06/02/2026

QUB Set To Host More Than 60 NI Science Festival Events

Queen's University Belfast will stage more than 60 talks, workshops and interactive activities during the NI Science Festival from 10–22 February, highlighting research, education and community partnerships as the university marks its 180th year.

Running across venues in Belfast and L'Derry, the programme will showcase the real-world impact of Queen's research and teaching. Scientists will be available to discuss cutting-edge work and what the future may hold.
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Talks include: Call the Midwife! A brief history of pregnancy and childbirth; Shocking: The Untold History of Psychiatry and Sexuality in Northern Ireland; The Joy of Missing Out – Breaking Free From Our Phones; and Causes and Consequences of Toxic Masculinity.

Interactive events feature Maps and Memories at 2 Royal Avenue and From Movement to Magic: Real Time Motion Capture and Visual Effects. A special event on Saturday 14 February, "Why Queen's, Why 1845?", will also take place.

Full listings are available on Queen's University Belfast's website.


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