EDGE activities

This international team building project has been developed and delivered since 2016 by academics from partner Universities to allow students from each institution to work together on a virtual entrepreneurial business project.

This leadership programme will take Sports students on a journey to gain a better understanding of yourself and gain skills to help you grow and develop as a leader

The All-Ireland Interprofessional Healthcare Challenge for Students (AIPEC) provides an opportunity for students from all health disciplines to work collaboratively with colleagues from different professions.

Increase self confidence and widen your social network across disciplines while helping to produce an engaging, heart racing Halloween experience for the public.

The Pitch is a nationwide competition designed by The Chartered Institute of Marketing to recognise and reward the marketing talent of the future.

Get EDGE accreditation for your role as Course Rep by completing at least 1 training session and relevant documentation.

Connecting Animation students with peer groups with the goal of sharing experiences and engaging in activities that enhance both subject specific and employability skills.

You will evaluate your information searching skills, and develop these through attendance at Library workshops, liaison with a designated subject librarian and a structured search plan. Details of your search journey will be presented along with evidence and a critical evaluation of the process.

This activity enables studenta to enhance their understanding of Ulster-Scots literature, language, heritage and culture.

Special Olympics Ulster is an organisation which provides a sports training and competition programme for children and adults with an intellectual disability.

Communication and Counselling Studies students will explore the application of counselling in professional contexts through visits to two-three counselling agencies.

Boots your ability to collaborate, problem solve and design in a 'real' games design context.

The Healthy Heroes initiative is a 5 week programme engaging KS2 pupils in primary schools on the importance of healthy eating.

This activity ss for Year 3 BSc Hons Physiotherapy students delivering ergonomics fundamentals training to UU medical students

Students are provided with a brief memorandum on a legal matter which they must research. They must also engage with client care directions provided by the Law Society of NI.

This accredited activity helps students learn signs and symbols from stages 1-4 and the additional stage of the Makaton Core Vocabulary. This workshop is delivered through four modules and is both lecture and practical based.

This Pitch is a competition were students are asked to reflect upon the Future of Work for Marketing Graduates.

The final of three Media Production EDGE Award activities, this level supports students to build on Entry and Intermediate level activities by developing advanced level production skills through the completion of a range of projects.

The first of 3 levels of Media Production EDGE Award activities, developed to help you enhance your technical production knowledge through involvement in a range of extra curricular projects.

The second of three levels of Media Production EDGE activities, the Intermediate level supports students to build higher level production skills that are progressing from those developed at entry level.

This activity involves current Male Nursing students supporting the School of Nursing to promote Nursing as a positive career option for males.

Screen Production students engage with various aspects of multi camera projects

This programme provides pharmacy students with an opportunity to build skills in finding best practice in health and social care, and to develop their teaching and presenting skills through sharing this knowledge with their fellow students.

Only open to BSc Com, Ad and Marketing and BDEs Graphic Design and Illustration. Students from the School of Communication and School of Art and Design form cross-disciplinary teams, are assigned to a mentor ad agency.

Peer Assisted Study Skills (PASS) allows you to earn EDGE credit as you undertake your role as a PASS Leader, enabling you to facilitate study sessions for groups of lower year groups on your course.

As a peer researcher you will work in interprofessional teams to undertake online focus groups related to teaching and learning activities

This activity requires Residential Assistants to work through a series of workshops and training sessions to help them support residents in Ulster University student accommodation

School/Department Reps and Faculty Reps are experienced Course Reps who have taken on the extra responsibility for your whole School/Department or Faculty.

Represent the views of the student body by providing feedback on key developments across the University

Student Success Ambassadors will secure EDGE Award accreditation by logging and documenting specific activities and by participating in induction and skills development support.

Capture and create existing spaces to help realise interdisciplinary opportunities within the Belfast campus

Explore and capitalise on opportunities to collaborate between built environment and creative disciplines

Build strong verbal and digital communication skills for your future

Get EDGE recognition for Ulster University Student Ambassador roles. From supporting recruitment events to supporting school visits, submit information on your experience to secure your next EDGE activity