Transformative Research with Real World Impact

We are a research-intensive university, creating research that impacts society and the economy, focused on developing inquiring minds and building sustainable futures for all.

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Blog Posts

Researcher Spotlight - Christopher McConville image
Wed 23 Jul 2025

Researcher Spotlight - Christopher McConville

Transforming brain cancer treatment with localised drug delivery.

Celebrating Research Excellence: Caitlín Campbell Wins Ulster’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition image
Mon 7 Jul 2025

Celebrating Research Excellence: Caitlín Campbell Wins Ulster’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition

Caitlín presented her research on improving early glaucoma detection in people with myopia.

Festival of PhD Research 2025 Showcases Innovation and Excellence image
Thu 3 Jul 2025

Festival of PhD Research 2025 Showcases Innovation and Excellence

Held on 5 and 6 June in Derry~Londonderry, the Festival celebrated PhD research success

Dr Victoria McGilligan image
Thu 12 Jun 2025

Dr Victoria McGilligan

Developing next-generation therapies to target inflammation at its source.

Researcher Spotlight: Professor Jim McLaughlin  image
Tue 6 May 2025

Researcher Spotlight: Professor Jim McLaughlin

From cutting-edge biosensors to real-world healthcare solutions, Jim McLaughlin’s work is redefining what's possible in digital health.

Innovation Partner: Consultancy Project with WayMaker Child Therapy & Ulster University image
Mon 14 Apr 2025

Innovation Partner: Consultancy Project with WayMaker Child Therapy & Ulster University

Explore how WayMaker Child Therapy partnered with Ulster University through an Innovation Voucher to create a unique therapeutic teddy bear—powering innovation through collaboration to support children's mental health through play.

Innovation Partner: Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Heron Bros Ltd and Ulster University image
Mon 14 Apr 2025

Innovation Partner: Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Heron Bros Ltd and Ulster University

Discover how Heron Bros Ltd and Ulster University powered innovation through collaboration via a Management Knowledge Transfer Partnership, driving operational excellence, increased profitability, and sustainable growth.

Ulster University Launches Immersive Learning Suite to Enhance Education and Community Engagement image
Fri 11 Apr 2025

Ulster University Launches Immersive Learning Suite to Enhance Education and Community Engagement

Ulster University launches a cutting-edge immersive learning suite at its Derry~Londonderry campus, enhancing education through mixed reality technology and fostering innovation, community collaboration, and future-ready skills.

Researcher Spotlight: Professor Michael Brennan image
Wed 26 Mar 2025

Researcher Spotlight: Professor Michael Brennan

Discover how Michael’s research is shaping innovation, sustainability, and climate policy through important transdisciplinary research.

Research Events

JISC Surveys 29th July image
On 29 Jul 2025
JISC Surveys 8th August image
On 08 Aug 2025
Induction for PhD Supervisors image
On 09 Sep 2025
Chairing / Examining a Viva image
On 23 Oct 2025
Shaping critical agendas in football. The Football Collective Conference 2025 image
From 27 Nov 2025

Shaping critical agendas in football. The Football Collective Conference 2025  - starting on Thursday 27 November

Thursday 27 November to Friday 28 November

Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park.

Chairing / Examining a Viva image
On 17 Feb 2026