Widening Access in the News

‘Prepping for Uni’ Course co-designed by students launched by Ulster University’s School Outreach Academy

St Cecilia’s College, in conjunction with Ulster University’s School Outreach Academy have helped to co-design a new innovative ‘Prepping for Uni’ Course.

22 July 2021

Belfast Community Scholarships launched to help more students access higher education

Ulster University has announced 40 new Belfast Community Scholarships

6 May 2021

Optum Ireland announces Healthcare Scholars and support for Ulster's new School of Medicine

Optum announces two dedicated scholarships for the new graduate entry School of Medicine

2 November 2020

Parents in NI find supporting children’s learning and well-being from home difficult, new report finds

Parents from across Northern Ireland with children in primary, post-primary and special schools overwhelmingly found supporting their children’s learning from home and well-being challenging and difficult during lockdown.

9 July 2020

Ulster University and partners raise funds to fuel education at home

At a time when young people need to study at home during COVID-19, Ulster University in partnership with generous partners, Ulster Community Investment Trust and Santander Universities, has raised funds to support community groups and schools in

16 June 2020

Choice Housing launches new scholarship programme with Ulster University

15 October 2019

Campus libraries open their doors to the public

10 July 2019

Earn-as-you-learn - First Higher Level Apprentices in applied pharmaceutical sciences graduate from Ulster University

10 July 2019

Ulster University becomes Northern Ireland’s first age-friendly University

Now part of an international group of higher education institutions dedicated to addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by an a rapidly ageing population, Ulster University is committed to widening access to higher

9 May 2019

Ulster University sign 3-year partnership with Manchester United Foundation to engage and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs

Ulster University has signed a three year agreement with the Manchester United Foundation, to support schools outreach in partnership with the Foyle Learning Community, working with 11 neighbouring schools of the Magee Campus.

3 December 2018

Taking Boys Seriously - addressing underachievement

17 October 2018

Ulster University and North Belfast community partnerships launch Community Benefit Framework

As construction momentum continues on the state of the art Ulster University Belfast campus development, Vice-Chancellor Professor Paddy Nixon has launched a North Belfast Community Benefit Framework alongside local community partnerships.

11 October 2018

Ulster University helps primary school pupils to understand their emotions and build resilience on World Mental Health Day

10 October 2018

Novosco and Ulster University join forces to address tech skills shortage

30 July 2018

Ulster University research project to explore why boys underperform in education

26 June 2018