QUB School of Nursing and Midwifery

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who visited us at the Balmoral Show last week. We had two fantastic days engaging with members of the public and the rural community.

Staff who attended carried out blood pressure checks and CPR demonstrations, while the Schools Rural Health Committee showcased their work on rural health and demonstrated effective handwashing techniques, with a focus on raising awareness of zoonotic diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

The Rural Health Committee was proud to attend the launch of, the NI Agri Rural Health Forum health initiative this year, which is focusing on sepsis awareness.

After a really impactful launch at Balmoral Show, we’re reminding farm families to stay alert to the signs of sepsis and to trust their instincts if they’re concerned about an infection.

💬 Early action can make all the difference.

Find trusted information and support via The UK Sepsis Trust.

21/05/2026

Last Thursday 14th May, as part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, Mairead Ryan hosted “A Story From Every Corner” at Queen’s School of Nursing and Midwifery in partnership with the Wellbeing Ambassadors. The event was a Living Library experience bringing healthcare students and staff together with individuals sharing lived experiences of mental health, recovery, addiction, advocacy and trauma-informed practice.

Through small-group conversations, reflection spaces and meaningful discussion, students had the opportunity to listen to stories that challenged stigma, encouraged empathy and highlighted the importance of compassionate, person-centred care.

A huge thank you to all of our speakers and partner organisations who gave their time, honesty and experience to make this event possible. Your willingness to share your stories created a powerful learning experience for everyone involved.

Thank you also to every student and staff member who attended.
Special thanks to partner organisations:

• Ravine NI (Colm Teague)
• Alternatives Restorative Justice (Ben Johnstone)
• ResoluteMinds CIC (Rory Sloan)
• Start360 (Patricia Cathcart)
• Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (Martin Daly)

Special thanks to coordinating staff members:

Ashley McGuinness
Pauline Wilson
Jane Killough
Diane Armstrong
Ciara Close
Rob Doyle
Billiejoan Rice
Carolyn Blair
Becky Williamson

20/05/2026

We are delighted that Professor Christine Brown Wilson from the School has been featured in the Belfast Telegraph to mark Dementia Action Week! Christine has led a team in codesigning dementia games involving people living with dementia. students and children to increase awareness and improve knowledge and attitudes.

Read more about what people need to know about dementia and to play the game from this link -

This Dementia Action Week, (18th-24th May), a leading dementia expert from Queen’s University Belfast is working to help improve people's attitudes toward the condition.

07/05/2026

✨ The Patricia Napier Award 2026 ✨

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen’s is delighted to offer a full fees scholarship to Nursing or Midwifery graduates undertaking one of the following postgraduate taught programmes:
🎓 MSc Advanced Professional Practice
🎓 PG Diploma Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
🎓 MSc Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Care Needs

An exciting opportunity to support your next step in professional practice and leadership.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://forms.office.com/e/LpaKxKVEgF

04/05/2026

🌟 Special Invitation to all staff and Students & staff at the School of Nursing & Midwifery free lunch & self-care event!

Queen’s University Belfast, School of Nursing & midwifery
📅 Tuesday 12th May 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM or 1:00–2:00 PM- you choose your preferred times
📍 MBC

💚 Take a break, recharge, and invest in your wellbeing.
🍽️ FREE Lunch Provided & Self-care bags + games, prizes & fun in the Foyer
🌟 Choose a free self-care session(s)
You can attend one or more of the following sessions:
🎨 Art Therapy/ journalling
😴 Sleep & Shift Work
💬 Coping with Loss – CRUSE Bereavement Support
🥗 Nutrition for Busy Nurses & Midwives
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🙌 Supported By
People & Culture, Queen’s Annual Fund & RCN
📲 Register Your Place; https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=6ner6qW040mh6NbdI6HyhmZO3ZnINH9Eid9lbUC7xrFUMk9QSklUMlZaSThBU1FQTURaRkMyVTlITS4u&route=shorturl

Come along, take a break, and prioritise you 💚

01/05/2026

Cities@Heart: Putting Heart Health First Across Europe ❤️

Cardiovascular disease kills more Europeans than all cancers combined, yet much of it is preventable.

Many people live with silent risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, and diabetes, unaware until serious problems occur.

In Northern Ireland, cardiovascular disease causes 24% of all deaths, with around 350 families losing a loved one every month. The impact is even greater in deprived communities, where people are more than twice as likely to be affected.

That is why Queen’s University Belfast is part of a €15M, five year European project called Cities@Heart, funded by the Innovative Health Initiative under Horizon Europe.

Working across seven cities including Belfast, Birmingham, Cork, Izmir, Łódź, Udine, and Utrecht, the project is developing new ways to improve awareness, early detection, prevention, and management of heart disease.

Belfast is leading on awareness, helping people understand their risk, spot the signs early, and know when to seek help.

By working with communities, healthcare professionals, and city partners, Cities@Heart aims to reduce inequalities and help people take action earlier for better heart health in Belfast and across Europe.

29/04/2026

Lots of laughter and excitement in the QUB Great Hall on Tuesday for our Miniature Heroes programme! A fun outreach initiative giving P6 and P7 pupils across Northern Ireland an early introduction to careers in nursing 💙🎉🩺🌟

28/04/2026

A big thank you to everyone who attended our Careers Event on Thursday 23rd April in the MBC 🌟👏

Our final-year nursing students had the opportunity to connect with representatives from local Health Trusts and private recruitment agencies, gaining valuable insights into the many career pathways available after graduation and the steps into professional practice 💬🏥🎓

If you’re a private recruiter interested in attending one of our future events, we’d love to hear from you! Please email [email protected]
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