Pros
Potentially a great university. Most staff working at Queen's are dedicated and working very hard. Many staff have dedicated their lives to improving the university and should be better appreciated. The possibilities are enormous if there is more collegiality and cooperation encouraged between staff.
Cons
Sadly the senior management do not appreciate what they have. Almost all of the senior management from the new Vice Chancellor down are from Northern Ireland. They have a very narrow outlook and cannot or refuse to see themselves as others do. This is very apparent to outsiders. Do not come here if you cannot fit in. Also ask about the performance management targets - especially the income targets and support before going there. Not meeting these will lead to aggressive capability procedures and dismissal so be warned. No one is secure. Sad to leave but I could not fit in - despite doing very well - the future was not secure there. There was little real support and guidance available at Queen's. Despite being OK on targets the performance management pressures on some colleagues had become unacceptable. Another UK employer is now providing much better support and understanding.