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Ulster University News - February 2016

Ulster University inspires next generation of female engineers

Ulster University inspires next generation of female engineers

25 February 2016

Strong housing market prevails according to Ulster University research

Strong housing market prevails according to Ulster University research

24 February 2016

Ulster University reveals findings of first ever research into schoolboy rugby injuries in Northern Ireland

Ulster University reveals findings of first ever research into schoolboy rugby injuries in Northern Ireland

23 February 2016

Ulster University hosts Sichuan Opera at Chinese New Year celebration

Ulster University hosts Sichuan Opera at Chinese New Year celebration

18 February 2016

New Ulster University research reveals exposure to common sources of mercury does not exacerbate Lupus

New Ulster University research reveals exposure to common sources of mercury does not exacerbate Lupus

17 February 2016

Ulster University launches urban regeneration series

Ulster University launches urban regeneration series

17 February 2016

Ulster University to host Sigerson Cup

Ulster University to host Sigerson Cup

16 February 2016

Ulster University welcomes support from the Rory Foundation for Sport Changes Life

Ulster University welcomes support from the Rory Foundation for Sport Changes Life

11 February 2016

Northern Ireland Secretary of State visits Ulster University

Northern Ireland Secretary of State visits Ulster University

11 February 2016

World First Research Takes Step Towards Uncovering Cause of Down Syndrome Vision Problems in Children

World First Research Takes Step Towards Uncovering Cause of Down Syndrome Vision Problems in Children

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