Impact on Society | About | Queen's University Belfast
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Impact on Society | About | Queen's University Belfast
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Campus and facilities
History and heritage
Leadership and structure
University governance
Awards and accreditations
Semester dates
People
Visit Us
Getting around
Strategy 2030
Public engagement
Work at Queen's
Belfast Region City Deal
Impact on Society
Annual Report 2024-25
Impact on Society
Back
How Queen's makes an impact on society
The role of a university goes beyond education and skills; we have a key influence on the economy, through research and innovation, which drives economic growth, creating new and better jobs.
We have a responsibility to society to ensure access to education is fair and flexible, and that we embed key principals such as Sustainable Development Goals into our work. We are invested in adding to a diverse and skilled society, with an excellent global reputation.
Our
Annual Report
illustrates our achievements and progress in line with the objectives we have set under Strategy 2030.
The
London Economics Pulse
Update assesses the economic impact of Queen's University Belfast, focusing on the 2022-2023 academic year. Importantly, this study is a ‘pulse’ report, ahead of the next full economic and social impact analysis for the 2025-26 academic year.
Our Strategic Priorities show a commitment to and achievements in:
Education and skills
We provide enhanced wellbeing services and support in our new
Student Centre and Students’ Union
,
#QUBeWell
activity across campus delivering wellbeing projects and focus on fair and flexible access to an education through our
Widening Participation
programme. Our
diversity and inclusion
programmes include work to support the participation and progression of women in Queen’s, resulting in
15 Athena Swan awards
.
13
Subjects ranked in the top 10 in the UK
(Complete University Guide 2026)
9th
In the UK for graduate outcomes
(Complete University Guide 2026)
Research and innovation
Our new
Postdoctoral Development Centre
supports our Postdoc researchers and the new Agility Fund supports a range of research activity.
Find out more about
innovation at Queen’s
.
99%+
Of our research environment was assessed as world-leading or internationally recognised
(REF 2021)
2nd
Queen’s is ranked 2nd in the UK for entrepreneurial impact
(i2i University Spinout Ranking 2024)
Global reputation and partnerships
We’re committed to making a meaningful impact on the world, attracting the brightest minds to research the
global challenges of our age
, enhancing our reputation and global partnerships, and improving our
ranking
on global league tables.
Top 80
Ranked as 79th in the world for impact
(Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
Over 3,900+
International students from over 90 different countries
Social and Civic Responsibility and Economic Prosperity
We lead on innovative projects and adding value to the wider economy. A key element is the progression of the
Belfast Region City Deal
with Queen’s leading on three innovative projects.
Queen’s has pledged a multimillion pound investment in a
Sustainability
Action Plan to help play its part in tackling the global climate emergency. And Queen’s continues to have a local impact on our city and region.
Our mission towards Civic University is built upon the foundations of the Queen’s University Social Charter, and ensures our local community is a priority and part of our purpose. This mission commits us to work strategically, collaboratively and with integrity to ensure we can successfully serve our place.
In November 2024, Queen's formally launched its civic mission by pledging to become both a Civic University and University of Sanctuary, recognizing the unique responsibility of universities in shaping society through their social and civic duties.
Download Pulse Report
Download Annual report
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About
Campus and facilities
History and heritage
Leadership and structure
University governance
Awards and accreditations
Semester dates
People
Visit Us
Getting around
Strategy 2030
Public engagement
Work at Queen's
Belfast Region City Deal
Impact on Society
Annual Report 2024-25
Impact on Society
Back
How Queen's makes an impact on society
The role of a university goes beyond education and skills; we have a key influence on the economy, through research and innovation, which drives economic growth, creating new and better jobs.
We have a responsibility to society to ensure access to education is fair and flexible, and that we embed key principals such as Sustainable Development Goals into our work. We are invested in adding to a diverse and skilled society, with an excellent global reputation.
Our
Annual Report
illustrates our achievements and progress in line with the objectives we have set under Strategy 2030.
The
London Economics Pulse
Update assesses the economic impact of Queen's University Belfast, focusing on the 2022-2023 academic year. Importantly, this study is a ‘pulse’ report, ahead of the next full economic and social impact analysis for the 2025-26 academic year.
Our Strategic Priorities show a commitment to and achievements in:
Education and skills
We provide enhanced wellbeing services and support in our new
Student Centre and Students’ Union
,
#QUBeWell
activity across campus delivering wellbeing projects and focus on fair and flexible access to an education through our
Widening Participation
programme. Our
diversity and inclusion
programmes include work to support the participation and progression of women in Queen’s, resulting in
15 Athena Swan awards
.
13
Subjects ranked in the top 10 in the UK
(Complete University Guide 2026)
9th
In the UK for graduate outcomes
(Complete University Guide 2026)
Research and innovation
Our new
Postdoctoral Development Centre
supports our Postdoc researchers and the new Agility Fund supports a range of research activity.
Find out more about
innovation at Queen’s
.
99%+
Of our research environment was assessed as world-leading or internationally recognised
(REF 2021)
2nd
Queen’s is ranked 2nd in the UK for entrepreneurial impact
(i2i University Spinout Ranking 2024)
Global reputation and partnerships
We’re committed to making a meaningful impact on the world, attracting the brightest minds to research the
global challenges of our age
, enhancing our reputation and global partnerships, and improving our
ranking
on global league tables.
Top 80
Ranked as 79th in the world for impact
(Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
Over 3,900+
International students from over 90 different countries
Social and Civic Responsibility and Economic Prosperity
We lead on innovative projects and adding value to the wider economy. A key element is the progression of the
Belfast Region City Deal
with Queen’s leading on three innovative projects.
Queen’s has pledged a multimillion pound investment in a
Sustainability
Action Plan to help play its part in tackling the global climate emergency. And Queen’s continues to have a local impact on our city and region.
Our mission towards Civic University is built upon the foundations of the Queen’s University Social Charter, and ensures our local community is a priority and part of our purpose. This mission commits us to work strategically, collaboratively and with integrity to ensure we can successfully serve our place.
In November 2024, Queen's formally launched its civic mission by pledging to become both a Civic University and University of Sanctuary, recognizing the unique responsibility of universities in shaping society through their social and civic duties.
Download Pulse Report
Download Annual report
Close Search