QUB - School of Psychology

On Wednesday 27th May, we planted a beautiful apple tree in memory of our former student, Conall McGuinness. It was a lovely sunny day made special by Conall’s family and friends being in attendance alongside School staff to officially plant the tree in the DKB Quad.

At the memorial tree, we presented this year’s McGuinness Award to our wonderful Level 1 student, Ella Connolly. Ella won the award for being “…a great role model and above all, an amazing friend. She is an open, honest, and compassionate person who you can confide in and lean on whenever needed. Ella is such a kind person who goes out of her way to make everyone feel included.”

Well done Ella on your award, we are all so proud of you in the School!

Congratulations to Daniel McCabe, PhD student in the QUB - School of Psychology, who has won first place in the Queen's University Belfast Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Grand Final. Daniel's achievement marks a milestone as the first PhD student from our School to win this prestigious prize. His presentation is entitled 'Functional Neurological Disorder: The Disconnect Between Intention and Action.'

Speaking of his success, Daniel said "The standard of the competition was incredibly high, and I was genuinely impressed by every presentation, so well done to all. To be selected as the winner is a real honour,"

Daniel will now go onto represent QUB at the Vitae 3MT UK Final.

Would you like to work with us as a Research Project Support Officer?
We are seeking a student to join our team as part of our year.

You must be:
✅Registered Level 2 Psychology Student at Queen's
✅Successfully passed all modules
✅Meet our shortlisting criteria

Application pack sent to your QUB email (8/6/26)
Deadline: 22 June 2026

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This exciting new Horizon Europe project is being coordinated by Queen's and led by Gary McKeown & EEECS colleagues Dr Mien Van, Prof Sean McLoone & Prof Karen Rafferty.

HARMONICA (Human-Machine Knowledge, Skills, and Dexterity Hybrid Augmentation in Advanced Recycling Manufacturing) will explore how human-centred technologies can help create safer, smarter and more empowering industrial workplaces.

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We remain committed to ensuring that every member of our community local, national and international feels safe, welcome and valued"
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