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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

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

Wed 27 May 2026

Ulster University welcomes globally renowned Jaipur Literature Festival to Belfast

Wed 20 May 2026

Enterprise Placement Year Programme celebrates five years of entrepreneurial success at Stormont

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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Mon 10 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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From
12
Aug
2026

Examination Resit Period  - starting on Wednesday 12 August

Wednesday 12 August to Thursday 20 August
On
17
Aug
2026

Marking Time: ArtsEkta at 20 – Belfast Mela Exhibition and Panel Discussion  - starting on Monday 17 August  at Belfast campus

Monday 17 August
Belfast campus

Arts and culture

On
19
Aug
2026

Child Health Society Pub Quiz  - starting on Wednesday 19 August  at Abercorn bar, 42 Abercorn Rd, Londonderry BT48 6SA, United Kingdom

Wednesday 19 August
Abercorn bar, 42 Abercorn Rd, Londonderry BT48 6SA, United Kingdom

Clubs and societies

On
20
Aug
2026

Placement Prep 2026, (Emergency Medicine Society, Magee)  - starting on Thursday 20 August  at Magee Campus

Thursday 20 August
Magee Campus

Clubs and societies

From
24
Aug
2026

Meetings of Boards of Examiners  - starting on Monday 24 August

Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August
From
28
Aug
2026

CU Pre-Term  - starting on Friday 28 August  at Faith Mission Centre - Portadown

Friday 28 August to Sunday 30 August
Faith Mission Centre - Portadown

Clubs and societies

On
31
Aug
2026

Examination period  - starting on Monday 31 August

Monday 31 August
On
09
Sep
2026

Preterm (CU event, Coleraine)  - starting on Wednesday 9 September  at Under U123

Wednesday 9 September
Under U123

Clubs and societies

From
14
Sep
2026

Introductory period  - starting on Monday 14 September

Monday 14 September to Friday 18 September