Emma Gallagher

Did you know that #WindTurbine blades are non-biodegradable and have a lifespan of just 20-25 years? After this, they are either landfilled or incinerated. But our researchers have come up with a useful alternative. Find out more here: ow.ly/vlb650PILuh #LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch @QUBNBE @UCC @GeorgiaTech @CUNY @MTU_ie

A wind turbine blade has a life expectancy of around 20 years and currently they can't be recycled. The race is on to find new ways to repurpose them, to keep them out of landfill. Our Agriculture and Environment Correspondent Louise Cullen has been finding out more.

Our researchers have discovered a new type of fast and furious #CosmicExplosion which outshines most #supernovae in the Universe. The location of the explosion was also a big surprise; a massive, red galaxy two billion light years away. “We have named this new class of sources “Luminous Fast Coolers” or LFCs. This is partly to do with how bright they are and how fast they fade and cool. But it’s also partly because myself and some of the other researchers are huge fans of @LFC. It’s a nice coincidence that our LFCs seem to prefer red galaxies!” - @mattnicholl56, @AstroQUB Find out more about the discovery here: ow.ly/y96J50PIHrw #LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch @QUBMathsPhys

A rare cosmic explosion, which outshines most supernovae in the universe, has been spotted by researchers at Queen's University Belfast rte.ie/news/2023/0907…

25 years Remembering those who lost their lives and those who lost their loved ones #Omagh

A Syrian refugee who arrived in the UK seven years ago hardly able to speak a word of English has graduated from QUB with a First Class Honours Degree in Software Engineering. She says she feels like she’s “got the whole world in her hands” now. rb.gy/9pv0u

Well done to Noel, a lovely family who deserve every bit of their success ✨

Shefaa is a #Syrian #Refugee and came to #NorthernIreland unable to speak English, but holding on tightly to what she calls her impossible dream. Today, she not only achieved her impossible dream, Shefaa Al Deek graduates with first class honours in #SoftwareEngineering. “When I arrived in the UK in 2016, my English was very limited, and I couldn’t speak or understand it. At that time, I thought I would never be able to pick up the language and my dream of getting into university and becoming a #SoftwareEngineer looked far beyond impossible. “A quote which has always motivated me is: ‘A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work’. After a lot of hard work and gaining many qualifications and an #AccessCourse, the great dream came true in September 2019 and I was finally a @QUBEEECS student. “The education system in the UK is very different to #Syria as there are various ways to getting into university. The journey was very tough and at times I thought I wasn’t able to do it anymore, but all my tutors were supportive and motivated me to keep going. “Being from a different background, I love how diverse Queen’s is and as I got to know people from everywhere I always felt that I fitted in. I was taught by professional and friendly lecturers who made the modules interesting and provided support when I needed. The best of all is that by studying I was working towards my lifetime dream. “Graduating from Queen’s feels like I’ve got the whole world in my hands. No words in any language can express how thrilled I am." And as for advice for those following in her footsteps? “Dreams can become reality when you believe in yourself and work hard. Never let tough times hold you back from pursuing your dream and remember that tomorrow you will wish you had started today.” Shefaa's full story: ow.ly/lUOJ50P26UK Find out how to achieve your Software Engineering dreams too: ow.ly/M7EE50P26WA #LoveQUBGrad #LoveQUB

'A Pathway to Our Renewable Future’ sets out a series of recommendations, including calling for a ‘whole of government approach’ in order to change how we do things, address the challenges ahead & maximise economic benefits for society," says @QUBelfast Professor David Rooney

@Eamdee @visit_donegal @wildatlanticway @welovedonegal Talk about rubbing it in! Looks amazing

Today’s walk to Dunfanaghy’s hidden gem, Tramore beach, up there with the best in Ireland, and the walk to it is also stunning @visit_donegal @wildatlanticway @welovedonegal

Our green-fingered experts have been hard at work digging and preparing a very special garden. They have joined an international team of experts across five cities to create research gardens that will help tackle pollution, improve public health and help society to prepare for #ClimateChange. Find out more about the #UPSURGE project here: ow.ly/v5o650OulLg @UPSURGE_H2020 @friendsoffield @belfastcc #LoveQUB🌱

.@QUBelfast researchers have joined an international team of experts across five cities to create research gardens that will help tackle pollution, improve public health and help society to prepare for climate change. syncni.com/article/10951/…

An international group of astronomers is observing one of the most violent and energetic acts of cosmic cannibalism ever witnessed: a black hole perhaps a billion times as massive as the sun gorging on a humongous cloud of gas. nyti.ms/41vzZLG

Astronomers have spotted the largest cosmic explosion ever witnessed cnn.it/3Bhhkc1

@skydavidblevins Ah wonderful news, David. Congratulations to you all!

We already had two beautiful granddaughters. Meet our handsome first grandson: Judah Bear Blevins. A cousin for Clover and Cece. ❤️❤️❤️ #Papa

The biggest cosmic explosion ever seen 🌌 Great piece by @nytimes @overbye on the fascinating research by @mattnicholl56 & @unisouthampton researchers @QUBelfast @QUBMathsPhys @AstroQUB

Big thanks to all the staff & volunteer students @QUBelfast in the 24/7 communications team. A hectic week for everyone. And breathe ...

Congratulations to the eight dedicated educators, including current and past principals from @limavadyhigh & @stmaryslim, who received honorary degrees from @HillaryClinton University Chancellor @QUBelfast in Limavady in recognition to their contribution to #sharededucation

@ryanjfeeney @QUBelfast @aileentokes @MallonJM @Eamdee @carowalker @QUBVChancellor @cocallaghannews What an inspirational man and what a historic week

@rodneyedwards Ah, just lovely!

Privilege today to interview George Mitchell who helped broker the Good Friday Agreement. I first met him in ‘12 when he asked a colleague and I to bring him and his son to a bridge named after him which connects Fermanagh and Cavan. Very lovely to receive this gift. A keepsake.