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News for 2020

Fri 18 Dec 2020

Ulster graduate fulfils lifelong dream of completing a PhD

Fri 18 Dec 2020

PhD Graduate praises Ulster University for career development  

Fri 18 Dec 2020

International PhD graduate relishes his experience at Magee

Fri 18 Dec 2020

Disability advocate overcomes health issues to graduate with PhD from Ulster University

Fri 18 Dec 2020

PhD researcher graduates with an accolade of achievements including an interview with Sir David Attenborough

Thu 17 Dec 2020

Ulster International Event Management graduate goes global

Thu 17 Dec 2020

Ulster MBA student secures top job and graduates with distinction

Thu 17 Dec 2020

Ulster University research highlights impact of COVID-19 on family courts in NI

Wed 16 Dec 2020

Radiographer juggles study, home life and work on the frontline to graduate with distinction

Wed 16 Dec 2020

Doctor graduates after balancing his research with work on the frontline during the pandemic

Wed 16 Dec 2020

How Northern Ireland fares against its competitors: measuring economic, social and environmental progress: The Competitiveness Scorecard 2020.

Tue 15 Dec 2020

Ulster University student overcomes brain tumour to graduate with honours

Tue 15 Dec 2020

Ulster University graduate launches fantasy football website from final year project

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Prize winning history graduate’s confidence soars at Ulster University

Mon 14 Dec 2020

English Literature graduate realises his potential at Ulster University

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Ulster University and Avellino win US-Ireland Research Innovation Award

Mon 14 Dec 2020

Graduate to Export: Supporting Local Businesses on the International Stage

Mon 14 Dec 2020

FinTrU launches scholarships programme, to champion equality in the Finance Industry

Thu 10 Dec 2020

'Bad Bridget’ podcast reveals stories of criminal and deviant Irish Women in North America

Wed 09 Dec 2020

‘Art Unwrapped’ special exhibition goes online with a Christmas gift to the City of Belfast

Wed 09 Dec 2020

Health, Equality and the Economy

Tue 08 Dec 2020

Choice Housing Scholarships Supporting Ulster University Students

Tue 01 Dec 2020

Entrepreneur with Donegal roots supports Medical Education Scholarships with $100,000 donation

Mon 30 Nov 2020

Ulster University Business School supports regional upskilling and reskilling with funded online courses

Fri 27 Nov 2020

Unification referendums on the island of Ireland: Interim report

Fri 27 Nov 2020

Ulster University AI Expert Helps People to Communicate Following Brain Injuries as part of £20m UK Government Investment in AI

Thu 26 Nov 2020

Ulster University and Belfast City Council join forces to tackle the climate change emergency

Thu 26 Nov 2020

Women’s Vision in Transition: Photobook illustrates how much can be achieved when women come together to address cross-community social issues

Mon 23 Nov 2020

Industry leader partners with Ulster University to pioneer new chatbot technology

Fri 20 Nov 2020

Survey shows Covid-19 restrictions could have long-term impact on children’s play and development

Thu 19 Nov 2020

Ulster University research suggests housing market rebound after lockdown

Wed 11 Nov 2020

Ulster University students show their support for COVID-19 healthcare workers with handmade medals

Mon 09 Nov 2020

Ulster University play key role in new European NorthWord project

Mon 02 Nov 2020

Optum Ireland announces Healthcare Scholars and support for Ulster's new School of Medicine

Thu 29 Oct 2020

Professor Alison Gallagher appointed to the UK Nutrition and Health Claims Committee (UKNHCC)

Wed 28 Oct 2020

Top Ulster University graduate wins Allen & Overy Award

Tue 27 Oct 2020

Ulster University Business School Welcomes First Cohort of FinTech Apprentices

Tue 27 Oct 2020

Ulster University Magee students get creative for first ever Halloween at home celebration

Fri 23 Oct 2020

Ulster University partners with the Antonio Carluccio Foundation to promote access to higher education

Wed 21 Oct 2020

Ulster University partners with Council and Police bodies to safeguard students and local community

Mon 19 Oct 2020

First ever survey of the mental health of children and young people in Northern Ireland supports the need for prevention and early intervention

Thu 15 Oct 2020

Research advises of management strengths and areas for improvement to support wellbeing of Health and Social Care UK workforce during COVID-19

Wed 14 Oct 2020

Magee and Coleraine campuses host walk-in COVID-19 local testing sites for local community

Fri 09 Oct 2020

Ulster University staff and students take home the top prizes at Invent 2020

Fri 09 Oct 2020

Student mental health study receives funding boost on COVID-19 impact

Fri 09 Oct 2020

Dr Elaine Murray discusses how COVID-19 has impacted delivery of student wellbeing support

Wed 07 Oct 2020

North Coast agencies complete student letter drop to support and protect local community

Tue 06 Oct 2020

Ulster University free online courses to give workers impacted by COVID-19 opportunity to upskill and retrain in priority areas

Mon 05 Oct 2020

North West’s aspiring future doctors sit Graduate Medical School Admissions Test at Magee

Mon 05 Oct 2020

Faculty of Computing and Engineering and the Built Environment Innovation in Placement Awards 2020

Tue 29 Sep 2020

Ulster University lecturer awarded over £400,000 for childhood cancer research

Fri 25 Sep 2020

Ulster University welcomes announcement of walk-in COVID-19 mobile testing unit on the Coleraine and Magee campuses

Mon 21 Sep 2020

Ulster graduate wins Ken Hom – Lee Kum Kee Scholarship

Fri 18 Sep 2020

Ulster University and Inspire Workplaces win UK KTP award with innovative digital platform aimed at supporting employee mental health

Mon 14 Sep 2020

Ulster University launches Northern Ireland’s first BSc Paramedic Science degree

Tue 01 Sep 2020

Evening eating is associated with higher total calorie intake and lower diet quality

Thu 27 Aug 2020

Ulster University project to encourage coronary heart disease patients to keep active and healthy receives Heart Research UK grant

Wed 26 Aug 2020

Richard Johnston appointed to Ministerial Infrastructure Advisory Panel

Tue 18 Aug 2020

Vice Chancellor Appointed

Tue 18 Aug 2020

Ulster University research indicates house price stability as NI market re-emerges from ‘lockdown’

Wed 12 Aug 2020

Drive-in Cinema coming to Coleraine campus

Thu 06 Aug 2020

Ulster University’s Professor Owen Barr named a 2020 National Teaching Fellow

Thu 06 Aug 2020

Ulster University’s Dr Mark Matthews to present knee pain research at international webinar

Wed 05 Aug 2020

Ulster’s School of Medicine now recruiting future doctors for September 2021

Wed 05 Aug 2020

Pathways to recovery for the Northern Ireland economy from COVID-19

Wed 05 Aug 2020

NI Universities launch joint pilot testing programme exploring COVID-19 exposure and immunity among student population

Sat 01 Aug 2020

Ulster University researchers part of advisory group on StopCOVID NI app

Fri 31 Jul 2020

International student juggles parenthood to graduate with a PhD

Fri 31 Jul 2020

Students, their families and peers invited to Ulster University's virtual open day

Thu 30 Jul 2020

Award-winning international student says studying in NI was ‘most happy and enjoyable time’ in her life

Thu 30 Jul 2020

Key ‘Troubles’ Documents now available online through National Archives of Ireland partnership with CAIN

Fri 24 Jul 2020

Ulster University golf star “on course” for career success

Fri 24 Jul 2020

Lockdown celebrations for young mum graduating with first class honours degree

Fri 24 Jul 2020

From lecture theatre to press office: How Ulster graduate entered the world of politics

Thu 23 Jul 2020

First Class Honours for Magee student returning to Ulster for PhD

Thu 23 Jul 2020

Masters student completes her degree while working on the frontline during the pandemic

Thu 23 Jul 2020

Ulster University student graduates after inspiring career change to support growing family

Thu 23 Jul 2020

Ulster University graduate tackles health issues and advocates for young people with arthritis

Wed 22 Jul 2020

Karate star striking for success after graduation

Wed 22 Jul 2020

First Class Honours for First Graduate in the family

Wed 22 Jul 2020

Ulster University graduate overcomes cancer and hopes to help others facing difficulties

Wed 22 Jul 2020

Award winning chef Callum Irwin adds first class honours degree to his list of accolades

Thu 16 Jul 2020

Ulster University professor receives prestigious Nursing Fellowship

Fri 10 Jul 2020

Secure the next generation of FinTech talent through Ulster University Business School

Thu 09 Jul 2020

Parents in NI find supporting children’s learning and well-being from home difficult, new report finds

Tue 07 Jul 2020

Ulster Researchers support the response to COVID-19

Tue 07 Jul 2020

Researchers develop new Mental Health App to support people during COVID-19 and beyond

Mon 06 Jul 2020

Ulster University launches free online courses for workers affected by COVID-19

Tue 30 Jun 2020

Universal credit should be designed with the people who use it, new report says

Mon 29 Jun 2020

Ulster plays role in Belfast Maritime Consortium helping to build zero emissions ferries

Fri 26 Jun 2020

Multi-disciplinary team of Ulster experts help secure £33m grant to build zero emission ferries

Thu 25 Jun 2020

UNESCO sites lead the way on sustainable development and create value for communities across the UK

Wed 24 Jun 2020

Professor Siobhan O'Neill appointed Interim Mental Health Champion for Northern Ireland

Wed 24 Jun 2020

Ulster University academics and students feature in the first ever Virtual Learning Festival

Mon 22 Jun 2020

Ulster University ranked first in UK for Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism courses in Complete University Guide 2021

Thu 18 Jun 2020

Ulster University launches new study exploring COVID-19 exposure and immunity in NI

Wed 17 Jun 2020

Green light for project investigating cross-border museum activity in Ireland

Tue 16 Jun 2020

Ulster University and partners raise funds to fuel education at home

Mon 15 Jun 2020

Ulster University Business School Launches New Business Support Initiative

Thu 11 Jun 2020

Postgraduate webinar series in line with COVID-19 recovery plans now available

Wed 10 Jun 2020

In response to industry growth Ulster introduces innovative FinTech degree

Tue 09 Jun 2020

Ulster University Covid-19 tracker compares NI and ROI data on coronavirus testing, positive cases and deaths

Fri 29 May 2020

Ulster University research highlights impact of COVID-19 on NI Housing Market

Thu 28 May 2020

Ulster University student accommodation wins Best Moving In Experience Award

Wed 27 May 2020

Ulster University confirms plans for the 2020/2021 Academic Year

Mon 25 May 2020

Ulster University develop COVID-19 symptom checker, diagnostic and contact tracker app

Mon 18 May 2020

Local Universities and AWARE tackle mental health in the workplace

Thu 14 May 2020

Ulster University a key partner in new European mental health “IT4Anxiety” project

Wed 13 May 2020

Your beach is changing: Scientists study coastal erosion at Murlough Beach

Tue 12 May 2020

Ulster University celebrates 45 years of Nursing on International Nurses Day

Wed 06 May 2020

Social Work students qualify early to support the most vulnerable in society

Fri 01 May 2020

Ulster University playing its part in reducing food wastage across Europe in €4.8m project

Thu 30 Apr 2020

Ulster University Lecturer producing 100 PPE visors a day from home

Wed 29 Apr 2020

UU inspires school children virtually

Fri 24 Apr 2020

NI parents’ views sought on experience of remote schooling during COVID-19

Tue 21 Apr 2020

Ulster Professors join Government led UK Rapid Test Consortium

Mon 20 Apr 2020

Big city centre thank you to all key workers

Tue 14 Apr 2020

Newly established consortium to test up to 1,000 samples a day in fight against COVID-19

Wed 08 Apr 2020

Student nurses join the fight against Covid-19

Tue 31 Mar 2020

Depression and anxiety spiked after lockdown announcement, coronavirus mental health study shows

Wed 25 Mar 2020

Psychologists study mental health and social impacts of COVID-19

Fri 20 Mar 2020

Magee gets behind Brooke Scullion as she prepares for the Knockouts on The Voice UK

Wed 11 Mar 2020

Changing the lives of people living with dementia with new memory supporting app

Tue 10 Mar 2020

Ulster University to transform certification standards for dementia products across North-West Europe

Tue 03 Mar 2020

Ulster University’s Nurses of the future take inspiration from a local heroine of the past

Thu 27 Feb 2020

Public views sought on the future location of Ulster University’s School of Health Sciences

Mon 24 Feb 2020

Ulster University launches its campus in Qatar in partnership with City College

Mon 24 Feb 2020

Ulster University research indicates a continuation of improving market pricing

Tue 18 Feb 2020

Ulster and Queen’s awarded £2.1million for state-of-the-art high performance computing facility

Mon 17 Feb 2020

Ulster University harness power of mass spectrometry imaging for research into degenerative diseases

Wed 12 Feb 2020

Ulster University hackathon creates digital solutions to support senior citizens

Mon 10 Feb 2020

North West leads way as Leo wins top prize in Mandarin Speaking Competition

Thu 06 Feb 2020

Future tourism, hospitality and food industry leaders celebrated at student awards

Tue 04 Feb 2020

Ulster University supports Pakistan Science Fair Award

Thu 30 Jan 2020

Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign Launched (#LoveYourSkin)

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Derry and Strabane celebrates Learning Cities status with special festival

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Ulster University to play leading role in new research into smart and healthy ageing

Wed 22 Jan 2020

Ulster University takes the lead on hydrogen safety training for first responders in Europe

Tue 21 Jan 2020

Global Health Symposium at Ulster University’s Magee Campus

Mon 20 Jan 2020

Ulster University and Dell Technologies join forces to foster innovation as part of Belfast City Deal

Fri 17 Jan 2020

Princess Anne opens Ulster University’s new Spatial Computing and Neurotechnology Innovation Hub

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