Landmark hailed as recognition of its world-leading research facilitiesQueen’s University has moved into the top 25 universities in the UK, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. Queen’s — part of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities — has also been named as University of the Year in Northern Ireland in the guide which will be published on Sunday. Queen’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer said the acknowledgment was a testimony to the university’s ongoing efforts to deliver “outstanding education” and “world-leading research”. “We are delighted that Queen’s has been ranked among the top 25 universities in the UK, rising to 21st place this year,” he said. Queen's University BelfastWatch: Belfast’s new vintage video arcade The Retro Room arrives at Cityside“Competition to get a place at our top-ranked institutions continues to grow, leaving some lower-tariff universities with recruitment challenges.

Source: The Times September 19, 2025 06:40 UTC