
UU provides the foundation
Future Skills Week, hosted by Ulster University, is a programme of skills boosting activities for our students and graduates and is delivered by a range of high-profile speakers and industry experts including; Katie Piper, David Meade and the Big Motive.
These events will support students and graduates who are transitioning into the workplace at a time of transformational change across all sectors and job roles.
You build your future
Future Skills Week will offer something for all Ulster University students and graduates including access to a wide range of developmental talks and activities that will help you prepare for the future of work.
Whether you are a Year 1 student exploring how to prepare for a bright future or a final year student preparing for the transition from University, Future Skills Week has something for you. New skills, access to expert coaching and lots more.
Accessing Future Skills Week Events
Ulster University students & recent graduates
Students and recent graduates should register for individual events via the relevant register link. On the day of the relevant event the registration link for each event will change to 'Join Live Session'.
University staff & alumni and Careers Teachers & Prospective students
University staff, alumni as well as Careers Teacher's and prospective students can access live joining links on the day of the event when the register button will change to 'Join live session'.
EDGE Accreditation (current Ulster students)
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain certification from the University to acknowledge your participation in Future Skills Week, you can use this to present to future employers. This is available to undergraduate students only.
If you wish to receive EDGE Accreditation, you have the following options
- Engage with 4 or more workshops and complete a follow up evaluation
- Engage with a minimum of 3 workshops plus 1 coaching session and complete a follow up evaluation
- Engage with a minimum of 3 workshops and complete the Future Skills Week Challenge
If you have fulfilled one of the 3 options above please complete this short form to apply for EDGE Award Accreditation.
Register for Future Skills Week Certificate of Attendance
If you attended 4 or more events across Future Skills Week you are eligible for a Certificate of Attendance. Simply complete this short form
In partnership with the Department for the Economy.

Events
Monday

Katie Piper OBE: Confidence: The Secret Monday 28th March at 10:30 AM
Time: Monday 28th March at 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

The Entrepreneur Factor - do you have it? Monday 28th March at 11:15 AM
Time: Monday 28th March at 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

Lunch n Learn with Entrepreneurs Monday 28th March at 12:30 PM
Time: Monday 28th March at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Turning your idea into Business Reality Monday 28th March at 1:45 PM
Time: Monday 28th March at 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

The ABCs of a Business Plan Monday 28th March at 3:00 PM
Time: Monday 28th March at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday

Improving your Microsoft Excel skills Tuesday 29th March at 10:00 AM
Time: Tuesday 29th March at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Making the most of Microsoft Word Tuesday 29th March at 11:15 AM
Time: Tuesday 29th March at 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

Impressive presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint Tuesday 29th March at 12:30 PM
Time: Tuesday 29th March at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

Starting out on LinkedIn Tuesday 29th March at 3:00 PM
Time: Tuesday 29th March at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday

LinkedIn for Career Development Wednesday 30th March at 9:30 AM
Time: Wednesday 30th March at 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

Social Media, The Law & Good Sense Wednesday 30th March at 11:15 AM
Time: Wednesday 30th March at 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

Creating Content That Converts: Content Marketing Bootcamp Wednesday 30th March at 12:30 PM
Time: Wednesday 30th March at 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

MS Excel - Tips & Tricks (Intermediate level) Wednesday 30th March at 1:45 PM
Time: Wednesday 30th March at 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

Office365 Tips & Tricks Wednesday 30th March at 3:00 PM
Time: Wednesday 30th March at 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Thursday

Design Thinking: A Self Awareness Journey in 6 Phases Thursday 31st March at 9:30 AM
Time: Thursday 31st March at 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

The Future of Leadership in a Brave New World Thursday 31st March at 10:45 AM
Time: Thursday 31st March at 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM

Leadership - not just for Boomers! Thursday 31st March at 12:00 PM
Time: Thursday 31st March at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Leadership: From Battle-space to Office Space Thursday 31st March at 1:15 PM
Time: Thursday 31st March at 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM

CV - Boosting Leadership Skills - What They Are & How To Develop Them Thursday 31st March at 2:30 PM
Time: Thursday 31st March at 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Friday

Kate Rooney: Brand Aid: What is YOUR Identifying mark? Friday 1st April at 10:00 AM
Time: Friday 1st April at 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Sarah Travers: Success at work through Powerful Communication Friday 1st April at 11:00 AM
Time: Friday 1st April at 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM

David Meade: Good to Great: How to unlock your full potential! Friday 1st April at 12:15 PM
Time: Friday 1st April at 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM

Bouncing Back: Resilience, Confidence & Growth Mindset Hacks Friday 1st April at 1:45 PM
Time: Friday 1st April at 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM