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| Address: University of Ulster Magee campus Northland Road Londonderry BT48 7JL |
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The campus location
The cathedral city of Londonderry is located on the banks of Lough Foyle in the northwest of Northern Ireland. As one of the oldest inhabited places in Ireland the city has strong traditions and a wealth of culture, which combines with an active social scene to make the city an exciting place to live and study. The most visibly striking features of the city are its historic walls. Northern Ireland’s second largest city, Derry is sometimes referred to as the Maiden City since its walls were never breached during a siege in the late 17th century. It is the only remaining completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe today.
The Magee campus is named after the College founded by Martha Magee in 1845. It is located only a short walk along the River Foyle away from the city walls and comprises a mixture of historical and new buildings and modern and traditional facilities. The central feature of the campus is the original building opened in 1865 which overlooks Lough Foyle. This main building is surrounded by Victorian red brick houses, and several modern buildings in red brick and glass. The campus has a friendly feel and students often mention this as being one of the main benefits of being a student here. The campus has something for everyone:
- State-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities
- Expanding teaching and research to benefit the region
- The Tip O'Neill Chair in Peace Studies
- Supporting facilities
- Shops and food and drink options for everyone
- Halls of residence
- A vibrant social scene
- Getting here
State-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities
Magee is one of the fastest growing University campuses expanding from 274 students in 1983 to over 3,800 today. To facilitate this unprecedented growth the University has invested over £50 million to provide state-of-the-art teaching, research and support facilities for students and staff. This funding has delivered a student residential village offering en-suite accommodation; a Learning Resource Centre (LRC) equipped to serve the requirements of students and staff in the 21st Century; and the Foyle Arts Building, housing the School of the Creative Arts.
The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) offers study and learning facilities on three floors via 200 networked computers and a further 150 personal study spaces. Group and silent study rooms are located on the top floor of the building. Mirroring the rest of the campus the LRC is fully Wi-Fi enabled for laptop and mobile access. Computer, printing and photocopying facilities are available within the LRC. These facilities are also available 24 hours a day in the laboratories located close to the Students’ Union and Sports Centre. Students will find everything they need to support their studies within the three floors of our LRC, including Cohns Sandwich Bar. For historians too, the rare books room within the Derry and Raphoe Diocesan Library is home to a collection of globally significant books dating from the 15th to the 19th Century.
The rapid growth in the Magee campus has been achieved by further developing well-established subjects and introducing a range of new subject areas. The aim being to build on the vocational nature of the existing programmes and introduce subjects that will contribute to the life of the city and region. There is an ongoing investment programme for our lecture theatres, teaching laboratories and studios to ensure that the popularity of studying at Magee is matched with new purpose-built facilities that support all aspects of teaching and learning.
Current facilities include those offered at the £3 million Centre for the Creative and Performing Arts. Unique on the island of Ireland, our facility unifies the creative and performing arts on a single site so students and staff can inspire and influence each other. The centre provides dance, design, drama and music students with a state-of-the-art facility comprising rehearsal and performance spaces, sound and lighting technology, a dance studio, electronic and recording studios as well as photographic, video editing and animation resources. Students perform in the Foyle Arts Centre and the Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre.
Magee is home to the Academy for Irish Cultural Heritages and is the lead centre for the study of Irish cultures and traditions. Its research and cultural programme extends throughout Ulster and embraces a North/South dimension, as well as developing connections with the Scottish islands and mainland, and the rest of the UK.
Expanding teaching and research to benefit the region
The University is committed to the expansion of the Magee campus and believes that such expansion will make a significant contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of the city and region. Current teaching and research strengths at Magee include:
- Arts and Social Sciences (including History, Celtic Studies, Irish Cultural Heritages, Social Policy, Social Work).
- Computing and Electronics (Intelligent Systems)
- Creative Technologies and the Performing Arts (the ‘Creative Industries’)
- International Business and Financial Services (including e-business)
- Law and Professional Legal Education and Training
- Nursing
- Psychology
Since 2001 the University has attracted over £30 million in research funding for Magee and more than 140 research students now study for doctoral degrees here.
The £20 million Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) which opened in 2007 is making a major contribution to international research in the areas of computational intelligence, virtual worlds, computer gaming, neuro engineering and bio-inspired computing. It is the largest research investment in the 150-year history of the campus, and attracts scientists of international calibre from across the world, positioning Northern Ireland as a world leader in intelligent systems research.
Building upon the successful School of Law our Graduate School of Professional Legal Education is the sole provider of professional legal education in the northwest and is the second legal education provider in Northern Ireland. The School provides places for students wishing to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice which in turn leads to a solicitor qualification. The School works closely with the Law Society to ensure that our courses meet the requirements of the legal profession.
Emerging from the School of Law in 2003 the Transitional Justice Institute examines the role of law both in conflict situations and in transitions from conflict to peace. It has become internationally recognized as a leading centre in developing the field of transitional justice – broadly, the study of law in societies emerging from conflict. The institute has placed research emanating from Northern Ireland at the forefront of local and global academic, legal and policy debates. Ground-breaking research on the ‘war on terror’ and the role of peace agreements received recognition in 2006 from the American Society of International Law. Our scholars were awarded the top book and article prize for creative and outstanding contributions to international legal scholarship – an unprecedented achievement for a non-US based research unit.
The Tip O'Neill Chair in Peace Studies
The campus not only enhances culture through teaching and learning, it also hosts a wealth of events throughout the year. The campus has historical connections with the Northern Ireland peace process. The Tip O’Neill Chair in Peace Studies was inaugurated in 1995 by former President of the United States, Bill Clinton and is currently held by Nobel Laureate Professor John Hume. Under the auspices of the Chair, the University has hosted a series of lectures by high profile international figures, including UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, President Bill Clinton, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator John Kerry, and former EU President Romano Prodi.
In addition to our teaching and learning facilities, the campus has on-site residential, catering, creche and sports facilities. Our sports facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall, fitness suite and studio as well as a grass and floodlit synthetic pitch with pavilion and changing facilities next to the student halls of residence at the Duncreggan Student Village. Students can also use a range of facilities in the city and outdoor activities include sailing at nearby Fahan Beach, rowing and canoeing on the River Foyle and hill walking and climbing in nearby Donegal.
Shops and food and drink options for everyone
There are plentiful and diverse options for those wishing to eat on campus. The Thyme Out restaurant is located in main building of Magee campus and offers cooked breakfast, morning coffee, hot lunches, salads and snacks through out the day. Conveniently located in the LRC, Cohns Sandwich Bar serves fresh food combined with spectacular views over the River Foyle. The Students’ Union provides fresh food, snacks and refreshments at the Bunker Café which is transformed in the evening into a major social and entertainment facility with hi-tech lighting and sound systems. A games room is also located beside the Students' Union Bar, which is always a popular meeting place for students and visitors alike. Located next to the Students’ Union shop is an O’Brien’s gourmet coffee and sandwich shop and a cash machine / ATM. Further afield there are also many cafes, pubs, restaurants and shopping centres within walking distance of the campus.
A total of 628 bed spaces (396 en-suite) are available in the Magee halls of residence, 556 of which are provided at the Duncreggan Student Village. The other 72 bed spaces are provided in Coppin House, adjacent to the Magee Campus and fronting the Strand Road. All halls of residence offer unlimited broadband through the University network. For those that wish to live off campus good value private rented accommodation is available throughout the city.
Derry has a famously vibrant social scene and a full programme of music, theatre, art, dance and other cultural events can be enjoyed across a range of venues in the city including the Millennium Theatre complex. Other venues include the Nerve Centre, an exciting major concert venue and a great place to socialise.
The city is perfectly located, acting as a springboard into some of Ireland's most dramatic and evocative landscapes. Picturesque country villages, the breathtaking Donegal hills, spectacular views along the Causeway Coast and the mountainous terrain of the Sperrins, are all within a 50 mile radius. Consequently Derry is a popular destination with visitors and the Magee campus is just 8.5 miles from City of Derry airport and 63 miles from Belfast International airport. The city has excellent public transport services to other parts of Northern Ireland as well as the Republic of Ireland and the Waterside Railway Station and Foyle Street Bus Centre are only a five minute drive away from the campus by taxi.