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.
The registration closes on the 18th April at 12.00 GMT.
* Please note that attendees who do not hold either a British/Irish passport need to apply HERE for the electronic travel authorisation (ETA)at least 5 working days in advance of travel.
IrFUW – One Hundred Years of Inspiring Women:
“Legacy, Learning, Living“
Updated Programme, 7 April 2025
Friday 25th April. City Hall, Belfast
18: 30 Registration
19.00 – 21.00 Welcome Reception (to include substantial finger food). Numbers limited.
Saturday 26th April. Great Hall, Queen’s University Belfast
9:30 Registration
10.00 -13.00 Morning Session: Prof. Mary Robinson, first woman President of Ireland, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and a member of The Elders, in conversation with Elaine McGee, BBC.
Mid-morning Coffee Break
Panel discussions on topics such as cross border engagement, cultural identity, and generational shifts in how women view their role in society.
[Note:UWE and IrFUW delegates will be joined by an invited list of prominent, high achieving women in public and academic life in Northern Ireland]
13.00: Light lunch
14.00 – 16.00: Afternoon Session
Depart Queen’s University by coach for “Conference in Context” visit to Belfast key sites, narrated by Mark Devenport, journalist, broadcaster and commentator. History, politics, peace, art, architecture – the role of women at the centre of society.
16.00: Return to hotels to prepare for the evening
Saturday evening: Gala Dinner at Titanic Belfast
Gala Centenary Dinner.
Approx. Start time 19.00 – to be confirmed
Dine in style at Titanic Belfast, with beautiful views of Belfast Lough and the Slipways where the Titanic was designed, built and launched.
23.00: Finish
Sunday 27th April
Optional full day excursion to County Antrim North Coast including Giants Causeway.
Morning departure time to be confirmed.
Approx. Return time: 18.00.
Lunch included
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).
