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Ulster graduate wins Ken Hom – Lee Kum Kee Scholarship
Culinary Arts Management graduate Callum Irwin wins major award
21 September 2020
The economy in Northern Ireland faces long climb back to normal output
The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicate that the United Kingdom economy continued its post-lockdown recovery in July. Article written by Dr Esmond Birnie, Senior Economist at Ulster University.
15 September 2020
The Business of Possibility podcast series
Ulster University Business School has launched a brand new podcast series exploring how local business leaders have adapted their organisations and responded to the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by Veteran broadcaster and journalist
27 August 2020
Social distance of 1m could preserve 30,000 NI jobs
Social distance of 1m could preserve 30,000 NI jobs The change in social distancing guidance from 2m to 1m could help preserve up to 30,000 jobs in Northern Ireland, new research suggests. Ulster University economists have been examining which jobs
18 August 2020
Ballyclare chef savours academic success
Ballyclare chef savours academic success An award-winning Ballyclare chef has added a first class honours degree to his list of accolades - Callum Irwin is graduating from Ulster University in Culinary Arts Management.
24 July 2020
Lockdown celebrations for young mum graduating with first class honours degree
Niamh O Reilly graduates with a degree in International Hospitality Management
24 July 2020
Business School and Marvel Marketers join forces to meet skills demand
Ulster University Business School and Marvel Marketers have taken positive action to address the digital skills gap recently exacerbated by the Covid situation by introducing a range of new online digital marketing courses. Dr Andrea Reid, Senior
23 July 2020
Award winning chef Callum Irwin adds first class honours degree to his list of accolades
Culinary Arts Management student Callum Irwin graduates this summer
22 July 2020
Graduates offered the chance to take part in a 'skills academy' in Derry
Graduates are being offered a place on a 'skills academy' in Derry. Economy Minister Diane Dodds has launched the FinTrU North West Assured Skills Academy which offers 20 training places for people with degrees. The Assured Skills Academy will offer
22 July 2020
Secure the next generation of FinTech talent through Ulster University Business School
New innovative degree apprenticeship to recruit skilled financial technology graduates
10 July 2020
Ulster University launches free online courses for workers affected by Covid-19
Ulster University is launching free online courses for workers affected by Covid-19. The Department for the Economy is funding 500 places to help retrain people whose jobs have been impacted by the pandemic. The courses have been developed by UU's
8 July 2020
Secure the next generation of FinTech talent through Ulster University Business School
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to recruit skilled financial technology graduates of the future through a new innovative degree apprenticeship.
6 July 2020
Ulster University launches free online courses for workers affected by COVID-19
The online courses will upskill and retrain people whose jobs have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
6 July 2020
Ulster University Business School Launches New Business Support Initiative
Ulster University Business School (UUBS) has unveiled a new portfolio of business support services to help organisations respond to current challenges presented by COVID-19 and plan for future recovery.
15 June 2020
In response to industry growth Ulster introduces innovative FinTech degree
In response to sustained growth of the FinTech industry in Northern Ireland and to support the need for skilled financial technology graduates, Ulster University’s Business School has launched an innovative Financial Technology degree.
10 June 2020
How can you ensure social distancing on a packed bus?
Translink has faced many problems in recent years - and maintaining social distancing on its buses and trains at peak times when passenger demand increases will be yet another. Senior economist Dr Esmond Birnie of the Ulster University Business
18 May 2020
UU inspires school children virtually
Ulster University has launched a series of virtual talks for secondary school pupils. The idea is to let future applicants take part in career development conversations and find out more about university life. Beginning this week and continuing over
4 May 2020
Future tourism, hospitality and food industry leaders celebrated at student awards
Ulster University students studying courses within the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management celebrate their academic success at this year’s student awards.
6 February 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
Inspirational international student graduates with distinction
Colombian student, Luisa Fernanda Romero Munoz graduates from Ulster University today with an MSc in International Tourism Management, with Distinction, leaving an exceptional legacy behind.
17 December 2019
The Academy wins restaurant of the year award
Ulster University’s Academy restaurant wins restaurant of the year award
22 November 2019
Ulster University Lecturer supporting local businesses ahead of Brexit
In response to the current Brexit uncertainty, Ulster University have partnered with Manufacturing NI to provide a suite of online supply chain management Brexit resources.
8 November 2019
Ulster student competes for WorldSkills UK Culinary Arts Team
17 October 2019
Ulster University exports education provision to boost higher education provision in Doha
Ulster University exports education provision to boost higher education provision in Doha
4 September 2019
Ulster University leads European consortium to develop innovative digital learning platform
Ulster University leads European consortium to develop innovative digital learning platform
19 August 2019
Ulster University explore trail of possibilities for local businesses
Ulster University is playing a fundamental role in the TrailGazers project which examines the contribution that investment in walks and recreational infrastructure makes to the local economy.
2 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
Heartfelt celebrations for Ulster University Graduate
Heartfelt celebrations for Ulster University Graduate
5 July 2019
UUBS launches new BSc Hons Financial Technology
13 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
Ulster University spin-out company axial3D one step closer to $1,000,000 win
Ulster University portfolio company axial3D will represent Northern Ireland in the Startup World Cup in San Francisco on the 15th of May which sees the overall winner securing $1,000,000 investment in their company.
10 May 2019
Ulster University celebrates excellence in research and business
Ulster University celebrates excellence in research and business
9 May 2019
R&A Head of Marketing gives master class to UUBS students
Golf Tourism to the fore as Head of Marketing at the R&A gives a masterclass to Ulster University tourism and event students
19 April 2019
Ulster University and Causeway Enterprise Agency brought together local and international business leaders to help businesses in Coleraine, Portstewart, Portrush and Ballycastle develop personal and professional creative leadership skills to survive
1 April 2019
Award Success for Hospitality Management Student Niall Beatty
Ulster University Business School student, Niall Beatty, was recently named as a finalist at the highly coveted 2019 Young Guns Competition held in London.
21 March 2019
New campaign celebrates Top 50 local SMEs and calls for more Government support for traditional NI industries
12 March 2019
UUBS Investment Management Students Achievements Recognised
Students on the BSc Finance & Investment Management and MSc Global Investment Management had their achievements recognised at the CISI annual dinner held in St. Anne’s Cathedral.
6 March 2019
Student Success at Management, Leadership and Marketing Awards
Class of 2018 Excellence Awards organised by the Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing.
27 February 2019
Success for Erica and Mollie at UUBS Hospitality and Tourism Management Awards
In conjunction with our industry partners, the Department of Hospitality and Tourism is delighted to celebrate and recognise the excellence of our students.
26 February 2019
New Visiting Professor for UUBS
UUBS has announced the appointment of a new Visiting Professor. Alain Kerloc’h, who is co-owner of the Michelin starred restaurant OX, has taken on the voluntary role for a four-year period.
13 February 2019
UU working to improve our skills market
Through a progressive approach to business engagement across UUBS, we are taking a critical role in identifying and responding to clear signals in the NI skills market, but also increasingly within Ireland and GB.
12 February 2019
The Food Poverty Forum included four talks from academics with expertise in food poverty and three research activities. UK food policy expert, Prof Martin Caraher, was the keynote speaker
11 February 2019
PwC and Ulster University launch MSc in Professional Services Operational Delivery - the first such qualification in the UK.
31 January 2019
2018 Knowledge Economy Report
30 January 2019
Ulster University launch creative learning space on the Coleraine campus
Ulster University launch creative learning space on the Coleraine campus
25 January 2019
What are the big economic trends on the way in the next decade?
Here's how the US economy, Chinese growth, oil prices, globalism, unemployment and Brexit will affect our world.
18 January 2019
Determined young mother overcomes debilitating health condition to graduate from Ulster University
Determined young mother overcomes debilitating health condition to graduate from Ulster University
12 December 2018
Ulster University Business School and First Derivatives Partner on New Masters Programme
Ulster University Business School is embracing opportunities in the expanding fintech sector with the design of a bespoke postgraduate programme for multinational software and consulting firm First Derivatives.
1 December 2018
Hellbent on a new brand of Sausages
Full-back Louis Ludik and prop Schalk Van Der Merwe, both from South Africa, have worked for five months alongside the Business School’s experts in food innovation in Coleraine to find the perfect blend of South African spices and locally produced
27 November 2018
Hat trick of awards for Business School graduate
Ulster University Business School graduate Keith Houston’s innovative approach to recruitment has resulted in a hat trick of awards both locally and internationally.
16 November 2018
InspecVision scoops prestigious CIM Ireland Marketing Award
Mallusk-based company, InspecVision Ltd, was among the winners at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)’s prestigious Ireland Marketing Awards on November 9th.
14 November 2018
Award Winning Megan in Seventh Heaven
Megan McNeilly, a former pupil at Ballyclare Secondary School, has swept the board at the annual UUBS student awards event.
26 October 2018
Welcome Event for UUBS International Students
17 October 2018
Putting Northern Ireland Tourism on the Throne
4 October 2018
Ulster University played host to the SNAIP-DC Project - a Research Challenge Fund project focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the ‘Destination Experience’ context.
12 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
UUBS Students scoop wins at Feile Balmoral Hotel Pro Master Chef
UUBS student chefs scoop top marks at the most prestigious culinary concours to take place in Northern Ireland this year.
6 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
Technology continues to drive huge changes in the worlds of cash and banking so what can we expect in the future?
31 August 2018
Ulster University’s new flexible executive MBA supports managers in the North West
As the business environment changes and presents managers with high levels of uncertainty, the new flexible executive MBA will help to identify and leverage opportunities to shape and grow business across the region.
30 August 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
Northern Ireland housing market continues to perform strongly
Northern Ireland housing market continues to perform strongly
8 August 2018
Novosco and Ulster University join forces to address tech skills shortage
Novosco and Ulster University join forces to address tech skills shortage
30 July 2018
A team of entrepreneurial Ulster University students are currently in Philadelphia to pitch their innovative equestrian products to an expert panel of international investors today as part of the Maguire Hegarty LLC International University Student
18 July 2018
Ulster University honours internationally recognised Professor
Ulster University honours internationally recognised Professor
10 July 2018
Ulster University honours President of Ireland’s largest accountancy body
Ulster University honours president of Ireland’s largest accountancy body
6 July 2018
Political paralysis: Italian lessons for Northern Ireland
Could an essentially rudderless Italy be a picture of Northern Ireland's future in economic and political terms?
25 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 and Innovation Ulster welcome the acquisition of former portfolio company BittWare by Molex
6 June 2018
Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates
Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates
1 June 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
Ulster University led Internet of Things Network empowers SMEs to drive innovation
Ulster University led Internet of Things Network empowers SMEs to drive innovation
9 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
Spring into Business with Ulster University Business School
Professor Mark Durkin, Executive Dean, Ulster University Business School and Dr Sharon Loane, Head of Department of Global Business and Enterprise, Magee campus prepare for the Spring Into Business Festival at Belfast and Magee.
18 April 2018
Ulster University Business School Introduces New Way of Thinking
Ulster University Business School has introduced leaders and managers to the concept of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) at a special event organised as part of Management Month
9 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 Business School Students Ace Interview Test
Three students at Ulster University Business School have out-scored over 120 of their peers to win a valuable BDO Interview Award.
21 February 2018
Northern Ireland housing market records modest yet sustainable growth levels
Northern Ireland housing market records modest yet sustainable growth levels
19 February 2018
Ulster University Business School Joins Elite USA Group
Ulster University Business School has been accepted into the prestigious Babson Collaborative for Entrepreneurship Education.
16 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
NI's Agri-Food Sector Encouraged to Track Trends
Dr Lynsey Hollywood, Ulster University Business School and Mintel’s Brian O’Connor, focus on what make successful food brands.
25 January 2018
2017 Knowledge Economy Report - Almost half a million jobs at risk from automation in next 10 years
2017 Knowledge Economy Report - Almost half a million jobs at risk from automation
18 January 2018
Ulster University Business School and Axiom Pilot Mini-MBA
Ulster University Business School has launched a ‘Mini MBA’ programme in partnership with American legal firm Axiom.
19 December 2017
New visiting professor for Ulster University Business School
Ulster University Business School has announced the appointment of a new Visiting Professor. Robert Fitzpatrick, who is CEO of the Odyssey Trust Company, will assume his four-year voluntary role in January 2018.
8 December 2017
Ulster University Business School focuses on fantastic females
“Be brave, be yourself and be courageous”. These were the words of advice given to over 200 female students by Aisling Keegan, Vice-President and General Manager of Dell EMC Ireland.
29 November 2017
Dr Karise Hutchinson tells the story of small business leadership
"Leadership and Small Business – the Power of Stories" is the title of a new book which takes the examples of the often-unsung heroes and courageous leaders of small businesses to explore how purpose driven leadership is critical especially in the
29 November 2017
Ulster University Business School has enlisted the help of a global expert in food marketing, Professor Thomas Kennedy, as part of its new Agri-Food Business Development Centre.
20 November 2017
PwC backs Ulster University Business School to finance new professional qualifications
A new partnership between Ulster University Business School and PwC will see up to 20 students receive scholarships to complete an elite professional qualification.
12 October 2017
UUBS Secures CME Group Foundation Funding
UUBS has secured significant funding from CME Group Foundation to establish a new ‘Developing Financial Engineering Pipeline’ project which will include support for one PhD and ten MSc studentships.
27 September 2017
Ulster University Business Schools’ Global Ranking
Ulster University Business School’s MSc in Sport Management has been given a top global rating by SportBusiness International in its 2017 Postgraduate Course Rankings.
8 August 2017
Join the Crowd – Seek Alternative Funding
SME growth is the bedrock for future economic development in Northern Ireland but educating start-ups about alternative forms of funding is essential for success
9 April 2017
7 April 2017
Visiting Professor goes digital
6 April 2017
Women Entrepreneurs - Lessons from Canada
In her lecture titled “Feminine Capital, Unlocking the Power of Women Entrepreneurs”, Professor Orser reviewed how women continue to lose out when it comes to their engagement in business
6 December 2016
We may be enjoying the sunshine, but the economic effects of this fine spell are mixed
5 July 2016
UUBS research shines light on gender equality
In a study investigating gender equality at executive level across the Northern Ireland public sector, Ulster University Business School (UUBS) present the results of an extensive three year evidence based study.
22 February 2016