School of Biological Sciences

Can Galileo and Einstein’s theory of relativity drive interpretations about how evolution works? A new preprint paper by our colleague Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso proposes the “evolutionary principle of relativity”. Read more - papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cf…

Are you a #farmer in Northern Ireland or Great Britain? We want to hear your voice. At the @EITFood Grow project, we’re shaping future training courses for farmers and your input is essential. 🔗 qub-igfs.limesurvey.net/538698?lang=en Take 20 minutes and make a lasting impact.

Our colleague @luci_lombardi has recently been published in @ACSPublications Chemical Reviews. Paper is entitled; Advances in Peptidomimetics for Next-Generation Therapeutics: Strategies, Modifications, and Applications Read here - pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

EVENT 📣 "It's not nothing: Addressing Publication bias and poor reproducibility in animal welfare science" is an Animal Welfare Network funded workshop that will be taking place in Riddel Hall on 11th August (10am - 4pm). Register here - qubuk.estore.flywire.com/products/its-n…

Can your dog feel joy? Can a cat get lonely? Queen’s researchers are finding answers through science. We discover how our furry friends experience emotion, how we can better understand their needs and how owning a pet boosts mental health. And yes, watching cat videos really…

Our colleague Dr Neil Reid's article for @ConversationUK has been published. Entitled; Golden eagles were reintroduced to Ireland, but without prey they’re now struggling to thrive. Breeding success is poor, & the future is uncertain. So what went wrong? theconversation.com/golden-eagles-…

"Toxic heavy metals stored in peatlands in the UK could cause health risks to humans, animals and agriculture if ecosystems are not cared for." Read the @BBCNewsNI piece featuring new research from @GraemeSwindles & team: 🔗bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… @QUBPolicy @QUBbioscience

DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI has announced the establishment of an expert advisory group to review Dog Breeding Regulations in Northern Ireland. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/expert-ad…

We're thrilled to again be recognised for our sustained commitment to gender equality with a 4th consecutive Athena SWAN Gold Award. A huge thank you to our incredible staff & especially our Swan Co-Champions Dr Paul Caplat & Prof Lisa Connolly Read more: qub.ac.uk/schools/School…

Did you know? 🎯 51% of UK food businesses say tech adoption is their top priority (@UKAgriTech , 2024) 🚀 Digital skills are in demand—stay ahead with INSPIRE: Digital Tech in the Food System 📅 7 Zoom Sessions | + 2-day workshop in Belfast 🔗 Apply learning.eitfood.eu/courses/inspir…

Yuto Satake on late-onset psychosis, Alzheimer's, and Lewy body dementia biomarkers — bridging insights from Osaka University & UCL. 🧠🧬 #Neuroscience #Psychiatry #DementiaResearch @ucl @QUBbioscience @osakaunive

Check out our SeaFEED stand today at Balmoral show to learn more about some of our seaweed research @QUBMAE, ⁦@QUBCCE⁩ @QUBbioscience & the benefits of seaweed farming and it’s applications for NI funded by ⁦@daera_ni⁩ ⁦@innovateuk⁩

Black tea, berries, citrus fruits, apples; could flavonoid-rich foods be the answer to healthier ageing? Find out what our researchers discovered ➡️ ow.ly/BL5K50VNRFu #LoveQUBResearch #Flavonoids #Diet #Nutrition @QUBbioscience @Harvard @EdithCowanUni

@ClimateCoCentre visit to @UK_CEH Wallingford and partners @jamiehannahorse and colleagues. Visiting our GB partners this week.

Application deadline extended to May 9th AR2MS – Automated Robotic Rapid evaporative ionisation mass spectrometry Meat Sampling Fully-funded, four-year PhD studentship at @QUBelfast and @unilincoln PhD info - sustain-cdt.ai/advertised-pro… Apply - sustain-cdt.ai/apply

It's been another busy month for our experts! Check out all of our latest #ResearchNews and read the stories in full here ➡️ ow.ly/k39s50VrFoP #LoveQUB | #LoveQUBResearch | @QUBMathsPhys | @QUBNBE | @QUBbioscience | @QUBIGFS

Open to all MHLS students @MHLSQUB have organised a wellbeing event for students to help them manage stress. Numbers are limited due to space so to register to attend please email Majella at [email protected]

🚨 Final call 🚨 Applications for the @finnebrogue Denis Lynn Scholarship close on 17 April. The Scholarship includes tuition fees for a one year Masters, living expenses and placement expenses up to £20,000. Info ➡️ qub.ac.uk/Study/funding-…

It was a pleasure to welcome James Lawless TD, Minister for the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science @DeptofFHed, to @QUBelfast today for his first official engagement in #NorthernIreland. Minister Lawless met with some of our students…

CADA NI in partnership with IGFS invite you to attend an event entitled 'Exploring the Future of Our Planet' on 22 May. We’re delighted to welcome Gaia Vince, award-winning writer, broadcaster & climate thought leader as our speaker. Register & info - eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-th…