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Northern Ireland housing market remains resilient despite political and economic uncertainty

7 February 2019

Northern Ireland housing market remains resilient despite political and economic uncertainty

2018 Knowledge Economy Report- An additional 80,000 jobs, £3bn GVA and reducing inactivity is the prize at risk

30 January 2019

2018 Knowledge Economy Report- An additional 80,000 jobs, £3bn GVA and reducing inactivity is the prize at risk

New Year brings new eyesight in 2019 for rural dwelling people in Peru as Ulster University Professors help provide the gift of sight

14 January 2019

New Year brings new eyesight in 2019 for rural dwelling people in Peru as Ulster University Professors help provide the gift of sight

Ulster University research project changing lives in Sub-Sahara Africa

17 December 2018

Ulster University research project changing lives in Sub-Sahara Africa

Top spot at Harvard Medical School for Ulster University PhD graduate

12 December 2018

Top spot at Harvard Medical School for Ulster University PhD graduate

Research project demonstrates urgent need to revisit the conversation about a Bill of Rights

10 December 2018

Research project demonstrates urgent need to revisit the conversation about a Bill of Rights

Ulster University supporting next generation of entrepreneurs

4 December 2018

Ulster University supporting next generation of entrepreneurs

New UKAS accredited testing facility set to transform fire safety in construction industry across island of Ireland

4 December 2018

New UKAS accredited testing facility set to transform fire safety in construction industry across island of Ireland

ARK publication highlights how public opinion has changed since Good Friday Agreement

27 November 2018

ARK publication highlights how public opinion has changed since Good Friday Agreement

Ulster University tackles superbugs using research and evidence-based interventions

18 November 2018

Ulster University tackles superbugs using research and evidence-based interventions

Northern Ireland housing market slows but remains sustainable

7 November 2018

Northern Ireland housing market slows but remains sustainable

Crossborder conference shines spotlight on young peoples’ mental health in a changing world

2 November 2018

Crossborder conference shines spotlight on young peoples’ mental health in a changing world

'Teacher Education Tutors' Practice in ICT: North and South' study shows attitudes on ICT vary greatly between ages, locations and subjects

25 October 2018

'Teacher Education Tutors' Practice in ICT: North and South' study shows attitudes on ICT vary greatly between ages, locations and subjects

Taking Boys Seriously - addressing underachievement

17 October 2018

Taking Boys Seriously - addressing underachievement

Ulster University secures £5 million investment in memory of one of the founding fathers of data analytics

17 October 2018

Ulster University secures £5 million investment in memory of one of the founding fathers of data analytics

Northern Ireland’s textile past, present and future: reviving the William Liddell Collection

16 October 2018

Northern Ireland’s textile past, present and future: reviving the William Liddell Collection

Memorable night for Ulster University students, staff and alumni at Invent 2018

12 October 2018

Memorable night for Ulster University students, staff and alumni at Invent 2018

Ulster University research shows right to a fair trial can be in danger if individuals go to court without legal representation

14 September 2018

Ulster University research shows right to a fair trial can be in danger if individuals go to court without legal representation

Study shows how victims of domestic violence benefitted from the peace process in Northern Ireland

13 September 2018

Study shows how victims of domestic violence benefitted from the peace process in Northern Ireland

Ulster University Professor calls for action to support those in suicidal pain

10 September 2018

Ulster University Professor calls for action to support those in suicidal pain

Creative Industries partnership will drive the generation of over £6 billion for the local economy

7 September 2018

Creative Industries partnership will drive the generation of over £6 billion for the local economy

Queen's University and Ulster University co-host research excellence showcase event

7 September 2018

Queen's University and Ulster University co-host research excellence showcase event

Northern Ireland housing market continues to perform strongly

8 August 2018

Northern Ireland housing market continues to perform strongly

Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Ulster University Magee Campus

3 August 2018

Chancellor of the Exchequer visits Ulster University Magee Campus

Ulster Engineering Graduates receive Global Design Awards

5 July 2018

Ulster Engineering Graduates receive Global Design Awards

Ulster University research project to explore why boys underperform in education

26 June 2018

Ulster University research project to explore why boys underperform in education

Launch of the INTERREG VA collaborative action for the Natural Network Project (CANN)

22 June 2018

Launch of the INTERREG VA collaborative action for the Natural Network Project (CANN)

Ulster University study reveals differing views on Veterans’ Centre in Northern Ireland

22 June 2018

Ulster University study reveals differing views on Veterans’ Centre in Northern Ireland

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2018

22 June 2018

Celebrating International Women in Engineering Day 2018

Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims

20 June 2018

Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims

Ulster University study shows majority of people in NI respect the Armed Forces

13 June 2018

Ulster University study shows majority of people in NI respect the Armed Forces

HRH The Prince of Wales joins Ulster University to celebrate 50 years of the Coleraine Campus

14 June 2018

HRH The Prince of Wales joins Ulster University to celebrate 50 years of the Coleraine Campus

Ulster University and Randox to invest £5m in a new Industrial PhD Academy

30 May 2018

Ulster University and Randox to invest £5m in a new Industrial PhD Academy

Post primary schools in Northern Ireland urged to complete health and wellbeing survey

17 May 2018

Post primary schools in Northern Ireland urged to complete health and wellbeing survey

Northern Ireland Housing Market Maintains Steady Growth in Prices

9 May 2018

Northern Ireland Housing Market Maintains Steady Growth in Prices

Ulster University led Internet of Things Network empowers SMEs to drive innovation

10 May 2018

Ulster University led Internet of Things Network empowers SMEs to drive innovation

Innovative partnerships recognised at Ulster University’s Impact Excellence Awards

4 May 2018

Innovative partnerships recognised at Ulster University’s Impact Excellence Awards

£190k investment in skin cancer research for Ulster University from leading business man (in memory of son)

1 May 2018

£190k investment in skin cancer research for Ulster University from leading business man (in memory of son)

Ulster University hosts prestigious brain mapping conference at Magee

30 March 2018

Ulster University hosts prestigious brain mapping conference at Magee

Ulster University showcases world-class research and innovation on international stage

21 March 2018

Ulster University showcases world-class research and innovation on international stage

£50m Randox Centres of Excellence launched in Northern Ireland

22 February 2018

£50m Randox Centres of Excellence launched in Northern Ireland

Innovative app launched to record rhythm and activity of the heart

16 February 2018

Innovative app launched to record rhythm and activity of the heart

Ulster University launches research centre to address the global challenge of safe drinking water

7 February 2018

Ulster University launches research centre to address the global challenge of safe drinking water

Public attitudes towards government data sharing revealed ahead of GDPR

1 February 2018

Public attitudes towards government data sharing revealed ahead of GDPR

Ulster University leads on €8.2M cross border collaborative research centre to improve cardiovascular care

22 January 2018

Ulster University leads on €8.2M cross border collaborative research centre to improve cardiovascular care

2017 Knowledge Economy Report - Almost half a million jobs at risk from automation in next 10 years

18 January 2018

2017 Knowledge Economy Report - Almost half a million jobs at risk from automation in next 10 years

PhD Success for Traditional Musician Tony

12 December 2017

PhD Success for Traditional Musician Tony

BT partners with Ulster University to create 25 research posts as part of new £28m Innovation Centre

29 November 2017

BT partners with Ulster University to create 25 research posts as part of new £28m Innovation Centre

Confidence grows as Northern Ireland house prices increase

17 November 2017

Confidence grows as Northern Ireland house prices increase

Ulster University drives forward its world leading mental health research with launch of new £5m multidisciplinary institute

16 November 2017

Ulster University drives forward its world leading mental health research with launch of new £5m multidisciplinary institute

Ulster University Student assists with world leading research team on safeguarding oceans

1 November 2017

Ulster University Student assists with world leading research team on safeguarding oceans

Ulster University reveals connection between sleep hormone and short-sightedness

23 August 2017

Ulster University reveals connection between sleep hormone and short-sightedness

£6 million research project will pioneer safe water solutions for the developing world

24 July 2017

£6 million research project will pioneer safe water solutions for the developing world

US student swaps Pennsylvania for Derry~Londonderry following graduation from Ulster University

11 July 2017

US student swaps Pennsylvania for Derry~Londonderry following graduation from Ulster University

Personalised healthcare revolution takes leap forward as first students graduate landmark course

10 July 2017

Personalised healthcare revolution takes leap forward as first students graduate landmark course

Ulster University graduate aiming to keep Formula 1 race volunteers on track

7 July 2017

Ulster University graduate aiming to keep Formula 1 race volunteers on track

Honorary Graduate Dr Wendy Blundell OBE

3 July 2017

Honorary Graduate Dr Wendy Blundell OBE

Ulster University computer game launches in Scottish schools to inspire next generation of construction professionals

15 September 2017

Ulster University computer game launches in Scottish schools to inspire next generation of construction professionals

Ulster University research reveals attitudes to abortion in Northern Ireland

16 June 2017

Ulster University research reveals attitudes to abortion in Northern Ireland

Ulster University dementia research reveals support for video surveillance technology

10 May 2017

Ulster University dementia research reveals support for video surveillance technology

Ulster University research reveals increase in Northern Ireland house prices

9 May 2017

Ulster University research reveals increase in Northern Ireland house prices

Ulster University’s connected health research recognised at global competition

8 May 2017

Ulster University’s connected health research recognised at global competition

Ulster University to play key role in informing UK housing policy

4 May 2017

Ulster University to play key role in informing UK housing policy

Ulster University research reveals folic acid enhances children’s psychological development

5 May 2017

Ulster University research reveals folic acid enhances children’s psychological development

Ulster University is first UK university to roll out revolutionary Internet of Things technology

25 August 2017

Ulster University is first UK university to roll out revolutionary Internet of Things technology

Ulster University Business School Triggers Brexit Toolkit

7 April 2017

Ulster University Business School Triggers Brexit Toolkit

Ulster University research set to combat antibiotic resistance for acne treatment

5 April 2017

Ulster University research set to combat antibiotic resistance for acne treatment

Ulster University celebrates 500th Innovation Voucher success

29 March 2017

Ulster University celebrates 500th Innovation Voucher success

Northern Ireland: Post Brexit

29 March 2017

Northern Ireland: Post Brexit

Ulster University rolls out pioneering sport-based mental health programme

23 March 2017

Ulster University rolls out pioneering sport-based mental health programme

Ulster University students transform digital strategy for North West 200

21 March 2017

Ulster University students transform digital strategy for North West 200

Ulster University Set To Revolutionise Global Data Analytics Research With £4 Million Investment In New Institute

9 March 2017

Ulster University Set To Revolutionise Global Data Analytics Research With £4 Million Investment In New Institute

Ulster University launches new Legal Innovation Centre

22 August 2017

Ulster University launches new Legal Innovation Centre

Ulster University research reveals a slowdown in Northern Ireland housing market

20 February 2017

Ulster University research reveals a slowdown in Northern Ireland housing market

Ulster University reinforces reputation for nursing excellence with new competence centre

7 April 2017

Ulster University reinforces reputation for nursing excellence with new competence centre

Ulster University to collaborate with Korea on innovative sustainable technology research

19 January 2017

Ulster University to collaborate with Korea on innovative sustainable technology research

New Ulster University pancreatic cancer research set to further revolutionise treatment options

17 January 2017

New Ulster University pancreatic cancer research set to further revolutionise treatment options

Ulster University wins landmark €23 million of EU cross-border funding for research and innovation

5 January 2017

Ulster University wins landmark €23 million of EU cross-border funding for research and innovation

Ulster University: University research plays vital role in hydrogen energy sector

14 December 2016

Ulster University: University research plays vital role in hydrogen energy sector

Ulster University and Irish FA to create island of Ireland’s first football coaching degree

6 December 2016

Ulster University and Irish FA to create island of Ireland’s first football coaching degree

Ulster University hosts major all-Ireland connected health conference

5 December 2016

Ulster University hosts major all-Ireland connected health conference

Ulster University researchers lead global fight against antibiotic resistance

30 November 2016

Ulster University researchers lead global fight against antibiotic resistance

Ulster University researchers support drive for respectful relationships

25 November 2016

Ulster University researchers support drive for respectful relationships

Ulster University to preserve NI’s linen manufacturing heritage

25 November 2016

Ulster University to preserve NI’s linen manufacturing heritage

Ulster University research highlights stable housing market in NI

17 November 2016

Ulster University research highlights stable housing market in NI

Ulster University to play key role in global research to transform bone fracture healing

15 November 2016

$Ulster University to play key role in global research to transform bone fracture healing$

Unique physicians associate course at Ulster University aims to meet the future skills needs of the healthcare sector

10 November 2016

Unique physicians associate course at Ulster University aims to meet the future skills needs of the healthcare sector

Ulster University secures UEFA funding to investigate disability engagement in European football

3 November 2016

Ulster University secures UEFA funding to investigate disability engagement in European football

Ulster University scientists make major prostate cancer breakthrough

31 October 2016

Ulster University scientists make major prostate cancer breakthrough

Ulster University exercise research to transform diabetes management

12 October 2016

Ulster University exercise research to transform diabetes management

Core Systems and Ulster University collaborate to transform prisoner rehabilitation worldwide

4 October 2016

Core Systems and Ulster University collaborate to transform prisoner rehabilitation worldwide

Innovation Laboratory Exceeds Expectations

19 September 2016

Innovation Laboratory Exceeds Expectations

Average house price rises by over ten per cent according to new Ulster University research

11 August 2016

Average house price rises by over ten per cent according to new Ulster University research

Placement success lands graduate career with leading technology company

28 June 2016

Placement success lands graduate career with leading technology company

Ulster University graduate embarks on new career in Pharmacy

28 June 2016

Ulster University graduate embarks on new career in Pharmacy

Ulster University opens direct entry route for Letterkenny pharmacy technician students

20 June 2016

Ulster University opens direct entry route for Letterkenny pharmacy technician students

New Physician Associate course to meet growing Healthcare sector demand

14 June 2016

New Physician Associate course to meet growing Healthcare sector demand

Ulster University in eye research partnership with US genetic science leader

7 June 2016

Ulster University in eye research partnership with US genetic science leader

Game on for next generation of construction professionals at Ulster University

8 June 2016

Game on for next generation of construction professionals at Ulster University

Ulster University introduces next generation of creative talent

2 June 2016

Ulster University introduces next generation of creative talent

Ulster University research paints uncertain picture of Northern Ireland housing market

23 May 2016

Ulster University research paints uncertain picture of Northern Ireland housing market

Ulster University plays key role in US-Ireland gastric bypass research

16 May 2016

Ulster University plays key role in US-Ireland gastric bypass research

Ulster University students making sense of elections

28 April 2016

Ulster University students making sense of elections

Local industry supports the next generation of Ulster University engineers

26 April 2016

Local industry supports the next generation of Ulster University engineers

New Ulster University app to aid management of chronic diseases

26 May 2016

New Ulster University app to aid management of chronic diseases

Ulster University prostate cancer research uncovers reason for patient relapse

12 April 2016

Ulster University prostate cancer research uncovers reason for patient relapse

Ulster University research shows epilepsy drug may not increase birth defects risks

7 April 2016

Ulster University research shows epilepsy drug may not increase birth defects risks

Ulster University collaboration to transform decision making in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

24 March 2016

Ulster University collaboration to transform decision making in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Making music at Ulster University’s Festival of Art and Design

11 March 2016

Making music at Ulster University’s Festival of Art and Design

Ulster University to empower young adults with disabilities to take control of their health

9 March 2016

Ulster University to empower young adults with disabilities to take control of their health

Ulster University wins prestigious funding to cure vision loss

3 March 2016

Ulster University wins prestigious funding to cure vision loss

Ulster University inspires next generation of female engineers

25 February 2016

Ulster University inspires next generation of female engineers

Strong housing market prevails according to Ulster University research

24 February 2016

Strong housing market prevails according to Ulster University research

Ulster University reveals findings of first ever research into schoolboy rugby injuries in Northern Ireland

23 February 2016

Ulster University reveals findings of first ever research into schoolboy rugby injuries in Northern Ireland

New Ulster University research reveals exposure to common sources of mercury does not exacerbate Lupus

17 February 2016

New Ulster University research reveals exposure to common sources of mercury does not exacerbate Lupus

Northern Ireland Secretary of State visits Ulster University

25 February 2016

Northern Ireland Secretary of State visits Ulster University

World First Research Takes Step Towards Uncovering Cause of Down Syndrome Vision Problems in Children

8 February 2016

World First Research Takes Step Towards Uncovering Cause of Down Syndrome Vision Problems in Children

Ulster University start up hits £1million in sales

19 January 2016

Ulster University start up hits £1million in sales