The latest updates from the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences.
Physical Activity Month: Research in the Spotlight
24 August 2021
Physical Activity Month: Research in the spotlight
17 June 2021
This month we celebrated our staff and students from Healthcare science and Health physiology who are world leaders in education, research and clinical work in this field.
1 June 2021
We are delighted to welcome Dr Danny Kerr as our Head of School for Health Sciences.
Social media platforms now live for School of Health Sciences
13 May 2021
Our goal is to use these platforms to engage with internal and external stakeholders and to share the excellent work being conducted within the School of Health Sciences.
PhD Scholarships in Biomedical Sciences
23 January 2020
The Annual PhD Scholarship Competition offers the chance for those interested in undertaking PhD research to get their study paid for. Closing date for online applications: 7 February 2020!
Impressions from the TMED10 Conference
18 September 2019
Impressions from the TMED10 Disruptive Innovation in Healthcare Conference, Derry/Londonderry, 11th & 12th September 2019.
30 August 2019
As part of the GCRF Safewater project, Dr Bill Snelling is working with Fundacion Cántaro Azul in Mexico for 3 weeks, increasing their microbiology skills & capacity. Then Bill will join and update the Safewater Training Workshop at the USP - Universidade de São Paulo.
Biomedical Sciences Summer graduation 2019
5 July 2019
Congratulations to all the Biomedical Sciences who graduated this Summer.
School of Biomedical Sciences 25th anniversary
5 July 2019
The School of Biomedical Sciences held a symposium and dinner to celebrate its 25th anniversary on Thursday 15th August. The event was attended by past and present members of academic, technical and clerical staff and was a celebration of the many achievements and successes of the School in teaching and research.
20 May 2019
Ulster University Optometry ranked #1 in the UK (source Complete University Guide 2020)
MSc Biotechnology Research graduations
17 December 2018
Congratulations to all the MSc Biotechnology Research graduates!
Biomedical Sciences @Airwaves Portrush
5 September 2018
The team from Biomedical Sciences, Ulster University were delighted to meet so many visitors at Air Waves Portrush at the weekend.
Biomedical Sciences Summer graduation 2018
5 July 2018
Congratulations to all the Biomedical Sciences who graduated this Summer.
#BiomedGotSteps - European Obesity Day
24 May 2018
To mark European Obesity Day last Saturday, the Obesity Research Group from NICHE organised a step-count challenge. Biomed staff and students tracked their steps count for 24h and gathered 873,559 steps with an amazing average of 11.6k /stepper!!!Well done everyone!
3 Biomed staff and students shortlisted for the LTA18 Awards
9 May 2018
Congratulations to our Biomedical Sciences staff and student who have been nominated for the Teaching and Learning Awards 2018!
Biomed staff and students take part in the Belfast City Marathon 2018
9 May 2018
Biomed staff and students take part in the Belfast City Marathon 2018 in aid of mind your mood mental health campaign.
Healthy Heroes learn about their food and healthy diets
4 May 2018
Undergraduate and Postgraduate students from the Food, Nutrition and Dietetics cohorts traveled to primary schools to work with children and raise awareness on food and balanced diet.
Bioscience undergraduates volunteering at the Cornfield Project
18 April 2018
Bioscience undergraduate students are volunteering at the Cornfield project to help children from local primary schools connect with nature.
The Science Exchange: a new partnership between Ulster University, NWRC and industry.
9 April 2018
The science exchange will target students enrolled on the college’s Foundation Degree in Medical and Applied Sciences and offer an additional research component to support Life and Health Science companies.
Patrick Richardson is the Optometry Lecturer of the Year 2018
1 January 2018
Patrick Richardson has been named 'Association of Optometrists' Lecturer of the Year 2018.