Finalist for the Queen's 180 Award in the Staff Excellence Award 2024-25

The Queen's University Belfast Learning Disability Nursing Team in the School of Nursing & Midwifery were shortlisted for Queen's 180 Award. This special award recognises a member or team whose work reflects Queen’s long-standing civic mission and has made a lasting contribution to society.

The contribution may be through education, research, innovation or community engagement. This also might be through conducting research that has shaped lives and communities over time, delivering outstanding teaching or student support, driving positive change through transformative leadership, or building meaningful partnerships that strengthen Queen’s connection with society.

The award celebrates contributions that embody the spirit of the University’s 180th anniversary - showcasing real-world impact across areas such as health and wellbeing, social value, community collaboration, technological innovation or environmental sustainability.

Over 270 nominations were received for this year's Staff Excellence Awards. The winners will be announced at the ceremony on Friday 27 February 2026.