|
University of
Ulster - Profile
The University of Ulster’s Vision is to be a
university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement. The University makes a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland as a region within a national and international context and plays a key role in attracting inward investment. Core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access, research and technology and knowledge transfer.
- The University's course provision is the largest
in the island of Ireland covering Arts, Art, Design and the Built Environment, Business, Computing and Engineering, Life and Health Sciences and Social Sciences. Courses have a strong vocational element and the majority include a period of industrial or professional placement.
- The University has a major direct and indirect
impact on the economy and community in Northern Ireland. It employs
over 3400 staff and has an annual turnover in excess of more than £174 million.
- Technology and knowledge transfer and commercial exploitation of ideas are promoted by the Office of Innovation through a range of initiatives
and ongoing research and consultancy with business and industry.
- The University is a major contributor to the
Research and Development capacity within Northern Ireland in support of local business
and industry. Its research base has strengthened and expanded rapidly
in terms of funding and quality.
- The University through its Institute of Lifelong
Learning makes a leading contribution to lifelong (including e-based via Campus One)
learning, access to education and enhancement of the region's
knowledge base.
- Strong and expanding partnerships have been
forged with other educational providers locally nationally and
internationally. The University has a network of strategic
partnerships throughout the world.
Useful Links:
|
Knowledge Transfer
