Updates from Alumni and Supporters

Proud of UU alumnae Breaking the Bias on International Women’s Day

8 March 2022

This year, the theme for #IWD2022 was #BreaktheBias.

Colin Williams discusses links between education and industry

9 February 2022

Colin Williams is Creative Director for award-winning animation studio Sixteen South.

A chat with alumnus and tech entrepreneur Gareth Quinn

9 February 2022

UU alumnus Gareth Quinn is a mentor and Co-founder of sports tech company, Kairos.

Call for Ambassadors to support Ulster University’s first Giving Day

8 February 2022

Ulster University’s first Giving Day event will take place on 2nd and 3rd March.

New Academy restaurant now open on our new Belfast campus

8 February 2022

Ulster University Business School has launched Academy: the Centre for Food, Drink and Culture.

Leanne Ross: leaving the connections of Belfast behind and making her mark in New Zealand

2 February 2022

An Interview with New Zealand-based Ulster graduate Leanne Ross

VANRATH prizes encourage excellence in tech careers

14 January 2022

Ulster University is delighted to announce the winners of the VANRATH Prizes for the Best Student in Computer Science.

Amanda Murphy, 1998 Study Abroad: from North Carolina to Coleraine and back again

16 December 2021

1998 Study Abroad Irish History student shares memories of her time at Coleraine

Help us showcase Northern Ireland as a top study destination

15 December 2021

Relive your memories and help us share all that NI has to offer potential students.

Your donations are transforming lives

14 December 2021

As another year is almost behind us, we extend our warmest thanks to all those who have supported our students and University community this year.

Join us in welcoming the winter Class of 2021 to our global alumni family

14 December 2021

Welcome Class of 2021

Creating a brighter future for all - an update on the campus developments at Ulster University

29 November 2021

The new Belfast campus for Ulster University represents one of the largest higher education developments in Europe and is the culmination of work in recent years that has also seen improvements to our Magee and Coleraine campuses.

Celebrating the impact of your donations

15 November 2021

celebrating the impact of your donations.

Memories from my time at 'NUU' by 1984 Coleraine Social Work graduate, Karen Flanagan

12 November 2021

Karen Flanagan a Coleraine Social Work graduate from 1984, who is now based in Melbourne Australia shares her personal journey.

Class of ‘76 Art Exhibition in Bangor Carnegie Library

11 November 2021

The exhibition includes works from a number of Fine Art graduates from the Belfast School of Art in 1976.

Employers require Digital, Communication and Technical IT Related Skills from Future Workforce

11 November 2021

Read more about the survey conducted by Ulster University.

Do you believe in creating access to education for everyone? Scholarships transform lives!

11 November 2021

In April 2019, the immediate impact of Covid-19 saw an increase of 69% in requests to the hardship funds.

Your donations helped our Sporting Scholars achieve Olympic success!

14 October 2021

Ulster graduates supporting Olympic success.

Caoimhe Clements, 2021 Photography graduate shares her story

14 October 2021

Caoimhe Clements is a 23-year-old Irish photographer, writer and aspiring journalist. She explores environmental issues, mental health and the arts in her work.

From Coleraine student to CEO in Australia, Ryan O'Hare shares his journey

14 October 2021

Ryan O’Hare graduated with a BA Hons Combined Arts degree from Ulster University Coleraine in 2004 and then went on to study an online Advanced Diploma in Management Practice in 2005.

Time is running out for UU recent graduates to apply for a funded internship

10 September 2021

The programme is specifically designed to support recent graduates from all disciplines resident in NI.

A trip down memory lane for 1998 UUJ graduate Ekram Ahmed from Bangladesh

8 September 2021

Mr Ekram Ahmed, shares a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling his time at Ulster University.

Fundraising transforming lives of first School of Medicine students

8 September 2021

Interview with 2019 Music graduate Aoife Mullan, Magee campus

8 September 2021

Find out more about freelance piano teacher and Ulster University alumna, Aoife Mullan.

Coleraine graduate and colleagues fundraise for Mind Your Mood in lockdown

12 August 2021

A huge well done and thank you to Barclays’ Procurement team in Belfast who have raised an incredible £5983.03 for Mind your Mood at Ulster University.

Huge well done to UU’s athletes on their Olympic journeys

12 August 2021

All ten of our Ulster University participants did us proud, showing an elite level of talent, dedication and commitment to their disciplines.

Our enhanced Belfast campus - a new chapter for community connectivity

12 August 2021

Listen to Professor Duncan Morrow, Director of Community Engagement at Ulster University give his perspective, 'A new chapter for community connectivity' for our enhanced Belfast campus.

Retaining and regaining talent in NI - help Pivotal understand the factors influencing 'brain drain'

12 August 2021

Northern Ireland (NI) has some of the highest proportion of 'brain drain' in the United Kingdom.

In discussion with: Kate Nicholl, the new Lord Mayor of Belfast and current Masters student with UU

12 August 2021

We all have our own unique stories - but our discussion with Kate Nicholl proved that some stories are more interesting than others.

The UU Graduate Internship Programme - matching businesses with new and emerging talent

6 July 2021

Oscar nominated Cartoon Saloon's CEO, Paul Young, discusses his time at Belfast School of Art

10 June 2021

Paul Young, Ulster University graduate (BA Combined Studies in Art and Design) and CEO of Cartoon Saloon, discusses his time at Ulster, what it was like being nominated for an Oscar and all things business.

Volunteers' Week - Thank you for supporting your University

10 June 2021

Volunteers’ Week took place on 1 - 7 June and the Development and Alumni Relations Office at Ulster University.

Andrew Johnston looks back on his time studying at Ulster University, Coleraine campus

9 June 2021

Andrew Johnston, graduated with BA Hons European Studies and Modern Languages.

Ulster’s Creative alumni are on a Winning Streak!

9 June 2021

Animation Ireland’s fourth awards ceremony to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding creative talent we have within the Irish Animation, VFX and gaming industries took place last month.

Aisling Swaine, world leading gender policy influencer and PhD grad, shares her memories of UU

9 June 2021

Ulster University PhD graduate Aisling Swaine has been named as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Gender Policy 2021 by Apolitical.

Future Skills Week – Show Up to Skill Up

24 May 2021

School of Sport online event highlights the power of the alumni network

14 May 2021

An online employability event hosted by the School of Sport on 24th March is a great example of the power of our alumni network.

Ulster University as a catalyst for change: playing our part in the future of Belfast

14 May 2021

With the new Belfast campus due to start welcoming students, we have partnered with Belfast City Council on a new project which aims to make the city a health & wellbeing hub.

Share your story of friendship with us

14 May 2021

We are seeking out stories of true friendships that have been made over the years within the UU community.

Sarah Gregg: Entrepreneur, Psychologist and Published Author

14 May 2021

Sarah Gregg, an alumna of Ulster University (Coleraine campus), graduated with a degree in Psychology in 2005.

Turner Prize nomination for UU graduates and students at Array Collective

14 May 2021

Array Collective is a group of Belfast-based artists, they joined together to create collaborative actions in response to the socio-political issues affecting Northern Ireland.

Graduates #ChooseToChallenge as part of International Women's Day celebrations

12 March 2021

To mark #IWD2021 on Monday 8th March we caught up with a number of Ulster University female graduates

Santander supports UU student and graduate start-up businesses to navigate the new normal

12 March 2021

The Santander UK Universities Student Online Self-Development Programme got off to a flying start in 2021 with 19 of Ulster University’s entrepreneurial students and alumni participating in the programme.

UV Arts provide vital placement support to animation student Daisey

11 March 2021

Learn more about the benefits of have a placement at UV Arts and the opportunity it offered Animation student Daisey Burke.

Donations from graduates and staff support Luke’s sporting success

5 March 2021

How ongoing support from our graduates and staff, helps students realise their ambitions

4 March 2021

Zara McLaughlin was able to realise her artistic ambitions thanks to being awarded The Brundle Award in her final year.

How your support helped Ulster student exceed his academic ambitions, including interviewing Sir David Attenborough

15 January 2021

Congratulations to PhD graduate Temilola Olanrewaju who has not only completed his PhD in Geography and Environmental studies, but along the way has achieved many significant achievements.

Join your global graduate network: UU Connects

15 January 2021

We have now launched our new online global graduate network, UU Connects!

Co-Founders entrepreneurship programme, delivered by Catalyst, opens applications to UU alumni

13 January 2021

Congratulations Class of 2020 and welcome to your global graduate network

11 December 2020