Queen’s University Belfast, officially known as The Queen’s University of Belfast (commonly referred to as “Queen’s”, “Queen’s University”, and “QUB”), is a prestigious public research university located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The university was chartered in 1845 as “Queen’s College,…
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In this article I reflect on Tourism NI’s draft Corporate Plan 2025–2028, which I was invited to comment on through its consultation. I outline what the Plan proposes, why it matters for Northern Ireland’s tourism sector, and where it falls short. While the…
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Elmwood Hall, now a modern concert hall owned by Queen’s University Belfast, was originally built as the Elmwood Presbyterian Church in 1862. The building showcases a blend of architectural styles, predominantly Italianate, featuring a spire atop a campanile. The design…
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George John Mitchell Jr., born on August 20, 1933, is a renowned American politician, diplomat, and lawyer. He served as a United States senator from Maine from 1980 to 1995, and as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995. Post-Senate,…
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Miss Isabella “Ella” Barbour Pirrie (1857-1929) was a pioneering nurse in Belfast. She was the first nurse at the Belfast Union Workhouse Infirmary and founded its nursing school. Later, she became the first matron of the Deaconess Hospital in Edinburgh.…
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