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Northern Ireland Housing Market Remains Stable with Modest Price Growth
NI's housing market remained stable in the opening months of 2026, with new figures showing modest but consistent price growth across the region
International partnership driving student innovation and employability recognised at all-island awards
Ulster University’s Student and Graduate Opportunities Team won the Building Effective Partnerships Award at the GradIreland & AHECS Employability Awards 2026 for a collaborative international student initiative delivered with universities, industry mentors and strategic partner The R&A.
Major RTPI-commissioned research highlights risks and opportunities in cross-border spatial planning on the island of Ireland
Study led by Ulster University identifies policy divergence, uneven collaboration and the need to refresh existing planning frameworks
New All‑Island Research Exposes Critical Gaps in Physical Activity Support for Pregnant and Postpartum Women
Findings released during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 highlight urgent need for action to deliver physical activity support and guidance during and after pregnancy.
New research seeks to understand the impact of prostate cancer bereavement
A new collaborative study led by Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast aims to better understand grief following prostate cancer loss, with bereaved families encouraged to take part in an anonymous survey to help improve future support services
Geotechnical PhD researcher named winner of ICE Northern Ireland Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers
Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment researcher gains top regional honour for innovative low-carbon construction research and progresses to national competition.
Ulster University Reflects on the Past, Present and Future of Physiotherapy Education
The event formed part of a wider programme of activity leading up to the milestone anniversary celebrations, which was the first physiotherapy degree established in the UK and Ireland.
Ulster University Composers Brian Irvine and David Holmes Win Ivor Novello Award for Trespasses
Named Best Television Soundtrack winners at The Ivors 2026, the most prestigious honour in British and Irish music composition.
Northern Ireland-led trial offering hope of better recovery for intensive care survivors
Major Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast study published in leading US medical journal finds remote rehabilitation can improve recovery for some intensive care survivors after shorter periods of ventilation
Ulster University collaboration to help students navigate the rising complexity of legal practice
New initiative with StructureFlow will explore how visual modelling and AI-era legal skills can support the future of legal education, professional practice and responsible innovation.
Enterprise Placement Year Programme celebrates five years of entrepreneurial success at Stormont
Ulster University marks five years of its award‑winning Enterprise Placement Year (EPY) Programme with a high‑profile celebration at the Stormont Parliament Buildings, highlighting how student entrepreneurship is transforming graduate employability and strengthening Northern Ireland’s economy
New UK-wide study reveals how devolution is reshaping social security across the four nations
First comprehensive analysis of devolved welfare systems highlights growing regional differences in support, entitlement and delivery across the UK – with devolved policies adding £1 billion in social security spending in Scotland and Northern Ireland in 2024-25
Northern Ireland Meets Mumbai: Ulster Screen Academy Hosts International Virtual Production Lab
Ulster Screen Academy has hosted a Derry~Londonderry-Mumbai virtual production lab this week, uniting students, graduates and industry professionals from NI and India.
Environmental Engineering Professor receives prestigious Water for Life Award
Professor Pilar Fernandez-Ibanez received the Royal Society of Chemistry Water Science Forum ‘Water for Life Award’ at an event held in London on 19 May.
Ulster University welcomes globally renowned Jaipur Literature Festival to Belfast
Internationally acclaimed festival brings leading global voices to Belfast for landmark cultural programme
Remembering Professor Sir Desmond Rea
Today the Ulster University community is remembering Professor Sir Desmond Rea on the sad occasion of his passing.
Ulster University placement programme helping employers secure future talent pipeline
Business leaders and students gathered at Ulster University Business School awards event celebrating the growing impact of professional placements in developing industry-ready graduates and supporting workforce growth.
New Ulster University Economic Policy Centre report reveals true size and complexity of Northern Ireland’s 113,000 strong self-employed workforce
Examining the self-employed population by economic, demographic and geographic factors, the report offers the most complete understanding of self-employment to date in Northern Ireland
Ulster University strengthens industry partnership with Kainos through executive leadership programme
The initiative deepens the University’s long‑standing partnership with Kainos, equipping senior leaders to think more strategically in a complex global environment.
Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair returns to connect the Class of 2026 with regional employers
Delivered in partnership by Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast, the Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair will return on Tuesday 2 June, bringing together thousands of students and recent graduates with more than 60 leading employers from across the region.
Smart Village Network Project officially launched in Derry~Londonderry
New cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), was officially launched at the Guildhall in Derry~Londonderry
