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In the top 25% of UK Universities for Research Power, we’re committed to delivering globally significant research with local relevance.

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Research collaboration with our global partners

Research collaboration with our global partners is an integral part of our 5&50 vision, we have a passion to deliver cutting edge research and make a positive contribution to society by remaining at the forefront of innovation.

Our Role

Ulster University plays an important role in the development of the economy and is committed to sharing the vast knowledge of its staff and students, gained through world-class research activity and excellence in teaching.

Alongside our state of the art learning resources, our high calibre research staff nurture an environment where knowledge is created, tested and shared with enthusiasm and commitment.

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Architecture, Built Environment and Planning

Conducting internationally excellent and world-leading research through five constituent research centres.

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Our research is focused on providing value to society, culture and the economy.

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Study of the biological mechanisms associated with cancer, diabetes, heart disease, blindness and various diseases...

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Our research focuses on Operations Management, Marketing and Corporate Governance with a strong cross-cutting theme...

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World-leading research in intelligent systems, assistive technologies, next generation networks, and semantic analytics.

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A vibrant group of internationally recognised researchers, we are committed to exploring the meaning and...

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Addressing regional and international challenges and impacts in the 21st Century.

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Researching early modern to modern period history from medical, gender, cultural, social, political, and ideological...

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Our law research excels in multiple areas, addressing major societal challenges at local and global...

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A unique multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary environment for research across and between the fields of drama,...

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Enhancing the knowledge, expertise and engaged scholarship of nursing, midwifery, public health and allied health...

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Research across three main themes of research in 'Mental health', 'Children, Young People and Schools',...

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Ulster University's Social Work and Social Policy Research excels in multiple topic areas, ranging methodologically...

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