Research and Innovation

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In the top 10% of UK Universities for Research Impact, we're committed to transformational research.

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Ulster University Research Strategy 2023-2028

A Strategy for Research Excellence, Inclusion and Impact.

Research and Innovation

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Want to help solve some of the biggest challenges our world is facing today?

Postgraduate research study at Ulster University provides access to world-class experts and facilities, links to business and industry, and the chance to find solutions to real-world issues.

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At Ulster University our research, knowledge, and expertise deliver groundbreaking solutions that can drive your business’s growth.

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REF 2021

We are in the Top 10% of UK Universities for outstanding (4*) or very considerable (3*) research impact.

Our research is transforming lives, solving global challenges to impact communities and societies for the better.

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Research Culture and Community

At Ulster we promote an open, diverse, supportive and sustainable research culture, fostering cooperation and collaboration between researchers and our partners and nurturing interdisciplinary between research groups.

How we support our researchers