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Excellence in research at Ulster envisions an internationally-engaged, research-led university, where both disciplinary excellence and impactful interdisciplinary research are undertaken across our strategic themes of:

The outcomes will have global relevance and contribute to the social, economic and cultural betterment of Northern Ireland and will also play a critical role in fulfilling our civic commitment and informing student learning.

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Listen to some of our researchers describe some of their current research projects selected from the four strategic themes listed below.

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Healthy communities

Our Healthy Communities research covers a number of key areas including: Mental health, ageing, health innovation and policy, sport for life, history and heritage.

Sustainability

Our Sustainability research covers a number of key areas including: Urban renewal, energy and the environment, national infrastructure, food security, digital futures.

Social renewal

Our Social Renewal research covers a number of key areas including: peace, conflict and transition, educational attainment, social and economic leadership, communication and leadership.

Creativity and culture

Our Creativity and Culture research covers a number of key areas including: Creative economy, cultural diversity, design, media & the arts, innovation and creative entrepreneurship.