The Special Collections Blog brings you news of developments, exhibitions and events in Special Collections. Treasures from our collections are also highlighted.

Guest Blog: The Discovery of Mogao Caves by Aurel Stein and a Hungarian Expedition (Part 2)

This is the second of two guest blogs on Sir Marc Aurel Stein, the Hungarian-born, British archaeologist. You can read

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Bloomsday 2025: Celebrating Ulysses by James Joyce

A selection of material exploring the world of James Joyce’s Ulysses is now on display on the first floor of

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Guest Blog: The Academic Life of Marc Aurel Stein (Part 1)

We are delighted to host the first of two guest blogs on Sir Marc Aurel Stein, the Hungarian-born, British archaeologist

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Irish Astronomical Association Exhibition

Throughout the month of June, we are pleased to host a special exhibition curated by the Irish Astronomical Association. Materials

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MS 39 McNeill Correspondence

Special Collections at Queen’s University is pleased to announce that we have a new manuscript collection ready for viewing. McNeill

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Queen’s, Belfast 1845-2025

Queen’s, Belfast is celebrating its 180th anniversary in 2025 Queen’s College Belfast was founded alongside its sister Colleges in Cork

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Belfast Periodicals

Currently running on the first floor of the McClay Library is a display showcasing three periodicals that emerged from Belfast’s

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Conflict Textiles @ Special Collections & Archives

Special Collections is pleased to host an exhibition of books, publications and ephemera from the private library and archive of

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Airlie House Collection MS 94

Airlie House Collection MS 94

Special Collections is pleased to announce that the Airlie House Collection (MS 94) is now available for consultation. The collection,

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MS 64 Cuala Press Card Collection

A selection of items from the Cuala Press Card Collection is currently on display on the first floor of the

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