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New to Sport at Ulster University?
Whether you're hitting the gym, trying a fitness class, or looking for a new way to stay active, we've got you covered.
Join from just £22 per month* with no contract and access facilities across all our campuses.
Find out more at ulster.ac.uk/sport
Whether you're hitting the gym, trying a fitness class, or looking for a new way to stay active, we've got you covered.
Join from just £22 per month* with no contract and access facilities across all our campuses.
Find out more at ulster.ac.uk/sport
September 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
New to Sport at Ulster University?
Whether you're hitting the gym, trying a fitness class, or looking for a new way to stay active, we've got you covered.
Join from just £22 per month* with no contract and access facilities across all our campuses.
Find out more at ulster.ac.uk/sport
Whether you're hitting the gym, trying a fitness class, or looking for a new way to stay active, we've got you covered.
Join from just £22 per month* with no contract and access facilities across all our campuses.
Find out more at ulster.ac.uk/sport
Tomorrow is the last chance to grab your limited edition Ulster University merch!
Call down to our pop-up stores during Welcome Week and pick up your limited edition hoodie before they’re gone.
Open until Friday 18 September
Stock is limited, so don’t miss out!
Call down to our pop-up stores during Welcome Week and pick up your limited edition hoodie before they’re gone.
Open until Friday 18 September
Stock is limited, so don’t miss out!
September 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Tomorrow is the last chance to grab your limited edition Ulster University merch!
Call down to our pop-up stores during Welcome Week and pick up your limited edition hoodie before they’re gone.
Open until Friday 18 September
Stock is limited, so don’t miss out!
Call down to our pop-up stores during Welcome Week and pick up your limited edition hoodie before they’re gone.
Open until Friday 18 September
Stock is limited, so don’t miss out!
Last night more than 130 people joined the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre at the Guildhall in Derry~Londonderry for a conversation about how AI is shaping the future of our communities, workplaces and public services.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4h02E5r
Read more: https://bit.ly/4h02E5r
September 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Last night more than 130 people joined the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre at the Guildhall in Derry~Londonderry for a conversation about how AI is shaping the future of our communities, workplaces and public services.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4h02E5r
Read more: https://bit.ly/4h02E5r
Pre-order your limited-edition Ulster hoodie!
The hoodies will be available for collection at all campuses during Welcome Week, 14–18 September.
Stock is limited, so don’t miss out and pre-order now: merch.ulster.ac.uk
The hoodies will be available for collection at all campuses during Welcome Week, 14–18 September.
Stock is limited, so don’t miss out and pre-order now: merch.ulster.ac.uk
September 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Pre-order your limited-edition Ulster hoodie!
The hoodies will be available for collection at all campuses during Welcome Week, 14–18 September.
Stock is limited, so don’t miss out and pre-order now: merch.ulster.ac.uk
The hoodies will be available for collection at all campuses during Welcome Week, 14–18 September.
Stock is limited, so don’t miss out and pre-order now: merch.ulster.ac.uk
Discover life at Derry~Londonderry this 10–12 September.
Join us for inspiring talks, guided tours and the chance to speak with our staff, students and programme teams.
Find out where UU could take you next: ulster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/open-days
Join us for inspiring talks, guided tours and the chance to speak with our staff, students and programme teams.
Find out where UU could take you next: ulster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/open-days
September 10, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Discover life at Derry~Londonderry this 10–12 September.
Join us for inspiring talks, guided tours and the chance to speak with our staff, students and programme teams.
Find out where UU could take you next: ulster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/open-days
Join us for inspiring talks, guided tours and the chance to speak with our staff, students and programme teams.
Find out where UU could take you next: ulster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/open-days
Meet Ulster alumnus and former Enterprise Placement Year student, Josh McAvoy, co-founder of Aura Digital Studios.
What started during his placement year has grown into a multi-award-winning company, employing five people and continuing to expand.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/OCiJ50ZnIfQ
What started during his placement year has grown into a multi-award-winning company, employing five people and continuing to expand.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/OCiJ50ZnIfQ
September 9, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Meet Ulster alumnus and former Enterprise Placement Year student, Josh McAvoy, co-founder of Aura Digital Studios.
What started during his placement year has grown into a multi-award-winning company, employing five people and continuing to expand.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/OCiJ50ZnIfQ
What started during his placement year has grown into a multi-award-winning company, employing five people and continuing to expand.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/OCiJ50ZnIfQ
Want to build your digital skills without putting your career on hold? Funded courses now are available.
Ulster University through the North West DEPTH programme is offering funded postgraduate micro-credentials in some of today's most in-demand areas.
Limited places: https://ow.ly/Ev4250ZFfCa
Ulster University through the North West DEPTH programme is offering funded postgraduate micro-credentials in some of today's most in-demand areas.
Limited places: https://ow.ly/Ev4250ZFfCa
September 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Want to build your digital skills without putting your career on hold? Funded courses now are available.
Ulster University through the North West DEPTH programme is offering funded postgraduate micro-credentials in some of today's most in-demand areas.
Limited places: https://ow.ly/Ev4250ZFfCa
Ulster University through the North West DEPTH programme is offering funded postgraduate micro-credentials in some of today's most in-demand areas.
Limited places: https://ow.ly/Ev4250ZFfCa
Whether you're a new student, a member of staff, or a member of the public looking for a newway to stay active, we've got something for everyone.
Visit one of our sports centres across our campuses or head to ulster.ac.uk/sport to explore our facilities and membership options.
Visit one of our sports centres across our campuses or head to ulster.ac.uk/sport to explore our facilities and membership options.
September 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Whether you're a new student, a member of staff, or a member of the public looking for a newway to stay active, we've got something for everyone.
Visit one of our sports centres across our campuses or head to ulster.ac.uk/sport to explore our facilities and membership options.
Visit one of our sports centres across our campuses or head to ulster.ac.uk/sport to explore our facilities and membership options.
Get ready to wear your Ulster University colours.
Orders will be available to collect from your chosen pop-up shop during Welcome Week, from 14 to 18 September.
Stock is limited, so pre-order early to make sure you don’t miss out.
Pre-order here: merchstore.ulster.ac.uk
Orders will be available to collect from your chosen pop-up shop during Welcome Week, from 14 to 18 September.
Stock is limited, so pre-order early to make sure you don’t miss out.
Pre-order here: merchstore.ulster.ac.uk
September 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Get ready to wear your Ulster University colours.
Orders will be available to collect from your chosen pop-up shop during Welcome Week, from 14 to 18 September.
Stock is limited, so pre-order early to make sure you don’t miss out.
Pre-order here: merchstore.ulster.ac.uk
Orders will be available to collect from your chosen pop-up shop during Welcome Week, from 14 to 18 September.
Stock is limited, so pre-order early to make sure you don’t miss out.
Pre-order here: merchstore.ulster.ac.uk
“I had a job lined up before I had even finished the first 12 weeks of the course”
Our postgraduate programmes are designed with employability at their core, helping students develop the expertise employers are looking for.
Explore postgraduate: https://ow.ly/eEH250ZqGyu
Our postgraduate programmes are designed with employability at their core, helping students develop the expertise employers are looking for.
Explore postgraduate: https://ow.ly/eEH250ZqGyu
September 4, 2026 at 8:05 AM
“I had a job lined up before I had even finished the first 12 weeks of the course”
Our postgraduate programmes are designed with employability at their core, helping students develop the expertise employers are looking for.
Explore postgraduate: https://ow.ly/eEH250ZqGyu
Our postgraduate programmes are designed with employability at their core, helping students develop the expertise employers are looking for.
Explore postgraduate: https://ow.ly/eEH250ZqGyu
Meet Ulster alumna and former Enterprise Placement Year student, Maja Szotkiewicz, founder of Majukoo.
Watch Maja share how Ulster’s Enterprise Placement Year gave her the support, confidence and opportunities to turn an idea into a thriving business.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Wjn550ZnKlW
Watch Maja share how Ulster’s Enterprise Placement Year gave her the support, confidence and opportunities to turn an idea into a thriving business.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Wjn550ZnKlW
September 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Meet Ulster alumna and former Enterprise Placement Year student, Maja Szotkiewicz, founder of Majukoo.
Watch Maja share how Ulster’s Enterprise Placement Year gave her the support, confidence and opportunities to turn an idea into a thriving business.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Wjn550ZnKlW
Watch Maja share how Ulster’s Enterprise Placement Year gave her the support, confidence and opportunities to turn an idea into a thriving business.
Find out more:
https://ow.ly/Wjn550ZnKlW
Thinking of joining us at Belfast?
Our Belfast Open Days run from 3–5 September.
Explore our city centre location, meet staff and current students, check out the facilities and start picturing your future study path.
ulster.ac.uk/opendays
Our Belfast Open Days run from 3–5 September.
Explore our city centre location, meet staff and current students, check out the facilities and start picturing your future study path.
ulster.ac.uk/opendays
September 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Thinking of joining us at Belfast?
Our Belfast Open Days run from 3–5 September.
Explore our city centre location, meet staff and current students, check out the facilities and start picturing your future study path.
ulster.ac.uk/opendays
Our Belfast Open Days run from 3–5 September.
Explore our city centre location, meet staff and current students, check out the facilities and start picturing your future study path.
ulster.ac.uk/opendays
Ulster has achieved an overall five-star rating in the latest independent QS Stars assessment, alongside five-star ratings across eight areas.
Read Lara’s story at https://ow.ly/xjfz50ZIc6O and explore Ulster’s QS Stars results at https://ow.ly/AOtx50ZIc6N
Read Lara’s story at https://ow.ly/xjfz50ZIc6O and explore Ulster’s QS Stars results at https://ow.ly/AOtx50ZIc6N
September 2, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Ulster has achieved an overall five-star rating in the latest independent QS Stars assessment, alongside five-star ratings across eight areas.
Read Lara’s story at https://ow.ly/xjfz50ZIc6O and explore Ulster’s QS Stars results at https://ow.ly/AOtx50ZIc6N
Read Lara’s story at https://ow.ly/xjfz50ZIc6O and explore Ulster’s QS Stars results at https://ow.ly/AOtx50ZIc6N
What a fantastic day at Foyle Pride, and a wonderful way to bring this year's Pride parade celebrations to a close.
Over the past few weeks, we've had the privilege of celebrating alongside students, staff, alumni, friends, family and allies at Belfast Pride, Causeway Pride and Foyle Pride.
Over the past few weeks, we've had the privilege of celebrating alongside students, staff, alumni, friends, family and allies at Belfast Pride, Causeway Pride and Foyle Pride.
September 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
What a fantastic day at Foyle Pride, and a wonderful way to bring this year's Pride parade celebrations to a close.
Over the past few weeks, we've had the privilege of celebrating alongside students, staff, alumni, friends, family and allies at Belfast Pride, Causeway Pride and Foyle Pride.
Over the past few weeks, we've had the privilege of celebrating alongside students, staff, alumni, friends, family and allies at Belfast Pride, Causeway Pride and Foyle Pride.
This autumn, we will host a major seminar on The Impact of Culture in the City, bringing together leading voices to explore how arts, heritage, music and creativity can drive regeneration, strengthen local economies and build a stronger sense of place.
Read more: https://ow.ly/WKpi50ZGpzv
Read more: https://ow.ly/WKpi50ZGpzv
September 1, 2026 at 8:20 AM
This autumn, we will host a major seminar on The Impact of Culture in the City, bringing together leading voices to explore how arts, heritage, music and creativity can drive regeneration, strengthen local economies and build a stronger sense of place.
Read more: https://ow.ly/WKpi50ZGpzv
Read more: https://ow.ly/WKpi50ZGpzv
Top tips for Open Day!
• Book onto the talks you are interested in
• Bring family or friends along for support
• Take a tour and get a feel for the location
Belfast 3–5 September
Derry~Londonderry 10–12 September
Coleraine 18–19 September
There is still time to register: ulster.ac.uk/opendays
• Book onto the talks you are interested in
• Bring family or friends along for support
• Take a tour and get a feel for the location
Belfast 3–5 September
Derry~Londonderry 10–12 September
Coleraine 18–19 September
There is still time to register: ulster.ac.uk/opendays
August 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Top tips for Open Day!
• Book onto the talks you are interested in
• Bring family or friends along for support
• Take a tour and get a feel for the location
Belfast 3–5 September
Derry~Londonderry 10–12 September
Coleraine 18–19 September
There is still time to register: ulster.ac.uk/opendays
• Book onto the talks you are interested in
• Bring family or friends along for support
• Take a tour and get a feel for the location
Belfast 3–5 September
Derry~Londonderry 10–12 September
Coleraine 18–19 September
There is still time to register: ulster.ac.uk/opendays
Global experts in human rights, conflict, justice and forensics are gathering at our Derry~Londonderry campus this week for an international conference examining enforced disappearance.
Read more: https://ow.ly/R27F50ZHikU
Read more: https://ow.ly/R27F50ZHikU
August 31, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Global experts in human rights, conflict, justice and forensics are gathering at our Derry~Londonderry campus this week for an international conference examining enforced disappearance.
Read more: https://ow.ly/R27F50ZHikU
Read more: https://ow.ly/R27F50ZHikU
We're inviting households across Northern Ireland to take part in the Household Food & Health Study.
This research project explores how diets, lifestyles, & food choices are changing as we move towards healthier & more sustainable ways of eating.
Read more: https://www.householdfoodstudy.org/
This research project explores how diets, lifestyles, & food choices are changing as we move towards healthier & more sustainable ways of eating.
Read more: https://www.householdfoodstudy.org/
August 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
We're inviting households across Northern Ireland to take part in the Household Food & Health Study.
This research project explores how diets, lifestyles, & food choices are changing as we move towards healthier & more sustainable ways of eating.
Read more: https://www.householdfoodstudy.org/
This research project explores how diets, lifestyles, & food choices are changing as we move towards healthier & more sustainable ways of eating.
Read more: https://www.householdfoodstudy.org/
Wondering what student life at Ulster is really like?
Our Open Days are the perfect chance to explore Ulster University, ask questions, compare courses and see the facilities.
Belfast: 3–5 September
Derry~Londonderry: 10–12 September
Coleraine: 18–19 September
Register now: ulster.ac.uk/opendays
Our Open Days are the perfect chance to explore Ulster University, ask questions, compare courses and see the facilities.
Belfast: 3–5 September
Derry~Londonderry: 10–12 September
Coleraine: 18–19 September
Register now: ulster.ac.uk/opendays
August 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Wondering what student life at Ulster is really like?
Our Open Days are the perfect chance to explore Ulster University, ask questions, compare courses and see the facilities.
Belfast: 3–5 September
Derry~Londonderry: 10–12 September
Coleraine: 18–19 September
Register now: ulster.ac.uk/opendays
Our Open Days are the perfect chance to explore Ulster University, ask questions, compare courses and see the facilities.
Belfast: 3–5 September
Derry~Londonderry: 10–12 September
Coleraine: 18–19 September
Register now: ulster.ac.uk/opendays
Express lunch, without compromise.
Thoughtful food, shaped by future talent, designed to fit your day.
Book your table now at our Academy Restaurant:
academyrestaurant.co.uk
Thoughtful food, shaped by future talent, designed to fit your day.
Book your table now at our Academy Restaurant:
academyrestaurant.co.uk
August 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Express lunch, without compromise.
Thoughtful food, shaped by future talent, designed to fit your day.
Book your table now at our Academy Restaurant:
academyrestaurant.co.uk
Thoughtful food, shaped by future talent, designed to fit your day.
Book your table now at our Academy Restaurant:
academyrestaurant.co.uk
Still looking for accommodation in Belfast?
The Biscuit Factory offers brand-new student accommodation from £159 per week, with a 44-week contract, all-inclusive bills and a free onsite gym.
Find out more: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/accommodation/belfast/the-biscuit-factory
The Biscuit Factory offers brand-new student accommodation from £159 per week, with a 44-week contract, all-inclusive bills and a free onsite gym.
Find out more: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/accommodation/belfast/the-biscuit-factory
August 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Still looking for accommodation in Belfast?
The Biscuit Factory offers brand-new student accommodation from £159 per week, with a 44-week contract, all-inclusive bills and a free onsite gym.
Find out more: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/accommodation/belfast/the-biscuit-factory
The Biscuit Factory offers brand-new student accommodation from £159 per week, with a 44-week contract, all-inclusive bills and a free onsite gym.
Find out more: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/accommodation/belfast/the-biscuit-factory
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)!🎉
A huge congratulations to the teams for their commitment to partnership, innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
➡️Learn more here: advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...
A huge congratulations to the teams for their commitment to partnership, innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
➡️Learn more here: advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...
August 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)!🎉
A huge congratulations to the teams for their commitment to partnership, innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
➡️Learn more here: advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...
A huge congratulations to the teams for their commitment to partnership, innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
➡️Learn more here: advance-he.ac.uk/membership/t...
A recent Ulster University animation graduate showcased the skills and technology behind Northern Ireland’s next generation of creative industry talent during a visit to Studio Ulster by the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Chris Bryant MP.
https://ow.ly/jJ2550ZFZ6B
https://ow.ly/jJ2550ZFZ6B
August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A recent Ulster University animation graduate showcased the skills and technology behind Northern Ireland’s next generation of creative industry talent during a visit to Studio Ulster by the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Sir Chris Bryant MP.
https://ow.ly/jJ2550ZFZ6B
https://ow.ly/jJ2550ZFZ6B
Ulster University’s Entrepreneurs of the Future!
Meet Ulster student Roan Taylor who recently took part in our Enterprise Placement Year and during that he set up his business, Squadova.
Find out more about Enterprise Placement Year:
https://ow.ly/V2NP50ZnKGB
Meet Ulster student Roan Taylor who recently took part in our Enterprise Placement Year and during that he set up his business, Squadova.
Find out more about Enterprise Placement Year:
https://ow.ly/V2NP50ZnKGB
August 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Ulster University’s Entrepreneurs of the Future!
Meet Ulster student Roan Taylor who recently took part in our Enterprise Placement Year and during that he set up his business, Squadova.
Find out more about Enterprise Placement Year:
https://ow.ly/V2NP50ZnKGB
Meet Ulster student Roan Taylor who recently took part in our Enterprise Placement Year and during that he set up his business, Squadova.
Find out more about Enterprise Placement Year:
https://ow.ly/V2NP50ZnKGB
You may be eligible to have your course fees paid by the Department for the Economy NI for our full-time MSc International Business, MSc Sustainable Management, or MSc International Accounting with Analytics taught in Derry~Londonderry.
Read more: https://ow.ly/lA7x50ZAMo8
Read more: https://ow.ly/lA7x50ZAMo8
August 26, 2026 at 8:15 AM
You may be eligible to have your course fees paid by the Department for the Economy NI for our full-time MSc International Business, MSc Sustainable Management, or MSc International Accounting with Analytics taught in Derry~Londonderry.
Read more: https://ow.ly/lA7x50ZAMo8
Read more: https://ow.ly/lA7x50ZAMo8