Belfast Tall Ships, Thursday 13 - Sunday 16 August 2009

Belfast Talls Ships 2009 LogoThe University of Ulster is delighted to be a sponsor of Belfast Tall Ships 2009 and over the four days is running a busy programme of events and activities involving students and staff from many areas.

Visit our marquee at the Abercorn Basin to see our divers - and don’t miss us at stand 21 in the Expo marquee where many activities will be going on.

Win an iPod

Apple iPod logo We have an iPod up for grabs each day in our free-to-enter competition. 

All you have to do is visit our two exhibition areas and answer two simple questions.

Dive in

Diver underwaterDivers from the Centre for Coastal & Marine Research will be making regular dives into the water at the Abercorn Basin.

When?
* Thursday at 2pm and 4pm
* Friday at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm & 6pm
* Saturday at 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm
* Sunday at 2pm

The formula for success

student formula carGet behind the wheel of a Formula 1 style racing car! Here’s your opportunity to imagine you’re Lewis Hamilton courtesy of the University’s student formula car built for an engineering competition from scratch as part of their studies.

When?
* Thursday and Friday from 12 noon to 9pm at Stand 21, Expo marquee.

Hi-tech robotics

Lego robotBe entertained and amazed at our robotics displays.

 

When?
* Saturday from 2pm to 9pm at Stand 21, Expo marquee.

 

Get healthy

Blood pressure health testDo you understand how the human body works?  Find out from our staff in life and health sciences - and have some fun at the same time.

When?
* Saturday from 10am to 2pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm at Stand 21, Expo marquee.

Chill out

reflexology image

Take time out from the event to sample a 15-minute reflexology taster session courtesy of the university Clinic.


When?
* Sunday from 10am to 1pm at Stand 21, Expo marquee.

Get educated

Friends at the University of Ulster Information on all courses - from full-time undergraduate to part-time and postgraduate opportunities - will be available, with staff on hand to provide more details or discuss options which are available at our four campuses; Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown and Magee.

When?
* Every day of the Belfast Tall Ships at Stand 21, Expo marquee.