Global | Research | Queen's University Belfast Share Email Global Belfast: Innovation Capital Global Research Partnerships Academic Experiences Global Research Brochure Global GLOBAL EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH Overview Research Themes Global Research in Action Queen's Research in Europe Collaborate Research with us Delivering Positive Change through Global Research We’re proud of our reputation for research – and we’re even more ambitious for its future. The ninth-oldest university in the UK, Queen’s has a proud history of conducting innovative, impactful, and world-leading research, changing people’s lives for the better. Informed by UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), today our research culture is primed by investment in areas of research strength , particularly translational expertise, working across disciplines to address local and global challenges such as soil degradation, water scarcity, conflict resolution and climate change. View Global Research Brochure QUEEN’S: A WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT We support the creation of international research partnerships and with access to international funding streams, cutting edge facilities, and professional support, we attract the most talented international research staff and students. A MEMBER OF THE PRESTIGIOUS RUSSELL GROUP (24 leading research-intensive UK universities) 99% OF OUR RESEARCH ENVIRONMENT IS WORLD-LEADING OR INTERNATIONALLY EXCELLENT (REF 2021) RANKED 13TH IN THE UK FOR RESEARCH INTENSITY (Complete University Guide 2026) £173M TO SUPPORT GLOBAL RESEARCH ENGAGEMENT From regional, national and global sources. OVER 1,000 AWARDS Involving international collaboration/funding. 4000 RESEARCH COLLABORATORS WORLDWIDE Healthy Living for All To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all, we’re transforming global health, community well-being, patient care and translational medicine. A Transformative and Sustainable Economy Advanced materials, intelligent manufacturing and innovation are leading the way in how we change our economy for the greater good. Secure Connected Intelligence – AI and the Data Revolution Everywhere we look, from our smart phones to our homes, our world is alive with something new. We’re advancing our understanding of data, intelligence, smart networks, and new technologies. Human-Environment Relations Our planet is super-heating, sea levels are rising; natural ecosystems, the built environment and adaptability – where will we be soon? Inclusive and Cohesive Communities Governance, peace, cohesive and creative communities are just some of the facets that are helping bring us together towards a common humanity on a global scale. Queen’s Global Research Institutes (GRIs) Our GRIs are flagships for interdisciplinary research in areas of major societal challenge. They bring together a critical mass of excellent researchers from a wide range of disciplines in world-class facilities to tackle some of the greatest global issues of our age. Global Food Security : Playing a major role in the future of delivering safe, sustainable, and authentic food to the world’s population, and globally recognised for its excellence in research. Peace, Security and Justice : The Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice examines how societies emerging from violence can establish lasting peace. Technology Futures : Investigating how to secure, process and safely transmit information created by citizens, enterprise, and government. Global Health : Addressing diseases that affect populations worldwide like Cancer, Respiratory Conditions, Eye Disease and Diabetic Vascular Complications. Our Global Research in action These features showcase a range of our global academic research, working across disciplines and sectors and making a real difference to economies, societies and cultures across the world. DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: FROM SCREENING TO TREATMENT A sustainable model for diabetic retinopathy in the Philippines A VISION FOR HEALTHY URBAN DESIGN: NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE (NCD) PREVENTION Designing future cities to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Australia and the UK TRANSFORMATIVE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH INTERVENTION Addressing the urgent need for gender transformative sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education in South Africa DEVELOPMENT OF A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAMME Addressing the predictors of risk and resilience for the development of PTSD in Colombia GLOBAL RESEARCH FEATURED PROJECTS Our research activity has global impact, and we continue to expand our reach through collaboration, building research partnerships locally, nationally and internationally. View our research showcase for projects tackling global issues, working with diverse collaborators and partners. Global Research Map QUEEN'S RESEARCH IN EUROPE Queen's continues to build on significant European research success. We have engaged in more than 50 Horizon Europe projects, across 45 countries and in more than 600 collaborations. Queen's Research in Europe BELFAST: A GLOBAL INNOVATION CAPITAL Belfast is a capital city with a passion for progress – a passion shared by Queen’s University Belfast, with our campus positioned in the beating heart of the city. Belfast has a long and proud history of industry and innovation, from ship building to linen manufacturing. Today, the city is an inward magnet for investment and its young, dynamic population and thriving business community drives technological advances, building competitiveness, innovation and prosperity on the global stage. A thriving UK capital city ONE OF THE BEST REGIONAL UK CITIES TO START A NEW BUSINESS (Start-up Cities Index, 2017) THE WORLD’S MOST BUSINESS FRIENDLY SMALL-MEDIUM SIZED CITY (Financial Times fDi Intelligence, 2018) QUEEN’S RANKED NUMBER TWO IN THE UK FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL IMPACT (i2i University Spinout Ranking 2024) Belfast Region City Deal The University’s central involvement in the £1 billion Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) further cements our role in supporting and accelerating economic growth in Northern Ireland. Queen’s, together with Ulster University, is leading on the development of the Innovation strand : a suite of five projects with a common thread of digital innovation , which will receive over £200m capital funding via the Deal. We are driving projects that will foster innovation and opportunities across key sectors including data science, creative industries, advanced manufacturing and health , and help ensure a talent pipeline of equipped, future ready graduates to meet demand. Find out more about City Deal COLLABORATE WITH US We hope that you will work together with us, in partnership, to make vast advances in global research tackling global issues. Major partner countries include the USA and several EU nations. Four Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs), China, Vietnam, India and South Africa also appear in the list of Queen’s top partner country collaborators. Get in Touch View Research directory to find collaborators Global Partnerships RESEARCH WITH US Become part of the next generation of world-class researchers at Queen’s, and access the support and facilities you need to achieve your career ambitions. Our researchers benefit from a range of development opportunities, enabling you to thrive in your research, advance your career and reach your potential as future leaders. Access generous funding and awards , defined career pathways, relocation expenses, mentoring and coaching and a range of professional training options. Our Postdoctoral Development Centre welcomes new research fellows, promotes a positive Postdoc experience and empowers researchers to progress their career. FELLOWSHIPS AT QUEEN'S Queen’s wants to recruit, develop, and nurture outstanding fellows who will deliver world-leading research and become our research leaders of the future. Our Fellowship academy provides early career researchers with developmental opportunities to support their growth as future research leaders and influencers. Our Illuminate: The Vice-Chancellor’s Fellowships offer the support and facilities you need to achieve your career ambitions. Benefits include a pathway to a Senior Lecturer/Reader post at the end of the Fellowship, reduced teaching and admin, excellent relocation expenses, a generous ‘Fellowship Enhancement Award’ from £20,000-£50,000 and funding to recruit a full-time PhD student within the first two years of appointment. As a Fellow at Queen’s, you will be part of a world- class international university built on teaching excellence, leading-edge research, innovation, collaboration, and engagement, and will play a key role in shaping our future priorities. You will benefit from membership of the Queen’s Fellowship academy , a comprehensive and bespoke development service that will include access to a Fellows Network, Mentorship Programme and a range of professional training and development options delivered via workshop sessions, online learning, and peer coaching groups. Read less ACADEMIC SUCCESS Queen’s academics work with more than 4,000 worldwide collaborators. We believe in nurturing and supporting our people to really make a difference in the world. Colleagues join us from all over the world and experience a beautiful place to live, talented colleagues and full support in achieving career success. Hear from our International colleagues View Academic Positions PROMOTING PHD TALENT Postgraduate Researchers at Queen’s undertake projects with real social impact while exploring their passions and progressing in their fields. Our Graduate School provides a world class postgraduate experience, supporting research students, through a suite of training courses, events, networking, support and skills development. It provides a vibrant hub for intellectual exchange and collaboration. View PhD opportunities Queen’s has a fantastic support network for academic researchers, and I’ve been fortunate to interact with outstanding PhD students and researchers from all over the world. On top of that Belfast is an incredible city - good food, friendly people, close to areas of natural beauty and affordable – the list goes on!” Professor Paulo Prodohl Professor of Biological Sciences at Queen's, from Brazil Academic Experiences VIEW THE FULL BROCHURE View Global Brochure Close Search