Overview

The Engage pillar positions Ulster University as a leader in sustainability focused research and innovation.

Through responsible, collaborative and impactful research, we generate new knowledge that informs policy, shapes professional practice and benefits society.

This approach champions cocreation with partners and communities, ensuring that research outcomes deliver tangible environmental, social and economic value.

By engaging deeply with external stakeholders and emerging global priorities, Ulster University reinforces its commitment to addressing the pressing issues of our time.

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Our Approach

Through impactful research and strong partnerships, we generate knowledge, innovation and social value that support sustainable development and create positive change across our region and beyond.

By 2033, our sustainability research community will connect expertise across disciplines and sectors, accelerating collaboration, knowledge exchange and the development of practical solutions to shared sustainability challenges.

  • Establish Sustainability Researchers Network
  • Pilot Social Responsibility Framework
  • Embedding PRME to develop future sustainability leaders

Case Studies

  • Co-Designing Green Transitions on Rathlin Island

    Ulster University leads the Future Island-Island Green Transition Ecosystem, an Arts Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded partnership with other universities and Rathlin Island's community to explore circular economy, sustainable tourism and digital innovation.

  • Fair and Inclusive Employment for a Just Transition

    EPIC Futures NI is a Local Policy Innovation Partnership led by Ulster University that brings together academia, policymakers, business and community partners to co-design evidence based solutions for fair and inclusive employment across Northern Ireland.

  • Degree Apprenticeships

    Degree apprenticeships combine academic study with paid, work-based learning, giving students industry experience while earning a degree.