In the News : Institute of Nursing and Health Research
Read the latest news from the Institute of Nursing and Health Research at Ulster University.
Ulster University launches new app for people living with dementia
The InspireD App enables people living with dementia to create a digital memory book to store photographs, videos and sounds
1 March 2021
Health, Equality and the Economy
Report by a cross disciplinary team at Ulster University to support the future of healthcare
9 December 2020
Student mental health study receives funding boost on COVID-19 impact
The Student Psychological Intervention Trial (SPIT) has received additional funding of almost £20,000
9 October 2020
Ulster University’s Professor Owen Barr named a 2020 National Teaching Fellow
Professor of Nursing and Intellectual Disabilities awarded a National Teaching Fellowship
6 August 2020
Ulster University professor receives prestigious Nursing Fellowship
Professor McIlfatrick is the only RCN member from Northern Ireland to receive the Fellowship this year
16 July 2020
Ulster University is playing a fundamental role in the Certification-D EU project which plans to develop and market innovative and trustworthy products for people with dementia.
10 March 2020
Ulster University’s Nurses of the future take inspiration from a local heroine of the past
On Sunday 23 February 2020, a parish in Fahan Co. Donegal celebrated the life and work of world-renowned nurse, Agnes Jones and the 45th Anniversary of the foundation of the School of Nursing at Ulster University’s Magee Campus.
3 March 2020
Princess Anne opens Ulster University’s new Spatial Computing and Neurotechnology Innovation Hub
The Princess Royal today visited Ulster University’s Magee campus to officially open the new state-of-the-art Spatial Computing and Neurotechnology Innovation Hub (SCANi-hub).
17 January 2020
Ulster University’s “singing nurse” graduates
Ulster University student nurse Brittany McArthur made headlines earlier this year as the sensational ‘singing nurse’
16 December 2019
Transformation in Action: Advanced Nursing Practitioners in Northern Ireland
Today marks a significant milestone in Nursing as the first cohort of locally trained Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) successfully complete the programme.
18 September 2019
Better public understanding of palliative care required to improve care for end of life patients
Better public understanding of palliative care required to improve care for end of life patients
9 September 2019
Ulster University research providing dramatic solutions to health care problems
An Ulster University research study is educating nursing students in applied drama techniques, to help improve the quality of care given to patients.
13 June 2019
Professor James McLaughlin of Ulster University named among Nation’s Lifesavers
Professor James McLaughlin from Ulster University has today been recognised for his exceptional contribution to keeping the nation healthy.
16 May 2019
Congratulations to the School of Nursing – First Silver Athena SWAN award for Ulster University
The School of Nursing has been awarded a Silver Athena SWAN award, the first time a School in the University has received this honour.
8 May 2019
€8.84m investment in health research trials to benefit people’s health and wellbeing
€8.8m investment in health research trials to benefit people’s health and wellbeing
1 April 2019
Ulster University Nursing Competence Test Centre celebrates successful first year
A Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Competence Test Centre at Ulster University set up to increase nursing capacity across the United Kingdom (UK), is celebrating a successful first year.
22 February 2019
Crossborder conference shines spotlight on young peoples’ mental health in a changing world
Crossborder conference shines spotlight on young peoples’ mental health in a changing world
2 November 2018
Ulster University’s expertise in nursing and midwifery used to formulate UK wide standards
Ulster University’s knowledge and expertise in nursing and midwifery has been evidenced in new standards from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) developed to regulate nurses and midwives in the UK.
29 October 2018
Study finds that TV is key to keeping young adolescents active
An Ulster University research study has shown that TV has a key role to play in promoting physical activity among young people aged between 11 and 13 years of age.
15 August 2018
Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims
Study finds Domestic Abuse Support Workers increase support for victims
20 June 2018
Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition
Ulster University hosts Three Minute Thesis competition
8 June 2018
Ulster University nursing students lead on Community Resilience simulation
Ulster University nursing students lead on Community Resilience simulation
4 June 2018
Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates
Ulster University announces inspirational honorary graduates
1 June 2018
Ulster University showcases world-class research and innovation on international stage
Ulster University showcases world-class research and innovation on international stage
21 March 2018
Innovative app launched to record rhythm and activity of the heart
Innovative app launched to record rhythm and activity of the heart
16 February 2018
Public attitudes towards government data sharing revealed ahead of GDPR
Public attitudes towards government data sharing revealed ahead of GDPR
1 February 2018
Innovative physician associate course transforming healthcare workforce
Innovative physician associate course transforming healthcare workforce
25 January 2018