News for February 2024

Tackling plastic waste and climate change with a thought-provoking art installation encouraging staff and students to recycle.

The event brought together stakeholders and beneficiaries who were able to explore participatory co-design approaches to heritage.

The research seeks to bridge the gap between science and policy to achieve net zero by 2050.

Four of Northern Ireland’s brightest minds and household names from across the tech, sporting, education and business sectors spent an inspiring day sharing their journeys with those on Ulster University’s 25@25 Leadership Programme.

Ulster University's School of Communication and Media will sponsor the Student Journalist of the Year accolade at the prestigious awards ceremony in Belfast this year, showcasing the work of emerging talent.

The full festival programme is now live. Come along and enjoy a wide range of in-person and online events.

Ulster University Business School (UUBS) joins organisations and universities across the UK in a collective commitment toward the development of a more inclusive enterprise ecosystem.

The University has purchased Foyle House, on which to develop a reimagined Nursing Competency Test Centre.

Ulster University’s Northern Ireland Quarterly House Price Index (Q4 2023) reveals continued price stability and resilience against a backdrop of reduced market activity.

Ulster University’s Development and Alumni Relations Office welcomed scholars, donors and University supporters for an evening of celebration to mark the incredible achievements of hundreds of students who have been awarded scholarships.

During Northern Ireland’s Apprenticeship Week 2024 (5-9 February), Ulster University has recognised apprentices for their outstanding commitment to academic excellence and dedication to the work-based learning programme.

The EPIC Futures NI Local Policy Innovation Partnership, funded by UKRI, brings together the Departments for Communities, Finance and Economy, Universities and over 10 community groups to inform policy change to support groups back into work.

Funding will support the CHOICE (Challenging Health Outcomes/Integrating Care Environments) project focused on addressing health disparities faced by individuals living with severe mental illness.

Olympic 5,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei says he is excited to compete at the Belfast event before chasing more gold medals at the Paris Games.

Look North! The North Belfast Festival celebrates the area’s vibrant and diverse community, rich cultural history and unique built heritage landscape.

The victorious Ulster University Gaelic Football Team, official winners of the prestigious 2024 Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA Sigerson Cup bring the cup to Ulster University Belfast campus, for the first time in 16 years.

We were delighted to welcome Tánaiste Micheál Martin TD to Belfast yesterday for a tour of the Ulster University Belfast campus.

At a session entitled: ‘Becoming an Inclusive leader'; the 25@25 cohort gained insights on how to promote diverse thinking as a leader to empower colleagues and enhance performance by making individuals feel respected and heard.

The GenAIEdu 2024 conference focused on understanding how generative AI is revolutionising the way we learn, teach and assess.

More than 200 local school pupils visited Ulster University Belfast for a unique chance to delve into the captivating world of film, TV, and gaming to experience the exciting career opportunities available in the Screen Industries.