Research at Ulster

At Ulster University we are committed to creating an environment which supports, promotes and enables research excellence.

Over 96% of our research environment has been assessed, in the most recent Research Excellence Framework, as conducive to producing research of world-leading and internationally excellent quality and empowering outstanding impact.

Ulster University is in the top 10% of UK Universities for 4* or 3* research impact and 80% of our research outputs have been assessed as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

On this page you will find information on research support, training and systems as well as information in inductions, career development, networking and the Researcher Development Concordat.

The Research and Innovation teams include:

Scroll down for more information on Training and Support,  Systems and Data Information Websites, Events and Induction and Career Development.

Training and Support

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Research Outputs

The Research Outputs Programme is designed to help academics/researchers in all aspects of research outputs through training, systems and support....

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IMPACT

Impact is Ulster University's support programme designed to help researchers understand impact, enhance the impact of their research, track and...

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Funding Opportunities

Our researchers have access to a wide range of funding opportunities, locally and globally.

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Research Governance and Ethics

Research governance is a process for managing research. Its purpose is to ensure that the University’s research is well-designed, led...

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REF 2021

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

Research with Impact
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Research Mentoring

The research mentoring programme is a programme to support academic and research staff in building their research capacity and capability....

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Sabbatical Leave

Sabbatical leave is a form of paid leave that is free from all teaching and administrative duties.

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The Research Excellence Awards

Recognising the outstanding contribution of Ulster staff in the area of research.

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Peer Review

Guidance on peer review of research outputs and funding

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Innovation

The Innovation Services team can provide Ulster academics with support and advice in all areas relating to knowledge and technology...

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Research Topics

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

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Research Support Services Handbook

The research support services handbook provides information on who's who in Research and Impact and research support services provided....

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Research Staff Hub

Information for professional researchers on the Researcher Development Concordat, networking opportunities and research news at UU....

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People

Research staff contact information.

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Technician Commitment

Information, networks, development and resources for Ulster University’s diverse community of highly skilled technicians working in teaching, research and professional...

Systems and Data Information Websites

PURE Support

PURE is Ulster University's Research Management System. This site is to support users and editors of the system.

Research Systems Team

Our Research Systems Team is responsible for the maintenance of a number of research information systems.

ORCiD Overview and PURE Integration

Overview of ORCiD and how to integrate it with PURE.

Worktribe

Worktribe project management system

Open Access

Find out how to make your research outputs open access.

Researchfish

Key information regarding Researchfish reporting and step-by-step guidance on how to submit your return.

Research Data Management

Introducing Research Data Management and answering questions related to tools, training, services and support.

Open Research

Get more information on Open Research.

Scopus

Scopus is an abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature including scientific journals, books, and conference proceedings...

Inductions and Career Development

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Welcome

An introduction to research at Ulster University.

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Your Development

Find out about CPD opportunities for research staff.

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Researcher Network

A successful Researcher Network contributes to the goals of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers....

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Researcher Development Concordat

Ulster University is a signatory of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.