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Applications Open for Postgraduate Programmes to Drive Skills Growth Across Northern Ireland
Funded by the Department for the Economy, Skill Up programmes target key sectors including green energy, tourism, and health sciences

Ulster University Business School welcomes seven new Visiting Professors as it celebrates 50 years at the heart of NI business
Ulster University Business School has announced the appointment of seven new Visiting Professors, further strengthening its connections with Northern Ireland’s business community and bringing fresh perspectives from across the globe.

Ulster University is 2nd in the UK for Postgraduate Research Satisfaction
Ulster University has surged to 2nd place in the UK for overall postgraduate research satisfaction, according to the 2025 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES), conducted in partnership with AdvanceHE.

Families invited to help shape the future of dementia care through new Ulster University programme
Ulster University, in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and Brighton and Sussex Medical School brings Time for Dementia to Northern Ireland.

Ulster University Researchers Appointed to REF 2029 Panels in Recognition of Research Excellence
Five Ulster University academics selected to help shape the future of UK research assessment through REF 2029 sub-panel roles

Ulster University joins partners to launch Student Safety Campaign 2025
Ulster University has joined with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Queen’s University Belfast and Belfast Metropolitan College to launch the 2025 Student Safety Campaign.

Ulster University to play key role in landmark UK-wide birth cohort study
Almost 1 in 2 babies born in Northern Ireland in 2026 will be invited to join the study.

Inaugural ‘Traveller Mental Health: The Way Forward’ Conference hosted by Ulster University
The first-ever regional conference dedicated to the mental health of the Traveller community was held on 3 September and examined the inequalities they face.

New Ulster University employer survey highlights gap between graduate use of AI and employer adoption
Only 4% of employers have integrated AI into recruitment, signalling a cautious approach to technology amid rising competition in the graduate jobs market.

Applications to Ulster University Derry~Londonderry campus have risen by 21% for the 2025/26 academic year
The Economy Minister joined Ulster University Vice-Chancellor at Derry~Londonderry Open Day to announce significant rise in applications

Major Boost from National Lottery Heritage Fund For Ulster University CAIN Archive Project
Funding to enhance CAIN archive and explore housing and migration histories during Northern Ireland’s conflict

Young Voices Reimagine The Future at The Imaginarium Exhibition Launch
Ulster University-led initiative showcases creative visions for tomorrow at W5 Belfast

Designing Tomorrow: Future Island-Island and Rathlin Island Shaping Green Futures
Reflections on two years of collaborative design research and what’s next for Phase Two.

Prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awarded to Ulster University engineering researcher
Fellowship marks first for Ulster University and a major boost for climate change research

Two Major Cross-Border Health Projects Launched by Ulster University with €20M+ PEACEPLUS Funding
Together, the iMPROVE and PEACETIME projects represent an investment of more than €20 million under the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Ulster University celebrates launch of new Centre for Legal Technology
Ulster University has officially launched its Centre for Legal Technology (CLT), marking a pivotal moment in legal innovation and reinforcing Northern Ireland’s emergence as a leader in law and technology.

Kate O'Connor wins silver in Tokyo at World Athletics Championships
Ulster University student Kate claimed a historic silver medal in the women's heptathlon with a superb performance at the World Athletics Championships.

Professor Jim McLaughlin elected as Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow
Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Director of the Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre at Ulster University, Jim McLaughlin has been elected into the Royal Academy of Engineering, the UK's national academy for engineering and technology.

Industry leaders and future managers unite in Ulster University's Academy Restaurant to shape the next era of luxury travel
Hosted by the Department of Hospitality Tourism and Events Management and Daly Recruitment, industry and students met to address how the sector can meet rising expectations of the luxury traveller

Studio Ulster and CoSTAR Screen Lab beacons for Belfast Region City Deals
Studio Ulster and CoSTAR Screen Lab Highlighted as Key Successes in Belfast Region City Deal Annual Report

Student Artwork to Take Centre Stage in Belfast’s Landmark Grand Central Station
Belfast School of Art partners with Translink to provide a unique opportunity for students to create a permanent artwork for one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic civic spaces

Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) showcases Northern Ireland’s Leadership in responsible and collaborative AI at AICON 2025
Ulster University-led AICC highlights how AI innovation is shaping industries and society across Northern Ireland and beyond