“It means a lot to me that I can inspire the next generation of girls in sport. Ulster University has always supported my life on and off the pitch.”
We are Ulster University, and these are our stories.
We are ambitious, enthusiastic and team players.
Meet Julie Nelson, who is a support assistant at Jordanstown Sports Village.
Julie’s passion comes from an established professional football career. As part of the team at Jordanstown Sports Village, Julie works with everyone from school children to Olympic and Commonwealth athletes to further sporting excellence in Northern Ireland and beyond.
I can inspire the next generation of girls in sport
Watch Julie's Story
Sports Village Development
Information on the proposed development of a two-storey extension (circa 2,840 gross sqm) to the existing High-Performance Sports Centre in Jordanstown.
The Sports Village
Ulster University’s Jordanstown Sports Village is located just seven miles north of Belfast. With a strong profile in computing, built environment, business, engineering, health sciences and communication, the campus is also home to the Sports Institute of Northern Ireland (SINI).
The science and coaching of sport have always been recognised as key specialisms in Jordanstown and, in the last few years, the campus has welcomed an impressive 6,000m2 high performance sports facility.
Investment in elite sport in Jordanstown will continue after 2022 and students will be able to avail of world leading practical facilities on campus as well and benefitting from the full range of teaching and social spaces in the nearby new Belfast campus.
Ulster University Sports Village
Shore Rd, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB
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