One Elmwood Student Centre
One Elmwood Student Centre and Students’ Union
One Elmwood brings Student Services and the Students’ Union together under one roof—creating a space where support, study, and social life seamlessly blend from your first question to your final year.
Access expert guidance on wellbeing, accessibility, academic skills, careers, and finance. Get SU advice on housing, money, and academics, and explore clubs, volunteering, enterprise, or student representation.
Catch up with friends, study in tech-friendly spaces, grab lunch from the SU Shop, enjoy a pint in the Union Bar, or take in a live gig at Mandela Hall—all in one vibrant, student-focused space.
Location: 77 University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NF Opening hours: 8am-10pm Mon-Sat, 11am-9pm SunEXPLORE ONE ELMWOOD
THE STUDENTS' UNION
One Elmwood is the home for the Students' Union which provides you with vital support, opportunities to socialise and take part in activities; all to help you make friends and develop your skillset during your time at Queen’s.
From hanging out with friends over a coffee, studying in a tech-friendly space, meeting up with others from your club or society, to grabbing lunch from the Union Shop, to enjoying a pint in the Union Bar, or going to a gig in the Mandela Hall – your new Students’ Union is buzzing with activity.
Read: Your Guide to the SU
Find out all you need to know about your Students’ Union at q-su.org.
STUDENT SERVICES
The Student Services in One Elmwood provides you with advice and support every step of the way on careers, student wellbeing, learning skills, widening participation, finance, disability and visa/immigration.
Whatever your query, there is an expert team in One Elmwood ready to support you every step of the way, online and in person, personalising your experience. Meet them for yourself in our video.
Student Information Point
The One Elmwood Student Engagement Team is here to support you on your student journey. You will find us at the Student Information Point on the first floor at One Elmwood.
Types of Appointments: Wellbeing, CV Checks, Careers Consultations, Academic Skills, Disability, Visa/Immigration support, and Finance and Fees.
Union Shop - Spar
The University has entered into a partnership with Hendersons to create a cutting edge retail outlet in One Elmwood.
With features that include a deli/hot food to go bar, Barista coffee and a wide range of locally produced goods, the store has something for everyone.
Updated Opening hours. Week beginning 2nd June:
Monday - Wednesday (7:30am - 8pm) Thursday - Friday(7:30am to 5:30pm), Saturday (9am to 4pm), Sunday (Closed).
The Union Bar
Your local, open 7 days a week serving up fantastic food, tasty drink offers and free entertainment every night during term from quizzes, bingo, club nights, live sport and much more!
Find The Union Bar on the second floor and check out the fabulous outdoor terrace. The Mandela Hall is our state of the art new venue and features a host of entertainment from the Queen’s Comedy club to live music, podcasts and much more.
Social (café)
Social is a continental style café bar with a wholesome food menu catering for the changing tastes and trends of the entire student population.
Artisan coffee and grab and go items will be available for those in a rush. Check out their menu here.
Update Opening hours, week beginning June 2nd:
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 3:00pm.
SUSTAINABILITY
The new building is sustainable, accessible and meets the needs of our students and staff by being:
- More efficient and substantially cheaper to run, operate and maintain
- Using sustainable electric solutions instead of fossil fuels
- Providing a net zero ready building that is future proofed for generations to come
Facilities
The building is also equipped with:
- Cycle storage areas and showers for staff
- Gender Neutral Toilets and Accessible Toilets
- Baby Changing Facilities, Parenting Rooms, a Changing Places Room
- Two Quiet Rooms for Prayer/Reflection