Enter the Live Rent Free Competition

Activate your Handshake account to win!

Handshake is one of the most important systems you use at Ulster University because it is your gateway to jobs, placements, internships as well as where you can access 1-1 expert career support from our Graduate Futures team on each campus. To celebrate the start of 25/26 Handshake are giving you the chance to win £3000! All you have to do is activate your Handshake account.

To earn additional entries, complete your Handshake profile, install the Handshake mobile app. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Introducing the Ulster Graduate Award

Develop the skills you need and secure the recognition you deserve

This year we are launching the brand new Ulster Graduate Award to Year 1 undergraduate students. Designed to help you develop the skills you need and get the recognition you deserve, you will complete a minimum of 2 approved extra curricular activities. Ranging from volunteering to work experience, sustainability initiatives, additional training and UUSU roles, you can secure recognition for a wide range of experiences

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Employability Events

From
25
Sep
2025

Employability Drop in - Coleraine  - starting on Thursday 25 September  at Coleraine campus

Thursday 25 September to Thursday 11 December
Coleraine campus
Floor Beneath Library
From
25
Sep
2025

Employability Hub Drop-in Belfast BC Building  - starting on Thursday 25 September  at Belfast campus

Thursday 25 September to Thursday 11 December
Belfast campus
Opposite Well Being Hub
From
25
Sep
2025
From
25
Sep
2025

Employability Hub Drop-in - Belfast: BA Building  - starting on Thursday 25 September  at Belfast campus

Thursday 25 September to Thursday 11 December
Belfast campus
Outside Paul & Henrys Cafe
On
07
Oct
2025

Business Careers Fair  - starting on Tuesday 7 October  at Belfast campus

Tuesday 7 October
Belfast campus
BC Ground Floor and BA Ground Floor
On
13
Oct
2025

Computing Careers Fair  - starting on Monday 13 October  at Belfast campus

Monday 13 October
Belfast campus
BC Ground Floor & Lower Ground
On
16
Oct
2025

The Ulster EDGE Award

Get involved in extra curricular activities that boost your skills, confidence and networks. Check out our wide range of activities and how you can get EDGE recognition for extra curricular activities that you are already completing

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The Ulster EDGE Award

Boost your skills and confidence through the EDGE Award

Students from our Belfast campus talk about their EDGE Award journey
Students from our Coleraine campus talk about the benefits of the EDGE Award
Students from our Derry~Londonderry campus explain why you should get the EDGE

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Self Awareness & Confidence

Improving your self awareness will lay the foundation for improved confidence, continuous improvement and clearer career direction....

Opportunity Search

Your Graduate Futures team are here to help you develop your job search strategies.

CVs & Job Applications

Improve your CV and approach to job applications through expert advice and sector leading resources

Job Interviews

Improve your interview preparation and performance through expert advice on body language, confidence, preparation and performance....

Digital Presence

Enhance your digital presence in a way that will expand your network, improve your visibility and create opportunities.

The Enterprise Hub

Providing support to students and recent graduates to access entrepreneurial advice.

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