Category: Exhibitions

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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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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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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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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Brown, J. (1888) ‘On Figures Produced by Electric Action on Photographic Dry Plates’. The Philosophical Magazine. Series 5, Volume 26 (December 1888). Plate VII

Wired: Electrification in the Archives

Our newest exhibition, Wired: Electrification in the Archives, is now on display on the ground floor McClay Library and will

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Literary Magazines in Ireland, from 1904 to the Present-Day

A selection of literary magazines and journals held by Special Collections & Archives is currently on display on Floor One

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Commemorating Black Histories: Reflections on discovery within Queen’s University Belfast Library, Special Collections & Archives

Guest blog by Gift Sotonye-Frank and Dina Zoe Belluigi As a contribution to Black History Month (BHM) 2024 by members

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A poster in black with images of three handmade books. Wording describes the Wrapping Books Exhibition.

Wrapping Words Student Exhibition

In the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year, students in the ‘Wrapping Words’ course that is part of the

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Story Threads: Creative Readings Exhibition

This exhibition, situated on the Ground Floor of the McClay, celebrates student creativity and the ability to interpret Latin American

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