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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Entrepreneurship: Sarah McAnallen, CEO of McAnallen
Sarah McAnallen, a recent graduate, gives her advice on entrepreneurship.
05 Nov 2020
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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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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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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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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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