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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 - Vacant

     

  • 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

    dRAG

    Date: Tuesday 25 February

    Time: 19:00 - 22:00

    Location: Mandela Hall

    Price: Student Admission: £8, General Admission: £13

    Get ready for a spectacular dRAG Night at Mandela Hall! Enjoy a thrilling evening filled with vibrant performances, dazzling costumes, and incredible talent. Whether you’re a drag aficionado or a first-timer, this night promises to be an unforgettable experience! This event will showcase some of the finest drag artists, each bringing their own flair and style to the stage.

    Bring your friends, enjoy the music, and cheer on the performers as they put on a show like no other. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

    Book your place here.

     

    Call For Written Content


    QUB Rag, The Scoop, and QUB Fashion are thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of PTQ Magazine! Once a staple of QUB RAG (the student-led fundraising body), PTQ sold tens of thousands of copies, with proceeds supporting the incredible charities backed by QUB RAG each year. Now, it's back and bigger than ever and YOU can be part of the iconic relaunch.

    Do you have hilarious stories from over the years at Queen's? Got the ultimate guide to Belfast's hotspots? Love diving into current affairs, sharing strong opinions, or writing about art, culture, and fashion? Whatever your passion, we want your voice in this special anniversary edition.

    This is your chance to leave your mark on QUB history while raising funds for the great causes of Carers NI and Nexus NI.

    Interested? Fill out our form by 12 noon, Friday 28 February and join us in creating something unforgettable.

    Get involved. Get creative. Let's make PTQ legendary again!

    Fill in our form here!

     

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