Date: 22nd September 2026

Time: 8:00am – 9:45am

Location: Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood, Queen’s University Belfast

In recognition of World Car Free Day, Queen’s University Belfast is hosting an event on Tuesday 22 September. The event will include a panel discussion and audience Q&A focusing on the need, and potential for, collaboration to support and encourage a nearly car free Belfast. The panel will include representatives from Queen’s University Belfast, Department for Infrastructure and Translink.

Staff and students from Queen’s University Belfast will provide inspiring sustainable commute testimonials with expert assistance on hand from the Translink Journey Planner team and the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

The event will be held in-person in the Blue Sky Room, One Elmwood on Tuesday 22 September 2026 from 8.00am until 10.00am. Running order is below. Please note that breakfast will be available from 8.00am-8.30am.

Running Order

0800: Breakfast and Networking
0830: Welcome and Introduction
0835: A public Transport Perspective
0840: A View from the ‘Hill’
0845: A Glimpse to the Future
0855: A Lived Experience
0905: Panel Q&A
0940: Sustainable Commute Solutions
0945: Close and Networking

Please note that there is limited car parking available within Queen’s University. Whilst there may be on street parking, we encourage you to commute via public transport or by foot/bicycle. Secure cycle parking is available – contact sustainability@qub.ac.uk for further info. Blue badge parking is available within Queen’s University car park.

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