Queen's University Belfast
Higher EducationNorthern Ireland, United Kingdom5001-10000 Employees
Queen's University Belfast is a major higher education institution based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a history spanning more than 150 years. It was established in the 19th century by Queen Victoria as a non-denominational alternative to Trinity College Dublin and operates within the United Kingdom's higher education framework. The university is affiliated with the Russell Group and several international and national associations, underscoring its emphasis on research-intensive activity. It offers more than 300 degree programmes across a broad range of disciplines, serving a diverse student body and a variety of professional pathways. The institution combines teaching with research and collaborates with external partners to advance knowledge and applied outcomes. In 2026, it participated in a collaboration supported by InnovateUK Launchpad to develop a humanised antibody targeting the DR5 protein for cancer therapy.