SDG 14 - Teaching
Our teaching supports the protection and sustainable management of marine and freshwater environments. Students engage with ocean and aquatic sustainability through interdisciplinary curricula that explore marine ecology, water quality, climate impacts, and environmental governance. By developing scientific understanding and practical skills, graduates are equipped to contribute to the conservation and responsible use of aquatic ecosystems.
Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
SDG 14 - Research
Our research advances understanding of marine and freshwater ecosystems and the pressures they face. Through interdisciplinary and applied research, we address issues including climate change impacts, water quality, biodiversity loss, and sustainable use of aquatic resources. Working closely with policymakers, industry, and communities, our research supports evidence-based solutions that protect and restore aquatic environments.
Research Stories
- An integrated physical-environmental protocol for shoreline health assessment
- Underwater Cultural Heritage at Risk? Global Insights into Deep-Sea Mining and Trawling Impacts
- Accuracy of calculated speeds from vessel monitoring system data: Considerations for fisheries management
- Beach Clean 2.0: tackling marine plastic pollution through transdisciplinary research and civic engagement
Lough Neagh Algae Crisis
Faculty members from Ulster University have actively engaged in addressing the Lough Neagh algae crisis, contributing to Climate NI’s Steering Group, and speaking at the Islands in Climate Crisis conference, underscoring the University’s leadership in tackling environmental challenges.
SDG 14 - Partnerships
Through collaboration with industry, local communities, and global networks, we work to protect marine ecosystems, promote sustainable use of ocean resources, and address the impacts of pollution and climate change. By sharing knowledge, research, and innovation, our partnerships help support healthier oceans and strengthen action for marine biodiversity.
Partnership Stories
Environmental Engineering Professor receives prestigious Water for Life Award
€9.6m CMAP project leads new PEACEPLUS step-change in cross-border coastal protection
New Study Finds Large Fluctuations in Sea Level Occurred During the Last Ice Age
