In the news : Faculty of Life and Health Sciences

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

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

10 December 2019

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

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

4 November 2019

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

Cheap and simple eye test for early detection of heart conditions

31 October 2019

Cheap and simple eye test for early detection of heart conditions

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

10 October 2019

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

Transformation in Action: Advanced Nursing Practitioners in Northern Ireland

18 September 2019

Transformation in Action: Advanced Nursing Practitioners in Northern Ireland

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

18 September 2019

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

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

18 September 2019

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

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

23 August 2019

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

Partnership between Ulster University and Irish FA continues to grow

24 September 2019

Partnership between Ulster University and Irish FA continues to grow

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

14 August 2019

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

Ulster University Professor named number 1 insulin researcher in the UK

7 August 2019

Ulster University Professor named number 1 insulin researcher in the UK

Ulster's Doctoral College secures top 10 position in PhD rankings

30 July 2019

Ulster's Doctoral College secures top 10 position in PhD rankings

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

10 July 2019

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

Elaine celebrates graduating with PhD from Ulster University

9 July 2019

Elaine celebrates graduating with PhD from Ulster University

The Power of the PhD at Ulster

3 July 2019

The Power of the PhD at Ulster

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

3 July 2019

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

Ulster University honours Irish ladies hockey captain Katie Mullan

1 July 2019

Ulster University honours Irish ladies hockey captain Katie Mullan

Ulster graduate already making a difference to stroke survivors in NI

1 July 2019

Ulster graduate already making a difference to stroke survivors in NI

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

21 June 2019

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

Ulster University research providing dramatic solutions to health care problems

13 June 2019

Ulster University research providing dramatic solutions to health care problems

Improving mathematical achievement in primary school-aged children

6 June 2019

Improving mathematical achievement in primary school-aged children

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

6 June 2019

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

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

31 May 2019

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

New resources developed to improve educational support for children born preterm

23 May 2019

New resources developed to improve educational support for children born preterm

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

16 May 2019

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

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

10 May 2019

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

Ulster University celebrates excellence in research and business

9 May 2019

Ulster University celebrates excellence in research and business

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

8 May 2019

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

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

30 April 2019

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

Physician Associates students represent first for Northern Ireland

2 April 2019

Physician Associates students represent first for Northern Ireland

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

1 April 2019

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

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

22 March 2019

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

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

25 February 2019

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

Ulster University Nursing Competence Test Centre celebrates successful first year

22 February 2019

Ulster University Nursing Competence Test Centre celebrates successful first year

Ulster University launch creative learning space on the Coleraine campus

25 January 2019

Ulster University launch creative learning space on the Coleraine campus

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

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

Ulster University brings national sport and exercise psychology conference to Belfast

17 December 2018

Ulster University brings national sport and exercise psychology conference to Belfast

Top spot at Harvard Medical School for Ulster University PhD graduate

12 December 2018

Top spot at Harvard Medical School for Ulster University PhD graduate

IFA director scores distinguished graduate award

11 December 2018

IFA director scores distinguished graduate award

Ulster University tackles superbugs using research and evidence-based interventions

18 November 2018

Ulster University tackles superbugs using research and evidence-based interventions

Abu Dhabi emergency services visit Ulster University

14 November 2018

Abu Dhabi emergency services visit Ulster University

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

8 November 2018

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

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

2 November 2018

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

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

29 October 2018

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

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

16 October 2018

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

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

12 October 2018

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

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

16 October 2018

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

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

10 October 2018

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

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

18 September 2018

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

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

6 November 2018

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

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

12 September 2018

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

Ulster University joins €6.5m initiative to fund student mobility

11 September 2018

Ulster University joins €6.5m initiative to fund student mobility

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

10 September 2018

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

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

7 September 2018

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

Professor Melanie Giles named a 2018 National Teaching Fellow

30 August 2018

Professor Melanie Giles named a 2018 National Teaching Fellow

Study finds that TV is key to keeping young adolescents active

15 August 2018

Study finds that TV is key to keeping young adolescents active

Uncle with Down’s syndrome inspires pioneering research

9 July 2018

Uncle with Down’s syndrome inspires pioneering research

Honorary Graduate: The Very Reverend Dr William Morton

10 July 2018

Honorary Graduate: The Very Reverend Dr William Morton

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

5 July 2018

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

Honorary Graduate: Dr Mohammed Jalie

2 July 2018

Honorary Graduate: Dr Mohammed Jalie

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

3 July 2018

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

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

22 June 2018

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

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

22 June 2018

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

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2018

27 March 2019

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2018

Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims

20 June 2018

Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims

Roma Downey officially opens new multi-million pound teaching centre at Ulster University

20 June 2018

Roma Downey officially opens new multi-million pound teaching centre at Ulster University

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

13 June 2018

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

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

14 June 2018

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

Study finds walking faster could help you live longer

11 June 2018

Study finds walking faster could help you live longer

Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition

8 June 2018

Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition

Ulster University nursing students lead on Community Resilience simulation

4 June 2018

Ulster University nursing students lead on Community Resilience simulation

Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates

1 June 2018

Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates

Ulster University Appoints Foundation Dean of School of Medicine

31 May 2018

Ulster University Appoints Foundation Dean of School of Medicine

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

30 May 2018

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

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

17 May 2018

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

Fundraising for Mind Your Mood surpasses £20,000

11 May 2018

Fundraising for Mind Your Mood surpasses £20,000

Ulster University expands 15 year Chinese strategic partnership

10 May 2018

Ulster University expands 15 year Chinese strategic partnership

Innovative partnerships recognised at Ulster University’s Impact Excellence Awards

4 May 2018

Innovative partnerships recognised at Ulster University’s Impact Excellence Awards

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

1 May 2018

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

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

23 March 2018

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

Ulster University showcases world-class research and innovation on international stage

21 March 2018

Ulster University showcases world-class research and innovation on international stage

Ulster University celebrates University Mental Health Day

1 March 2018

Ulster University celebrates University Mental Health Day

Education alliance to benefit cross border education provision and opportunities

23 February 2018

Education alliance to benefit cross border education provision and opportunities

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

20 February 2018

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

Innovative app launched to record rhythm and activity of the heart

16 February 2018

Innovative app launched to record rhythm and activity of the heart

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

7 February 2018

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

Public attitudes towards government data sharing revealed ahead of GDPR

1 February 2018

Public attitudes towards government data sharing revealed ahead of GDPR

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

1 February 2018

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

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

29 January 2018

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

Innovative physician associate course transforming healthcare workforce

25 January 2018

Innovative physician associate course transforming healthcare workforce

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

22 January 2018

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

Ulster University Research Calls for Increased Support for NI Veterans

6 December 2017

Ulster University Research Calls for Increased Support for NI Veterans

New research aims to increase dairy industry competitiveness

28 November 2017

New research aims to increase dairy industry competitiveness

Ulster University Announces Funding Boost for New Veterans Research Project

27 November 2017

Ulster University Announces Funding Boost for New Veterans Research Project

Honorary Graduate, Professor William Campbell

22 November 2017

Honorary Graduate, Professor William Campbell

Ulster University drives forward its world leading mental health research with launch of new £5m multidisciplinary institute

16 November 2017

Ulster University drives forward its world leading mental health research with launch of new £5m multidisciplinary institute

Ulster University Student assists with world leading research team on safeguarding oceans

1 November 2017

Ulster University Student assists with world leading research team on safeguarding oceans

Personalised medical care is focus for €10m Ulster University research project

20 September 2017

Personalised medical care is focus for €10m Ulster University research project

New £7million BioDevices Lab opens in Ulster University

15 September 2017

New £7million BioDevices Lab opens in Ulster University

US student swaps Pennsylvania for Derry~Londonderry following graduation from Ulster University

11 July 2017

US student swaps Pennsylvania for Derry~Londonderry following graduation from Ulster University

Ulster University graduate has her eye on the ball

10 July 2017

Ulster University graduate has her eye on the ball

Volunteering experience in Sri Lanka inspires Ulster University graduates

10 July 2017

Volunteering experience in Sri Lanka inspires Ulster University graduates

Personalised healthcare revolution takes leap forward as first students graduate landmark course

10 July 2017

Personalised healthcare revolution takes leap forward as first students graduate landmark course

Ulster University Biology students celebrate success with new awards

15 September 2017

Ulster University Biology students celebrate success with new awards

Local martial art champion graduates from UIster University

7 July 2017

Local martial art champion graduates from UIster University

Ulster University graduate aiming to keep Formula 1 race volunteers on track

7 July 2017

Ulster University graduate aiming to keep Formula 1 race volunteers on track

Honorary Graduate Dr Ricky Simms

4 July 2017

Honorary Graduate Dr Ricky Simms

Honorary Graduates, Dr Martin O'Neill and Dr Michael O'Neill

4 July 2017

Honorary Graduates, Dr Martin O'Neill and Dr Michael O'Neill

Ulster University research calls for better support for Northern Ireland veterans

23 June 2017

Ulster University research calls for better support for Northern Ireland veterans

Ulster University research reveals folic acid enhances children’s psychological development

5 May 2017

Ulster University research reveals folic acid enhances children’s psychological development

Ulster University research set to combat antibiotic resistance for acne treatment

5 April 2017

Ulster University research set to combat antibiotic resistance for acne treatment

Northern Ireland: Post Brexit

29 March 2017

Northern Ireland: Post Brexit

Ulster University rolls out pioneering sport-based mental health programme

23 March 2017

Ulster University rolls out pioneering sport-based mental health programme

Ulster University celebrates international league table success

8 March 2017

Ulster University celebrates international league table success

Ulster University: Poor food labelling hindering efforts to combat obesity

28 February 2017

Ulster University: Poor food labelling hindering efforts to combat obesity

Ulster University reinforces reputation for nursing excellence with new competence centre

7 April 2017

Ulster University reinforces reputation for nursing excellence with new competence centre

Ulster University research to maximise sexual wellbeing for men and their partners after a prostate cancer diagnosis

6 February 2017

Ulster University research to maximise sexual wellbeing for men and their partners after a prostate cancer diagnosis

New Ulster University pancreatic cancer research set to further revolutionise treatment options

17 January 2017

New Ulster University pancreatic cancer research set to further revolutionise treatment options

Ulster University wins landmark €23 million of EU cross-border funding for research and innovation

5 January 2017

Ulster University wins landmark €23 million of EU cross-border funding for research and innovation

Sweet Ulster University graduation success with Nestle internship

22 December 2016

Sweet Ulster University graduation success with Nestle internship

Ulster University seeks GMC accreditation for Medical School proposal

21 December 2016

Ulster University seeks GMC accreditation for Medical School proposal

Ulster University and Irish FA to create island of Ireland’s first football coaching degree

6 December 2016

Ulster University and Irish FA to create island of Ireland’s first football coaching degree

Ulster University gives young people sporting chance of career success

18 November 2016

Ulster University gives young people sporting chance of career success

Unique physicians associate course at Ulster University aims to meet the future skills needs of the healthcare sector

10 November 2016

Unique physicians associate course at Ulster University aims to meet the future skills needs of the healthcare sector

Ulster University secures UEFA funding to investigate disability engagement in European football

3 November 2016

Ulster University secures UEFA funding to investigate disability engagement in European football

Ulster University scientists make major prostate cancer breakthrough

31 October 2016

Ulster University scientists make major prostate cancer breakthrough

Ulster University biology students go back to school for Biology Week

14 October 2016

Ulster University biology students go back to school for Biology Week

Ulster University research to improve quality of life for palliative care patients

7 October 2016

Ulster University research to improve quality of life for palliative care patients

Nobel Prize Winner Opens New Biomedical Sciences Degrees for Ulster University and IT Sligo

21 September 2016

Nobel Prize Winner Opens New Biomedical Sciences Degrees for Ulster University and IT Sligo

Ulster University joins global fight against Zika virus

16 August 2016

Ulster University joins global fight against Zika virus

Ulster University set to uncover answers to hidden celebrity Mediterranean island’s volcanic history

12 April 2018

Ulster University set to uncover answers to hidden celebrity Mediterranean island’s volcanic history

Ulster University inspiring next generation of scientists at stratified medicine centre

22 July 2016

Ulster University inspiring next generation of scientists at stratified medicine centre

Ulster University PhD graduate at forefront of international cardiac care

1 July 2016

Ulster University PhD graduate at forefront of international cardiac care

Ulster University graduate embarks on new career in Pharmacy

28 June 2016

Ulster University graduate embarks on new career in Pharmacy

Ulster University opens direct entry route for Letterkenny pharmacy technician students

20 June 2016

Ulster University opens direct entry route for Letterkenny pharmacy technician students

New Physician Associate course to meet growing Healthcare sector demand

14 June 2016

New Physician Associate course to meet growing Healthcare sector demand

Ulster University in eye research partnership with US genetic science leader

7 June 2016

Ulster University in eye research partnership with US genetic science leader

Ulster University partnership with Almac Discovery and McClay Foundation to explore diseases of the eye

30 May 2016

Ulster University partnership with Almac Discovery and McClay Foundation to explore diseases of the eye

Ulster University secures €1 million for trauma-exposed European populations research

24 May 2016

Ulster University secures €1 million for trauma-exposed European populations research

Seeing is Believing for Mill Strand students at Ulster University

24 May 2016

Seeing is Believing for Mill Strand students at Ulster University

Ulster University plays key role in US-Ireland gastric bypass research

16 May 2016

Ulster University plays key role in US-Ireland gastric bypass research

Ulster University prostate cancer research uncovers reason for patient relapse

12 April 2016

Ulster University prostate cancer research uncovers reason for patient relapse

Ulster University research shows epilepsy drug may not increase birth defects risks

7 April 2016

Ulster University research shows epilepsy drug may not increase birth defects risks

School of Nursing UK ranking shines light on talented graduates

30 March 2016

School of Nursing UK ranking shines light on talented graduates

Ulster University to empower young adults with disabilities to take control of their health

9 March 2016

Ulster University to empower young adults with disabilities to take control of their health

Ulster University wins prestigious funding to cure vision loss

3 March 2016

Ulster University wins prestigious funding to cure vision loss

Ulster University inspires next generation of female engineers

25 February 2016

Ulster University inspires next generation of female engineers

Ulster University reveals findings of first ever research into schoolboy rugby injuries in Northern Ireland

23 February 2016

Ulster University reveals findings of first ever research into schoolboy rugby injuries in Northern Ireland

New Ulster University research reveals exposure to common sources of mercury does not exacerbate Lupus

17 February 2016

New Ulster University research reveals exposure to common sources of mercury does not exacerbate Lupus

Ulster University welcomes support from the Rory Foundation for Sport Changes Life

11 February 2016

Ulster University welcomes support from the Rory Foundation for Sport Changes Life

World First Research Takes Step Towards Uncovering Cause of Down Syndrome Vision Problems in Children

8 February 2016

World First Research Takes Step Towards Uncovering Cause of Down Syndrome Vision Problems in Children