Driving Economic Growth through Research and Skills Development at Ulster
At Ulster we are passionate about contributing to economic growth. Our research seeks to identify where there’s a skills shortage in NI, and to address these needs through education, training and development. Skills mismatches and shortages erode competitiveness and constrain labour productivity. Our research seeks to identify future skill requirements to address misalignments and ultimately enhance economic growth.
At a Glance
Ulster University is committed to supporting ethical career pathways for its students and graduates. Our Job Posting Policy ensures that all employment opportunities shared through University platforms align with our institutional values. This policy reinforces our dedication to responsible partnerships and preparing students for careers that contribute positively to society and the environment.
Read our Job Posting Policy
Ulster University’s careers service empowers students and graduates to explore meaningful career paths that align with their skills, values, and ambitions. Offering one-to-one guidance, skills workshops, employer events, and placement support, the service helps students navigate an evolving job market with confidence. Our services are delivered entirely in-house, we do not engage with third-party providers.
Ulster University is an accredited Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation, demonstrating our commitment to fair and equitable pay for all staff. This accreditation reflects our dedication to supporting a sustainable and inclusive workplace where employees receive wages that meet or exceed national standards, helping to improve wellbeing and reduce financial stress. Upholding fair pay is a key part of our broader commitment to social responsibility and ethical employment practices.
Sustainability is an integral part of staff induction at Ulster University. Sustainability is actively discussed during the induction event for all new staff, ensuring everyone understands their role in supporting the University’s commitment to sustainability. New employees are introduced to our sustainability values and initiatives through dedicated resources on SharePoint, providing easy access to key policies and information.
Ulster's Business School partnered with PwC NI to launch 50 new fully funded Degree Apprenticeships, ensuring NI is a place where students choose not only to study but to stay and work, ensuring sustainable economic growth.
At UUBS we offer a range of industry-led Higher Level Apprenticeships.
These award-winning programmes have been co-created with industry to meet the needs of a rapidly changing business landscape for companies such as:
- Deloitte
- Danske Bank
- Bank of Ireland
- Allstate
- FinTrU
- PwC
- ATOS
- Allen and Overy
Sustainability is a major focus within the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), both in teaching and research, much due to the work and enthusiasm by colleagues and evidenced by HTM being consistently top-ranked in the NUS Global Goals Teach-In.
Ulster has been showcased as part of the 1,000 Chartered Accountants initiative organised by Chartered Accountants Ireland.
The campaign celebrates members who are active in climate action.
Ulster University Professors Tara Moore and Jim McLaughlin were appointed to a Government led Rapid Test Consortium, via local company CIGA Healthcare.
The Consortium was formed to support the development and manufacturing scale-up of a COVID-19 lateral flow antibody test to determine whether people have developed immunity after contracting the virus with the possibility of being utilised as part of the UK’s Exit Strategy.
Through our Modern Slavery Statement we commit to creating awareness and improving our practices to ensure that modern slavery and human trafficking does not occur in any part of our organisation or supply chain.
