We are pleased to share all the details for the upcoming University Women of Europe (UWE) Meet and Greet and Irish Federation of University Women (IrFUW) Conference hosted by Queen’s University Women Graduates in Belfast, 25th to 27th April 2025.
IrFUW – Empowering Women: Fostering Cross-Border Engagement Across the island of Ireland
“Legacy, Learning, Living“
Programme
Friday 25th April 19.00 – 21.00 Welcome reception, Belfast city centre prestigious venue*
Saturday 26th April 10.00 -13.00 UWE Meet and Greet and IrFUW conference
Location: Council Room and Canada Room, Lanyon building, Queen’s University, Belfast
Engage with inspiring speakers, network with like-minded graduates and discover shared experiences and new horizons.
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Tour of Belfast key sites by bus – legacy, learning, living – history, politics, peace, art, architecture – women at the centre.
16.00 Tour finishes, delegates return to hotels to prepare for the evening
Gala Dinner
Location: Great Hall, Lanyon Building, Queen’s University, Belfast
18.30 pm Reception
19.00 Gala Dinner (with entertainment)
23.00 Finish
(All times may be subject to change)
Sunday 27th April
Optional full day excursion to County Antrim North Coast including Giants Causeway.
- To be confirmed.
HOTELS
Europa and Grand Central – both in the Hastings Group, family owned, city centre of Belfast, approximately 20 minutes’ walk from Queen’s University.
Europa Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast. Four star
(The World Famous Hotel in the Heart of Belfast)
20 x classic per night 25th April 2025 x 2 nights
Per person per night: £210.00 single occupancy or £230.00 Bed & breakfast double or twin occupancy. (To add a 2nd person to the room, the supplement is £20 per night)
Please call 02890 271066 to book. Please quote University Women of Europe, block ID 851004
Or mail res@eur.hastingshotels.com
CC required to guarantee booking
Payment on arrival
Cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to arrival
Grand Central Hotel, Bedford Street, Belfast
20 x classic king per night 25th April 2025 x 2 nights
Per person per night: £240 Bed & Breakfast single occupancy or £260 Bed & breakfast double or twin occupancy. (To add a 2nd person to the room, the supplement is £20 per night)
Please call 02890 231066 to book. Please quote University Women of Europe, block ID 851349
Or mail res@gch.hastingshotels.com
CC required to guarantee booking
Payment on arrival
Cancellation policy is 72 hours prior to arrival.
Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, 15 Hope Street, Belfast
(15 minute walk from Queen’s)
Dynamic discount rather than fixed rates, so rates will be subject to availability depending on when the guests book
Early booking is recommended to avail of the best rates.
Guests can email or call the in-house reservations teams quoting UWE2025 to book their own accommodation. A credit or debit card number with a valid expiry date will be required at the time of booking.
Individual booking will be subject to a 72 – hour cancellation deadline.
Bookings of a 5 rooms or more will have a longer deadline.
The discounted rates are only available when booking directly with the hotel: the office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5 pm. Bookings can be made by phone or email:
Hampton by Hilton: 028 90 878 793; reservations@hbhbelfast.com
No rooms will be held. The conference discount will be available until 4 weeks prior to arrival, ie: 28th March 2025 .
The Malone Boutique Hotel, 60 Eglantine Avenue, Belfast
(11 minutes walk from Queen’s)
2 Night Stay Package
Check in: Friday April 25th 2025
Check out: Sunday April 27th
Rooms Required: Twin Rooms and Single Rooms
Single Occupancy per night: £130.00
Double Occupancy per night: £150.00
Total Cost for 2 nights Single: £260.00
Total Cost for 2 nights Double: £300.00
Board Basis: Bed and Breakfast
3 Night Stay Package
Check in: Thursday April 24th 2025
Check out: Sunday April 27th
Rooms Required: Twin Rooms and Single Rooms
Single Occupancy per night: £125.00
Double Occupancy per night: £145.00
Total Cost for 3 nights Single: £375.00
Total cost for 3 nights Double: £435.00
Board Basis: Bed and Breakfast
For those who wish to stay Sunday night 27th April the rate would be as follows:
Single Occupancy per night: £125.00
Double Occupancy per night: £145.00
To reserve rooms please telephone: +442890 388000 and dialling 1 for reservations or by emailing reservations@themalonehotel.com. Refer to Irish Federation of University Women (IrFUW).
