In the news : Faculty of Life and Health Sciences

Latest news from the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences at Ulster University.

Latest news from the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences at Ulster University.

Irish hockey star scores degree in Human Nutrition

Irish hockey star scores degree in Human Nutrition

9 July 2021

Ulster graduate inspired by son's heart condition to pursue a career in cardiac physiology

Ulster graduate inspired by son's heart condition to pursue a career in cardiac physiology

9 July 2021

Rugby Pro scores degree from Ulster University

Rugby Pro scores degree from Ulster University

8 July 2021

Two kids, a pandemic and a successfully completed PhD

Two kids, a pandemic and a successfully completed PhD

8 July 2021

Mature student finds her passion for Radiography at Ulster University

Mature student finds her passion for Radiography at Ulster University

8 July 2021

Ulster University graduate turns passion for the environment into a career

Ulster University graduate turns passion for the environment into a career

8 July 2021

Mature student graduates after tireless work on the frontline during her degree

Mature student graduates after tireless work on the frontline during her degree

7 July 2021

Ulster University announces three additional medical education scholarships

Ulster University announces three additional medical education scholarships

5 July 2021

Ulster University announces 50 Master’s Degree Studentships for upcoming academic year

Ulster University announces 50 Master’s Degree Studentships for upcoming academic year

1 July 2021

Universities and colleges lead initiative to offer school leavers alternative routes to university at local colleges

Universities and colleges lead initiative to offer school leavers alternative routes to university at local colleges

25 June 2021

Ulster University announces creation of new role at brand new School of Medicine: the Randox Professor of Medicine

Ulster University announces creation of new role at brand new School of Medicine: the Randox Professor of Medicine

23 June 2021

Ulster University, Seagate and Dell Technologies Ireland collaborate during Covid 19

Ulster University, Seagate and Dell Technologies Ireland collaborate during Covid 19

17 June 2021

New prehabilitation programme launched for cancer patients

New prehabilitation programme launched for cancer patients

11 June 2021

ARK report stresses the need for a public awareness campaign on coercive control

ARK report stresses the need for a public awareness campaign on coercive control

10 June 2021

Ulster University hits highest ranking and enters top 50 Universities in the Complete University Guide 2022 League Tables

Ulster University hits highest ranking and enters top 50 Universities in the Complete University Guide 2022 League Tables

8 June 2021

Heron Bros Launch Medical School Scholarships to Support Ulster University Students and Healthcare in the North West

Heron Bros Launch Medical School Scholarships to Support Ulster University Students and Healthcare in the North West

8 June 2021

Ulster University staff and students celebrated International Nurses’ Day 2021

Ulster University staff and students celebrated International Nurses’ Day 2021

28 May 2021

Ulster University Geoscientist Recognised as One of Ireland’s Leading World Class Researchers

Ulster University Geoscientist Recognised as One of Ireland’s Leading World Class Researchers

24 May 2021

Researchers pilot plans for new national birth cohort study

Researchers pilot plans for new national birth cohort study

13 May 2021

NI universities come together to celebrate nursing as a career for all

NI universities come together to celebrate nursing as a career for all

12 May 2021

International study reveals global glacier retreat has accelerated

International study reveals global glacier retreat has accelerated

28 April 2021

Ulster University Occupational Therapy Students Develop Innovative ‘Compassion Fatigue’ Programme to Support Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic and Beyond

Ulster University Occupational Therapy Students Develop Innovative ‘Compassion Fatigue’ Programme to Support Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic and Beyond

30 March 2021

Funding boost for stroke rehabilitation research

Funding boost for stroke rehabilitation research

24 March 2021

UK wide study highlights specific impacts of the Covid pandemic on the health and social care workforce

UK wide study highlights specific impacts of the Covid pandemic on the health and social care workforce

22 March 2021

Ulster University launches new app for people living with dementia

Ulster University launches new app for people living with dementia

1 March 2021

Ulster University shines spotlight on Healthy Ageing at the NI Science Festival

Ulster University shines spotlight on Healthy Ageing at the NI Science Festival

18 February 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge praise nursing students from Ulster University in surprise video call

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge praise nursing students from Ulster University in surprise video call

11 February 2021

Ulster academic appointed Editor-in-Chief of international Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma

Ulster academic appointed Editor-in-Chief of international Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma

3 February 2021

Future location of Ulster University’s School of Health Sciences decided

Future location of Ulster University’s School of Health Sciences decided

2 February 2021

PhD Graduate praises Ulster University for career development  

PhD Graduate praises Ulster University for career development  

18 December 2020

PhD researcher graduates with an accolade of achievements including an interview with Sir David Attenborough

PhD researcher graduates with an accolade of achievements including an interview with Sir David Attenborough

18 December 2020

Radiographer juggles study, home life and work on the frontline to graduate with distinction

Radiographer juggles study, home life and work on the frontline to graduate with distinction

16 December 2020

Doctor graduates after balancing his research with work on the frontline during the pandemic

Doctor graduates after balancing his research with work on the frontline during the pandemic

16 December 2020

Ulster University and Avellino win US-Ireland Research Innovation Award

Ulster University and Avellino win US-Ireland Research Innovation Award

14 December 2020

Health, Equality and the Economy

Health, Equality and the Economy

9 December 2020

Entrepreneur with Donegal roots supports Medical Education Scholarships with $100,000 donation

Entrepreneur with Donegal roots supports Medical Education Scholarships with $100,000 donation

1 December 2020

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

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

2 November 2020

First ever survey of the mental health of children and young people in Northern Ireland supports the need for prevention and early intervention

First ever survey of the mental health of children and young people in Northern Ireland supports the need for prevention and early intervention

19 October 2020

Ulster University staff and students take home the top prizes at Invent 2020

Ulster University staff and students take home the top prizes at Invent 2020

9 October 2020

Student mental health study receives funding boost on COVID-19 impact

Student mental health study receives funding boost on COVID-19 impact

9 October 2020

Dr Elaine Murray discusses how COVID-19 has impacted delivery of student wellbeing support

Dr Elaine Murray discusses how COVID-19 has impacted delivery of student wellbeing support

9 October 2020

Ulster University free online courses to give workers impacted by COVID-19 opportunity to upskill and retrain in priority areas

Ulster University free online courses to give workers impacted by COVID-19 opportunity to upskill and retrain in priority areas

6 October 2020

North West’s aspiring future doctors sit Graduate Medical School Admissions Test at Magee

North West’s aspiring future doctors sit Graduate Medical School Admissions Test at Magee

5 October 2020

Ulster University lecturer awarded over £400,000 for childhood cancer research

Ulster University lecturer awarded over £400,000 for childhood cancer research

29 September 2020

Ulster University launches Northern Ireland’s first BSc Paramedic Science degree

Ulster University launches Northern Ireland’s first BSc Paramedic Science degree

14 September 2020

Ulster University project to encourage coronary heart disease patients to keep active and healthy receives Heart Research UK grant

Ulster University project to encourage coronary heart disease patients to keep active and healthy receives Heart Research UK grant

27 August 2020

Ulster University’s Professor Owen Barr named a 2020 National Teaching Fellow

Ulster University’s Professor Owen Barr named a 2020 National Teaching Fellow

6 August 2020

Ulster University’s Dr Mark Matthews to present knee pain research at international webinar

Ulster University’s Dr Mark Matthews to present knee pain research at international webinar

6 August 2020

Masters student completes her degree while working on the frontline during the pandemic

Masters student completes her degree while working on the frontline during the pandemic

23 July 2020

Ulster University student graduates after inspiring career change to support growing family

Ulster University student graduates after inspiring career change to support growing family

23 July 2020

Karate star striking for success after graduation

Karate star striking for success after graduation

22 July 2020

Ulster University professor receives prestigious Nursing Fellowship

Ulster University professor receives prestigious Nursing Fellowship

16 July 2020

Ulster Researchers support the response to COVID-19

Ulster Researchers support the response to COVID-19

7 July 2020

Professor Siobhan O'Neill appointed Interim Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland

Professor Siobhan O'Neill appointed Interim Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland

24 June 2020

Ulster University launches new study exploring COVID-19 exposure and immunity in NI

Ulster University launches new study exploring COVID-19 exposure and immunity in NI

18 June 2020

Your beach is changing: Scientists study coastal erosion at Murlough Beach

Your beach is changing: Scientists study coastal erosion at Murlough Beach

13 May 2020

Ulster University celebrates 45 years of Nursing on International Nurses Day

Ulster University celebrates 45 years of Nursing on International Nurses Day

12 May 2020

Ulster Professors join Government led UK Rapid Test Consortium

Ulster Professors join Government led UK Rapid Test Consortium

21 April 2020

Newly established consortium to test up to 1,000 samples a day in fight against COVID-19

Newly established consortium to test up to 1,000 samples a day in fight against COVID-19

14 April 2020

Student nurses join the fight against Covid-19

Student nurses join the fight against Covid-19

8 April 2020

Depression and anxiety spiked after lockdown announcement, coronavirus mental health study shows

Depression and anxiety spiked after lockdown announcement, coronavirus mental health study shows

31 March 2020

Psychologists study mental health and social impacts of COVID-19

Psychologists study mental health and social impacts of COVID-19

25 March 2020

Changing the lives of people living with dementia with new memory supporting app

Changing the lives of people living with dementia with new memory supporting app

11 March 2020

Ulster University to transform certification standards for dementia products across North-West Europe

Ulster University to transform certification standards for dementia products across North-West Europe

10 March 2020

Ulster University’s Nurses of the future take inspiration from a local heroine of the past

Ulster University’s Nurses of the future take inspiration from a local heroine of the past

3 March 2020

Ulster University harness power of mass spectrometry imaging for research into degenerative diseases

Ulster University harness power of mass spectrometry imaging for research into degenerative diseases

17 February 2020

Ulster University’s “singing nurse” graduates

Ulster University’s “singing nurse” graduates

16 December 2019

First NIAS Paramedics graduate at Ulster University

First NIAS Paramedics graduate at Ulster University

13 December 2019

College of Optometrists Life Fellowship for Ulster’s Professor Kathryn Saunders

College of Optometrists Life Fellowship for Ulster’s Professor Kathryn Saunders

10 December 2019

Ulster University researchers secure grant to investigate innovative Microbubble technology as prostate cancer treatment

Ulster University researchers secure grant to investigate innovative Microbubble technology as prostate cancer treatment

4 November 2019

Cheap and simple eye test for early detection of heart conditions

Cheap and simple eye test for early detection of heart conditions

31 October 2019

Ulster University leads on international consensus statement on mental health in sport

Ulster University leads on international consensus statement on mental health in sport

10 October 2019

Transformation in Action: Advanced Nursing Practitioners in Northern Ireland

Transformation in Action: Advanced Nursing Practitioners in Northern Ireland

18 September 2019

Senior Government Minister tours Coleraine Campus to meet with students and staff

Senior Government Minister tours Coleraine Campus to meet with students and staff

18 September 2019

Clinical Translational Research and Innovation Centre (C-TRIC) at Altnagelvin Hospital Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Clinical Translational Research and Innovation Centre (C-TRIC) at Altnagelvin Hospital Celebrates 10th Anniversary

18 September 2019

Ulster University awarded UK Space Agency funding to explore Mars Rover route

Ulster University awarded UK Space Agency funding to explore Mars Rover route

23 August 2019

Partnership between Ulster University and Irish FA continues to grow

Partnership between Ulster University and Irish FA continues to grow

19 August 2019

Research shows disparities in children’s visual health between Northern Ireland and the Republic

Research shows disparities in children’s visual health between Northern Ireland and the Republic

14 August 2019

Ulster University Professor named number 1 insulin researcher in the UK

Ulster University Professor named number 1 insulin researcher in the UK

7 August 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

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

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

10 July 2019

Elaine celebrates graduating with PhD from Ulster University

Elaine celebrates graduating with PhD from Ulster University

9 July 2019

The Power of the PhD at Ulster

The Power of the PhD at Ulster

3 July 2019

Ulster University graduate’s cancer treatment inspires a career in radiography

Ulster University graduate’s cancer treatment inspires a career in radiography

3 July 2019

Ulster University honours Irish ladies hockey captain Katie Mullan

Ulster University honours Irish ladies hockey captain Katie Mullan

1 July 2019

Ulster graduate already making a difference to stroke survivors in NI

Ulster graduate already making a difference to stroke survivors in NI

1 July 2019

Ulster University opens state-of-the-art facility dedicated to nutrition and cardiovascular disease

Ulster University opens state-of-the-art facility dedicated to nutrition and cardiovascular disease

21 June 2019

Ulster University research providing dramatic solutions to health care problems

Ulster University research providing dramatic solutions to health care problems

13 June 2019

Improving mathematical achievement in primary school-aged children

Improving mathematical achievement in primary school-aged children

6 June 2019

New health alliance aims to improve the quality of health of our citizens and boost local economy

New health alliance aims to improve the quality of health of our citizens and boost local economy

6 June 2019

Oluwashina Akinsanmi named winner of Ulster University's 3MT® Final

Oluwashina Akinsanmi named winner of Ulster University's 3MT® Final

31 May 2019

New resources developed to improve educational support for children born preterm

New resources developed to improve educational support for children born preterm

23 May 2019

Professor James McLaughlin of Ulster University named among Nation’s Lifesavers

Professor James McLaughlin of Ulster University named among Nation’s Lifesavers

16 May 2019

Ulster University spin-out company axial3D one step closer to $1,000,000 win

Ulster University spin-out company axial3D one step closer to $1,000,000 win

10 May 2019

Ulster University celebrates excellence in research and business

Ulster University celebrates excellence in research and business

9 May 2019

Congratulations to the School of Nursing – First Silver Athena SWAN award for Ulster University

Congratulations to the School of Nursing – First Silver Athena SWAN award for Ulster University

8 May 2019

Research finds that childhood adversity and trauma in Northern Ireland has lasting impact on mental health

Research finds that childhood adversity and trauma in Northern Ireland has lasting impact on mental health

30 April 2019

Physician Associates students represent first for Northern Ireland

Physician Associates students represent first for Northern Ireland

2 April 2019

€8.84m investment in health research trials to benefit people’s health and wellbeing

€8.84m investment in health research trials to benefit people’s health and wellbeing

1 April 2019

Ulster University tackles global water challenge with easy-to-use smart devices

Ulster University tackles global water challenge with easy-to-use smart devices

22 March 2019

World’s largest study of anxiety and depression seeks to understand the genetic links to mental health issues

World’s largest study of anxiety and depression seeks to understand the genetic links to mental health issues

25 February 2019

Ulster University Nursing Competence Test Centre celebrates successful first year

Ulster University Nursing Competence Test Centre celebrates successful first year

22 February 2019

Ulster University launch creative learning space on the Coleraine campus

Ulster University launch creative learning space on the Coleraine campus

25 January 2019

New Year brings new eyesight in 2019 for rural dwelling people in Peru as Ulster University Professors help provide the gift of sight

New Year brings new eyesight in 2019 for rural dwelling people in Peru as Ulster University Professors help provide the gift of sight

14 January 2019

Ulster University brings national sport and exercise psychology conference to Belfast

Ulster University brings national sport and exercise psychology conference to Belfast

14 December 2018

Top spot at Harvard Medical School for Ulster University PhD graduate

Top spot at Harvard Medical School for Ulster University PhD graduate

12 December 2018

IFA director scores distinguished graduate award

IFA director scores distinguished graduate award

11 December 2018

Ulster University tackles superbugs using research and evidence-based interventions

Ulster University tackles superbugs using research and evidence-based interventions

18 November 2018

Abu Dhabi emergency services visit Ulster University

Abu Dhabi emergency services visit Ulster University

14 November 2018

Ulster University confirms major milestone reached in the development of Graduate Entry Medical School

Ulster University confirms major milestone reached in the development of Graduate Entry Medical School

8 November 2018

Crossborder conference shines spotlight on young peoples’ mental health in a changing world

Crossborder conference shines spotlight on young peoples’ mental health in a changing world

2 November 2018

Ulster University’s expertise in nursing and midwifery used to formulate UK wide standards

Ulster University’s expertise in nursing and midwifery used to formulate UK wide standards

29 October 2018

Ulster University invites you to explore the exciting heritage and archaeology of the Coleraine site

Ulster University invites you to explore the exciting heritage and archaeology of the Coleraine site

16 October 2018

Memorable night for Ulster University students, staff and alumni at Invent 2018

Memorable night for Ulster University students, staff and alumni at Invent 2018

12 October 2018

Ulster University joins with Sport NI and the PHA in commitment to Wellbeing in Sport

Ulster University joins with Sport NI and the PHA in commitment to Wellbeing in Sport

10 October 2018

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

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

10 October 2018

Ulster University and Randox team up to support athletes of the future

Ulster University and Randox team up to support athletes of the future

18 September 2018

A personalised approach: improving clinical decision making and patient safety for patient care

A personalised approach: improving clinical decision making and patient safety for patient care

13 September 2018

Ulster University and IT Sligo Announce First Biomedical Sciences IBMS Accredited Online Degree

Ulster University and IT Sligo Announce First Biomedical Sciences IBMS Accredited Online Degree

12 September 2018

Ulster University joins €6.5m initiative to fund student mobility

Ulster University joins €6.5m initiative to fund student mobility

11 September 2018

Ulster University Professor calls for action to support those in suicidal pain

Ulster University Professor calls for action to support those in suicidal pain

10 September 2018

Queen's University and Ulster University co-host research excellence showcase event

Queen's University and Ulster University co-host research excellence showcase event

6 September 2018

Professor Melanie Giles named a 2018 National Teaching Fellow

Professor Melanie Giles named a 2018 National Teaching Fellow

30 August 2018

Study finds that TV is key to keeping young adolescents active

Study finds that TV is key to keeping young adolescents active

15 August 2018

Uncle with Down’s syndrome inspires pioneering research

Uncle with Down’s syndrome inspires pioneering research

9 July 2018

Honorary Graduate: The Very Reverend Dr William Morton

Honorary Graduate: The Very Reverend Dr William Morton

9 July 2018

Determined Mum fulfils lifelong dream and graduates’ days before eldest child

Determined Mum fulfils lifelong dream and graduates’ days before eldest child

5 July 2018

Honorary Graduate: Dr Mohammed Jalie

Honorary Graduate: Dr Mohammed Jalie

2 July 2018

Ulster University graduate’s passion for food leads her to Paris

Ulster University graduate’s passion for food leads her to Paris

2 July 2018

Launch of the INTERREG VA collaborative action for the Natural Network Project (CANN)

Launch of the INTERREG VA collaborative action for the Natural Network Project (CANN)

22 June 2018

Ulster University study reveals differing views on Veterans’ Centre in Northern Ireland

Ulster University study reveals differing views on Veterans’ Centre in Northern Ireland

22 June 2018

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2018

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2018

21 June 2018

Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims

Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims

20 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 study shows majority of people in NI respect the Armed Forces

Ulster University study shows majority of people in NI respect the Armed Forces

13 June 2018

HRH The Prince of Wales joins Ulster University to celebrate 50 years of the Coleraine Campus

HRH The Prince of Wales joins Ulster University to celebrate 50 years of the Coleraine Campus

12 June 2018

Study finds walking faster could help you live longer

Study finds walking faster could help you live longer

11 June 2018

Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition

Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition

8 June 2018

Ulster University nursing students lead on Community Resilience simulation

Ulster University nursing students lead on Community Resilience simulation

4 June 2018

Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates

Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates

1 June 2018

Ulster University Appoints Foundation Dean of School of Medicine

Ulster University Appoints Foundation Dean of School of Medicine

31 May 2018

Ulster University and Randox to invest £5m in a new Industrial PhD Academy

Ulster University and Randox to invest £5m in a new Industrial PhD Academy

30 May 2018

Post primary schools in Northern Ireland urged to complete health and wellbeing survey

Post primary schools in Northern Ireland urged to complete health and wellbeing survey

17 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

£190k investment in skin cancer research for Ulster University from leading business man (in memory of son)

£190k investment in skin cancer research for Ulster University from leading business man (in memory of son)

1 May 2018

Research finds high levels of mental ill health in the creative industries in NI

Research finds high levels of mental ill health in the creative industries in NI

23 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 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 study finds older people living in deprived areas are at an increased risk of developing dementia

Ulster University study finds older people living in deprived areas are at an increased risk of developing dementia

20 February 2018

Innovative app launched to record rhythm and activity of the heart

Innovative app launched to record rhythm and activity of the heart

16 February 2018

Ulster University launches test centre to meet growing demands for nurses across the UK

Ulster University launches test centre to meet growing demands for nurses across the UK

7 February 2018

Public attitudes towards government data sharing revealed ahead of GDPR

Public attitudes towards government data sharing revealed ahead of GDPR

1 February 2018

Ulster University student wellbeing study highlights prevalence of mental health issues among young people

Ulster University student wellbeing study highlights prevalence of mental health issues among young people

31 January 2018

Ulster University Opens New £11m Teaching Facility at Magee Campus

Ulster University Opens New £11m Teaching Facility at Magee Campus

29 January 2018

Innovative physician associate course transforming healthcare workforce

Innovative physician associate course transforming healthcare workforce

25 January 2018

Ulster University leads on €8.2M cross border collaborative research centre to improve cardiovascular care

Ulster University leads on €8.2M cross border collaborative research centre to improve cardiovascular care

22 January 2018