Our People

Our people are at the heart of Ulster University. We aim to create an environment in which staff feel supported to give their best with opportunities to develop and enhance their potential.

Together we create the conditions, frameworks and approaches to enable people to achieve and exceed both their own career aspirations and the University’s ambitions.

Our Learning Culture

At the heart of our culture of learning is our commitment to the University’s value of Enhancing Potential. We nurture staff to grow, embrace learning, and progress with confidence in their current role or prepare for future opportunities

“We are here to empower every colleague to learn, lead, and evolve—creating a future-ready, values-led culture where development is woven into the fabric of daily work.

Our mission is to build a dynamic, inclusive learning ecosystem that supports personal growth, career aspirations, and the University’s ambitions.

Whether you're just starting at ulster, evolving in your role or stepping into a new one, we’re your trusted partner in shaping a workplace where everyone can flourish and Brave thinking is encouraged.”

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Investing in Your Future

We’re creating a living, breathing learning ecosystem—where every colleague, in every role, can grow with purpose, lead with confidence, and evolve in ways that matter to them and to Ulster.

This is development that meets you where you are, supports where you’re going, and helps shape the future we’re building together in delivering both your own aspirations and the University’s ambitions.

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Coaching and Mentoring at Ulster

Coaching & Mentoring can be used to great effect at many different touch points in our work life, as a...

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Compulsory Compliance Training

Compulsory Compliance Training (CCT) is a key part of Ulster University’s commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and legally compliant...

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Development Appraisal and Review

Support learning and resources to help you in understanding the DAR process and how to have an effective appraisal meeting....

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Developing Teams at Ulster

Developing teams to be Values led with effective collaboration and inclusive conversations.

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Evolve

The new and improved learning platform is designed with you in mind and is part of our culture of learning...

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Leadership and Management at Ulster

At Ulster our BRAVE leadership culture framework outlines the foundations and expectations of leading across all levels from self through...

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Learning and Development at Ulster

Empowers you to enhance your potential across your career; whether you’re looking to advance your career, improve your interpersonal skills...

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New Colleague Induction

Your employee experience starts here. Welcome to Ulster University. It is fantastic to have you as a new member of...

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Ulster University Awards

Our Ulster Excellence Awards reflect the people at the heart of our university and recognise the individual and collective contributions...

Meet the teams

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Learning and Talent

Learning & Talent team creates a supportive environment for Ulster University staff to enhance their potential by providing a diverse...

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Compliance and Learning Technologies

Plays a vital role in developing and enhancing Ulster University’s learning culture by managing and delivering effective systems that enhance...

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Portfolio People Development

People Development Partners work across the university to support the development opportunities of our staff and create the conditions to...

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Administrative and Operational Support

Provide comprehensive administrative, operational & learning support across Organisation Design & Change and People Development....