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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has held recent discussions with the Universities and Colleges Employers Association on the membership status of Queen's University Belfast.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has held recent discussions with the Universities and Colleges Employers Association on the membership status of Queen's University Belfast.
Education is a devolved matter. The Northern Ireland Executive is responsible for higher education policy in Northern Ireland.
The department is aware that the marking and assessment boycott is affecting students across all four nations of the UK.
Unlike some other education sectors, where the UK government has taken part in negotiations with trade unions in England, universities are autonomous. They are, therefore, responsible for the pay and pension provision of their staff.
While the government plays no formal role in such disputes, we are deeply concerned about the potential impact of the marking and assessment boycott on students, particularly those who are coming up to graduation and looking to enter the jobs market or progress to further study.
It is hugely disappointing that students, many of whom have already faced significant disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic and strike action, are now facing further uncertainty. It is imperative that higher education institutions continue to do everything within their powers to protect the interests of their students.
On 6 July 2023, I spoke with the Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss how the University agreed a pay settlement with its staff.
I have also met with the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA), Universities UK and the Russell Group to better understand the impact that this boycott will have on students and the mitigating actions their members are taking to protect students’ interests.
On 14 July 2023, the UCEA and the University and College Union held talks about resuming negotiations which would bring an end to the boycott. I was pleased to hear that these initial discussions were positive. We hope all parties can reach an agreement that delivers good value for students, staff and universities, so further industrial action can be avoided.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the suspension of Queen's University Belfast from the Universities and Colleges Employers Association.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the suspension of Queen's University Belfast from the Universities and Colleges Employers Association.
Education is a devolved matter. The Northern Ireland Executive is responsible for higher education policy in Northern Ireland.
The department is aware that the marking and assessment boycott is affecting students across all four nations of the UK.
Unlike some other education sectors, where the UK government has taken part in negotiations with trade unions in England, universities are autonomous. They are, therefore, responsible for the pay and pension provision of their staff.
While the government plays no formal role in such disputes, we are deeply concerned about the potential impact of the marking and assessment boycott on students, particularly those who are coming up to graduation and looking to enter the jobs market or progress to further study.
It is hugely disappointing that students, many of whom have already faced significant disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic and strike action, are now facing further uncertainty. It is imperative that higher education institutions continue to do everything within their powers to protect the interests of their students.
On 6 July 2023, I spoke with the Vice-Chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss how the University agreed a pay settlement with its staff.
I have also met with the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA), Universities UK and the Russell Group to better understand the impact that this boycott will have on students and the mitigating actions their members are taking to protect students’ interests.
On 14 July 2023, the UCEA and the University and College Union held talks about resuming negotiations which would bring an end to the boycott. I was pleased to hear that these initial discussions were positive. We hope all parties can reach an agreement that delivers good value for students, staff and universities, so further industrial action can be avoided.
Is it not the case that the most exciting industrial development in the UK at present is hydrogen production? Does the Secretary of State welcome the pioneering work by JCB, under Lord Bamford’s direction, along with the partnership with Queen’s University Belfast, to produce the first working hydrogen combustion engine, which has made the past the future? What support will the Secretary of State give to capitalise on that engineering excellence to ensure that British jobs and British tech flow from it?
Is it not the case that the most exciting industrial development in the UK at present is hydrogen production? Does the Secretary of State welcome the pioneering work by JCB, under Lord Bamford’s direction, along with the partnership with Queen’s University Belfast, to produce the first working hydrogen combustion engine, which has made the past the future? What support will the Secretary of State give to capitalise on that engineering excellence to ensure that British jobs and British tech flow from it?
The hon. Gentleman will be well aware that I am fully conscious and fully supportive of the great work that Mr Bamford and his colleagues are doing driving Wrightbus and driving the hydrogen economy.
The hon. Gentleman may know that I am very shortly to visit to Northern Ireland to see that great work on the ground.
The hon. Gentleman will be well aware that I am fully conscious and fully supportive of the great work that Mr Bamford and his colleagues are doing driving Wrightbus and driving the hydrogen economy.
The hon. Gentleman may know that I am very shortly to visit to Northern Ireland to see that great work on the ground.
The hon. Gentleman will be well aware that I am fully conscious and fully supportive of the great work that Mr Bamford and his colleagues are doing driving Wrightbus and driving the hydrogen economy.
The hon. Gentleman may know that I am very shortly to visit to Northern Ireland to see that great work on the ground.
Is it not the case that the most exciting industrial development in the UK at present is hydrogen production? Does the Secretary of State welcome the pioneering work by JCB, under Lord Bamford’s direction, along with the partnership with Queen’s University Belfast, to produce the first working hydrogen combustion engine, which has made the past the future? What support will the Secretary of State give to capitalise on that engineering excellence to ensure that British jobs and British tech flow from it?
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual cost of running the University Officer Training Corps unit at Queen’s University Belfast was in each year between 2008 and 2018.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual cost of running the University Officer Training Corps unit at Queen’s University Belfast was in each year between 2008 and 2018.
Due to a change in the way the Army holds information, the annual costs for each University Officer Training Corps (UOTCs) are only held centrally for the financial year 2017-18 and 2018-19.
The information for the financial years prior to 2017 could be provided only at disproportionate cost. The information held is as follows:
Location | Running costs | |
FY 2017-18 | FY 2018-19 | |
Aberdeen UOTC | £1,849,000 | £1,825,000 |
Birmingham UOTC | £1,701,000 | £1,770,000 |
Bristol UOTC | £1,638,000 | £1,836,000 |
Cambridge UOTC | £1,899,000 | £1,864,000 |
East Midlands UOTC | £1,879,000 | £1,835,000 |
Edinburgh UOTC | £1,437,000 | £1,562,000 |
Exeter UOTC | £1,967,000 | £1,962,000 |
Glasgow UOTC | £1,720,000 | £1,652,000 |
London UOTC | £3,147,000 | £3,150,000 |
North West OTR | £1,749,000 | £1,681,000 |
Northumbria UOTC | £1,716,000 | £1,627,000 |
Oxford UOTC | £1,519,000 | £1,541,000 |
Queen's UOTC | £1,968,000 | £1,813,000 |
Southampton UOTC | £1,614,000 | £1,242,000 |
Tayforth UOTC | £1,617,000 | £1,742,000 |
Wales UOTC | £2,278,000 | £2,364,000 |
Yorks OTR | £2,385,000 | £1,661,000 |
The figures have been rounded to the nearest £1,000. | ||
That this House congratulates all of those involved at Queens University, Belfast for its breakthrough early research findings on discovering a biomarker panel for ovarian cancer that may be able to detect epithelial ovarian cancer two years earlier than existing testing methods; thanks those who work so tirelessly to bring about such a difference to lives of people throughout the globe; and expresses pride in one of the foremost medical research universities in the world.
That this House congratulates all of those involved at Queens University, Belfast for its breakthrough early research findings on discovering a biomarker panel for ovarian cancer that may be able to detect epithelial ovarian cancer two years earlier than existing testing methods; thanks those who work so tirelessly to bring...
That this House notes the tremendous work carried out by the medical research partnership between Queens University Belfast and University of Cambridge along with Almac Diagnostic Services which has resulted in a test which could radically improve the lives of people with oesophageal cancer; recognises the work that means that the new test could enable clinicians to select the most effective chemotherapy for early stage oesophageal cancer; congratulates the whole team for the painstaking work that will vastly improve quality of life; and thanks them for their dedication towards these breakthroughs that are breaking the bonds of cancer one by one.
That this House notes the tremendous work carried out by the medical research partnership between Queens University Belfast and University of Cambridge along with Almac Diagnostic Services which has resulted in a test which could radically improve the lives of people with oesophageal cancer; recognises the work that means that...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent discussions he has had with Queen's University on funding for that institution for medical research.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what recent discussions he has had with Queen's University on funding for that institution for medical research.
There have not been any recent Ministerial discussions with Queen’s University Belfast regarding funding for medical research.
The Government provides funding for medical research through the Medical Research Council (MRC). The table below sets out funding to Queen’s University Belfast over financial years 2012/13 to 2016/17:
| 12/13 | 13/14 | 14/15 | 15/16 | 16/17 |
MRC | 2,230,000 | 2,513,000 | 2,715,000 | 3,554,000 | 3,782,264 |
With almost 82,000 people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland over the age of 17, does the Minister agree that this ticking time bomb needs more research into better treatments? One way of doing that would be to ensure that there is sufficient funding for Queen’s University in Belfast, in the hope of providing a superior treatment for the many who are affected and living with that disease.
With almost 82,000 people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland over the age of 17, does the Minister agree that this ticking time bomb needs more research into better treatments? One way of doing that would be to ensure that there is sufficient funding for Queen’s University in Belfast, in the hope of providing a superior treatment for the many who are affected and living with that disease.
The hon. Gentleman is right to draw attention to the important role of research. We will leave no stone unturned in looking at all aspects of the treatment or prevention of diabetes. The issue of research is something I recently discussed with the chief medical officer. I will draw to her attention the point he makes. As he knows, although health is a devolved matter we always make a point of sharing all research right across our United Kingdom.
The hon. Gentleman is right to draw attention to the important role of research. We will leave no stone unturned in looking at all aspects of the treatment or prevention of diabetes. The issue of research is something I recently discussed with the chief medical officer. I will draw to her attention the point he makes. As he knows, although health is a devolved matter we always make a point of sharing all research right across our United Kingdom.
The hon. Gentleman is right to draw attention to the important role of research. We will leave no stone unturned in looking at all aspects of the treatment or prevention of diabetes. The issue of research is something I recently discussed with the chief medical officer. I will draw to her attention the point he makes. As he knows, although health is a devolved matter we always make a point of sharing all research right across our United Kingdom.
With almost 82,000 people living with diabetes in Northern Ireland over the age of 17, does the Minister agree that this ticking time bomb needs more research into better treatments? One way of doing that would be to ensure that there is sufficient funding for Queen’s University in Belfast, in the hope of providing a superior treatment for the many who are affected and living with that disease.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has had discussions with Queen's University Belfast on its research and testing programme and on making such drugs available.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether he has had discussions with Queen's University Belfast on its research and testing programme and on making such drugs available.
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The Department is not aware of any specific discussions with Queen's University Belfast.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many graduate students (a) applied for and (b) enrolled in medical degrees at Queen’s University, Belfast in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many graduate students (a) applied for and (b) enrolled in medical degrees at Queen’s University, Belfast in each of the last five years.
| Year of entry | Applicants | Entrants |
| 2002 | n/a | 11 |
| 2003 | n/a | 5 |
| 2004 | n/a | 10 |
| 2005 | 68 | 15 |
| 2006 | 75 | 13 |
| Source: | ||
| QUB |
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many non-European Economic Area (EEA) students (a) applied for and (b) enrolled in medical degrees at Queen's university Belfast in each of the last five years; how much in fees Queen's university Belfast received from non-EEA medical students during that...
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many non-European Economic Area (EEA) students (a) applied for and (b) enrolled in medical degrees at Queen's university Belfast in each of the last five years; how much in fees Queen's university Belfast received from non-EEA medical students during that...
| Queen's university Belfast—international entrants and applicants to medicine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Academic year | Number of entrants | Number of applicants |
| 2002-03 | 13 | 63 |
| 2003-04 | 13 | 94 |
| 2004-05 | 12 | 93 |
| 2005-06 | 12 | 86 |
| 2006-07 | 12 | 93 |
| Source: | ||
| Queen's University Belfast |
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the ratio is of medically qualified academics to medical students in Queens University Belfast Medical School.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the ratio is of medically qualified academics to medical students in Queens University Belfast Medical School.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take steps to ensure the sustainable future of Belfast Festival at Queens.
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will take steps to ensure the sustainable future of Belfast Festival at Queens.
How many young people are studying for science and technology degrees at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Ulster in the current academic year; and how many studied for these degrees in 1997–98.
How many young people are studying for science and technology degrees at Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Ulster in the current academic year; and how many studied for these degrees in 1997–98.
| Queens University Belfast | University of Ulster | |||
| 1997–98 | 2004–05 | 1997–98 | 2004–05 | |
| Medicine and dentistry | 510 | 584 | - | - |
| Subjects allied to medicine | 346 | 881 | 743 | 1,360 |
| Agriculture and related subjects | 93 | 92 | 37 | 66 |
| Biological sciences | 588 | 585 | 509 | 729 |
| Physical sciences | ||||
| Chemistry | 121 | 95 | - | - |
| Physics | 88 | 91 | - | - |
| Other physical sciences | 321 | 499 | 256 | 187 |
| Mathematical sciences | 236 | 225 | 56 | 17 |
| Computer science | 193 | 519 | 391 | 827 |
| Engineering and technology | 692 | 769 | 310 | 509 |
| Architecture, building and planning | 203 | 263 | 319 | 760 |
| Total | 3,391 | 4,602 | 2,621 | 4,456 |
How much of the Science Research Investment Fund has been allocated to Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Ulster.
How much of the Science Research Investment Fund has been allocated to Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Ulster.