SDG 9 - Teaching
Education drives innovation and resilient infrastructure. At Ulster University, teaching equips students with the knowledge, technical skills, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to advance sustainable industry and infrastructure locally and globally.
Undergraduate Courses
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Construction Engineering and Management
- BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Energy
- BSc (Hons) Planning, Regeneration and Development
Postgraduate Courses
SDG 9 - Research
Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of sustainable industry. Ulster University leads applied research that translates technology, engineering, and infrastructure expertise into practical solutions, strengthening industrial capabilities and supporting resilient economic growth.
Research Stories
- Development of a Framework for Inclusive Innovation: International Insights and Regional Perspectives
- Integrating sustainability and economic perspectives in reshoring: insights from the German automotive industry
- Big-data AI analytics in value-chain innovation and international marketing strategy: insights from SMEs in cultural and creative industries
- Industry 4.0 supply chain nexus: sequential mediating effects of traceability, visibility and resilience on performance
SDG 9 - Partnerships
Delivering resilient infrastructure and sustainable industrial growth relies on strong partnerships. At Ulster University, collaborations with industry, government, and research organisations drive innovation, technological development, and sustainable infrastructure solutions locally and globally.
Partnership Stories
- Driving the Future of Healthcare: Health Frontiers – Technology Innovation Centre Launches to Power Cross-Border Innovation
- Ulster University Business School Hosts Global ISO Innovation Experts in Belfast
- EPIC Futures NI leads Stormont showcase on AI, policy and innovation
- Innovation Boost for Border SMEs in New Cross-Border Project
- Major BT investment welcomed as Ulster University expands long-standing innovation partnership
Belfast Region City Deal
Ulster University plays a central role in the Belfast Region City Deal, a £1 billion investment programme aimed at driving innovation, economic growth, and skills development across the region. As a lead academic partner, Ulster is contributing to major innovation and digital projects, including the Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology, where innovative medical devices and diagnostics will be designed, developed and launched, and Studio Ulster, a state-of-the-art virtual production facility developed in partnership with Belfast Harbour. These initiatives position the University at the heart of Northern Ireland’s transition to a knowledge-based economy, fostering industry collaboration, job creation, and cutting-edge research.
Derry~Londonderry and Strabane City Deal
Ulster University is a key partner in the Derry~Londonderry and Strabane City Deal, a transformative £210 million investment aimed at boosting innovation, skills, and regional development in the North West. The University is leading two flagship projects: the Cognitive Analytics and Digital Robotics Innovation Centre, a cutting-edge research hub focused on AI, data science, and industrial automation, and the expansion of its School of Medicine, which will increase training capacity and support healthcare innovation in the region. These initiatives will not only enhance Ulster’s Derry~Londonderry campus but are projected to create thousands of jobs, attract investment, and strengthen the region’s knowledge economy, firmly positioning Derry~Londonderry as a hub for digital health and advanced technologies.
Spin-out Companies
Ulster University actively supports innovation and economic growth through its portfolio of 19 spin-out companies. These businesses, founded on university research and expertise, operate across diverse sectors including technology, health, and engineering. Together, the spin-outs generate significant revenue and employment, translating academic discoveries into real-world products and services. By fostering entrepreneurship and industry collaboration, Ulster helps drive regional development and positions Northern Ireland as a hub for cutting-edge innovation.
