboration with leading local businesses Henderson Group and BDO Northern Ireland, supported by CCEA.

QBS recently inaugurated its Business Breakfast Insights series with an event titled "Sustainability 2030 and Beyond".

Âé¶čÍű Business School (QBS) is delighted to launch three new cutting-edge postgraduate programmes that will prepare students for an ever-changing world.

Queenâs Research Calls for Long-Term Strategy to Close Northern Irelandâs Productivity Gap by 2040

The QBS Business Clinic offers organisations a unique opportunity to collaborate with talented postgraduate students to tackle challenges, explore opportunities, and deliver innovative solutions.

Sustainability has become a cornerstone of modern business strategy, driven by consumer demand, government policies, and the urgent need to address climate change.

Please see below travel scholarship opportunities available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students registered at Queenâs.

QBS is proud to partner with the Young Womenâs Network as their official sponsor for 2025.

2024 was great year for Queenâs Business School, here is a quick reminder of our success in serving business and society.

A research report from Queenâs Business School has found that the productivity gap in Northern Ireland (NI) has significantly widened, with its ranking dropping from 7th to 10th place out of the UKâs 12 regions.

Queenâs Business School has secured reaccreditation from the prestigious Association of MBAs (AMBA), reinforcing its position as a leading institution for business education.

Queenâs Business School Sponsors a Fireside Panel Discussion at the NI Ethnic Minority Employment and Careers Conference 2024, with Karl Webb as a Panel Guest Speaker on the 10th of December.

QBS hosted a Datathon event as part of the GIS 2024, sponsored by Alteryx and Kainos

Queenâs Business School was honoured to sponsor the Innovative Company of the Year award at the 2024 AIB Business Eye Awards for the second year running.

Students were involved in a transformative community impact project in Campus Advocacy Network, a charity working with people of all ages with disabilities in Ballymoney, County Antrim.

Âé¶čÍű has secured a ÂŁ6.25m funding award from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), as part of its Building a Secure and Resilient World strategic theme, to model and re-imagine supply chains across the UK.

Please see below scholarship opportunities available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students registered at Queenâs.

Are you a student or recent graduate eagerly seeking to take the next step in your career journey? Mark your calendars for 16 October 2024 for the EFMD Global Career Fair.

Queenâs strong links to London are creating exciting opportunities for students and graduates, a special reception in the City has heard.

Âé¶čÍű Business School is a proud sponsor of the VAVA Awards for the third year running.

Incoming postgraduate students to QBS in 2024 will work together on a transformative social impact project, giving back to a local community.

Queenâs Business School has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Harbin University of Science and Technology (HUST), China, providing students with the opportunity for post-graduate study at Queenâs. Â

Mental health training for line managers is strongly linked to better business performance and could save companies millions of pounds in lost sick days every year, according to new research led by experts at Queenâs and the University of Nottingham.

Guilherme Santos is graduating today with a degree in International Business with Spanish after playing an active role in QBS Connect.

A Business Management student who has set up an adaptive clothing company for people who wear medical devices, is celebrating graduating from Queenâs University Belfast today.

The RICS UK Regional Awards 2024 showcase the most inspirational initiatives and developments in land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

The second annual Business Eye Sustainability Awards, in association with Strategic Power Connect, took place on the evening of Thursday 9 May 2024 at the Culloden Estate & Spa.

Queenâs Business School has been awarded renewal of the prestigious and internationally recognised EQUIS accreditation for business schools, for the maximum period of five years.

Queenâs Business School is proud to sponsor the 'Sustainable Business Leader of the Year' award at the Strategic Power Connect Business Eye Sustainability Awards 2024.

Queenâs Business School will be running a PhD studentship competition to recruit and select postgraduate students of the very highest calibre to study within and across academic departments.

The Women in Business Awards 2024 took place on Thursday 7 March at Belfast's Crowne Plaza Hotel, with awards sponsored by Queenâs Business School and other leading organisations.

On Friday 8 March 2024, Queenâs Business School hosted an event to mark International Women's Day called Reach for Better Business, focused on celebrating businesswomen striving for sustainability.

Queenâs University Belfast has today received its largest ever in-kind donation from US computer software company Alteryx, who will be donating data licences to students and staff at Queenâs University Belfast with an estimated value of $15million.

Over the coming weeks we will be undertaking a number of webinars to provide more information on the wide range of Masterâs Degree courses available at Queenâs Business School.

Data Duo Mentoring is now open for applications from professionals looking for support in understanding business data.

Dr David Jordan has been appointed as an Independent Expert Advisor to Northern Irelandâs Department for the Economy.

86 pupils from schools across Northern Ireland took part in the annual NI Schoolsâ Business Challenge which saw Glenlola Collegiate crowned winners for 2024.

Dr Alan Fernihough, Senior Lecturer in Economics at Âé¶čÍű Business School, has been awarded the Barrington Medal 2024 by the Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of Ireland.

We are proud to announce that we are continuing as a Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) Champion Institution for 2024-2025.

This studentship is fully funded by a NI Department for the Economy Co-operative Award in Science and Technology for three years, covering all fees and providing a stipend to cover living expenses. Applications close 29th March 2024,

Please see below scholarship opportunities available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students registered at Queenâs.

Queenâs Business School is proud to be sponsoring the 'Advancing Diversity in the Workplace' award at the Women in Business Awards NI 2024.
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2023 was a year of change and growth for Âé¶čÍű Business School. We took the time to reflect on some of our key achievements this year.

A research report from Queenâs Business School has found that the productivity gap in Northern Ireland (NI) has closed significantly, from the poorest performing region to 7th in the United Kingdom (UK).

The Queenâs MBA programme has been ranked in the top 40 in the world by Corporate Knights as part of its 2023 Better World MBA ranking.

Queenâs University has officially launched Queenâs Business School and the new Student Hub building during an event on Monday 23 October.

FinTrU have launched a new financial Trading Room at the state-of-the-art Queenâs Business School (QBS) Student Hub, which recently opened its doors to over 3,000 students and staff.
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The CIPD NI Awards took place on Thursday 12 October 2023 at Titanic Belfast, sponsored by Queenâs Business School and a variety of other businesses.

Are you a student or recent graduate eagerly seeking to take the next step in your career journey? If so, mark your calendars for October 19, 2023, because QBS has once again signed up to the EFMD Global Career Fair.

Âé¶čÍű Business School launch new undergraduate course MAcc Advanced Accounting with Placement.

Queenâs Business School is proud to continue supporting and sponsoring at the CIPD NI Awards.

Âé¶čÍű Business School is pleased to announce that Keep NI Beautiful are facilitating a free one day Carbon Literacy Training course for QBS students on Friday 29 September in the Student Hub. A vegetarian lunch will also be provided.

The VAVA Awards took place on Saturday 2nd September 2023 at the Europa Hotel, sponsored by Queenâs Business School and a variety of business organisations.

QBS is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the Highered Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Virtual Career Fair on September 27th. This event is free for QBS Students and recent alumni.

As of 1 September 2023, Âé¶čÍű Management School will now be rebranded as Âé¶čÍű Business School.

We are proud to sponsor a category at the VAVA Awards for the second year running.

Queenâs prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme will prepare leaders for tomorrowâs global challenges and accelerate career opportunities.

The Business Clinic at Âé¶čÍű Business School gives organisations access to a student consultancy team to work on a specific challenge based on the needs of the business. Applications are open until 30 August 2023.

The Âé¶čÍű Teaching Awards recognise the excellent practice of colleagues at various stages of their careers and in different roles across all three University Faculties at Âé¶čÍű.

On Wednesday 29 June 2023 we held our annual QBS Prizegiving ceremony, celebrating our students and graduates with prizes awarded from top businesses and organisations.

Dr Robin Adams, a Research Fellow at Queenâs Business School, was awarded a prestigious book prize at the annual American Conference of Irish Studies (ACIS), held at San JosĂ© State University from 7â10 June 2023.

Queenâs University Belfast hosted U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joseph Kennedy III, to open a new building at Queenâs Business School on Thursday 22 June.

Queenâs Business School has joined the Global Business School Network (GBSN), a network of the worldâs leading business schools working on improving access to management education for the developing world.
Queenâs Business School is pleased to announce that we are now a member of the Business Graduates Association.

Through our connections with Highered, the School is inviting eligible students to apply for an exciting and exclusive opportunity to join the Google Developer Student Club Leads programme.

We are excited to announce this year's Virtual Career Fair from May 9th - 11th, exclusively designed for students and alumni interested in banking, finance, and consulting.

Economics researchers Professor John Turner, Dr David Jordan, and Dr Graham Brownlow explore if the cessation of major violent conflict in Northern Ireland has positively affected the economy over the last 25 years.

Queenâs Management School (QMS) invites applications for a PhD studentship in Healthcare Operations Management and Healthcare Analytics focused on the Molecular Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer.

Queenâs Management School (QMS) invites applications for a PhD studentship in Healthcare Operations Management and Healthcare Analytics focused on the Molecular Radiotherapy of Prostate Cancer.

Learn how Belfast-based tech start-up GetSociable utilised free support from the QBS Business Clinic.

The Women in Business Awards 2023 took place on Thursday 2nd March at Belfast's Crowne Plaza Hotel, with awards sponsored by Queenâs Business School and a variety of other businesses.

The sixth and final phase of a UK-wide study exploring the impact of providing health and social care has revealed more social workers are reporting being overwhelmed than any other related profession (68.4%).

Queenâs Business School at Queenâs University Belfast is making an open call for full-time 4-year PhD scholarship applications commencing October 2023.

Dr Conor McCabe, Research Fellow at Queenâs Management School, was commissioned by Mandate Trade Union to research retail workersâ incomes in Ireland, in order to understand the current picture and to plan for the future.

QMS are holding a celebratory event on International Women's Day 8 March 2023, featuring inspirational female guest speakers on the theme of 'Out Of My Comfort Zone'.

The Business Eye Sustainability Awards took place on the 23rd of February at the Culloden Estate and Spa, with QMS sponsoring the 'Sustainability Business Leader of the Year' award.

Applications are now open for the fourth cohort of the âBusiness and Human Rights Student Ambassador Programmeâ in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Business and Human Rights Forum.Â

This article was first published by Professor Ciaran Connolly on The Conversation.

Queenâs Management School is sponsoring theâŻâSustainability Business Leader of the Yearâ award at the Business Eye Sustainability Awards 2023.

Our students have started to notice major construction works going on at Riddel Hall campusâŠ

This article was first published by Dr Karolis Matikonis on The Conversation.

100 pupils from schools across Northern Ireland took part in the annual NI Schoolsâ Business Challenge which saw both St Mary's Grammar School and Rathmore Grammar School crowned joint winners.

Queenâs Management School is proud to be sponsoring the 'Advancing Diversity in the Workplace' award at the Women in Business Awards NI.

Queenâs University Belfast, Dibrugarh University, Tezpur University, and Bodoland University have come together to develop a new multi-disciplinary module, âStrategic Networks and Computationâ.

Queenâs Business School is delighted to have been once again awarded PRME Champion status for 2023.

Research from Queenâs University Belfast has won the Health Data Research UKâs (HDR UK) prestigious âImpact of the Yearâ award.

2022 was a big, bold year for Queenâs Management School. We took the time to reflect on some of our key achievements this year.

A new pilot mentoring programme aimed at shaping leaders in business analytics launches today at Queenâs Business School.

Dr David Jordan and Professor John Turner from Queenâs Management School have found that Northern Ireland is the poorest performing UK region for productivity, with a productivity gap of 17% to the UK level.
Northern Irish companies leading the way in the field of sustainable business practices will be recognised at the Business Eye Sustainability Awards 2023, sponsored by Queenâs Business School.

BSc Business Management student, Alexa Winch, successfully secured the Brian McKenna Student Prize, awarding her final years tuition fee during placement.

Âé¶čÍű Business School is recruiting for two academic positions in Business Analytics and Information Systems.

Queenâs Business School is offering three fully funded studentships for three years. These studentships are intended to support research into a substantive area of economic history. The application deadline is 3 February 2023.

The CIPD NI Awards took place on Thursday 6th October 2022 at Titanic Belfast, sponsored by Queenâs Business School and a variety of other organisations.

The CIPD NI Awards took place on Thursday 6th October 2022 at Titanic Belfast, sponsored by Queenâs Business School and a variety of other organisations.

We are happy to announce that QMS will participate again in the 2022 EFMD Global Fairs powered by Highered. These virtual fairs allow students to have real-time interaction with recruiters from leading companies and organisations.

Read the second report commissioned by the Northern Ireland Department for the Economy on geothermal energy, led by Professor Mark Palmer of Âé¶čÍű Business School.

The Future of the UK Economy debate was a collaborative event between the Resolution Foundation and Âé¶čÍű Business School, taking place at Riddel Hall on the 12th of September 2022.

Are you an ambitious, entrepreneurial female student at Âé¶čÍű University looking to develop the skills and confidence you need to help you enter the job market or start your own business?

Âé¶čÍű Business School is offering a fully-funded CAST PhD scholarship in FinTech, supervised by Dr Barry Quinn. Applications close 31st October 2022.

Dr Karl Matikonis at Âé¶čÍű Business School is leading research into how the adoption of new technologies impacts on the people of Northern Ireland, including business productivity. Research begins in January 2023 and is funded by the ESRC.

On Thursday 15th September, QMS will host the 2022 Festival of Teaching and Learning for all QBS staff and PhD students, at Riddel Hall.

The VAVA Awards took place on Friday 2nd September 2022 at the Europa Hotel, sponsored by Queenâs Business School and a variety of business organisations.

Âé¶čÍű Business School is recruiting for five academic positions across the Accounting, Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour, and Information Technology, Analytics, & Operations Groups.

Dr Josue Ortega at Queenâs Business School is leading research aimed at improving the way in which pupils are assigned to post-primary schools in Northern Ireland and abroad.

Dr Sajia Ferdous at Queenâs Business School is leading research on gender in talent management in Northern Irish SMEs, exploring female employeesâ lived experiences and seeking effective inclusive change.

In partnership with The Resolution Foundation, Âé¶čÍű Business School is hosting 'The Future of the UK Economy' debate at 5pm in Riddel Hall on Monday 12th September 2022.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, and Human Rights Business Breakfast was a collaborative event between the Northern Ireland Business and Human Rights Forum and Âé¶čÍű Business School, taking place at Riddel Hall on the 24th of June.

Dr Chris Colvin at Queenâs Business School hosted a workshop to foster dialogue between economists and social scientists conducting disciplinary research into the causes, anatomy and consequences of health emergencies, today and in the past.

In May 2022, Queenâs Business School was recognised for the second time by the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) for achieving âExcellence in Reportingâ at the PRME Global Forum.

Âé¶čÍű Business School celebrated the launch of the Help to Grow: Management Course in Northern Ireland on Thursday 23 June in Belfast, alongside Ulster University Business School.

Geothermal energy could be the âinvisible keyâ to unlock new energy sources and help meet net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to Queenâs University Belfast researchers.

Professor M. N. Ravishankar has been appointed by Queenâs University Belfast as the new Dean and Head of Queenâs Business School.

***Deadline for abstract submissions extended to 24 June***

Dr Niall Cullinane at Âé¶čÍű Business School is leading research into employment conditions in online retail warehouses in the UK, having recently secured over ÂŁ700,000 from the Economic and Social Research Council for a joint research project.

Queenâs University Belfast and the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland are co-hosting a series of events during Northern Irelandâs inaugural Geothermal Energy Week from 13-17th June 2022.

Innovative research led by Professor Duncan McVicar investigating the links between air pollution and ill health in Northern Ireland has received renewed funding as part of an initiative to tackle issues of crucial public importance..

Queenâs Business School in Belfast is delighted to announce the Mark Pigott Lecture Theatre, endowed by a generous gift of ÂŁ1 million in support of the new innovative facility at the Riddel Hall campus.

The inaugural Business Eye Family Business Awards took place on Thursday 19th May 2022 at the Culloden Estate and Spa, attended by Queenâs Business School and a variety of industry sponsors.

Queenâs Business School held an inaugural Research Day on Wednesday 13th April 2022, concluding with a prizegiving reception to celebrate research excellence across the School.

Dr Alan Hanna, Senior Lecturer at Queenâs Business School, has won the Outstanding Leadership Award at the 2022 Queenâs University Belfast Staff Excellence Awards.

The four new titles of Honorary Professor and Honorary Professors of Practice were conferred on the 16th February 2022.

Queenâs Management School was delighted to welcome Claire Brennan, Talent Partner at FinTrU back on campus to meet with the first FinTrU Women in Finance Scholarship recipient, in the FinTrU Trading Room.

Queenâs Business School, in partnership with Trinity College Dublinâs Department of Economics, has secured 3.8 million Euros in funding to establish the ground-breaking All-Ireland Centre of Excellence in Economics, History and Policy.

In Spring 2022, Queenâs Management School and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission launched the third cohort of the âBusiness and Human Rights Student Ambassador Programmeâ. Â

Pupils from Rainey Endowed School overcame tough competition from 15 other schools from across Northern Ireland to win the 2022 NI Schools Business Challenge.

The UK graduate job market is a competitive field with tens of thousands of former students jostling for a position on graduate programmes, internships, and entry level positions. Â

Queenâs Management School has been awarded the Small Business Charter in recognition of its commitment to supporting student entrepreneurship, small businesses, and the local economy.

We are happy to announce that Queenâs Management School will once again take part in the EFMD Global Virtual Careerâs Fairs by Highered, as part of an exclusive network of top schools across the globe.

The 2021 Mary McAleese Diversity Lecture entitled Women are Equal to Everything was given by Lady Brenda Hale, former President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.

Congratulations to Dr Bibek Bhatta, who has been awarded funding in the inaugural QMS Teaching and Learning Forum seedcorn funding competition.

Queenâs Management School at Queenâs University has received accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the worldâs leading authorities on post-graduate business education.

Queenâs Management School, in partnership with BDO Northern Ireland and Henderson Group, have launched the NI Business Challenge for 2022.

"Great forum to share ideas and a fantastic way to connect with colleagues, especially during the isolation of lockdown."

On 8th November 2021, Queenâs Management School will host an Eco Innovation and Job Creation Business Breakfast at Riddel Hall in collaboration with the Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (BID).
On 15th October 2021, Queenâs Management School launched a new sustainability-related challenge for schools in collaboration with the Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (BID)

We are happy to announce that Queenâs Management School will take part in the EFMD Global Virtual Careerâs Fairs by Highered, as part of an exclusive network of top schools across the globe.

Queenâs Management School is delighted that Professor Patrick McCole has been appointed to the role of Interim Head of School from 1st September 2021.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students academic excellence recognised in the 14th Annual Prize-Giving Awards.

School recognised as a leader in delivering public good in an influential new report by the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS).

QMS partnership collects key research prize from Centre for Community Finance Europe â looking closer at social value, or impact, reporting for credit unions.

Please join us for the virtual launch of the Centre for Leadership, Ethics and Organisation (CLEO) on 23rd June 2021 at 16.30.

Interdisciplinary Research into Social Worker Work Conditions Awarded for Outstanding Publication in Europe

Queenâs Business School has been awarded the prestigious and internationally recognised EQUIS accreditation for management and business schools.

Part of The Productivity Institute, the Forum is one of eight across the UK that will work to better understand and address regional issues of productivity and improve the UKâs overall performance.