Imagining Peaceful Futures: Pioneering Research in Transitional Justice and Inclusive Societies
Injustice and abuse still run rampant in many countries; people continue to live with the legacy of violence.
Our research seeks to imagine new futures and transitions to peace by engaging communities, to help learn from violent experiences and to promote a peaceful and inclusive society.
The Transitional Justice Institute (TJI) is a world-leading law-led multidisciplinary research centre at Ulster focusing on transitional justice - how societies deal with the transition from conflict or oppression - human rights, gender, international law, peace and conflict.
At a Glance
The Resources Committee, a sub-committee of the University Council, endorse the University’s institutional Finance Strategy and Estate Masterplan (Infrastructure Capital Plan), approve the Treasury Management Policy, together with the appointment of Investment Managers for the oversight of endowment funds and consider and approve the Ethical Investment Policy.
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Ulster University has signed the Can’t Buy My Silence Universities Pledge, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a safe, transparent, and supportive environment for all students and staff. By endorsing this pledge, we commit to ensuring that survivors of sexual harassment and assault are heard, respected, and supported. This pledge aligns with our broader dedication to equality, safety, and wellbeing across campus.
Ulster University’s Acceptance of Donations Policy ensures that all philanthropic gifts align with the University’s values, legal obligations, and strategic goals. It sets out a clear approval and due diligence process to assess the source, purpose, and potential risks of donations, reinforcing transparency, ethical standards, and institutional integrity.
Ulster University’s Guidelines on Acceptable External Sources of Funding for Research ensure that while the institution welcomes research sponsorship from trustworthy public and private entities, it upholds rigorous ethical standards and institutional autonomy. Funding is accepted only from legal, reputable sources that pose no conflicts with existing policies or risks to reputation.
Ulster University invested in twenty-five people from our alumni community to take part in the pivotal 25@25 Leadership Programme. The participants are committed to our place in Northern Ireland and are choosing to lead Northern Ireland’s future. 25@25 is about the future, designed to expand experiences, grow leadership capacity and build a long-lasting network of change-makers.
