In the news : Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Latest news from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Ulster University shortlisted for The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide: the ‘University of the Year.’
17 September 2021
Ulster Academics appointed to Irish Language and Ulster-Scots Strategy Expert Advisory Panels
Professor Malachy Ó Néill, Professor of Irish at Ulster University, has been appointed to the Department for Communities’ Irish Language Strategy Expert Advisory Panel, and Dr Frank Ferguson, Director of the Centre for Irish and Scottish Studies
19 August 2021
Ulster Uni students secure place on US scholarship programme
Twenty-one students and recent graduates from Ulster University are off to study in the USA this month.
18 August 2021
Ulster University Success for Student with Learning Disability
Having a learning disability did not stop Ulster University student achieve a Bachelor of Science Degree in Cinematic Arts.
17 August 2021
Portrait of Northern Ireland Centenary exhibition to include works by Belfast School of Art
Major art exhibition to showcase Northern Ireland’s creative talent
4 August 2021
Ulster Student named as Law Neuberger prize winner
Law student Colm Crothers has been named the first ever Ulster University student to be awarded the Neuberger Prize.
15 July 2021
Ulster’s Celtic researchers strengthen their connection to Brittany
Dr Maxim Fomin, Research Director – Modern Languages and Linguistics at Ulster University, has been appointed Visiting Professor at University of Western Brittany (Brest) at the Centre for Research in Breton and Celtic (CRBC) for five years.
14 July 2021
Ulster University’s EDGE Excel Student of the Year graduates with an accolade of achievements
Emily Osborne graduates from Ulster University this summer with a BDes First Class Hons in Graphic Design and Illustration.
9 July 2021
Ulster PhD graduate shines spotlight on portrayal of mental health and suicide in filmmaking
John Deery graduates from Ulster University this summer with a PhD in Cinematic Arts
9 July 2021
Ulster graduate uses creative skills to support others during the pandemic
Emma Hetherington graduates this summer with a degree in Graphic Design and Illustration.
8 July 2021
Mature student pushes through barriers to graduate with degree in Language and Linguistics
Adelaida Graham, graduates this summer from Ulster University with a BSc Hons in Language and Linguistics.
7 July 2021
Ulster University leaders look forward to a new era in the heart of Belfast
Ulster University is now on the countdown to moving into the £363.9million campus, identified as one of the biggest academic capital builds across the UK and Europe
6 July 2021
Professor Grainne McKeever appointed Chair of Discretionary Support Review
The expert panel will review the Discretionary Support scheme which provides financial support to individuals in crisis situations.
7 June 2021
Outworker Recordings – A new record label for Ulster University
Outworker Recordings is a brand-new record label that will showcase the innovative and wild music made by students, staff and alumni of Ulster University.
4 June 2021
Teaming up to tackle Food Poverty in North Belfast
Ulster University’s Culinary Arts students, Social Justice Hub and the Law Clinic have partnered with the North Belfast Advice Partnership, which runs the North Belfast Food Bank and Lower North Belfast Family Support Hub, to tackle
3 June 2021
Ulster University Academics win European Research Award
Researchers from Ulster University, Queen’s University Belfast and King’s College London have been awarded the European Social Work Research Association Award for an Outstanding Publication in European Research for their investigation into
18 May 2021
Ulster University students take on fast fashion
Ulster University students have been putting their design skills to the test thanks to the Live Here Love Here Fashion Forever competition in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful.
29 April 2021
Student-led UNIQUE Art and Design shop reopens on the Belfast Campus
Ulster University’s UNIQUE Art and Design Shop on the Belfast campus is preparing to reopen to customers this Friday (30 April).
29 April 2021
Dr Stephen Roulston and the RAP Project team win the 2021 SCoTENS John Coolahan Award
Dr Stephen Roulston, Lecturer in the School of Education, was part of the SCoTENS (Standing Conference on Teacher Education, North and South) project team which has been named winner of the 2021 SCoTENS John Coolahan Award for the RAP Project –
16 April 2021
Ulster University’s UNIQUE Art and Design Shop is holding a raffle to raise some much-needed funds.
15 April 2021
Dr Tom Maguire, Head of the School of Arts & Humanities, has been elected Chair of the Board of the International Theatre for Young Audiences Research Network (ITYARN).
15 April 2021
The Future Foundation will support artists and creative freelancers within the creative and cultural sector in NI.
2 April 2021
Ulster University to be part of leading brand new Centre to implement evidence in adult social care
Ulster University will be partnering with the University of Birmingham, as part of a broader consortium of key stakeholders from across the four nations of the UK, to develop a brand new Centre for adult social care.
24 March 2021
The COVID-19 Health and Social Care Workforce Study is a three-phase study led by Ulster University
22 March 2021
In an exciting week for the new Ulster Screen Academy, Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite and Unreal Engine, the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D tool, has awarded Unreal Academic Partner status to the Ulster Screen Academy, endorsing
23 February 2021
Ulster graduate fulfils lifelong dream of completing a PhD
Margaret McDermott graduates with a PhD in modern languages and linguistics
18 December 2020
Disability advocate overcomes health issues to graduate with PhD from Ulster University
Jason Olsen graduates this winter with a PhD in social policy.
18 December 2020
Ulster University research highlights impact of COVID-19 on family courts in NI
The survey reviews the impact of COVID-19 on family courts in Northern Ireland where there has been limited capacity for face-to-face court hearings
17 December 2020
'Bad Bridget’ podcast reveals stories of criminal and deviant Irish Women in North America
A new five-episode podcast series exploring the history and stories of criminal and deviant Irish women in North America from 1838-1918 has been launched by Queen's University Belfast and Ulster University.
10 December 2020
‘Art Unwrapped’ special exhibition goes online with a Christmas gift to the City of Belfast
Ulster University, National Museums NI and Belfast City Council have joined forces for the third year in a row to deliver ‘Art Unwrapped’.
9 December 2020
Health, Equality and the Economy
Report by a cross disciplinary team at Ulster University to support the future of healthcare
9 December 2020
Ulster University students show their support for COVID-19 healthcare workers with handmade medals
Ulster University Belfast School of Art Ceramics, Jewellery and Silversmithing students have been keeping busy during the pandemic, spending their time hand-making medals for healthcare staff.
11 November 2020
Top Ulster University graduate wins Allen & Overy Award
A Postgraduate Ulster University student from Dublin has received a top accolade from Allen & Overy, in recognition of excellence in librarianship and information management.
28 October 2020
Ulster University Magee students get creative for first ever Halloween at home celebration
Cinematic Arts students from Ulster University’s Magee campus will join their lecturers in a virtual display of Halloween horrors to support the city’s first ever online Halloween celebration.
27 October 2020
A study of over 3,000 members of the Health and Social Care workforce across the UK during the first wave of COVID-19 from May to July 2020 has revealed key learnings for management to aid the wellbeing of staff.
15 October 2020
960 documents added to the Conflict Archive on the INternet (CAIN) website
30 July 2020
From lecture theatre to press office: How Ulster graduate entered the world of politics
Alexander Slaine graduates with a degree in Communication, Advertising and Marketing
24 July 2020
Ulster University graduate tackles health issues and advocates for young people with arthritis
Zahra Baz graduates this summer with a BSc in Journalism with Education
23 July 2020
Ulster University graduate overcomes cancer and hopes to help others facing difficulties
Shannon Grant graduates this summer with a BSc in Social Policy
22 July 2020
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
Universal credit should be designed with the people who use it, new report says
Radical changes to Universal Credit are needed now more than ever to help families facing further hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says.
30 June 2020
Green light for project investigating cross-border museum activity in Ireland
The Irish Museums Association (IMA) and Ulster University have today, 17 June 2020, announced Ms Catherine McCullough as the recipient of the Northern Bridge Consortium Collaborative Doctoral Award ‘The EU and the museum: an investigation of
17 June 2020
Local Universities and AWARE tackle mental health in the workplace
Innovative pilot project to explore the link between mental health training and improvements in wellbeing in the workplace
18 May 2020
Social Work students qualify early to support the most vulnerable in society
108 final year social work students from Ulster University have completed their degrees early to join the workforce
6 May 2020
Ulster University Professors recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2020
Ulster University Professors recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2020
28 December 2019
Belfast’s Lyric Theatre played host to a special evening of art, discussion and insight as a captive audience enjoyed an intimate Ulster University showcase which covered success, stories and past studies.
18 December 2019
Christmas gift brings artistic masterpiece to Ulster University’s Belfast campus
Ulster University, Belfast City Council and National Museums NI will work in partnership this Christmas to exhibit world famous painting ‘Saint Cecilia’ by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli at Ulster University’s Belfast Campus.
11 December 2019
Triple Ulster University Journalism ‘Awards for Excellence’ nominations
Ulster University staff and students have been shortlisted for three prestigious UK-wide industry awards for journalism excellence, in the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Awards for Excellence 2019.
25 November 2019
Ulster Academics lead the way at the 17th SCoTENs Annual Conference
The 17th Standing Conference on Teacher Education, North and South (ScoTENS), took place on 17 and 18 October with the theme of ‘Leadership across Boundaries: Challenges for Educators and Teacher Educators’.
31 October 2019
Ulster University celebrates outstanding academic impact with three National Teaching Fellowships
Ulster University celebrates outstanding academic impact with three National Teaching Fellowships
5 August 2019
Ulster University students showcase their skills at The Open
Ulster University second-year Media students have put theory into practice by working in key roles during The 148th Open Championship. The students were part of the group of 100 Ulster University students who secured work and volunteering
31 July 2019
Ulster's Doctoral College secures top 10 position in PhD rankings
Ulster’s Doctoral College secures top 10 position in PhD rankings
30 July 2019
Student entrepreneur has ambitions to turn her degree into an award winning business
Student entrepreneur has ambitions to turn her degree into an award winning business
4 July 2019
How a linguistics student from Ulster University helped a young boy from Iraq
How a linguistics student from Ulster University helped a young boy from Iraq
4 July 2019
HBO Vice President honoured by Ulster University
HBO Vice President honoured by Ulster University
3 July 2019
Ulster University PhD student fights for social justice
Ulster University PhD student fights for social justice
3 July 2019
Honorary graduate Gary Lightbody talks candidly about highs and lows of his career so far
Honorary graduate Gary Lightbody talks candidly about highs and lows of his career so far
4 June 2019
New framework to improve integration support
New framework to improve integration support
3 June 2019
Oluwashina Akinsanmi named winner of Ulster University's 3MT® Final
Ulster University Doctoral College has held its final of the Three Minute Thesis competition for its second year
31 May 2019
Meet the talent of tomorrow at Ulster University Graduate Fashion Show
Ulster University will showcase Northern Ireland’s most exciting emerging designers at its annual Graduate Fashion Show.
20 May 2019
Civic conference calls for sustained action to address sectarianism in Northern Ireland
Civic conference calls for sustained action to address sectarianism in Northern Ireland
14 May 2019
Ulster University celebrates excellence in research and business
Ulster University celebrates excellence in research and business
9 May 2019
National Museums NI and local universities unite for research collaborations
National Museums NI has, today, announced the formation of a new strategic partnership with both Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast to enhance cross-institutional collaboration in a bid to advance cultural research, maximise public
10 April 2019
Ulster University showcases cutting edge research at Imagine Belfast Festival
Ulster University has unveiled an exciting programme of events at the forthcoming Imagine Belfast Festival of Ideas and Politics. As a funder of the unique festival, the university is organising seven events on 25 March designed to showcasing its
22 March 2019
Ulster University launch creative learning space on the Coleraine campus
Ulster University launch creative learning space on the Coleraine campus
25 January 2019
Applications open for Belfast’s first youth busking competition
Beyond Busk, Belfast’s first youth busking competition is searching for musicians, street entertainers, dancers, magicians and performers for a showcase of the best young talent in music, arts and street performance.
23 January 2019
The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People, Ms Shirley-Anne Sommerville, today announced the appointment of Dr Mark Simpson as Member of the Scottish Commission on Social Security
7 January 2019
Unveiling of ‘Art Unwrapped’ special exhibition as Christmas gift to the city of Belfast
Unveiling of ‘Art Unwrapped’ special exhibition as Christmas gift to the city of Belfast
14 December 2018
IFA director scores distinguished graduate award
Michael Boyd, Director of football development at the Irish Football Association (IFA) has been named as First Trust Bank /Ulster University Distinguished Graduate of the Year.
11 December 2018
Ulster University student swaps mayoral robes for graduation gown
Ulster University student swaps mayoral robes for graduation gown
10 December 2018
Ulster University's international musician in residence Ivan Ilic to perform on Magee campus
Pianist and International Musician in Residence Ivan Ilic
10 December 2018
Research project demonstrates urgent need to revisit the conversation about a Bill of Rights
Research project demonstrates urgent need to revisit the conversation about a Bill of Rights
10 December 2018
ARK publication highlights how public opinion has changed since Good Friday Agreement
A survey which highlights how public opinion has changed in Northern Ireland since the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in 1998 has been launched by ARK – a joint initiative between Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University -
27 November 2018
ARK report shows public support for refugees in Northern Ireland
A research report released today by ARK, a joint initiative between Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast, has found support among the public for asylum seekers and refugees in Northern Ireland.
22 November 2018
Ulster University Chamber Choir hits a high note with upcoming Carnegie Hall performance
Ulster University Chamber Choir are heading to New York for a performance in Carnegie Hall titled ‘The Great War: Commemorating 60 years’. Esteemed composer Paul Mealor will conduct ‘Requiem: The Souls of the Righteous’ and Patrick Hawes the
9 November 2018
Professor Roger Austin and Dr Stephen Roulston from Ulster University’s School of Education, along with colleagues from QUB and Dublin City University have been awarded the Inaugural John Coolahan Award for their research report on ‘Teacher
25 October 2018
Northern Ireland’s textile past, present and future: reviving the William Liddell Collection
Two new exhibitions ‘Shuttle & Shafts’ and ‘Linen Lace Concrete’ at the Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum will showcase Northern Ireland’s rich textile heritage and exciting future.
16 October 2018
Report calls for cultural change and enhanced provision of information that will improve understanding of court procedures, processes and overall experience of going to court without a lawyer.
14 September 2018
Study shows how victims of domestic violence benefitted from the peace process in Northern Ireland
Study shows how victims of domestic violence benefitted from the peace process in Northern Ireland
13 September 2018
Ulster University joins €6.5m initiative to fund student mobility
Ulster University will be providing more opportunities at doctoral level for students as part of the University Alliance’s Doctoral Training Alliance (DTA) following a multi-million Euro award from the European Union.
11 September 2018
Creative Industries partnership will drive the generation of over £6 billion for the local economy
Creative Industries partnership will drive the generation of over £6 billion for the local economy
7 September 2018
Queen's University and Ulster University co-host research excellence showcase event
Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University today co-hosted a research excellence showcase event at the Ulster Museum.
6 September 2018
Universities working together to deliver City Deal projects that make a difference
Universities working together to deliver City Deal projects that make a difference
27 August 2018
Internationally renowned actor and singer Bronagh Gallagher honoured by Ulster University
Honorary Graduate: Bronagh Gallagher
9 July 2018
Cancer survivor graduates with first class honours from Ulster University
Cancer survivor graduates with first class honours from Ulster University
9 July 2018
Local folk music star hits the right note at Ulster University
Local folk music star hits the right note at Ulster University
9 July 2018
Determined father of five graduates after family business he headed went bust
Determined father of five graduates after family business he headed went bust
5 July 2018
Honorary Graduate: The Very Reverend Dr John Owen Mann
The Very Reverend Dr John Owen Mann
4 July 2018
4th of July Celebrations in Washington for Ulster University Graduate
4th of July Celebrations in Washington for Ulster University Graduate
4 July 2018
First in family to go to university graduates with first class honours
First in family to go to university graduates with first class honours
4 July 2018
Ulster University research project to explore why boys underperform in education
Ulster University research project to explore why boys underperform in education
26 June 2018
Ulster University launches innovative Masters in International Commercial Law & Alternative Dispute Resolution
21 June 2018
Roma Downey officially opens new multi-million pound teaching centre at Ulster University
Roma Downey officially opens new multi-million pound teaching centre at Ulster University
20 June 2018
Ulster University hosts BBC Radio 4 live UK-wide debate in Coleraine
Ulster University hosts BBC Radio 4 live UK-wide debate in Coleraine
15 June 2018
Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition
Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition
8 June 2018
Ulster University to host international peace building conference
Ulster University to host international peace building conference
5 June 2018
Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates
Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates
1 June 2018
Aisles of St Anne’s to become catwalk for Ulster University Graduate Fashion Show
Aisles of St Anne’s to become catwalk for Ulster University Graduate Fashion Show
21 May 2018
Post primary schools in Northern Ireland urged to complete health and wellbeing survey
Post primary schools in County Antrim urged to complete health and wellbeing survey
17 May 2018
Ulster University creating 15 new posts to meet creative industry demand
Ulster University creating 15 new posts to meet creative industry demand
14 May 2018
Fundraising for Mind Your Mood surpasses £20,000
Fundraising for Mind Your Mood surpasses £20,000
11 May 2018
Ulster University expands 15 year Chinese strategic partnership
Ulster University expands 15 year Chinese strategic partnership
10 May 2018
Innovative partnerships recognised at Ulster University’s Impact Excellence Awards
Innovative partnerships recognised at Ulster University’s Impact Excellence Awards
4 May 2018
Ulster University law students present to five UK Supreme Court justices
Ulster University law students present to five UK Supreme Court justices
3 May 2018
Secret Postcard Art Exhibition to open in Belfast
Secret Postcard Art Exhibition to open in Belfast
24 April 2018
Ulster University Law Clinic shortlisted for prestigious award
Ulster University Law Clinic shortlisted for prestigious award
18 April 2018
International peace conference marks Good Friday/Belfast agreement
International peace conference marks Good Friday/Belfast agreement
9 April 2018
Ulster University student Jack Warnock nominated for BBC folk young folk music award
Ulster University student Jack Warnock nominated for BBC folk young folk music award
30 March 2018
Ulster University showcases world-class research and innovation on international stage
Ulster University showcases world-class research and innovation on international stage
21 March 2018
Ulster University Law students moot at the Supreme Court for first time
Ulster University Law students moot at the Supreme Court for first time
2 March 2018
Ulster University celebrates University Mental Health Day
Ulster University celebrates University Mental Health Day
1 March 2018
Education alliance to benefit cross border education provision and opportunities
Education alliance to benefit cross border education provision and opportunities
23 February 2018
Ulster University artist designs public art sculpture for 2018 Winter Olympics
Ulster University artist designs public art sculpture for 2018 Winter Olympics
22 February 2018
Ulster University Opens New £11m Teaching Facility at Magee Campus
Ulster University Opens New £11m Teaching Facility at Magee Campus
29 January 2018