Queen's College Belfast was established in 1845 as Queen's College and then transformed as a separate institution in 1908. Today, it serves as a significant pillar of Northern Ireland and a global hub for research and teaching. Queen's is in the top 1% of universities in the world. With more than 23,000 students and 3,700 employees, it is a vibrant and varied institution that attracts outside investment, is a significant employer and investor, supports the arts, and competes on a global scale in fields like cancer research, sustainability, pharmaceuticals, and creative writing.