News: SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Elsewhere on Ulster

Thu 27 Nov 2025

Major BT investment welcomed as Ulster University expands long-standing innovation partnership

Wed 26 Nov 2025

New EPIC Futures NI research identifies practical steps to help thousands more people in Northern Ireland into fair and inclusive work

Fri 21 Nov 2025

Ulster University and Axial3D achieve double ‘Outstanding’ recognition from Innovate UK for AI innovation in orthopaedic surgery

Wed 05 Nov 2025

Northern Ireland’s Housing Market Shows Strongest Quarterly Growth of 2025

Wed 05 Nov 2025

‘Open Conversations’ event sparks new business collaborations as Ulster University and Causeway Chamber join forces to drive regional growth

Fri 31 Oct 2025

NWCAM2 marks a new era for cross-border innovation in life and health sciences

Tue 28 Oct 2025

Agri-Food supply chains across Ireland and Northern Ireland set to transform through PEACEPLUS project TRACE

Mon 27 Oct 2025

Inaugural North West Digital Futures Conference launched

Fri 24 Oct 2025

New Exhibition shines a Light on the Working Lives of Women in Northern Ireland

Fri 24 Oct 2025

Innovation Boost for Border SMEs in New Cross-Border Project

Mon 20 Oct 2025

Ulster University and FinTrU announce new partnership to boost financial services talent in the North West

Mon 20 Oct 2025

AI Collaboration Centre launches Northern Ireland’s first Responsible AI Hub

Thu 16 Oct 2025

Celebrating 50 years of innovation and impact: Ulster University Business School marks milestone in Northern Ireland’s growth

Tue 14 Oct 2025

‘Talent Hub 2025’ connects students with employers and entrepreneurs across the North West

Wed 08 Oct 2025

EPIC Futures NI at Science and Stormont 2025

Mon 06 Oct 2025

Ulster University hosts first Inclusion Health Conference for future healthcare professionals

Fri 03 Oct 2025

International Day of Older Persons celebrated by Ulster University

Fri 26 Sep 2025

Studio Ulster and CoSTAR Screen Lab beacons for Belfast Region City Deals

Thu 25 Sep 2025

Industry leaders and future managers unite in Ulster University's Academy Restaurant to shape the next era of luxury travel

Wed 10 Sep 2025

New Ulster University employer survey highlights gap between graduate use of AI and employer adoption

Thu 04 Sep 2025

Ulster University Business School welcomes seven new Visiting Professors as it celebrates 50 years at the heart of NI business

Mon 01 Sep 2025

Applications Open for Postgraduate Programmes to Drive Skills Growth Across Northern Ireland

Fri 29 Aug 2025

Ulster University Expands Free Postgraduate Programmes in the North West with Focus on Global Business and AI

Tue 12 Aug 2025

Ulster University Welcomes UK Chancellor to Studio Ulster as £310 Million in City and Growth Deal Funding Confirmed

Tue 12 Aug 2025

Ulster University and American University of Madaba Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Global Health Innovation

Thu 07 Aug 2025

AI Capability Census reveals that Northern Ireland's AI economy is on track to double by 2028

Wed 06 Aug 2025

Growth deal projects a ‘catalyst for economic development’ in Causeway Coast and Glens

Tue 05 Aug 2025

EPIC Futures NI Launches £750,000 Phase 2 Call to improve access to fair and inclusive employment across Northern Ireland

Thu 31 Jul 2025

Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre set to transform NI manufacturing sector

Thu 17 Jul 2025

Faces behind the fairways: meet the Ulster University volunteers at The 153rd Open

Mon 07 Jul 2025

Class of 2025: Tech Investor Alastair Bell awarded for Contribution to NI’s Software Sector

Wed 02 Jul 2025

Class of 2025: Managing Director of Nuprint Technologies Gavin Killeen MBE DL Awarded Honorary Doctorate

Mon 30 Jun 2025

Class of 2025: Real life 'Derry Girl' becomes 'Derry Doctor' as mum and sister also graduate from Ulster University

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Ulster University forms part of new university collaborative, ‘ResearchPlus’ announced to give leading research universities a voice and help shape and boost UK research and innovation

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Developing innovative AI solutions locally to compete globally

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Top Placement Students Celebrated at CEBE Innovation in Placement Awards

Thu 26 Jun 2025

Ulster University hosts policy-focused event on driving regional economic growth across Northern Ireland

Thu 19 Jun 2025

Ulster University leads next generation of virtual film production with Studio Ulster launch

Wed 18 Jun 2025

New NWCAM2 initiative to address challenges facing life and health sciences sector

Fri 13 Jun 2025

AI for impact and inclusion: Ministers unveil new Office of AI and Digital at Ulster University-led AI Collaboration Centre

Thu 12 Jun 2025

Beyond the green: unlocking golf’s power to boost tourism and wellbeing

Wed 11 Jun 2025

Outstanding UUBS Students Celebrated at ‘A Day in the Life of My Placement’ Awards

Tue 10 Jun 2025

Celebrating Success: Help to Grow Alumni Event ‘Going for Growth’ Highlights UUBS Impact on Local SMEs

Tue 03 Jun 2025

EPIC Futures NI announces funding awards of £250,000 to explore themes that contribute towards a more inclusive labour market in Northern Ireland

Mon 02 Jun 2025

Fairway to the Future: Girls unlock STEM careers in golf

Fri 23 May 2025

Ulster University features as partner in €3.5M PEACEPLUS Funded Project to Drive ICT Solutions for Rural Communities

Thu 22 May 2025

Fresh perspectives on the future of the North West: Atlantic Futures Summer School 2025

Fri 09 May 2025

Ulster University Business School launches 50th anniversary celebrations with landmark skills forum

Mon 14 Apr 2025

Ulster University Business School hosts fifth successful sixth form economics conference

Thu 10 Apr 2025

Ulster University hosts Small Business Charter’s 10th Anniversary celebration event

Mon 07 Apr 2025

New scholarship for Ulster University’s School of Medicine announced by Gray’s Communications

Thu 03 Apr 2025

Ulster University’s Centre for Legal Technology to lead research into the role of AI in judicial decision making

Wed 02 Apr 2025

A taste of Italy as Danilo Cortellini serves up a fitting tribute to the late Antonio Carluccio at Ulster University’s Academy Restaurant

Wed 26 Mar 2025

Leaders in education, government and industry gather for AI summit at Hillsborough Castle

Wed 26 Mar 2025

Ulster University welcomes Canadian delegation to its Derry~Londonderry campus and to explore collaboration opportunities

Wed 19 Mar 2025

Ulster University and firmus energy networks continue collaboration to shape the next generation of engineers

Fri 14 Mar 2025

Announcement of the new Dean of School of Medicine at Ulster University

Wed 12 Mar 2025

US founder of Washington Ireland Programme Carol Wheeler receives honorary doctorate from Ulster University in Washington DC

Wed 05 Mar 2025

Step forward for Ulster University expansion in Derry~Londonderry as consultants for new Shared Island teaching block appointed

Tue 04 Mar 2025

Celebrated Chef Mark Hix Inspires Future Hospitality Leaders at Ulster University’s Culinary Salon

Wed 26 Feb 2025

Ulster University and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) celebrate 20th anniversary of Masters in Leadership and Innovation

Tue 25 Feb 2025

ARK celebrates 25 years of providing accessible social policy research to improve communities

Mon 10 Feb 2025

Economy Minister visits Ulster University to launch Economic Policy Centre research on skills of the future

Thu 06 Feb 2025

Top chefs Georgina Hayden, Mark Hix & Danilo Cortellini set to share kitchen with Ulster University students in masterclass series

Wed 05 Feb 2025

Employment across all regions in the Republic fell further during pandemic but recovered faster than in Northern Ireland shows Ulster University & DCU employment data dashboard

Thu 16 Jan 2025

Northern Ireland to begin training veterinary nurses at degree level as course gets underway at Ulster University in Coleraine

Wed 18 Dec 2024

Class of 2024: Courtney McCaughley Fulfils her Dream Graduating as One of Northern Ireland’s First Cohort of Paramedics from Ulster University

Tue 17 Dec 2024

Class of 2024: Historic moment as first paramedics graduate in Northern Ireland

Thu 12 Dec 2024

Industry led Advisory Board established to oversee AICC, with FinTrU’s Kathryn Harkin appointed as Chair

Tue 10 Dec 2024

Ulster University students achieve top ranking in Ireland in Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge

Wed 27 Nov 2024

Ulster University Welcomes Minister Murphy's Confirmation of Student Loan Access for Graduate Entry Medical Students in Derry~Londonderry

Mon 25 Nov 2024

Ulster University marks 40 years of computing in Derry~Londonderry

Wed 20 Nov 2024

Award-winning Co Down chef & Great British Menu star Chris McClurg inspires Ulster University students

Tue 12 Nov 2024

Ulster University graduate Olympians welcome next Olympic hopefuls as sports scholarships awarded

Mon 28 Oct 2024

Delivering Derry~Londonderry: Ulster University welcomes neighbours and partners to Derry~Londonderry for campus expansion showcase

Fri 25 Oct 2024

Ulster University welcomes Derry~Londonderry and Strabane City Deal milestone

Wed 23 Oct 2024

Ulster University and Council look forward to wicked new Derry Halloween programme

Tue 22 Oct 2024

Celebrating 175 Years of Creativity: Belfast School of Art announces landmark programme honouring past, present, and future

Fri 18 Oct 2024

EPIC Futures NI launches Phase 1 commissioning call for proposals on skills & employability in Northern Ireland

Thu 10 Oct 2024

Ulster University Coleraine Launches Innovative new Masters in Golf Management Ahead of The Open 2025 Championship

Wed 02 Oct 2024

US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy III launches female entrepreneurship programme with Ulster University

Tue 01 Oct 2024

Celebrated TV chef and guru of Chinese cuisine, Ken Hom hosts dinner with a little help from Ulster University students

Tue 01 Oct 2024

Ulster University appoints Stephen Farry and Jodie Carson to lead new Strategic Policy Unit

Thu 26 Sep 2024

New insights into Management and Leadership Training in Northern Ireland's SMEs

Thu 26 Sep 2024

Sustainable tourism: the only viable direction the industry must travel

Thu 26 Sep 2024

Ulster University and FinTrU Launch the Talent Hub, Inviting Local Employers to Connect with Future North West Talent

Wed 25 Sep 2024

Olympians, AI Innovators and Mental Health Champions: Ulster University Unveils New Changemakers who Feature in Latest Ad Campaign

Mon 23 Sep 2024

100 P5 pupils come together at Ulster University Derry~Londonderry campus for shared education maths event

Fri 20 Sep 2024

Ulster University unveils new ‘Connected to the Community’ Campaign in the North West

Fri 20 Sep 2024

Business Studies Student Wins Regional Intern of the Year Award

Wed 11 Sep 2024

Ulster University Welcomes Derry~Londonderry Interim Report on Campus Expansion

Thu 29 Aug 2024

Legendary chef Ken Hom to host Chinese cuisine masterclass at Ulster University

Tue 20 Aug 2024

Ulster University School of Engineering hosts inaugural national AI event

Wed 14 Aug 2024

David Crozier set to lead £16.3 million Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre

Wed 31 Jul 2024

Northern Ireland’s economy turning the corner, Ulster University EPC outlook reveals

Fri 14 Jun 2024

Construction begins on state-of-the-art Factory of the Future

Mon 10 Jun 2024

Ulster University Student Named Fintech Winner

Mon 13 May 2024

Education Leaders Team up to Shine a Light on Vibrant Career Opportunities in Northern Ireland’s Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Sectors Following NW200

Thu 02 May 2024

Hundreds of students get a taste of careers in hospitality and culinary arts

Wed 01 May 2024

Ulster University gathers key stakeholders to drive progress for NI’s ethnic minority-led businesses

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Ulster University Celebrate the Heads of Terms Agreement for Causeway Coast and Glens £100m Investment

Tue 26 Mar 2024

Ulster University’s 25@25 Embark on Transformative Week-Long Entrepreneurial Programme at the Prestigious Babson College, Boston

Thu 07 Mar 2024

EPIC Futures NI: Ministers, academics, industry & community groups unite to launch £4.8 million policy action group tackling economic inactivity among the hidden unemployed

Tue 13 Feb 2024

Ulster University-led consortium secures £4.8 million to set up research and policy action group to tackle economic inactivity among the hidden unemployed in NI

Tue 06 Feb 2024

Ulster University Business School becomes latest signatory to the Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Thu 14 Dec 2023

Celebrating Success: Ulster University’s Talent Hub Grand Finale Showcases Next Generation of North West Leaders in Style

Fri 01 Dec 2023

NWTEC Renews Partnership to Further Support Regional Development in the North West City Region

Mon 27 Nov 2023

Universities join forces to call on support for Young Enterprise NI

Thu 23 Nov 2023

Ulster University Elevates Belfast's Culinary Scene with Academy Restaurant Relaunch

Fri 01 Sep 2023

Northern Ireland consortium secures over £4.5m in funding to shape eco-friendly waste management culture through design

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