Thank you for your generosity in supporting Ulster University
"Here, you will find everything you need to know as a member of our growing donor community, including updates on the impact of your contributions, testimonials from our wonderful beneficiaries and ways you can engage with Ulster University.
Thank you for your shared belief in the power of education, your commitment to supporting equal opportunities and your dedication to helping students fulfil their potential."
Best wishes,
Professor Malachy O’Neill, Interim Director of Development and Alumni Relations Office
The impact of your donations
Every gift makes a difference and transforms lives. In these unprecedented times, it’s inspiring to see our community unite to support the next generation. This video, along with our recent Donor Impact report, highlights the significant influence donations from supporters like you have had on the Ulster University community.
Stethoscope Appeal 2024
Thank you for helping us reach our target!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters of the School of Medicine, we have been able to supply each and every one of our 64 new medical students with their very own Littman Classic III Stethoscope. Together we raised an incredible £5,760 which will give our students the best possible start on their journey to becoming the next generation of healthcare workers in Northern Ireland.
Each stethoscope was accompanied by a message from our supporters which will spur them on through the most difficult times in their studies. Your kindness and belief in our medical students will translate into their future practice, creating a brighter future not only for our students but for the patients they will one day serve.
PBL Group 2 with stethoscopes
Clodagh McErlean
"I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous sponsorship of our stethoscopes. It is truly special that the first stethoscope of my career comes as a gift from the supporters of the University where I am training.
Your support means a great deal to me and my peers. It inspires us to stay motivated and committed to achieve our goals so that we too can give back to the community in the future.
Thank you once again for your kindness."
The Student Opportunity Fund
Lisa's Story
Lisa, a Graduate Entry Medicine student at Ulster University, was awarded the Academic Opportunity Scholarship through the Student Opportunity Fund. With the additional funding, she was able to elevate her studies and fully immerse herself in campus life.
Listen to Lisa's story.
Here's a snapshot of how we have supported our wider community
At Ulster, so much of what we do is only made possible by the generosity of people like you – our donors.
Since 2019, we have welcomed 3,968 members to our donor community, generating an incredible £7,971,354. With your support we have reached incredible milestones, each contributing not only to the wellbeing of our students, but the prosperity of the wider community.
- 819 life-changing scholarships distributed since 2019
- Secured £1,183,538 in support of research in the last 5 years
- Provided essential stethoscopes for over 200 Medicine students since 2021
- Raised over £100,000 in 2 days to support testing in the Covid-19 response
Student 2
"For my role emerging placement I worked in a primary school in Kumasi, Ghana. We worked with the teachers to promote an understanding of occupational therapy and how they could help to better accommodate the children with additional needs.
This experience consolidated to me what a real difference my job can make to people’s lives and I left feeling really proud of the profession I have chosen. This was an incredible, once in a lifetime experience that was greatly helped by my travel scholarship."
Here's how your support transforms lives
At Ulster, students are at the heart of everything we do. Through our philanthropic efforts, we transform lives by increasing access to higher education and offering students the support they need to thrive throughout their studies.
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Supporting access and potential
We believe that everyone should have access to higher education, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. We help people to overcome barriers and reach their full potential, creating a fairer, more diverse and more productive society for all.
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Supporting health
By offering financial assistance for students in the School of Medicine, we are addressing systemic shortages in Northern Ireland’s workforce while supporting disadvantaged students to realise their ambitions of a career in the medical profession.
Student 3
"The performance sport scholarship has had a significant impact on my athletic success this year. It allowed me to invest in crucial aspects of my training by covering expenses such as flights, accommodation, and training camps, eliminating financial barriers and allowing me to focus on my athletic development.
With the help of the scholarship, I have secured a number of achievements this year including a gold medal at the Irish Universities, bronze at the British Universities, Senior UK Open and the All-Ireland Championships, which secured my position in the Irish national team.
Thank you for this opportunity!"
Our current funding priorities
Supporting Access
Community Scholarships help those with potential overcome financial and personal barriers to attend Ulster University.
Medical Education Fund
We believe in creating access to education for everyone and improving health for all via cutting-edge research and interventions.
We've gone digital
Ulster University's Development and Alumni Relations Office is committed to sustainability and protecting our planet; that’s why we are reducing paper waste by moving towards a digital first approach to communications.
Keep your details updated through our stay connected form below. This allows us to send you important communications including fundraising updates, exclusive event invitations and networking opportunities, information about donor benefits and much more.
