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Class of 2024: PhD Graduate Dr Sarah Nally Finds Hope In Her Studies Amid Ongoing Cancer Battle  image

Class of 2024: PhD Graduate Dr Sarah Nally Finds Hope In Her Studies Amid Ongoing Cancer Battle

An Ulster University graduate who battled Covid-19, cancer and the menopause throughout her studies has said she is “filled with hope” as she collects her PhD, while crediting her family, friends and University supervisors for their support.

Class of 2024: Designing His Future, Peter McRoberts Excels at Ulster University and Wins Innovation Award image

Class of 2024: Designing His Future, Peter McRoberts Excels at Ulster University and Wins Innovation Award

From overcoming the challenges of the Covid pandemic to excelling in his placement year, Peter's university journey has paved the way for a career in design engineering

Class of 2024: From Portugal to Portadown: The Retained Firefighter turned Marketing Graduate  image

Class of 2024: From Portugal to Portadown: The Retained Firefighter turned Marketing Graduate

Originally from Portugal, Tiago now calls Portadown home where he is dedicated to giving back to his local community.

Class of 2024: Allstate NI Convocation Graduate Student of the Year 2024 overcomes life challenges, and now making a lasting impact on staffing, patients’ care, and clinical outcomes  image

Class of 2024: Allstate NI Convocation Graduate Student of the Year 2024 overcomes life challenges, and now making a lasting impact on staffing, patients’ care, and clinical outcomes

The Allstate NI Convocation Undergraduate Student of the Year 2024 overcame life challenges to graduate with a BSc in Personalised Medicine.

Ulster University voted Best UK University and number one for careers services and job prospects, by students  image

Ulster University voted Best UK University and number one for careers services and job prospects, by students

Ulster University has been voted by students as the number one Best UK University and ranked first place for careers services and job prospects in the StudentCrowd University Awards 2024.

Dr Patrick Kielty joins Ulster University Class of 2024  as he accepts Honorary Doctorate award image

Dr Patrick Kielty joins Ulster University Class of 2024 as he accepts Honorary Doctorate award

The award-winning comic shared his advice for students as he accepted the award on Monday

Renowned Artist and Celebrated Alumni Oliver Jeffers receives Honorary Doctorate award from Ulster University  image

Renowned Artist and Celebrated Alumni Oliver Jeffers receives Honorary Doctorate award from Ulster University

The award comes during the 175th anniversary year of the Belfast School of Art

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson awarded Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University  image

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson awarded Honorary Doctorate from Ulster University

In recognition of her international impact on sustainability, climate change and social responsibility

Ulster University honours Samantha Barry’s achievements in journalism and empowerment of women & girls  image

Ulster University honours Samantha Barry’s achievements in journalism and empowerment of women & girls

Visiting Belfast to receive her Honorary Doctorate, Samantha shared her advice for the Class of 2024

Community Activist Betty Carlisle MBE honoured with Doctorate from Ulster University image

Community Activist Betty Carlisle MBE honoured with Doctorate from Ulster University

In recognition of outstanding contribution to promoting shared education and empowering women

Ulster University celebrates outstanding community commitment of Sr Nuala Kelly with Honorary Doctorate Award image

Ulster University celebrates outstanding community commitment of Sr Nuala Kelly with Honorary Doctorate Award

Sister Nuala has dedicated her time to serving the most vulnerable regardless of their situation, history or religious beliefs

Ulster University Belfast welcomes prestigious European Parliament exhibition marking John Hume’s historic Nobel Peace prize  image

Ulster University Belfast welcomes prestigious European Parliament exhibition marking John Hume’s historic Nobel Peace prize

The exhibition is open to the public from 5 July – 30 August in Birley Building reception, Ulster University Belfast.

Veteran Broadcaster Dr Eamonn Mallie receives Ulster University Honorary Doctorate  image

Veteran Broadcaster Dr Eamonn Mallie receives Ulster University Honorary Doctorate

Recognised for his significant contribution to the field of journalism.

 Ulster University Offers Students a Brighter Future with Community Scholarship Programme image

Ulster University Offers Students a Brighter Future with Community Scholarship Programme

Ulster University’s Community Scholarships programme offer everyone the opportunity to experience higher education without the financial burden of tuition fees.

Ulster University kicks off Foyle Cup tournament with annual parade at Derry~Londonderry campus image

Ulster University kicks off Foyle Cup tournament with annual parade at Derry~Londonderry campus

Derry~Londonderry and Coleraine provided key support for the event, while the University sponsored the U17 and U19 categories.

Ulster University students set off for opportunity of a lifetime on US scholarship programme image

Ulster University students set off for opportunity of a lifetime on US scholarship programme

Ulster University students from across Northern Ireland will be setting off to the United States for the opportunity of a lifetime next month, as part of the prestigious Study USA scholarship programme.

Ulster University Unites Cultures: A Vibrant Celebration of Diversity at its Derry~Londonderry campus image

Ulster University Unites Cultures: A Vibrant Celebration of Diversity at its Derry~Londonderry campus

This second annual ‘International Diversity Celebration’ event helped to increase awareness about cultural diversity at the University.

Software sector leader Tom Gray appointed Visiting Professor of AI and Innovation at Ulster University   image

Software sector leader Tom Gray appointed Visiting Professor of AI and Innovation at Ulster University

As a 35-year software veteran, Tom will be a mentor and coach to PhD students at Ulster University, including those at the Artificial Intelligence Research Centre (AIRC).

Ulster University lecturer becomes first NI Chef to be inducted into the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts   image

Ulster University lecturer becomes first NI Chef to be inducted into the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts

Michael Gillies, Lecturer in Culinary Arts Management at Ulster University, was nominated to the Academy by MasterChef star and Scotland’s National Chef, Gary Maclean

NI start-up activity at highest level, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor finds  image

NI start-up activity at highest level, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor finds

In report co-authored by the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre, Queen’s University Belfast and Aston University.

Celebrating Pride festivals across Northern Ireland  image

Celebrating Pride festivals across Northern Ireland

Join us for Pride 2024 at Ulster University – Diverse, Equal, Proud!

Academia and Industry collaborate to tackle the E-Waste Challenge image

Academia and Industry collaborate to tackle the E-Waste Challenge

The event brought together experts to discuss and shed light on the areas of Sustainability and e-waste management.

Ulster Sports Stars to take centre stage at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris image

Ulster Sports Stars to take centre stage at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

The University is thrilled to spotlight our talented students, alumni and Honorary Graduates who are gearing up to compete for Olympic Glory.

Lecturer Florence Sharkey collects award at RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024 image

Lecturer Florence Sharkey collects award at RCN Northern Ireland Nurse of the Year Awards 2024

Florence was presented the runner-up award for Nursing Research at the award ceremony held last month.

Northern Ireland’s economy turning the corner, Ulster University EPC outlook reveals  image

Northern Ireland’s economy turning the corner, Ulster University EPC outlook reveals

Growth rates are forecasted at 1.4% in 2024 and 1.7% in 2025 in Northern Ireland.

Culinary Specialist Sean Owens named Double Award Winner image

Culinary Specialist Sean Owens named Double Award Winner

Sean has recently won the NI Lifetime Achievement Award for dedication to the NI Hospitality Industry as well as the UUSU Educator of the Year Award

Olympians, AI Innovators and Mental Health Champions: Ulster University Unveils New Changemakers who Feature in Latest Ad Campaign image

Olympians, AI Innovators and Mental Health Champions: Ulster University Unveils New Changemakers who Feature in Latest Ad Campaign

The second phase of the Changemakers campaign seeks to highlight the incredible impact that our people and our partners are making both in Northern Ireland and globally.