Queen’s University Belfast has been showcasing the impact of its work across Northern Ireland at an event in Stormont to mark its 180th year.
An exhibition brought together academics and MLAs, highlighting innovation as well as work in the community.
The university’s president and vice-chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer, said: “There are researchers at Queen’s considering how technological advancements can both assist in, and pose a risk to, the Executive’s commitment to ending violence against women and girls; researchers looking at transforming healthcare delivery through new techniques and precision medicine which can aid waiting list reduction; and countless other research teams and institutional initiatives linked to government priorities across economic growth, education, climate action, and global peace and security.”
Economy Minister Conor Murphy (centre) with Dr David Jordan and Ruth Donaldson, from The Productivity Centre at Queen’s University Belfast’s Business School (Liam McBurney/PA)
Political leaders and policymakers also learnt about initiatives to ensure access to quality education for all young people.
Economy Minister Conor Murphy said: “Queen’s University is a key partner of the Executive.
“Academics at Queen’s are delivering world-class research and innovative solutions to challenges of both local and global significance across health, climate, the economy, and peace-building.”
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said: “This event is a timely reminder that there are positive developments in healthcare, in spite of the challenges currently facing the service.
“Experts at Queen’s are continually seeking to transform healthcare delivery through new techniques, precision medicine, and, ultimately, reduce waiting lists.
“The collective job of politicians, health staff and academics is to maximise that potential to meet patient needs in an innovative, sustainable way.”