Queen's Students' Union

Summer Grads, we’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to help you celebrate graduation at Queen's University Belfast in style 🎓

Here’s what’s happening across the Students’ Union on your graduation day:

📸 Official Photography Studio
Capture the moment with professional graduation photography in the Mandela Hall in the Students’ Union. Find out more using the link in our bio.

🎞️ Stage Photographs
Your official stage photo will be available to view and purchase right after your ceremony. Find them at the Garden Party in the Quad and the Peter Froggatt Centre.

🥂 Union Bar
Open daily on the second floor of the SU and serving up fantastic food and tasty drinks, including plenty of non-alcoholic options too.

🛍️ Union Shop
Celebrate your time at Queen’s with official alumni merchandise, available now in the Union Shop. Perfect for keepsakes, gifts, and photos.

👕 Class of 2026 Hoodie
Class of 2026 clothing (with and without graduate names) will be available to purchase in the Students' Union each day.

📺 Live Streams
Family and friends can watch your ceremony live from the Students’ Union. Speak to a member of staff on arrival to find out which room we’re streaming your ceremony from that day.

Making an impact, building skills and boosting wellbeing 💙 Here’s what student volunteers achieved this year!

⭐️ 5,915 students got involved in volunteering through taster sessions, fairs and more
⭐️ 937 students took part in one-off volunteering activities, from community gardening to litter picking 🌱
⭐️ 175 student volunteers supported children and young people in areas affected by educational underachievement
⭐️ 121 Prestige Volunteers and Future-Ready Awards were achieved, recognising outstanding volunteering accomplishments 🏆

Did you volunteer this year? Tell us about your experience.

Check out what's on next week at the Union:
Tues/Wed/Fri: Advice Drop-ins
Mon: Trash Bingo
Tues: Share an Orange for Loneliness Awareness Week
Wed: SU Activity Hour: Air-Dry Clay (Part One)
Wed: Men's Health Week
Fri: Demand Less
Sat & Sun: Q-Con

Find out the full week’s lineup, include times and locations at https://ow.ly/6btN50Zbxs7

Queen’s Students’ Union – Statement on Disorder in our City

Queen’s Students’ Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence that has taken place in our city in recent days. The entire student community has been shocked by the vicious attack on Monday evening, as well as the subsequent rioting and targeting of ethnic minority communities.

Acts of violence, intimidation, and racial hatred have no place in our society. We stand in solidarity with all those affected. The organisers and perpetrators of these actions do not represent the people of Belfast.

In the coming days, we encourage all students to follow safety advice issued by Queen’s University and local authorities, and to seek support if needed. University and Students’ Union support services remain available, including the QUB Student Wellbeing Service and SU Advice.

In solidarity,
Your Student Officer Team

SU Advice: https://www.q-su.org/AdviceSU/
QUB Student Wellbeing Service: https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/wellbeing/raw/

It’s been a huge year for SU Clubs & Socs. Let’s break it down!

⭐️ 21 new Clubs & Socs were established this year, including Padel Club and Tea Society 🍵
⭐️ That brings the total Clubs & Socs to 248
⭐️16,500+ memberships overall

Take a look at the A-Z of Clubs & Socs: https://home.q-su.org/club-socs/

Check out what's on next week at the Union:
Tues/Wed/Fri: Advice Drop-ins
Mon: Trash Bingo
Tues: The Big Quiz
Wed: SU Activity Hour: Postcards from Campus
Wed: Mid-Week Music Quiz
Fri: Demand Less

Find out the full week’s lineup, include times and locations at https://home.q-su.org/whatson/

It’s World Environment Day 🌱

Want to be more sustainable around campus but not sure how? We’ve got 5 easy changes you can make to help protect the planet.

Check it out: https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/studentsunion/2026/06/05/5-ways-to-mark-world-environment-day/

Testing an idea or starting to trade?

The Make It Happen fund provides grants of up £1,500 to help you move your idea forward. 💸

Check it out at: q-su.org/EnterpriseSU/Opportunities/MakeitHappenFund/

Applications close 10am, 15 June.

These funds are thanks to the generous support of Ulster Bank.

Check out what's on next week at the Union:
Tues/Wed/Fri: Advice Drop-ins
Mon: Trash Bingo
Tues: The Big Quiz
Wed: SU Activity Hour: Pizza Party
Wed: Mid-Week Music Quiz
Fri: Demand Less

Find out the full week’s lineup, include times and locations at https://home.q-su.org/whatson/

Thinking about apply for our student content creator role?

Read more from a past student intern about their experience:
https://blogs.qub.ac.uk/studentsunion/2026/05/18/reasons-why-you-should-become-a-content-creator-for-queens-students-union/

Not long left to apply! Applications close Midnight, Sunday 31 May, 2026 at https://www.q-su.org/jobs/