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Class of 2025: Inspired by her late father, PhD graduate-turned-lecturer proves that university is for everyone at every stage of life
Dr Rachael Singleton’s interdisciplinary PhD at Ulster University Business School came along at the right time

Class of 2025: ‘Things can and do get better’: Tech Student of the Year overcomes personal challenges to pursue new direction
Yuan Zhang is graduating with a BSc (Hons) Computing Science after completing his first degree at Ulster University in 2019

Class of 2025: Care-experienced graduate makes ‘connections’ to become in-demand professional photographer
BA Hons Photography with Video graduate Megan Hill’s future looks bright, as she secures commercial commissions for global brands and has her graduate collection snapped up

Class of 2025: Business graduate finds independence and direction in move to Derry~Londonderry
Newtownabbey student Joshua Johnston graduates with a BSc Hons Business Studies with Options (Marketing) from Ulster University

Class of 2025: International Tourism graduate accelerates career at North West 200 and Formula 1
Ballymoney student combines her love for motorsport and events in a high-octane career that began with a placement at Ulster

Class of 2025: Managing Director of Nuprint Technologies Gavin Killeen MBE DL Awarded Honorary Doctorate
Made an MBE in 2023 for services to Further Education in Northern Ireland, Gavin Killeen is Managing Director of Nuprint Technologies Limited

Class of 2025: Champion of the environment Donna Rainey is honoured by Ulster University
Retired paediatric nurse Donna Rainey receives an honorary doctorate at Ulster University, Coleraine, in recognition of her rewilding work, both locally and nationally.

Class of 2025: Ulster University honours David Clements for outstanding services
Ulster University has today awarded an honorary doctorate to David Clements in recognition of his outstanding service as Honorary Treasurer of the University.

Class of 2025: Mitchel McLaughlin receives Ulster University Honorary Doctorate
Jointly receiving the award with Lord William Hay, Mitchel McLaughlin, former Speaker for the Northern Ireland Assembly, is being recognised for his substantial work towards peace building

Class of 2025: Kickboxing sensation Billy Murray honoured by Ulster University
Billy Murray receives an Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding contribution to the sport of kickboxing

Class of 2025: The National Trust’s Hilary McGrady receives Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University
Hilary McGrady, Director General of the National Trust, is being recognised for her work on sustainability, climate change and social responsibility

Class of 2025: Social entrepreneur honoured by Ulster University for making a difference in the lives of children in care
Ulster University has today awarded an Honorary Doctorate to Dave Linton, an innovator, social entrepreneur and founder of Madlug C.I.C, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to social enterprise and the care sector.

Class of 2025: VFX Executive Laura Livingstone awarded Honorary Doctorate
An advocate for northern Ireland’s screen and virtual production industry, Netflix VFX Executive Laura Livingstone is being recognised for her outstanding contribution to screen technologies and creative industries

Class of 2025: Award-Winning Director and Producer Aoife McArdle is Honoured by Ulster University
Director and producer on Apple TV+ hit series Severance, Aoife McArdle receives an Honorary Doctorate for her outstanding work in film, television, music videos and commercials

Class of 2025: Novelist and BIA Director Francesca Kay is awarded Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University
An Honorary Doctorate is conferred on Francesca Kay for her significant contribution to the arts, literature and public service

Class of 2025: Tech Investor Alastair Bell awarded for Contribution to NI’s Software Sector
Ulster University has awarded an Honorary Doctorate to Alastair Bell, a distinguished software entrepreneur and investor, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Northern Ireland technology sector.

AI to Revolutionise Conveyancing Process as Centre for Legal Technology teams up with Lawri AI
A new research and innovation partnership aims to streamline the conveyancing process through responsible artificial intelligence

Faces behind the fairways: meet the Ulster University volunteers at The 153rd Open
Ulster University staff and students play a key role in welcoming the world as The 153rd Open tees off at Royal Portrush

Appointment of new Director for the Ulster Screen Academy
Fiona Kilkelly has been appointed as Professor of Creative Industries and Director of Ulster Screen Academy and takes up her post in November

Pushing the Boundaries of Nursing Education and Research: Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation at Ulster University
Ulster University’s School of Nursing and Paramedic Science Marks Half a Century of Groundbreaking Progress

Ulster University Awarded Almost Half a Million Pounds from the Wolfson Foundation to Boost Personalised Medicine Research
New multi-omics lab at the Personalised Medicine Centre will allow advancement of disease understanding and patient care

Ulster University remembers Dr Maeve Kyle
Maeve received an Honorary Degree DUniv from Ulster University in 2006, a Lifetime Achievement Coaching Award from the European Coaches Association that same year, and an OBE in 2008.

Kate O’Connor strikes gold at the World University Games
Ulster University Masters student Kate O’Connor makes history by winning a gold medal in the women’s heptathlon at the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany

Uncertainty casts shadow over growth Ulster University Economic Policy Centre outlook reveals
Business confidence has declined in recent months in the face of considerable domestic and global pressures, a new report by Ulster University’s Economic Policy Centre (UUEPC) has revealed.

Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre set to transform NI manufacturing sector
Ministerial visit to £98million ‘Factory of the Future’ delivered in partnership with Ulster University, Queen’s University Belfast and Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council