Student Placements

Ulster University Business School collaborates with diverse local and international employers, offering high-quality placements for undergraduates and postgraduates.

We enhance future employability by integrating academic knowledge with real-world practical skills in the workplace.

Now in its second year, the UUBS Placement Awards returned for 2025–26 to celebrate the remarkable achievements of students who have secured professional placements. This initiative highlights the powerful impact of experiential learning and the personal and professional growth it inspires.

Following the Awards Reception held at the Academy Restaurant on Thursday 28 May 2026, we are delighted to announce the winning recipients:

1st Prize: Lucy McKnight (1^st) – BSc Hons Marketing – placement at Monkstown Boxing Club, Newtownabbey

2nd Prize: Breanna McLaughlin (2^nd) – BSc Hons Economics – placement Utility Regulator, Belfast

Joint 3rd Prize: Elle White BSc Hons International Hospitality Management – placement at Dunluce Lodge, Portrush

Eden Phillips BSc Hons HRM – placement with Northern Health & Social Care Trust, Antrim

Unlock business value with an Ulster placement student:

• Tap into innovative solutions
• advance projects with university expertise
• access a talent pool
• provide growth opportunities for both potential and existing employees

Join Ewan Glenny, student at Ulster University and Jane Boyle, Head of HR Services at Allen & Overy (Belfast) to discover the mutual benefits of work placements for learners and employers.