Research at Ulster
At Ulster University we are committed to creating an environment which supports, promotes and enables research excellence.
Over 96% of our research environment has been assessed, in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, as conducive to producing research of world-leading and internationally excellent quality and empowering outstanding impact.
Ulster University is in the top 10% of UK Universities for 4* or 3* research impact and 80% of our research outputs have been assessed as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.
On this page you will find information on research support, training and systems as well as information in inductions, career development, networking and the Researcher Development Concordat.
The Research and Innovation teams include:
Training and Support
Research Outputs
The Research Outputs Programme is designed to help academics/researchers in all aspects of research outputs through training, systems and support....
IMPACT
Impact is Ulster University's support programme designed to help researchers understand impact, enhance the impact of their research, track and...
Funding Opportunities
Our researchers have access to a wide range of funding opportunities, locally and globally.
Research Governance and Ethics
Research governance is a process for managing research. Its purpose is to ensure that the University’s research is well-designed, led...
REF 2021
Our research is transforming lives, solving global challenges to impact communities and societies for the better.
Research with Impact
Research Mentoring
The research mentoring programme is a programme to support academic and research staff in building their research capacity and capability....
Sabbatical Leave
Sabbatical leave is a form of paid leave that is free from all teaching and administrative duties.
The Research Excellence Awards
Recognising the outstanding contribution of Ulster staff in the area of research.
Peer Review
Guidance on peer review of research outputs and funding
Innovation
The Innovation Services team can provide Ulster academics with support and advice in all areas relating to knowledge and technology...
Research Topics
In the top 10% of UK Universities for Research Impact, we're committed to transformational research.
Research Support Services Handbook
The research support services handbook provides information on who's who in Research and Impact and research support services provided....
Research Staff Hub
Information for professional researchers on the Researcher Development Concordat, networking opportunities and research news at UU....
People
Research staff contact information.
Technician Commitment
Information, networks, development and resources for Ulster University’s diverse community of highly skilled technicians working in teaching, research and professional...
Systems and Data Information Websites
PURE Support
PURE is Ulster University's Research Management System. This site is to support users and editors of the system.
Research Systems Team
Our Research Systems Team is responsible for the maintenance of a number of research information systems.
ORCiD Overview and PURE Integration
Overview of ORCiD and how to integrate it with PURE.
Worktribe
Worktribe project management system
Open Access
Find out how to make your research outputs open access.
Researchfish
Key information regarding Researchfish reporting and step-by-step guidance on how to submit your return.
Research Data Management
Facilitate excellence in your research with good practice in research data management.
Open Research
Get information to help you move forward in your open research journey.
Scopus
Scopus is an abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature including scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings...
Inductions and Career Development
Welcome
An introduction to research at Ulster University.
Your Development
Find out about CPD opportunities for research staff.
Researcher Network
A successful Researcher Network contributes to the goals of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers....
People
Researcher Development Concordat
Ulster University is a signatory of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.
