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News for 2021

Fri 17 Dec 2021

Dr Eugene Mooney named Distinguished Graduate of the Year 2021

Thu 16 Dec 2021

Top Ulster University graduate awarded Allen & Overy accolade

Tue 14 Dec 2021

First UU ISRC Autumn School supported by local industry and global academia

Fri 10 Dec 2021

Colombian Truth Commission visits Magee Campus on Human Rights Day to launch new exhibition examining the act of testimony

Wed 08 Dec 2021

New Northern Ireland air pollution dashboard launched

Wed 08 Dec 2021

New wave of digitally savvy graduates to enter the Fintech space

Fri 03 Dec 2021

Ulster University and Leonard Cheshire set to transform employment opportunities for graduates with disabilities

Fri 03 Dec 2021

The Fintech Corridor and Ulster University Announce Partnership, Spearheading Collaboration Between North-South Industry and Academia to Advance Fintech Education and Innovation

Fri 03 Dec 2021

Report highlights impact of COVID-19 on people with learning disabilities and need for new models of service provision

Thu 02 Dec 2021

Ulster University PhD Researchers and Alumni in Array Collective win Turner Prize

Tue 30 Nov 2021

Ulster University and partners to receive £8.23m to transform understanding of children’s mathematics learning

Tue 30 Nov 2021

Ulster University Business School and Lidl Work Together to Boost Retail Careers Through the ‘Feed Your Mind’ Degree Programme

Fri 26 Nov 2021

Ulster University Lecturer leads an international interdisciplinary education research group

Fri 26 Nov 2021

Ulster University commits to the White Ribbon Pledge to support the end of violence against women

Wed 24 Nov 2021

Ulster University partners with British Council and Queen’s University Belfast to promote Northern Ireland as top study destination to US market

Tue 23 Nov 2021

Ulster Academic Co-Authors major report for Intellectual Property Office on music creators' earnings

Tue 23 Nov 2021

Legal Innovation Centre works with Legal and Tech Industry Leaders to Develop UK’s first Law and Computing Programme

Mon 22 Nov 2021

Ulster University’s new Academy signals major investment in hospitality education

Wed 10 Nov 2021

NI house prices continue to rise according to latest Ulster University House Price Index

Tue 09 Nov 2021

Research project to harness Northern Ireland’s geothermal resources to underpin greener energy use

Tue 09 Nov 2021

Ulster University academic named as Co-Chair of All-Island Climate and Biodiversity Research Network

Thu 04 Nov 2021

Living legacy of historic Foyle College Tree protected through tree cloning

Tue 26 Oct 2021

Ghostly Robots, Spooky Light Installations, Zombie Apocalypse Training and Horror Film Showcase: Old and New Worlds Collide this Halloween at Ulster University Magee

Thu 21 Oct 2021

Trial Launched to Help Boys Falling Behind in Education at the Taking Boys Seriously Conference

Wed 20 Oct 2021

NI’s creative industry success centre stage at global BEYOND conference in Belfast

Tue 19 Oct 2021

Ulster University’s Nursing Competence Test Centre awarded new contract

Fri 15 Oct 2021

Celebrating innovation in manufacturing

Fri 15 Oct 2021

NIAS and Teacher Education Universities launch “Lifesaver Ambassador Training Scheme”

Thu 14 Oct 2021

Graduate employers  need  digital soft skills, communication skills & technical  IT  related skills  from future workforce

Mon 11 Oct 2021

Deputy First Minister Launches Ulster University Partnership with MEGA to Provide Skills Pipeline to Ready NI for Industry 4.0

Fri 08 Oct 2021

Ulster University and NIACRO release first-of-its-kind research into employers’ attitudes to recruiting those with criminal records

Wed 06 Oct 2021

Building a future-focused Northern Ireland

Fri 01 Oct 2021

Ground-Breaking Cancer Treatment Technology Startup StimOxyGen Named Overall Winner Of Invent 2021 Awards

Fri 01 Oct 2021

Ulster University Belfast School of Art Grads in the Spotlight on new BBC One Fashion Challenge Series

Thu 30 Sep 2021

Conference showcases progress of EU Certification-D project to transform certification standards for dementia products

Wed 29 Sep 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Visit Ulster University’s Magee Campus

Wed 29 Sep 2021

UK’s first ever claimant-led guide to Universal Credit launches just as furlough ends, with thousands more claims expected

Tue 28 Sep 2021

Third phase of UK wide study highlights continuing impacts of the Covid pandemic on the health and social care workforce

Wed 22 Sep 2021

‘Don’t forget the children:’ Ulster University research highlights important message for those supporting families with parents suffering from incurable cancer

Tue 21 Sep 2021

Ulster University Coleraine Campus among first in UK to receive a SafePod, enabling researchers to access secure data

Tue 21 Sep 2021

Towards a National Collection - £14.5m project to transform online exploration of UK’s culture and heritage collections through harnessing innovative AI

Mon 20 Sep 2021

Ulster University welcomes students to the first Paramedic Sciences degree programme in Northern Ireland

Fri 17 Sep 2021

Ulster University shortlisted for ‘University of the Year’ and achieves best ever performance in leading industry league table

Mon 30 Aug 2021

Developing the future leaders of Agri-Food

Wed 25 Aug 2021

New Research Project tackles online hate in football

Mon 23 Aug 2021

Ulster University Opens the Doors to its First Medical Students with a new School of Medicine in the heart of the Community

Thu 19 Aug 2021

Ulster Academics appointed to Irish Language and Ulster-Scots Strategy Expert Advisory Panels

Wed 18 Aug 2021

Ulster Uni students secure place on US scholarship programme

Wed 18 Aug 2021

NI students encouraged to take up the vaccine ahead of the Big Jab Weekend

Tue 17 Aug 2021

Ulster University Success for Student with Learning Disability

Tue 17 Aug 2021

Latest Ulster University House Price Index reveals increase in property prices and transactions

Mon 16 Aug 2021

Economy Minister Launches Expanded, World Class Biomedical Sciences Facility at Ulster University Coleraine

Wed 11 Aug 2021

Allstate NI partnership with Ulster University continues to drive technological innovation

Thu 05 Aug 2021

Seizing opportunities through Clearing- Ulster University’s top tips

Thu 05 Aug 2021

Ulster University Business School invites employers to partner on market-leading customer operations degree apprenticeship

Wed 04 Aug 2021

Portrait of Northern Ireland Centenary exhibition to include works by Belfast School of Art

Mon 02 Aug 2021

Ulster University Business School’s latest podcast spotlights female entrepreneurship

Thu 29 Jul 2021

Ulster University rises to number 2 in UK PhD rankings for researcher satisfaction

Tue 27 Jul 2021

Ulster University welcomes new Centenary scholarship scheme for those less likely to access university education

Thu 22 Jul 2021

Ulster University joins Smart Nano NI Consortium in welcoming £42.4m in funding

Thu 22 Jul 2021

‘Prepping for Uni’ Course co-designed by students launched by Ulster University’s School Outreach Academy

Thu 15 Jul 2021

Ulster Student named as Law Neuberger prize winner

Wed 14 Jul 2021

Ulster’s Celtic researchers strengthen their connection to Brittany

Fri 09 Jul 2021

Irish hockey star scores degree in Human Nutrition

Fri 09 Jul 2021

Ulster graduate inspired by son's heart condition to pursue a career in cardiac physiology

Fri 09 Jul 2021

Ulster University’s EDGE Excel Student of the Year graduates with an accolade of achievements

Fri 09 Jul 2021

Ulster PhD graduate shines spotlight on portrayal of mental health and suicide in filmmaking

Fri 09 Jul 2021

Ulster University graduate hopes to use her own experience to help others access higher education

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Rugby Pro scores degree from Ulster University

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Two kids, a pandemic and a successfully completed PhD

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Mature student finds her passion for Radiography at Ulster University

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Ulster University graduate turns passion for the environment into a career

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Ulster graduate uses creative skills to support others during the pandemic

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Ulster University student overcomes cancer to graduate with first class honours

Thu 08 Jul 2021

International student first to complete innovative Data Science degree at Magee

Thu 08 Jul 2021

Ulster University graduate inspired by her late father to pursue a career in personalised medicine

Wed 07 Jul 2021

Ulster entrepreneur balances final year studies with baking business

Wed 07 Jul 2021

Ulster University graduate turns his passion for tennis into a business

Wed 07 Jul 2021

Bank of Ireland launches new account for Ulster University’s School of Medicine

Wed 07 Jul 2021

Mature student graduates after tireless work on the frontline during her degree

Wed 07 Jul 2021

Mature student pushes through barriers to graduate with degree in Language and Linguistics

Tue 06 Jul 2021

New cross-border collaboration to boost innovation in Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology

Tue 06 Jul 2021

Ulster University leaders look forward to a new era in the heart of Belfast

Mon 05 Jul 2021

Ulster University announces three additional medical education scholarships

Thu 01 Jul 2021

Secret records now available online through CAIN in collaboration with PRONI

Thu 01 Jul 2021

Ulster University announces 50 Master’s Degree Studentships for upcoming academic year

Tue 29 Jun 2021

Working in partnership to deliver forward-looking, pragmatic proposals for growth and prosperity in NI and Belfast

Mon 28 Jun 2021

Family Friendly Staycations at Ulster University

Fri 25 Jun 2021

Universities and colleges lead initiative to offer school leavers alternative routes to university at local colleges

Thu 24 Jun 2021

Ulster University and Pearson announce major online degree partnership

Wed 23 Jun 2021

Ulster University announces creation of new role at brand new School of Medicine: the Randox Professor of Medicine

Tue 22 Jun 2021

Ulster University appoints new Chancellor: Dr Colin Davidson

Thu 17 Jun 2021

Ulster University, Seagate and Dell Technologies Ireland collaborate during Covid 19

Thu 17 Jun 2021

Ulster University and QUB to partner with PwC in new £40m Advanced Research and Engineering Centre

Wed 16 Jun 2021

Ulster University produces Psychlorama, a 360° audio-visual production in collaborative project

Fri 11 Jun 2021

New prehabilitation programme launched for cancer patients

Thu 10 Jun 2021

ARK report stresses the need for a public awareness campaign on coercive control

Wed 09 Jun 2021

Ulster University Students and Alumni in Array Collective shortlisted for Turner Prize

Wed 09 Jun 2021

Magee leads Ulster’s contribution in the development of a Non-Clinical IoT strategy across Northern Europe

Tue 08 Jun 2021

Ulster University hits highest ranking and enters top 50 Universities in the Complete University Guide 2022 League Tables

Tue 08 Jun 2021

Heron Bros Launch Medical School Scholarships to Support Ulster University Students and Healthcare in the North West

Mon 07 Jun 2021

Professor Grainne McKeever appointed Chair of Discretionary Support Review

Fri 04 Jun 2021

Outworker Recordings – A new record label for Ulster University

Thu 03 Jun 2021

Teaming up to tackle Food Poverty in North Belfast

Thu 03 Jun 2021

Business Leaders Appointed as New Visiting Professors at Ulster University Business School

Wed 02 Jun 2021

The New Ulster University Belfast Campus by Numbers

Fri 28 May 2021

Ulster University staff and students celebrated International Nurses’ Day 2021

Fri 28 May 2021

President Michael D Higgins and US Congressman Brendan Boyle to speak on ‘Heritage, Healing and Home’ at an international conference hosted from Ulster University Magee

Mon 24 May 2021

Ulster University Geoscientist Recognised as One of Ireland’s Leading World Class Researchers

Fri 21 May 2021

Artificial Intelligence project set to transform video archive searches

Fri 21 May 2021

Ulster University Business School Students Support Businesses with International Growth Plans

Fri 21 May 2021

Manchester United’s Luke Shaw congratulates the winner of the Ulster University and Manchester United Foundation partnership competition

Thu 20 May 2021

Randox and Ulster University – a Winning Team for the Sports Stars of the Future

Tue 18 May 2021

Ulster University Academics win European Research Award

Fri 14 May 2021

In Memoriam of Lord Trevor Smith

Fri 14 May 2021

Schools Outreach Academy launched to strengthen Schools Outreach

Thu 13 May 2021

Researchers pilot plans for new national birth cohort study

Wed 12 May 2021

NI universities come together to celebrate nursing as a career for all

Wed 12 May 2021

Ulster University announces Future Skills Week and encourages students, graduates and employers to get involved from 24-28 May 2021

Tue 11 May 2021

Average house price in NI up almost 7% on same period last year

Tue 11 May 2021

PwC and Ulster University Business School partner to launch new fully funded Degree Apprenticeship

Mon 10 May 2021

Measures to Make Belfast a Hub for Health and Wellbeing Explored in Ulster University and Belfast City Council Partnership

Thu 06 May 2021

Belfast Community Scholarships launched to help more students access higher education

Thu 29 Apr 2021

Ulster University students take on fast fashion

Thu 29 Apr 2021

Student-led UNIQUE Art and Design shop reopens on the Belfast Campus

Wed 28 Apr 2021

Degree apprenticeships: bringing business and education together

Wed 28 Apr 2021

International study reveals global glacier retreat has accelerated

Wed 21 Apr 2021

Attract and Retain Top Talent with a Higher Level Apprenticeship

Tue 20 Apr 2021

Ulster University to host Gastronomy Summit 2022

Mon 19 Apr 2021

“Wasted: time & me:” YouthPact research on the thoughts of young people in the pandemic illustrates the extent of isolation and the impact on mental health

Fri 16 Apr 2021

Ulster, UCD and QUB join forces to connect Research Managers and Administrators across the island of Ireland

Fri 16 Apr 2021

Dr Stephen Roulston and the RAP Project team win the 2021 SCoTENS John Coolahan Award

Thu 15 Apr 2021

UNIQUE hamper up for grabs

Thu 15 Apr 2021

Dr Tom Maguire elected as Chair of the Board of the International Theatre for Young Audiences Research Network

Wed 14 Apr 2021

Ulster University Business School Skills Courses Help Reignite Futures

Tue 13 Apr 2021

Professor Tara Moore named in The 100 Women in Ophthalmology Power List

Tue 13 Apr 2021

Magee team publish third set of results from FOREUM sensors studies with patients across Europe

Fri 02 Apr 2021

Future Screens NI launch mentoring programme ‘Future Foundation’ for the creative sector in Northern Ireland

Thu 01 Apr 2021

Ulster University Business School Publish New Podcast on Skills and Economic Recovery with Economy Minister Diane Dodds

Wed 31 Mar 2021

International Transgender Day of Visibility – Wednesday 31 March

Tue 30 Mar 2021

Ulster University Occupational Therapy Students Develop Innovative ‘Compassion Fatigue’ Programme to Support Healthcare Workers During the Pandemic and Beyond

Thu 25 Mar 2021

Ulster University partners with Dublin City University to deliver report informing the launch of the Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor

Wed 24 Mar 2021

Funding boost for stroke rehabilitation research

Wed 24 Mar 2021

Ulster University to be part of leading brand new Centre to implement evidence in adult social care

Tue 23 Mar 2021

Ulster University designated as Basketball Ireland Centre of Excellence

Tue 23 Mar 2021

'Back to the start-up' report launched by FSB NI and Ulster University Business School

Mon 22 Mar 2021

UK wide study highlights specific impacts of the Covid pandemic on the health and social care workforce

Thu 04 Mar 2021

University Mental Health Day celebrated online - 4th March 2021

Mon 01 Mar 2021

Ulster University launches new app for people living with dementia

Wed 24 Feb 2021

Ulster University joins with city and region partners to celebrate the Heads of Terms Agreement for the Derry and Strabane City Deal today

Tue 23 Feb 2021

Ulster Screen Academy Receives Prestigious Unreal Academic Partner Status and Announces £1m Investment in Virtual Production Studio

Thu 18 Feb 2021

Ulster University shines spotlight on Healthy Ageing at the NI Science Festival

Thu 18 Feb 2021

Ulster University students help Lecturer in his quest to raise £10,000 for local charities

Wed 17 Feb 2021

CAIN future secured as a live archive

Tue 16 Feb 2021

Hearing aids may protect against progression to dementia, study shows

Mon 15 Feb 2021

Ulster University research indicates buoyant housing market in Northern Ireland

Thu 11 Feb 2021

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge praise nursing students from Ulster University in surprise video call

Tue 09 Feb 2021

Ulster University named as finalist in National Student Housing Awards 2021

Thu 04 Feb 2021

Ulster University Business School introduces new programmes to support the future workforce

Wed 03 Feb 2021

Ulster academic appointed Editor-in-Chief of international Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma

Tue 02 Feb 2021

Future location of Ulster University’s School of Health Sciences decided

Wed 27 Jan 2021

Report on Mother and Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundries in Northern Ireland

Fri 08 Jan 2021

Ulster University leads on EU report on technology use during COVID-19 pandemic

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