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QUB RAG

QUB RAG is the official fundraising group of the Students’ Union - bringing Queen’s students together to make the world a better place! Students at Queen’s are automatically a member of RAG, and each year it’s led by a committee of dedicated, passionate, and lively volunteers.

RAG helps students give back to the communities and causes that they’re passionate about, all while having fun and making new friends. RAG organises student fundraising events, activities and competitions that are slightly beyond the norm!

Each year, as part of the SU Elections, the entire student body votes for RAG's charities. Your elected RAG Charities for 2024/25 are:

Carers NI
Support unpaid carers with expert information, advice and support, and also campaign to make life better for carers. 

Nexus NI
Supporting individuals impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships.

Check out our upcoming events below!

  • Meet The Committee

    The 2024/25 RAG (Raise and Give) Chair is Vidya Kalidindi.

    QUB RAG is led by a committee of dedicated, passionate, and lively volunteers:

    • Vice Chairperson - Adam Wilson
    • Marketing Head - Bridget Salaja
    • Video Content Editor - Ronak Kapoor
    • Events Officer - Elizabeth Hartley
    • Income Strategy Officer - Ananya Jain
    • Accommodation & 1st Year Liaison Officer - Sheryl Low
    • Clubs & Societies Liaison Officer - TBC

     

  • Get In Touch

    Want to help with RAG's events, activities or competitions?

    Do you have a great fundraising idea that you think students would love?

    Or, are you carrying out your own fundraising and would like some advice and support?

    The RAG Committee Members want to hear from you!

    Get in touch with by emailing: su.rag@qub.ac.uk

  • History of Raise and Give

    QUB RAG was founded way back in the early years of the University in the late 1800s-early 1900s.

    It has raised over £2,000,000 to date for various charities with the 2014/15 academic year seeing a record high of £115,000!

    Past 'raggies' have included former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese and the Godfather of Punk, Terri Hooley.

    QUB RAG can also boast being the organiser of the largest Pub Crawl in the UK & Ireland for its annual Fresher’s Pub Crawl.

    The term “to rag” was used in the late 1800s and it meant to pester or badger someone. It’s thought that around this time, university students who noticed the inequalities in society began to take time out of their studies to rag members of the public to donate to the more vulnerable members of society.

    Since then, rag evolved to stand for Raise & Give and groups were formed at universities across the UK and Ireland!

  • Upcoming Events

    Festive Coffee Morning & Raffle! 

    Date: Wednesday 4 December

    Time: 10.30-11 :30am

    Location: Foyer, Students’ Union

    Entry: £5 (will get you a cuppa and a couple of treats)

    STUDENTS AND STAFF WELCOME!

    Connect, share stories, and unwind over freshly brewed coffee and delectable festive treats. Plus, don't miss out on the excitement of our raffle, where you could walk away with a fantastic prize!

    Whether you're a coffee aficionado or simply looking for a quick break away from your desk/studies, this event promises to be an enjoyable midweek pick-me-up.

    All proceeds from the event go to our two RAG charities, Carers NI (providing support for unpaid carers) and Nexus NI (supporting individuals impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships).

    On the day raffle tickets will be available for a chance to win some fantastic prizes (5 tickets for £5, 15 Tickets for £10).  Should you wish to purchase raffle tickets on the day, please aim to bring cash!

    Book your place (£5) at the coffee morning here.

     

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