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Research Podcasts

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Period Drama Debrief Podcast

Period Drama Debrief explores historical TV and film, unpacking stories, characters, and accuracy with expert insight and engaging discussion....

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Bad Bridget Podcast

The Bad Bridget Podcast reveals untold stories of Irish women emigrants in North America, exploring migration, poverty, and survival....

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Transatlantic Podcast

Victoria Pearson explores the legacy of Dr Francis Moylan in this episode of the Transatlantic podcast.

Blog Posts

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Tue 21 Jul 2026

Researcher Spotlight: Dr Katie Liston

Discover how Dr Katie Liston’s KICKBACK programme is helping footballers tackle online hate through education, digital literacy and resilience training, supporting player wellbeing and safer online engagement across Irish football.

Seven Years of Impact: Celebrating Landmark Gender Budgeting Research image
Fri 10 Jul 2026

Seven Years of Impact: Celebrating Landmark Gender Budgeting Research

Discover how Ulster University's Gender Budgeting Research Project has shaped policy, improved decision-making and advanced equality over seven years.

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Mon 29 Jun 2026

Researcher Spotlight: Dr Ryan Lafferty

Spinout Dia Beta Labs CEO Ryan Lafferty is advancing new treatment approaches for people with metabolic diseases.

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Wed 27 May 2026

Researcher Spotlight: Dr Aaron Courtenay

Advancing adaptive clinical systems through global partnerships, diagnostic innovation, antimicrobial stewardship, and health‑system learning.

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Tue 12 May 2026

Supporting the Future of Nursing

On International Nurses' Day we are supporting our nurses to provide expert care for all.

Standing Beside Her: Closing the Support Gap in Physical Activity for Pregnant and Postpartum Women image
Fri 8 May 2026

Standing Beside Her: Closing the Support Gap in Physical Activity for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

A growing gap in Ireland’s maternity care is leaving pregnant and postpartum women without vital physical activity support. New research highlights how clearer, compassionate guidance could strengthen maternal mental health during pregnancy and early parenthood.

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Fri 24 Apr 2026

Researcher Spotlight: Kerri Grant

Revolutionising how businesses can make data driven decisions with VR technology.

Wellcome Awards Ulster University £1.9 M for ‘Harmony’, a New AI Tool Set to Unlock Discoveries from Existing Data image
Fri 3 Apr 2026

Wellcome Awards Ulster University £1.9 M for ‘Harmony’, a New AI Tool Set to Unlock Discoveries from Existing Data

A major five‑year initiative to revolutionise how researchers reuse existing data with Harmony.

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Fri 3 Apr 2026

Ulster University Research Management Team Shortlisted for National Award

Research Management team recognised by ARMA for excellence.

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Research Events

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Aug
2026

Where are they? Donde estan?  - starting on Tuesday 25 August  at Belfast campus

Tuesday 25 August to Friday 4 September
Belfast campus
Ulster University Art Gallery
From
30
Aug
2026

INCORE Annual Conference 2026  - starting on Sunday 30 August  at Derry ~ Londonderry campus

Sunday 30 August to Tuesday 1 September
Derry ~ Londonderry campus
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Sep
2026