Northern Ireland
LOCATION
This year the event will be held at Queen’ s Campus across two venues, Whitla Hall and South Dining Hall, which are conveniently located next to each other. The venues are on the main site allowing students/graduates to easily navigate exhibitor stalls.
Exhibitor representatives can access the venues from 9am. The event will be open to students/graduates from 11am - 3pm.
Exhibitors are asked to be at their stalls before 10.55am.
Please note it will NOT be possible to set up a stand on the day prior to the Fair due to our venues being in use for other purposes. For courier arrangements, please refer to the Deliveries and Collection section (page 11).
You will receive your assigned venue and stall number by Thursday 29th May 2025.
PREPARING YOUR TEAM
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QUIET TIME
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UPLOADING AND PROMOTING JOBS ON MYFUTURE AND HANDSHAKE
Please ensure your online fair profile and any connected job roles are live on both MyFuture (QUB) and Handshake (UU).
This allows students/graduates to prepare in advance and identify organisations they wish to visit on the day. If you haven’t added jobs already, please log into both MyFuture and Handshake to upload new positions or link existing ones. All promoted jobs should be added by Monday 19th May 2025.
WIFI ACCESS
Connection to QUB Wifi is available in all venues. Whilst easy to use, it does require you to click through from the web browser to connect. Service drops may occur due to high traffic and is beyond the organisers’ control, therefore we recommend backup connectivity options, like 4G.
SET DOWN POINTS
If you have stands or materials to unload on the day of the NI Grad Fair, there will be a set-down point at the Whitla Hall. See page 11 on Deliveries and Collections for more information. Please enter the main site by the University Square entrance where a one-way system will allow you to drive across to the Whitla Hall, set down your materials and exit via the Whitla Hall Gate. Direction and assistance to your stall will be available as required. Please do not park your car within the main site as University Security patrols will clamp your vehicle.
CAR PARKING
For those exhibitors who have prebooked parking on the day, it will be located at the Queen’ s University PEC (Physical Education Centre). We are only able to allocate one space per organisation who have booked in advance.
If you have stands or materials to unload on the day of the Fair, there will be a set-down point at the Whitla Hall. We would advise that you drop off your materials at your venue first, then drive and park at The PEC to return by 10.55am. It is less than a 10 minute walk to the venue via Botanic Gardens
Queen’ s Sport, Physical Education Centre, Botanic Park, Belfast BT9 5EX
DELIVERIES AND COLLECTIONS
Any deliveries should be scheduled to arrive on Monday 2nd June 2025, no later than 12 noon, clearly marked with your company name and venue. Collections must occur by 4.00 pm on Tuesday 3rd June 2025. Queen's is not responsible for damage or loss of items. Confirmation of your assigned venue will be provided by Thursday 29th May 2025.
DIRECTIONS
More detailed information, including both Belfast and Campus Maps can be obtained at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/about/Living-in-Northern-Ireland/Getting-here/
TAXIS
Taxis can be booked from the following companies, and you can request that they pick up from outside the Whitla Hall: Value Cabs: 028 90809080/ FonaCAB: 028 90333333