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Highlights

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Get Ready for the Start of Something Great

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Advice for my First Year Self

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Results Ready

Student News

Tue 25 Aug 2026

Belfast School of Art collaboration creates ‘quilted hugs’ for young people leaving care

Tue 18 Aug 2026

Postgraduate talent recognised with A&O Shearman award

Fri 07 Aug 2026

Ulster University welcomes Taoiseach Micheál Martin as core host venue of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Tue 07 Jul 2026

Class of 2026 – From setbacks to stethoscopes: two graduates' remarkable journeys to medicine

Tue 07 Jul 2026

Class of 2026 – Two filmmakers, two life-changing setbacks, one remarkable graduation day

Wed 01 Jul 2026

Class of 2026: Expansion on the horizon for April Rose Marketing, as award‑winning entrepreneur graduates from Ulster University

Fri 29 May 2026

Northern Ireland Graduate Recruitment Fair returns to connect the Class of 2026 with regional employers

Thu 28 May 2026

Ulster University placement programme helping employers secure future talent pipeline

Student Life

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Wed 05 Aug 2026

Advice for my First Year Self

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Staying connected to Friends During the Summer

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Summer Festival Guide

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Campus Chronicles

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Tue 18 Aug 2026

Celebrate culture, creativity and community at Belfast Mela

Wed 05 Aug 2026

8 New things to try at Ulster University this Spring

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Find Your Coffee Fix in Derry~Londonderry

What's happening on UU Socials

Take a look at our Instagram and TikTok.

Student Wellbeing

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Wed 05 Aug 2026

What a Library Whiteboard Taught Me About Men’s Mental Health

Wed 05 Aug 2026

A Visit from Guide Dogs UK

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Navigating University with a Chronic Illness: Chelsea's Story

Study Skills

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Mon 10 Aug 2026

Results Ready

Thu 11 Jun 2026

10 Simple Exam Revision Tips to Help You Prepare

Wed 26 Nov 2025

How to Access Your Personal Exam Timetable

Societies and Clubs

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Wed 05 Aug 2026

Meet the Women in STEM Society

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Who are Ulster University Politics Society?

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Fencing: Let's get straight to the pointe

Inspiring Students

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Wed 05 Aug 2026

World Prematurity Day: Scott and Michael share their story

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Experience China Programme: Molly's Story

Wed 05 Aug 2026

Spend your placement Year in USA with ISEP: Find out more from Ellie-Rose

Upcoming Events

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On
31
Aug
2026

Examination period  - starting on Monday 31 August

Monday 31 August
From
14
Sep
2026

Introductory period  - starting on Monday 14 September

Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September
On
14
Sep
2026

Quiz and desserts night (CU event Coleraine)  - starting on Monday 14 September  at Under U123

Monday 14 September
Under U123

Clubs and societies

On
14
Sep
2026

Magee CU Quiz night  - starting on Monday 14 September  at MU 125

Monday 14 September
MU 125

Clubs and societies

On
15
Sep
2026

CIS beach night (CU event Coleraine)  - starting on Tuesday 15 September  at East Strand

Tuesday 15 September
East Strand

Clubs and societies

On
16
Sep
2026

Acoustic cafe (CU event Coleraine)  - starting on Wednesday 16 September  at Bob and Bert’s Portstewart

Wednesday 16 September
Bob and Bert’s Portstewart

Clubs and societies

On
17
Sep
2026

Internationals DInner, CU Magee  - starting on Thursday 17 September  at MU 125

Thursday 17 September
MU 125

Clubs and societies

On
17
Sep
2026

Photo Challenge Night (CU event Coleraine)  - starting on Thursday 17 September  at E019

Thursday 17 September
E019

Clubs and societies

On
18
Sep
2026

Summer Semester ends  - starting on Friday 18 September

Friday 18 September