http://www.ulster.ac.uk Latest News Releases from the University of Ulster, updated throughout the day en-gb University of Ulster Copyright http://www.webreference.com/xml/column13/2.html Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:55:03 GMT http://www.ulster.ac.uk/images/uu-landscape-rss.jpg http://www.ulster.ac.uk 88 31 University of Ulster An Ulster student has been invited to act as guest speaker to the Jewish Historical Society of England. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6230.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6230.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:09:45 GMT The number of house sales in Northern Ireland continued to show a rise in the final quarter of 2011 although prices were generally still falling, according to the latest University of Ulster Quarterly House Price Index produced in partnership with Bank of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6229.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6229.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:24:35 GMT The majority of people in Northern Ireland are not exercising enough to meet current health guidelines, according to a research report by the University of Ulster. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6228.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6228.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:21:17 GMT World experts in all aspects of planning and land use are jetting into Belfast this week to take part in a major four-day conference organised by the University of Ulster. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6226.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6226.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:55:05 GMT Human rights studies are a vital aspect of the University of Ulster’s teaching and research at Magee, according to the Provost, Professor Deirdre Heenan http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6223.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6223.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:49:00 GMT Fuel poverty has long been associated with having a damaging effect on physical health but new research has revealed that stress-related illnesses can also be triggered, a University of Ulster psychologist told a major conference in Dublin today. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6222.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6222.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:02:02 GMT The Magee campus of the University of Ulster plays host on Friday to the Policing Board of Northern Ireland for the launch of the PBNIs 7th Human Rights Annual Report, which assesses how the police have met human rights responsibilities across 14 key policing areas during the last year. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6220.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6220.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:37:01 GMT Telecoms entrepreneur Denis O'Brien will give an inspirational talk at the University of Ulster's Belfast campus tomorrow. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6219.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6219.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:16:21 GMT Sixth formers from across Northern Ireland were given valuable hands-on experience of the computer industry, thanks to the success of an innovative approach to work placement by the University of Ulster and School Employer Connections. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6218.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6218.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:45:59 GMT Studying and sport proved to be a winning combination for a group of teenagers who completed Personal and Professional Development Modules as part of the University of Ulster’s widening access strategy. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6217.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6217.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:08:34 GMT Secretary of State Vince Cable and DETI Minister Arlene Foster have officially opened a £6m composites research centre for Northern Ireland which links the University of Ulster, Bombardier and QUB. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6215.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6215.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:06:40 GMT For the third consecutive year, a University of Ulster researcher has won the All Ireland final of the prestigious Institute of Materials World Lecture competition. Twenty six years old Cormac Flynn, who is a third year PhD student in the School of Engineering at Ulster’s Jordanstown campus, will now represent Ireland in the World Finals of the competition later this year. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6213.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6213.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:49:35 GMT A survey conducted by the University of Ulster has listed research needs that would enable Allied Health Professionals (AHP) such as physiotherapists, occupational and speech and language therapists to improve the experience of people they care for. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6211.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6211.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:40:02 GMT The University of Ulster's Sports Academy will deliver a European funded project that will challenge sectarian and racist attitudes in six council areas, it has been announced. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6207.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6207.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:05:26 GMT A breakthrough by University of Ulster scientists could transform the production and industrial use of graphene, a powerful and versatile material that comes from graphite, the carbon in pencil lead. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6205.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6205.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:08:12 GMT Leading figures in the world of education, science, business, the arts and sport are among those who will be honoured at University of Ulster graduation ceremonies this summer. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6204.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6204.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:33:14 GMT The University of Ulster today launched groundbreaking research into improving energy efficiency in the home and reducing fuel poverty. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6203.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6203.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:44:46 GMT A County Donegal woman, who returned to education in her 30s, believes a University of Ulster Masters course has brought her one step closer to securing a job near her home. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6202.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6202.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:18:01 GMT Department for Employment and Learning Minister, Stephen Farry, last week visited the Coleraine campus of the University of Ulster to receive a briefing on the University's work in the field of teacher education. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6201.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6201.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:34:26 GMT A team of researchers at the University of Ulster's Magee campus has created a unique online resource that sheds new light on the Northern Ireland 'Troubles'. http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6199.html http://www.ulster.ac.uk/news/releases/2012/6199.html pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:25:22 GMT