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 returns 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.

Students are invited to share their placement journey through a creative video titled “A Day in the Life of My Placement”, capturing their story in their own words and from their unique perspective. Video submissions are due by Friday 27 March 2026.

Winning entries will be Awarded:

• 1st Prize
• 2nd Prize
• 3rd Prize

Finalists will be invited to a celebratory Awards Reception held at the Academy Restaurant on Thursday 28 May 2026.

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.