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Gander: Save money with reduced food alerts
Get live updates from the gander app when food is reduced in your area!
05 Nov 2020
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Halloween 2021: Your event guide
Halloween is almost here. Visit our event guide that showcases the best of events across our four Ulster University campuses.
18 Oct 2021 2 min read
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Student Life
Student Awards
Congratulations to all the student winners of the BSc Hons Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management and the BSc Hons Construction Engineering & Management Student Awards.
25 Jun 2021
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Student Asda Card: Have sufficient funds for food
Make sure you always have sufficient funds for food with the help of an Asda Student / Parent card.
05 Nov 2020
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Peter Moor: Contact tracing explained
What is contact tracing and how does it work work?
03 Nov 2020
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Student Life
Dr Ava Brown: Pressures of studying during COVID-19
Dr Ava Brown, a social enterprise student, talks about how close she came to quitting her course and the support she received.
03 Nov 2020
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Your Stories Student Wellbeing
Your vote: Best curry takeaways
We asked our students to tell us their favourite places to get a curry takeaway - here's what they said.
30 Oct 2020
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Student Life
Recipe: The Academy Fish Pie
What's cooking chef? If you are struggling for kitchen inspiration this delicious Fish Pie recipe from The Academy Restaurant is a must try!
12 Jan 2021
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Student Wellbeing
Nathan Magee: How to create renaissance images on a shoestring budget
Nathan Magee is a second year BA Hons Photography with Video student at our Belfast campus. His work delves into the weird and wonderful and tackles everyday spaces to make them his own through inspirations such as Brooke Shaden, Annie Lebovitz, Helen Sloan and countless others.
15 Mar 2021
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UU Love Me - UU Love Me Not
We asked our students to send us in the best (and worst) chat-up lines and they didn’t disappoint.
09 Feb 2021
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Tharun Raj Akula: Belfast is the best
Tharun Raj Akula, an international student from India, shares his experience of what it was like moving to Northern Ireland and living in Belfast.
29 Nov 2021 12 min read
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Down Dog: Great yoga anywhere
You don’t need a studio to practise the ancient art of yoga – all you need is an empty space at home and the right app.
02 Nov 2020
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Student Wellbeing
What Next? How to survive final year
Rebecca Reid graduated from Communication Management and Public Relations at Ulster University and shares her tips on how she survived final year.
29 Nov 2021 25 min read
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Stefanie McCluskey: Working from home
Try these top tips to work from home successfully.
05 Nov 2020
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Studying at UU Student Wellbeing
Caoimhe Clements: Student mental wellbeing
Caoimhe tells us about the support she received from Ulster University when she was struggling with her mental health.
27 Nov 2020
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Student Wellbeing Your Stories
Jack Brown: The science of juggling
Learn about Ulster University course rep, Jack Brown, and how he got into Biology.
09 Nov 2020
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Your Stories
Recipe: Guinness and Chocolate Cake
Emma-Jayne, a Culinary Arts student at Ulster University, has shared her favourite cake recipe, how does Guinness and chocolate sound to you!
02 Nov 2020
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Student Life
Surfing Pro: Long John McCurry
John studied International Travel and Tourism Management at Ulster University, and has travelled all around the world surfing professionally. John now runs his own surf school, Long John's Surf Academy in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
17 Jun 2021
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Virginia Cooley: Preparing for a dream career
Virginia, a cinematic arts student from Pennsylvania, shares her experience of Ulster University.
02 Nov 2020
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Your Stories Student Wellbeing
Andrew's story: What it's like to study at Ulster University
Andrew, a mature, adult nursing student who started this year, shares his experience of Ulster University.
02 Nov 2020
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Student Wellbeing Your Stories
Émer Stinson: Landing your dream placement
Thinking about placement? Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want. Read advice from current UU student, Émer Stinson, and how she landed her dream placement with Morrow Communications.
06 Jan 2021
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Natasha Hamilton: Women in Engineering Day
This year we are celebrating the amazing work that women engineers are doing! We are so proud that we get to support the next generation of female engineers.
22 Jun 2021
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Claire Calvert: Founder of Get Toasted NI
How an evening of S’mores on the beach at White Rocks, Portrush ignited the vision of a now successful business for UU graduate, Claire Calvert.
18 Mar 2021
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Erica Cleary: Part-time study and a dream job abroad with Jameson
Erica Cleary is studying International Hospitality Management part-time at Ulster University, and last summer was selected to travel to South Africa to manage a pop up Jameson Tour activation experience.
14 May 2022
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Your Stories
American Football: So What’s the Catch?
If you are looking for a sport, for a community, for some improvement, or for a reason to walk further than your mailbox, the American flag football team might be worth a try.
09 Nov 2020 2 min read
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Student Life
Mark Crabbe: From Jordanstown to Australia
Have you ever dreamed about moving to the sunny sands of Australia? A degree with Ulster University can take you to many wonderful places. In Mark’s case, his degree has set him up in Sydney, Australia.
14 Dec 2020
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Jill Robinson: On placements, graduations and advice to new students
Jill, a recent graduate from Ulster University, shares her experience, and tells us what it was like graduating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
05 Nov 2020
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Your Stories Student Wellbeing
Ciara McCabe: From boredom to business
Learn how Ulster University student, Ciara McCabe, has painted a very promising future for herself during the pandemic. Ciara transformed a hobby that she loved into a successful business. The only way to do great work is to love what you do!
14 Dec 2020 3 min read
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Makers House: Belfast School of Art Graduate Residencies
Read all about the BSOA graduates who are now showcasing their work in Makers House at The Designerie.
03 Sep 2021
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Cara McErlain: A little positivity, a massive impact
Cara McErlain recently graduated from her Master's degree in Applied Psychology, Mental Health and Psychological Therapies at Ulster, and has started her own Instagram page to help shine some light, hope and positivity for people on their darker days.
09 Apr 2022 13 min read
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Your Stories
Dr Ava Brown: 5 tips to help with motivation
Dr Ava Brown shares her top 5 tips that are a sure way to help you stay motivated.
09 Nov 2020
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Student Wellbeing Studying at UU
Aura Digital: Starting a business during COVID-19
What do you do when you can’t get a placement? Start your own successful business of course!
12 Jan 2021
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Careers
Stress Awareness Month: Our students give advice on managing stress
This Stress Awareness Month, we asked students to give their top tips on managing stress.
04 Apr 2022
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Your Stories
Bea Greenberg: Surf's up! Catching waves as a student and athlete
Bea Greenberg studies Marine Science at Ulster, and is also a champion surfer! Read about her dedication to studying and sport, as she catches waves at Coleraine.
18 Jun 2022 29 min read
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Women & Girls in Science : Celebrating our inspiring women and girls in science
Celebrating our inspiring women and girls in science.
11 Feb 2022
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Your Stories
Naomi Hodges: McDonald's Employee of the Year
Naomi Hodges, graduated in 2017 with a BA Hons Spanish with Marketing, since then she has had a successful career and was named ‘McDonald’s Employee of the Year 2020’ for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
19 May 2021
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Codi-Lea's story: Panic attacks and student support
Codi-Lea, a student, outlines her battle with anxiety, university stress and panic attacks and the support she received from Ulster University.
09 Nov 2020
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Student Wellbeing Your Stories
Niamh Doherty: So far, yet so good
So far, 2020 has been one big slap in the face. We all had big plans for this year, and I don’t think COVID-19 was in any of them. But I have chosen not to let it break me.
25 Nov 2020
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Your Stories Student Wellbeing
The Magysfarm Collective – Growing Music Together
Five girls from UU Music: Niamh Murray, Cara Quinn, Rhian Brownlow, Clodagh May and Lara O’Donnell are the focus of the 'Magysfarm Collective’ project and are producing amazing original songs that have been recorded and produced by an eleven-person team of mentors.
17 Jun 2021
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Working from home: How cluttered is your workspace today?
Here are 9 science-backed hacks on how to organise your office desk to boost productivity!
06 Jan 2021
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Student Life
Brooke Hogshaw: Living with autism and managing university
Listen to UU student Brooke Hogshaw, as she tells us about living with autism and the support she received.
27 Nov 2020
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Student Wellbeing Your Stories
Caolán McCaughley: A passion for Architecture and saying 'Yes' to opportunities
Caolán McCaughley tell us about his story at Ulster, his journey into Architecture and his role at StudioPARK in Belfast.
01 May 2022 21 min read
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Student Life
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships: What are they all about?
Watch as Gillian Cameron talks about her KTP experience at Ulster University and her top tips for becoming a KTP associate.
09 Feb 2021
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Gabrielle Feenan: From UU graduate to sustainable entrepreneur
Gabrielle Feenan, an Ulster University graduate in Product Design shares her story on how university helped her become a successful entrepreneur.
03 Nov 2021 23 min read
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Hannah Xu: Founder of 360 Kick 4 Mental Health
Is your goal to set up your own business? Learn how graduate, Hannah Xu, used her skills and experience from Ulster University to set up, not one, but two successful businesses.
14 Dec 2020
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Amy Mullan: I'm so glad to have a friend like you
Current student, Amy Mullan, shares her story of the true friendship that she made at UU, and the importance of friends in you life.
19 May 2021
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Allied Health Professionals: Meet some of our incredible students
We are delighted to celebrate, Allied Health Professions' (AHPs) Day as we appreciate and recognise the extraordinary work of the entire AHP workforce.
24 Sep 2021 28 min read
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Varun Ram: How UU helped land my dream career in UAE
Your career possibilities are limitless with Ulster University. Learn how recent graduate Varun Ram landed him his dream career in UAE!
12 Jan 2021
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5 things that I can’t get used to living in Northern Ireland
UU Erasmus student, Yerkezhan, shares her experience about living in Northern Ireland so far - along with a few things she just can't get used to!
03 Dec 2021 26 min read
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Digital Learning: What does it look like at Ulster University?
Dr Victoria McCollum is a Lecturer in Cinematic Arts at Ulster University, Magee and has made digital learning a joy for her students.
03 Nov 2020
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Studying at UU
Women & Girls in Science : Our incredible women and girls in science will leave you inspired
Our incredible women and girls in science will leave you inspired.
09 Feb 2021
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Your Stories
Dr. Martin McCracken: How to set and achieve goals
Do you know how to set and achieve goals? Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into visible. Dr. Martin McCracken explains what we need to do to set and achieve goals.
06 Jan 2021
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Student Wellbeing
Niamh Donnelly: How a cancelled placement helped her change lives
Niamh Donnelly, a final year student at Ulster University studying Social Policy, explains how her cancelled placement, led her into a truly rewarding role.
18 Mar 2021
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Careers
Bernadette Connolly: Why Journalism with English is her perfect course
Bernadette shares with us her story on how she chose her course and her experience so far.
13 Jan 2021
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Eileen Quinn: The recent & virtual graduate life
"Newer graduates are vulnerable in adapting to such an introduction due to lack of professional life experience, and my survival advice is that communication will be your best tool. Communicate often, and use your time wisely when interacting with your new team. Show some character, open up and allow your team to get to know your personality."
15 Jan 2021
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UU Student & Graduate Enterprise: What’s it all about?
If you aspire to be the next Lord Sugar, our UU Student & Graduate Enterprise team could help. From workshops and programmes to idea exploration and innovation challenges, our dedicated team can help you develop your business idea and become an entrepreneur.
09 Feb 2021
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Careers
Janet and Joana: 'Ticking the box' for support & making change for foster care system
Read Janet and Joana's story of determination and resilience, as they help to make change and raise awareness for foster care recruitment.
10 May 2022 24 min read
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Entrepreneurship: Sarah McAnallen, CEO of McAnallen
Sarah McAnallen, a recent graduate, gives her advice on entrepreneurship.
05 Nov 2020
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Careers
Peter Quinn: From UU graduate to L.A. to social media sensation
TikTok star shares how a degree in Visual Communication has seen him up with a life in LA
23 Mar 2021
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Biomedical Science Day: Listen to our scientists who will leave you inspired
Listen to our scientists who will leave you inspired.
23 Jun 2021
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Careers
How to budget: Tips and advice from our Student Money Advice Team
Listen to Judith from our Student Money Advice Team who tells us basic budgeting tips that everyone should know.
06 Jan 2021
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Niamh Campbell: National Council for the Training of Journalists Awards
Graduate Niamh tells us about her career in journalism so far and what it means to be nominated for an award by the National Council for the Training of Journalists.
15 Mar 2021
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University stress: 5 tips to help you manage your work more efficiently
Our students share their best advice on how to manage your university workload.
09 Nov 2020
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Studying at UU Student Wellbeing
Rory Skillen: Covid-19, It’s made me a better student
With everything that’s been said, I still want to make it clear that like everyone else, I can’t wait for Covid:19 to disappear and for normality to return. What I am thankful for is that it presented me with an opportunity to make sure I’m going into that future as prepared as I can be
25 Nov 2020
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Your Stories Student Wellbeing
Eva Nelson: From 'dropping out' of A-levels to finishing a Law Degree
Current UU Law student Eva, shares with us her story on the challenges she faced throughout her life and how she came to University.
18 Mar 2021
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Catherine Maguire: Life lessons learnt from living in Lockdown
This has put everything into perspective, shown us what is important, what’s not, how we should appreciate the little things in life and hold our loved ones a little closer. I think we will all lead a very different life after this, and maybe, that isn’t a bad thing.
25 Nov 2020
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Student Wellbeing Your Stories
Kayla Collins: What life is like as a student during Covid-19
This year will definitely be a struggle for the vast majority of us, but if we try and get ourselves into a routine and the right head space, I have no doubt we will all do as well as we hope.
25 Nov 2020
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Your Stories Student Wellbeing
Emma-Jayne Taylor: The perfect combination of nutrients to enhance your concentration
Have you ever wondered if what you eat could perhaps improve your concentration and ultimately your exam results?
24 Jan 2021
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Student Wellbeing
Keela Costello: My work placement experience before and during a global pandemic
I had finished my placement feeling a lot more confident about the year ahead and the dreaded job hunt after graduation.
25 Nov 2020
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Your Stories Student Wellbeing Careers
Barry McLaughlin: Studying abroad, changing the world and a future in California.
Barry McLaughlin studied BSc Hons Environmental Science with DPP at our Coleraine campus and graduated in June 2021. Barry's story is an incredibly inspiring one. Read on and discover the opportunities that are available when you study at Ulster University.
06 Jul 2021
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Kayleigh Tinney: When you can’t control the situation, control your reaction to it
All we have at the minute is time. Time to take chances, time to grow and time to flourish.
25 Nov 2020
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Your Stories Student Wellbeing