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Another Accolade for Biomedical Engineering Final Year Student
Final year Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Ulster, Shweta Agarwal was one of eleven international students to receive a Santander scholarship towards future study and research.
Arthritis Breakthrough Signalled at C-TRIC Conference
A computerised glove designed by University of Ulster scientists is set to improve the assessment of rheumatoid arthritis for many people, a conference of international healthcare innovators in Derry~Londonderry has heard.
Ulster Experts to Use Emerging Healthcare Technologies to Help Children with Autism
University of Ulster experts are involved in an international research project that aims to use emerging healthcare technologies to provide personalised 'in-home' intervention strategies for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Ulster Academic to Lead £10 Million India-UK ICT Research Collaboration
A University of Ulster academic is spearheading the latest phase of a multi-million pound joint UK and Indian research project to boost India's Internet capabilities.
Professor John Anderson
The death has been announced of distinguished biomedical engineer Professor John Anderson, former Head of the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University.
Success for Ulster PhD Student
University of Ulster PhD student David Bishop was runner-up in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) medical engineering project competition. This prestigious international annual competition, which is sponsored by Vicon and attracts entries from all over the world, focuses on the use of engineering principles within healthcare research.
Leadership recognition for University of Ulster Academic
Leadership recognition for University of Ulster Academic A University of Ulster academic is at the helm of one of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Computational Intelligence Society’s (CIS) most progressive and successful chapters (branches).
Happy App Campers at University of Ulster
An innovative outreach project by the University of Ulster to promote STEM subjects (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) could see enterprising secondary school pupils develop their own app - computing application - for mobile phones or tablet PCs.
Major Accolade for Ulster Professor
Professor Gerard Parr, Chair of Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Ulster, School of Computing and Information Engineering in Coleraine, has been re-appointed to the Strategic Advisory Team of the UK Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC).
CHIC Showcase for NI ‘Connected Health’ Initiatives
Connected Health research at universities could be the driver for high tech economic growth in Northern Ireland, according to Stephen McComb, recently appointed Technology Leader for the NI Connected Health Innovation Centre (CHIC).
Stormont to Help Promote STEM Subjects
University of Ulster academic and chairman of the Royal Society of Chemistry Northern Ireland section (RSCNI), Dr Tony Byrne, has said the establishment of the All Party Group on Science and Technology at Stormont will help promote STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) subjects.
Sixth Formers' Successful Work Placement at Magee Campus
Sixth formers from across Northern Ireland were given valuable hands-on experience of the computer industry, thanks to the success of an innovative approach to work placement by the University of Ulster and School Employer Connections.
Studying and Sport a Winning Combination at Ulster
Studying and sport proved to be a winning combination for a group of teenagers who completed Personal and Professional Development Modules as part of the University of Ulster’s widening access strategy.
£6m NIACE Research Centre Opens
Secretary of State Vince Cable and DETI Minister Arlene Foster have officially opened a £6m composites research centre for Northern Ireland which links the University of Ulster, Bombardier and QUB.
University of Ulster Researcher Reaches World Finals
For the third consecutive year, a University of Ulster researcher has won the All Ireland final of the prestigious Institute of Materials World Lecture competition. Twenty six years old Cormac Flynn, who is a third year PhD student in the School of Engineering at Ulster’s Jordanstown campus, will now represent Ireland in the World Finals of the competition later this year.
Revolutionary Breakthrough by Ulster Scientists
A breakthrough by University of Ulster scientists could transform the production and industrial use of graphene, a powerful and versatile material that comes from graphite, the carbon in pencil lead.
New Year Honours List 2012
Professor Jim McLaughlin heads the list of people with strong connections to the University of Ulster who have been honoured in the New Year Honours List for 2012.
Help At Hand For Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
Researchers at the the University of Ulster and C-TRIC are developing a bespoke 'data glove' fitted with sensitive movement sensors that could help the treatment of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Internationally Renowned Researcher Appointed Professor at Ulster
The University of Ulster has announced the appointment of Girijesh Prasad, of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, as Professor of Intelligent Systems at Magee.
Asidua Offers Exceptional Opportunities for Graduates
University of Ulster students, Paul Teague from Belfast and Penny Loan from Ballymoney were among the prizewinners at the School of Computing & Information Engineering's annual prizegiving at the Coleraine campus.
Internationally Renowned Researcher Appointed Professor at Ulster
The University of Ulster has announced the appointment of Girijesh Prasad, of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, as Professor of Intelligent Systems at Magee.
Be Careful What You Wish For This Christmas
With mobiles phones topping a lot of Christmas wish lists this year, Telecommunications Engineering expert, Professor Gerard Parr and his colleagues at the University of Ulster have some timely advice for Santa -make sure you ask the right questions at the phone shop and beware of signal - blackspots'.
Potions and Explosions Show Goes Off with a Bang
The 'Potions and Explosions Science' show hosted by the University of Ulster, in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry, went off with abang with all the ingredients for a fun filled family event – plenty of noise, fizzing foam, revolting slime, and even a fire-breathing dragon.
Sunflower Power And The Next Generation of Ulster Engineers
University of Ulster engineers and pupils at a Portadown primary school have teamed up in a search for greener, more sustainable new fuels that could prove vital to our future energy requirements.
Industrial Placements Improve Employability
The majority of final year Engineering students at University of Ulster will secure employment in their chosen area when they graduate next summer, according to Ron Laird, Industrial Placement Coordinator with the School of Engineering.
Businesses Face Increased Smartphone Hacking
An anticipated upsurge in smartphone hacking will present a real challenge for businesses in 2012, according to University of Ulster academic and internet security expert, Dr Kevin Curran.
Importance of Links between Academia and Business Community Highlighted
The importance of successful links between the University of Ulster and major international and national companies was highlighted at the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems' annual awards presentation at the Magee campus.
Ulster Experts Probe NI's Broadband/Mobile Phone Service Quality
Low speed broadband, poor strength mobile phone signal, dropped calls, international roaming charges? If you've been affected by any or all of the above, then the University of Ulster wants to hear from you.
University of Ulster Chair for Chinese Computer Science Expert
The University of Ulster has appointed Dr Hui Wang to a Chair in Computer Science.
Ulster Tech Spin-out Wins US Approval
Intelesens, a Belfast-based healthcare technology spin-out company from the University of Ulster, is set to enter the massive American healthcare market after getting the green light from US authorities for a pioneering health monitoring device.
International Recognition for University of Ulster
University of Ulster’s Vice Chancellor Professor Richard Barnett has received international recognition for his leadership skills.
Innovative Part Time Computing Degree Offered by University of Ulster
The University of Ulster has introduced a new part-time computing degree to meet the growing needs of Northern Ireland’s vibrant ICT sector.
ISRC Visiting Professor wins prestigious international award
Professor Scott Kelso, Visiting Professor at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre at the Magee campus, has received the Bernstein Prize - the highest award of the International Society of Motor Control (ISMC). The accolade is for his life'swork in the area of brain science which has helped lead to a better understanding of brain disorders.
Engineering Education Conference to Inform and Shape Policy
Hundreds of academics and practitioners from 48 different countries are in Belfast this week for the 2011 International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE), hosted this year by the University of Ulster – the first University, north or south of the border to host this prestigious event.
Conference to Showcase Ulster's Pioneering Engineering Research
Pioneering research at the University of Ulster and the pivotal role engineering education plays in global development will be in the spotlight next week when several hundred delegates from 48 different countries attend the International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE) in Belfast’s Waterfront.
Back To The Future For Irish Maths Discovery
A mathematical discovery made 150 years ago - but thought to be of little significance at the time - is now widely used in computer games, revealed the University of Ulster's Dr Mark McCartney.
Ulster Student Creates Innovative Autism App
Ulster Student Creates Innovative Autism App A University of Ulster student has created an innovative application to help parents and carers of children with autism. The easy to use ‘app’ MakeSense, which has been specifically designed to give autistic children greater independence, will be available to download later this summer from the official Apple App store.
University of Ulster student's 'No Brainer' App for Apple
University of Ulster student Shannon Holgate from Castledawson was one of eight lucky undergraduates to secure a coveted place on Apple's inaugural ‘App Camp’ in Northern Ireland. The students were selected by leading IT company Kainos from an original entry of over 100 take part in the ‘App camp’ and get an opportunity learn everything they needed to know to design, develop and launch their own applications (apps) for Apple’s iconic iPhone and iPad.
Clean Technology at Ulster Addressing Global Challenges
Pioneering Clean Technology research at the University of Ulster's Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC) could provide a cost- effective way of using sunlight to provide safe drinking water for people in developing countries.
Ulster Research Can Help Tackle Problems in the Developing World.
The University of Ulster is hosting a prestigious international conference in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall next month which the organisers say will attract some of the world’s best engineering brains.
German University Honours Ulster Lecturer
A University of Ulster lecturer has been awarded an honorary Professorship from the Universities of Applied Sciences, Kempten, in Bavaria, Germany.
Magee Research Holds Out New Healthcare Hopes
An international conference at the University of Ulster's Magee campus has shed new light on pioneering scientific research that will give disabled people a better quality of life.
Ulster joins International Alliance on Tissue Engineering Research
Scientists at the University of Ulster have joined a new international scientific alliance, working on the regeneration of human tissue and the growth of vital organs.
Ulster Academic Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
A University of Ulster researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to explore graphene as a new catalyst material for fuel cells.
Five New PhDs Announced for Magee Campus
Five new PHD research studentships linking the University of Ulster with world leading financial institutions were unveiled at the Magee campus today during a visit by Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster.
Brussels Spotlight on Connected Health
An international initiative headed by a University of Ulster research physicist has been grappling this week with how to turn healthcare technology advances into practical ways of helping patients and saving on scarce resources.
Professional Success for Ulster Health Informatics Students
The first University of Ulster students to receive Professional Certificates in Health Informatics have been recognised at a special award ceremony.
Primary Pupils Get a Buzz from Learning
Local primary school children had a first taste of university life, thanks to the success of the University of Ulster's WASPS programme at its Magee campus in Londonderry.
University of Ulster promotes Computing to Sixth Form pupils
A pioneering initiative by the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus to encourage a greater uptake in computing and engineering courses has proved a hit with year 13 and 14 pupils.
Space Hold New Horizons For NI Technology - Ulster Scientist
The successful launch of the space shuttle Endeavour this week should be an important signpost for technology innovators here, according to a University of Ulster computer scientist with strong links to NASA.
Niche Degree Wins Support from Flagship Firm
A University of Ulster degree tailored to specialist needs in financial services has been given a stamp of approval by First Derivatives plc, a leading Northern Ireland software and consultancy provider to global financial institutions.
US Investor Backs Ulster Biotech Pioneer
A Silicon Valley biotech firm linked to the University of Ulster is in line for US private sector backing of $900k that will enable it to drive forward development of potentially marketing-leading products.
University of Ulster’s Cutting Edge ‘Q’ Technology
Cutting edge secure digital watermarking technology developed at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at the University of Ulster’s Magee Campus, is being showcased this week during the Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) exhibition in Farnborough, England.
Students' Work on Show at St Patrick's Day Event in Washington
The creative talent of some of Ulster's most dynamic art students will be showcased during the annual St Patrick's Day breakfast at the Northern Ireland Bureau in Washington.
Here Comes The Sun
Research leaders and industry experts from around the world are to take part in a major solar energy workshop at the University of Ulster’s Jordanstown campus on Wednesday 2 March.
Ulster Research Aids Innovative Labelling Solutions
Cutting edge research at the University of Ulster is helping a leading Northern Ireland labelling company reinvent itself and target new markets ahead of its competitors.
Young Scientists Receive Ulster Accolade
The University of Ulster’s inaugural award for Northern Ireland schools at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011 in Dublin has gone to a novel project by Banbridge Academy pupils investigating the environmental impact of toilet tissue.
Ulster Physicist Heads Connected Health Drive
A University of Ulster research director has taken the helm at an international initiative that links technology and healthcare to improve patient treatment and ease pressure on scarce resources.
All-Ireland Business Award For Ulster Spinout
University of Ulster spinout company Lenis Aer been recognised as one of Ireland's top innovation companies.
STEM Awards Promote Excellence in Computing and Engineering
The successful links between students studying STEM subjects at the University of Ulster and potential employers in the north west were highlighted at the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems’ annual awards presentation at the Magee campus.
Lift-Off For Ulster Space Age Research
US space agency NASA has been granted a patent on research by University of Ulster computer scientist Roy Sterritt and is using his autonomic software engineering methods in its ground-control systems.
Ulster Scientists Explore Intelligent Robot Healthcare
Scientists at the University of Ulster's Intelligent Systems Research Centre (IRSC) at Magee are involved in a major European research project, which could pave the way for the development of the next generation of intelligent robots.
Science Show Brings Chemistry Alive for Young People
The University of Ulster in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry will help bring science to life for children with a new interactive show at the Jordanstown campus next week.
New Centre for Cardiac Research Launched
A pioneering research centre for cardiac research will be launched at the University of Ulster today [Wednesday] with the focus on improving the healthcare of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Examining Computing and Cardiology
The 37th Annual International Conference on Computing and Cardiology takes place this week with over 340 delegates discussing the issues of technology and coronary care.
Ulster Innovators Triumph at £25K Awards
Three University of Ulster innovation teams are celebrating today after their projects won awards at this year's Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT £25K Awards Gala in Belfast
'Times Higher' Accolade for Magee Research Team
Pioneering researchers at the University of Ulster's Magee campus are in the running for a top UK teaching award.
Ulster Experts Explore Value of Healthcare Research
Health care research projects must have a clearer grasp of the underlying opportunities to create value for patients and healthcare businesses if they are to continue to attract funding in today's tough economic climate, according to University of Ulster-led research.
Ulster Scientists Probe Dental Erosion
Scientists at the University of Ulster and King’s College London are collaborating on a pioneering dental study.
Canadian VIP Tours Ulster Nanotechnology Centre
Leading Canadian politician Doug Horner today visited the University's nanotechnology facility at Jordanstown to gain insight into the world leading research conducted there.
Ulster Sponsors LEGO Robotic Team
A team of local schoolchildren are taking part in the world’s biggest interactive robotics competition thanks to sponsorship from the University of Ulster.
Innovative Approach Raises Hopes For Stillbirth Prevention
Scientists from the University of Ulster, QUB and the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital, Belfast are developing a high-tech mobile foetal surveillance system, which could help prevent stillbirth by alerting doctors when a baby’s life is at risk.
Royal Society Funding to Address Water for India
A University of Ulster scientist has been awarded a significant grant from the Royal Society to fund an international research project, which aims to provide a cost effective way of providing access to safe drinking water in isolated rural areas in India.
University of Ulster Research to Meet Needs of Digital Age
University of Ulster academics are responding to the growing global demand for affordable and efficient broadband by researching new technologies to meet the needs of the emerging digital economy in the UK and India.
First Class Success for Dungannon Student
Graduation day is a milestone for any student and the family of University of Ulster student, Keith Johnston, have plenty to celebrate this week. Keith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair to get about, was awarded a first class honours degree in Computing at the University’s summer graduation ceremonies at the Coleraine campus.
Computer Games Help Learning Process
Adopting techniques used in computer games could improve student engagement in education, according to research conducted by Therese Charles who receives her PhD in Computing this week.
Virtual World Links Magee And Mexico
Leading edge University of Ulster expertise in virtual world learning is being showcased in Mexico by a team of specialist researchers from the Magee campus.
Ensuring the Safety of Intelligent Computers
PODCAST: Ulster researcher Dr Roy Sterrit has been working with US space agency NASA on the development of techniques to ensure the safety and security of the next generation of self-directing, self-healing computing systems.
Essential Programming Skills for Sixth Formers at Magee Campus
Sixth formers from Thornhill College in Derry have taken advantage of the expertise on their doorstep by taking part in a short course in essential programming skills at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus.
Young Filmmakers Fly High with Ulster WASPs Initiative
A team of pupils from Holy Child Primary School in Derry have scooped first prize in a novel University of Ulster outreach project.
Ulster Success In Technology Competition
A team of first year University of Ulster students, who developed software to help autistic children with their communication skills, impressed the judges in the national final of a worldwide technology competition.
Double Success for Ulster Technology Teams
Two teams from the University of Ulster will compete in the national final of a worldwide technology competition in Dublin today.
Scholarship Success for Ulster Computing Student
A University of Ulster computing student has won a place on the prestigious Asidua Scholarship Programme.
Ulster Student Makes a Splash with Microsoft
A University of Ulster computing student has been chosen to take part in an innovative programme matching high performance athletes with employers.
Technology Vital In Future Healthcare
Computer technology will have an increasingly important role to play in healthcare services as Northern Ireland and the world’s population rises and ages over the next 20 years, it was claimed today.
Computing Initiative Takes Students to a New Level
Young people from across Northern Ireland gained some hands-on experience of the computer industry this week thanks to a new initiative from the University of Ulster and School Employer Connections.
University of Ulster Research Generates Over £29 Million For NI
Research at the University of Ulster generated over £29 million for the Northern Ireland economy in the academic year 2008/9 up almost £18 million on the previous year.
WASP Gives Pupils A Flying Start
Young school pupils are to learn from computer experts at the Magee campus in a novel University of Ulster outreach project.
New Global Markets For Ulster Health Technology Spinout
University of Ulster healthcare technology spin-out company, Intelesens, is set to expand into new global markets after receiving CE regulatory approval for its life-saving wireless health monitor product, Vitalsens.
University of Ulster Celebrates STEM success
Over three quarters of recent graduates studying Science Technology Engineering and Maths at the University of Ulster's Magee campus find employment in the north-west.
Supermarket Science Brings Chemistry to Life for Children
Children visiting the University of Ulster are to discover how a supermarket can be a treasure trove of scientific activity.
Ulster Spin Out Company Wins Top Business Award
University of Ulster spin out company, Sophia Search, has won one of the top awards at InterTradeIreland's all-island Seedcorn Business Competition.
Ulster Represented At Major Technology Exhibition
A University of Ulster telecommunications expert will take part in a major UK technology exhibition next week.
Learning in a Virtual World
Educators will gather in the University of Ulster's Magee campus this week for a national workshop on the use of digitally created virtual worlds as teaching and learning tools.
Ulster Leads The Way In 'Cleantech'
Engineering students are opting for the University of Ulster's new Clean Technology course because of the excellent job prospects opening up for graduates who can contribute to this growing multi-billion dollar industry sector.
Japan Turns to Ulster Scientist for Nanotech Research
A University of Ulster academic has won a prestigious research fellowship to work alongside world class scientists in Japan.
World-Renowned Intelligent Systems Expert Joins Ulster
Almost forty years after leaving his native city, world-renowned scientist Professor Scott Kelso has returned to join Ulster's Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at Magee as a Visiting Professor.
Ulster Welcomes Prestigious Leverhulme Fellow
A world class scientist is exploring a new nano-material at the University of Ulster that has the potential to create the next generation of medical sensor devices.
Ulster Experts Explore Digital Secrets
Advanced University of Ulster research into the security of digital technologies is sparking keen commercial interest.
University of Ulster Welcomes World's Top Games Developers
The University of Ulster is this week welcoming experts in gaming from around the globe for the Emergent Game Technologies European Academic Game Summit.
Ulster Student is Driven to Success
Computing student Alistair Hagist from Ballymena has certainly made the most of his summer holidays during his time at University.
Students 'Dare to be Digital'
A team of local students are set to represent Northern Ireland in the finals of an international video game development competition.
Ulster Research To Develop Hi-Tech Clothing For Elderly
Researchers at the University of Ulster are embarking on a ground-breaking research project to develop hi-tech clothing, which could improve older people’s quality of life.
Magee Hosts Major Microsoft Games 'Summit'
Experts in the multi-million pound computer games industry are taking part in a two-day international event at the University of Ulster's Magee Campus focused on using Microsoft's XNA video games development platform.
Spiking Up Computational Intelligence
Computational Intelligence research at the Magee Campus will ultimately lead to the development of intelligent machines, robots and systems that will improve the quality of our lives, according to University of Ulster academic Professor Liam Maguire, Head of School of Computing and Intelligent Systems.
Ulster Scientists Harness Brain Waves To Combat Disability
University of Ulster scientists are teaming up with partners across Europe to help develop cutting edge technology for people that will help people with severe physical disabilities communicate with the world.
Scholarship Success for Ulster Computing Student
A University of Ulster computing student has won a place on the prestigious Asidua Scholarship Programme.
Ulster Research Signposts New Medical Era
Advanced research at the University of Ulster is leading the way to a new generation of medical implant devices that should radically improve patient health and aid recovery from trauma or degenerative diseases.
Technology Will Ease Healthcare Dilemma - Ulster Researchers
Hi-tech home-based health monitoring will be a vital part of the solution offered to alleviate some of the healthcare pressures posed by the world's ageing population over the next 20 years.
Ulster Expert Spearheads Major UK-India Digital Project
Professor Gerard Parr, an internationally renowned ICT expert at the University of Ulster, is to co-lead a high-profile team of UK and Indian scientists and industrial engineers in a £9.2 million research drive to ensure both nations reap the full benefits of the digital economy.
Top Engineering Students Recognised at Ulster
Outstanding students from the University of Ulster’s School of Engineering have been recognised at a special award ceremony this week.
Accolade For Leading Biomedical Researcher
Dr Chris Nugent has been appointed Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the university.
Ulster Researcher to Star in RTE Documentary
A University of Ulster researcher is set to star in a new television series which examines Ireland’s scientific contributions to the world.
Top Computing Students Recognised at Magee
Outstanding students from the University of Ulster’s School of Computing and Intelligent Systems have been recognised at a special award ceremony on the Magee campus.
Magee Research Project Gets £1.5m Funding Boost
The Intelligent Systems Research Centre at the Magee Campus of the University has been successful in winning over £1.5 million in research funding to consolidate its research into brain modelling and develop a new Computational Neuroscience Research Team.
Scholarship Scheme for Computing and Engineering Students
Global IT services company Asidua has launched a new scholarship scheme for computing and engineering students in Northern Ireland.
Ulster Professorial Appointment for BT Scientist
Highly acclaimed industrial research scientist Nader Azarmi has been appointed as a Visiting Professor to the Computer Science Research Institute and the School of Computing and Information Engineering.
Exploding Vegetables and Other Fuels of the Future
The University of Ulster in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry, will present an explosive chemistry show aimed at getting children interested in science.
Ulster Student Competes in World Mind Sports Games
A University of Ulster student is competing in the inaugural World Mind Sports Games in Beijing.
Innovation Successes for Ulster at 25K Awards
Researchers from the University of Ulster scooped two ‘Best in Category’ prizes at the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) 25K Awards.
University of Ulster Builds Links with Venezuela
Undergraduates enrolled at the University of Ulster will have an opportunity to spend up to one academic year as exchange students in South America, thanks to an exchange agreement between Ulster and the Simon Bolivar University in Caracas - a prestigious Venezuelan state university with an international reputation for academic excellence.
From Crime Prevention To Chocolate Biscuits
With diverse applications ranging from crime prevention and detection, vehicle driver assistance, laparoscopic surgery to measuring the thickness of chocolate on biscuits, technological advances in image processing and computer vision affect almost every aspect of our lives, according to Professor Brian Scotney, Director of the University's Computer Science Research Institute.
Universities are ‘the Engine-Rooms of Future Economic Growth’
Northern Ireland’s universities are fast emerging as the engine-rooms of growth, entrepreneurship and innovation as Northern Ireland leaves its old low-wage/low-cost image behind, according to organisers of the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT £25k Awards.
EU Funding Boost for Computer and Engineering Students
The University of Ulster has announced details of an EU funded project (FORTIFY) aimed at encouraging students to consider a career in computing and engineering.
Ulster Team In £2.2m ‘Intelligent’ Rescue Robots Research
Scientists at the University of Ulster are to begin working on a multi-million pound project to develop unmanned 'intelligent' aerial robots which could revolutionise the way in which search and rescue operations or the response to natural or man-made disasters are carried out.
International Award for Ulster Computing Expert
A University of Ulster lecturer has won the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computational Intelligence Society Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award 2008.
University of Ulster and BT Form Scholarship Partnership
The University of Ulster and leading networked IT services provider BT have formed a partnership offering a unique £15,000 scholarship opportunity for a sponsored MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems in the academic year 2008/2009.
Computing Success for Ulster Students
Top students from the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems were recognised for their outstanding achievement at a prize-giving ceremony on the Magee campus.
Wellcome Trust Backs Ulster Wire-Free Health Monitor Technology
World-leading medical technology developed by a University of Ulster spinout company is set to transform the way doctors monitor their patients’ hearts and other vital signs, it was revealed today.
Ulster Spearheads UK-India Virtual Graduate Research School
The University of Ulster is spearheading the creation of the first India-UK Virtual Graduate Research School.
Ulster Students Dare to be Digital
A team of University of Ulster students are set to represent Northern Ireland in the finals of an international video game development competition.
Ulster Scientists Develop DNA Biosensor Technology
Scientists at the University of Ulster are using nanotechnology highly miniaturised technology to build new DNA biosensors which could be used in identifying genetic diseases, cancer research, identification of dangerous micro-organisms, and forensic science.
Robots Today: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
A world-leading robotics expert will warn about the dangers of using robots in the near-future world at an international conference hosted by the University of Ulster next week.
Searching for Better Models of Healthcare
Clinicians, social care experts, healthcare managers, mathematicians and computer scientists from around the world gathered in Northern Ireland this week to discuss ways of making healthcare more efficient and more cost effective.
University of Ulster Unveils £3m Scholarship Fund
The University of Ulster is making £3m available over the next three years to fund ‘Opportunity Scholarships’ that will enable some of Northern Ireland’s most talented young people make the most of their university education.
Empey Backs 'Open Source' Software Drive
Public and private sector organisations could save millions of pounds if they used free 'Open Source' computer software instead of expensive proprietary products, it was revealed today.
Finding The Right Model of Healthcare for Stroke Patients
The University of Ulster has been awarded research funding of £266,431 from HPSSNI R&D Office to develop statistical models that could help provide cheaper and better care for stroke patients in hospital and at home.
Killian's Animal Magic
Donegal student Killian McLaughlin, who graduates today with a BSc Honours degree in Computing and Multimedia Design successfully combined his final year project with a very unusual hobby.
A Smarter Way To Manage Chronic Illness
University of Ulster scientists are taking part in a major new research project looking at how sensors and computer technology can be harnessed to help people with chronic conditions, such as stroke, heart disease or pain, to manage their lives more independently.
Widening Access Through Sport
The University of Ulster Sports Academy has awarded Widening Access Sports Scholarships to 32 students. The award recognises their contribution to the widening access and outreach work of the University through sport.
Imagine if Computing Students Could Change the World
Computing students from the University of Ulster's Magee campus could make a difference to the world by entering the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition.
Ulster-India Teams Probe How Robotics Can Help People With Disabilities
Scientists from the University of Ulster and the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur have teamed up to investigate how to develop intelligent robotic devices that could help people with severe disabilities achieve greater independence.
Minister Empey Tours Jordanstown Research Facilities
Research scientist Marie-Louise Cairns gave Department for Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey a close-up look at a radio-frequency magnetron sputter system during a tour of research facilities at the Jordanstown campus.
Funding Boost for UK-India Consortium
Ulster scientists are taking part in a major UK-India research initiative which, ultimately, could lead to the development of technology for remote management of utilities, water quality detection and flood monitoring.
Website Designers Overlooking Needs of Disabled People
Irresponsible and inaccessible web design is causing unnecessary problems to people with disabilities and could be putting businesses at risk, according to new research by University of Ulster academics.
Games Conference Hosted on Second Life Island
The University’s School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee, broadcast its first conference live on Second Life a virtual world populated by seven million users worldwide.
Success For Magee Computing Students
Employment opportunities in the North West for graduates of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University’s Magee Campus were highlighted at the School’s annual presentation of awards.
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University of Ulster Links Into Pan-European Innovation Network
Researchers from the University of Ulster who specialise in working with ageing and disabled people in Ireland have officially linked up with a pan-European innovation network that spans high-tech corporations and global researchers.
Research Set To Revolutionise Cardiac Testing
University of Ulster researchers have teamed up with scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on a project to develop low-volume whole-blood sensors that could revolutionise point-of-care cardiac testing.
University of Ulster Enters Second Life
The University of Ulster has launched its presence in Second Life, a virtual world populated by over seven million users worldwide.
UU Hosts Signals and Systems Conference
The University’s Magee campus is set to host the 2007 Irish Signals and Systems Conference this week.
UU Unveils Financial Services MSc Programme
Plans for a new professional development course aimed specifically at people working in the Financial Services Sector have been unveiled at the University of Ulster’s Magee Campus.
Global Achievement for UU Engineering Postgrad
UU postgraduate student Martin McMullan is feeling on top of the world after being named as one of the world's top three in a global lecture contest.
Who Dares Wins in Video Face-off
Students from the University of Ulster and the North West Institute of Further and Higher Education are hoping to walk the red carpet at the annual BAFTA awards for video games in October.
ELSNET Summer School in Language and Speech Technology
Language and speech communication experts from across the world attended the annual ELSNET summer school, recently hosted by Queen’s University and the University of Ulster.
International Appointment for UU Academic
Dr. James Uhomoibhi of the Faculty of Engineering has been appointed Europe representative for the African Laser Centre (ALC).
From Video Games to Love Match
This is one year that graduand Anna McTear will never forget. For not only has she graduated with a BSc First Class Honours in Interactive Multi Media and Design today but in August she is getting married.
From Video Games to Love Match
This is one year that graduand Anna McTear will never forget. For not only has she graduated with a BSc First Class Honours in Interactive Multi Media and Design today but in August she is getting married.
Simple Steps To Helping Children With Autism
Researchers at the University of Ulster in partnership with PEAT (Parents Education As Autism Therapists) today launched the first ever multi-media support package for parents and carers of children with Autism.
UU Nanotech Student in National Lecture Competition
University of Ulster PhD student Martin McMullan fought off tough competition from industry and academia to finish runner up in the UK national final of the prestigious Young Persons’ Lecture Competition.
Wireless City Project Strikes Gold
Lecturers in the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee have once again received accolades for their involvement in the Wireless City Project.
New Technique for Keeping Blood Vessels Open
Scientists at the University of Ulster are working on a new method of coating stents the medical devices used to keep veins and arteries open to prevent them blocking up
A New Level of Care For The Elderly
University of Ulster expertise is helping two Irish companies deliver a new level of care to the elderly.
Microsoft Success For UU Computing Students
A team of University of Ulster computing students have won second place in the Ireland Final of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2007.
UU Unveils £20m Investment In Intelligent Systems Research
The University’s new £20 million Intelligent Systems Research Centre - opened today at the Magee campus - can play an important role in Northern Ireland’s global competitiveness, according to Economy Minister Nigel Dodds.
UU Teams Up With SAP
The University of Ulster has teamed up with world class business software provider SAP to deliver a new series of PhD programmes in computer science.
UU Hosts Talk By Formula One Engineers.
Engineers from two Formula One teams will be visiting the University of Ulster Jordanstown on 19th April to meet students involved in this year’s Formula Student project, and to tour the facilities at the Engineering Composites Research Centre (ECRE) on the campus
Computer Games Are Not Just For Fun
School pupils from throughout Northern Ireland have been hearing how to turn computer games into big bucks from one of the industry’s leading figures.
UU Leads Way in European Dementia Research Project
The University of Ulster is at the cutting edge of European research to help people with mild dementia 'navigate their day'.
UU Team Showcases Life-Saving Heart Attack Sensor Technology
University of Ulster scientists are developing a next-generation diagnostic sensor which could revolutionise point-of-care diagnosis of people who have suffered a suspected heart attack.
Top Computing Students Rewarded At Magee
High-flying students from the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University’s Magee campus have been rewarded for their academic achievement.
Encouraging Greater Participation in Maths, Engineering and Science
Innovative online learning resources aimed at encouraging greater participation in Maths, Engineering and Science have been developed by University of Ulster mathematicians in close collaboration with academics across the European Union.
UK Award for UU-India Heart Attack Sensor Research Project
Scientific collaboration between the University of Ulster and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on research which could revolutionise the testing of patients for heart attacks has been recognised through a national UK research award.
Leading Computer Games Expert Appointed Visiting Professor
A world-leading computer games expert has been appointed as Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster.
A Replacement for Hip Replacements?
Research by a University of Ulster PhD student has highlighted how bone tissue engineering could encourage the body to regenerate rather than rely on permanent implants.
UU Academics Join NI Science Advisory Panel
Two leading University academics have been appointed to a panel to advise the Government on how best to commercialise Northern Ireland’s science and technology research.
UU's Parr Delivers India Telecoms Keynote
University of Ulster telecommunications expert Professor Gerard Parr will be flying the flag for Northern Ireland in India this week.
Rising Star Accolade For UU Spinout Firm ST&D
UU spinout company Sensor Technology and Devices has been named as a Rising Star’ in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards.
Navy High-Fliers Visit Jordanstown
There was a high-level surprise for the students at Jordanstown this week when the Royal Navy landed one of its Sea King helicopters at the campus.
The Future Of Computer Gaming
Students from schools and colleges across Northern Ireland found out what the future of computing gaming holds in store at a recent lecture hosted at the Coleraine campus.
UU Experts Aid Diabetes Awareness
A new patient education website on diabetes developed with the assistance of experts from the University of Ulster goes live today World Diabetes Day.
UU Scientists Explore Osteoporosis Prevention
Scientists at the University of Ulster are exploring if giving women B-vitamin supplements could reduce their risk of developing osteoporosis loss of bone density, mass and strength.
Sun Holds Secrets To Safe Water
A revolutionary low-cost technique that uses sunshine to provide safe drinking water is being developed by scientists at the University of Ulster.
Computing Students Go Wireless at Magee
Computing students at the University’s Magee campus are going wireless this year with the introduction of state-of-the-art Tablet PCs.
Engineering Students Celebrate Scholarship Success
Students from across the University's engineering courses were rewarded for their outstanding academic achievement at a special presentation ceremony this week.
UU Forms Partnership With Leading Spanish University
The University of Ulster has teamed up with the University of Granada in Spain to explore the exchange of cultural, scientific and technical knowledge between staff and students of the two institutions
Success For Computing Students At Magee
Lucky first-year students from the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee have won state-of-the art Seagate Pocket Hard Drives among other prizes.
Engineering Success For Students
Students from across the University’s engineering courses were rewarded for their outstanding achievement at a special prize-giving ceremony this week.
Helping People to Navigate their Day
The University of Ulster has been awarded funding of over £250,000 to carry out multi-disciplinary research in a new European project called CogKnow. The project is focused on helping to address some of the problems faced by ageing people with early signs of mild dementia.
Poor Knowledge Management Hitting NI Business Growth UU Expert
Poor knowledge management a failure to share and profitably exploit information they already have is one of the biggest challenges facing Northern Ireland’s business sector, according to a University of Ulster expert
Who Needs Maths Now That We Have Computers
A link between Nobel winner Seamus Heaney and traffic jams may seem more than a little tenuous to most people, but to UU mathematician Dr Mark McCartney, it is as simple as two plus two.
Bonus for Academic's First KTP
Dr Sandra Moffett (pictured), a lecturer in the School of Computing & Intelligent Systems and academic supervisor on the University’s KTP partnership with Precision Industrial Services, is the first academic to receive funding of £2k, to support her academic activities while the KTP project is under way.
UU Experts Team Up With Precision Industrial Services
The University of Ulster’s School of Computing & Intelligent Systems has been successful in obtaining a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Precision Industrial Services Ltd, of Londonderry.
UU Students Take Part In Wombat Challenge
Computing students from the University’s Jordanstown campus have been rewarded for their success in the ‘Wombat Challenge’.
Trinity Honour For UU Telecomms Expert
The Council of Trinity College Dublin has approved the appointment of Professor Gerard Parr from the University of Ulster at Coleraine to the position of Visiting Professor at the Centre for Telecommunications Value-Chain Research (CTVR), headquartered within Lloyd Institute on the Dublin campus.
Focus on Smart Homes Technology
Clothes that can monitor heart abnormalities, text messages services that help people with mild dementia remember where they are and why they’re there, and many more health care and home technology innovations are on the agenda at a major international conference which gets under way in Belfast this week.
UU Supports Red Cross Appeal
Staff and students from the Faculty of Engineering have raised over £1,000 in aid of the Red Cross.
Interns Strengthen UU Links With Cisco Systems
Five University of Ulster students have been selected to fill coveted internship positions with Cisco Systems in Silicon Valley.
UU Students Take Part In Hot Rod Challenge
UU engineering students have been taking part in the annual Power Tool Hot Rod Challenge - designing and building a racing machine from scratch.
Smart Homes An Intelligent Answer to Healthcare Challenges
Technology can help health care systems cope with the challenges posed by Northern Ireland’s growing ageing population.
Executive Success for UU Graduate Pamela
One of the University of Ulster’s top computer graduates last year has gone on to establish a successful executive recruitment consultancy company in Dublin.
UU student warns of over-reaction to terrorist threats
A University of Ulster law student has won £2,500 in a national essay competition on the subject of human rights in the face of terrorist threat.
Jordanstown Campus Celebrates National Science Week
Using brain waves to feed a virtual frog and creating a flying machine out of paper these are just some of the exciting experiments local school children will be taking part in at the University of Ulster today.
National Science Week Gets Off To A Flying Start At Magee
Pupils from schools across the North West will be levitating objects in mid-air, trying to fool a lie detector and dancing with robots today all in aid of National Science Week.
Can Computers Be Aware Of Their Surroundings?
Electronics and computing engineers from the University of Ulster have teamed up with neuroscientists, physicists and biologists from across Europe to investigate the incorporation of the senses we humans take for granted into intelligent computer systems of the future.
Leading Computer Games Designer Reveals Secrets of Success at UU
One of the world's leading computer games consultants revealed the secrets of this multi-billion pound industry to students at the University's Magee campus today.
Universities Must Meet Digital Challenge - UU Professor
The University of Ulster is well placed to play its part in satisfying the rapidly growing international research demands of the digital revolution, according to Professor Gerard Parr, head of a UK-India government drive to put ICT collaboration on a vibrant new footing.
UU Develops even closer links with India
The University of Ulster has been chosen to take part in an initiative launched by the Prime Minister Tony Blair to forge closer educational and research links between the UK and India.
Multimedia Students Team Up With Translink in Poster Campaign
Eye-catching posters designed by the University’s Multimedia students will form the basis of upcoming campaigns for Northern Ireland Railways.
Digital Media Award for UU Expert
University of Ulster lecturer Dr Kevin Curran has been named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Digital Media Awards ceremony.
Epicentre Project Launched at University of Ulster
A multi-million pound cross-border technology partnership to allow businesses in the north-west to tap into the expertise of academics, specialised equipment and research facilities was launched at the Magee campus of the University of Ulster today.
Celebrating The Mother Tongue
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, Mr. Sabihuddin Ahmed, will be the guest of honour at an event at the University of Ulster to mark UNESCO International Mother Language Day.
UU Lecturer Named BCS Professional of the Year
Dr George Wilkie, Director of the University’s Centre for Software Process Technologies (CSPT) has been awarded the IT Professional of the Year Award for 2006 by the British Computer Society.
UU Seeking to develop networks that think for themselves
The University of Ulster has won a competitive bid to take part in a EU-funded ‘blue skies’ research project to develop the next generation of networks - networks that can think for themselves.
UU links up with Cisco Systems, The World’s Largest Internet Company
The Internet Technologies Research Group at the University of Ulster, Coleraine in Northern Ireland has established an exciting collaborative relationship with Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose, California, that will place several internship positions at their internationally renowned Research Laboratories in the USA.
NIBEC Innovations Showcased in UTV DVD
Dr Shirley Davey, a research associate at the University's Jordanstown campus, is one of five women showcased on a new educational DVD aimed at promoting career opportunities for girls in science, engineering and technology (SET).
Top Researchers from ‘Down Under’ to Address UU Audience
Two international communication experts are set to address staff and students from the School of Communication at the Jordanstown campus next week.
Shaping The Future of Computer Games
Computer gaming enthusiasts will be able to compete against each other on wireless hand-held consoles from any location in the world in the future, students at the University of Ulster have heard.
Engineering Staff Give Helping Hand to Hurricane Victims
Big-hearted staff from the Faculty of Engineering sacrificed their lunch breaks this week to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
UU Innovators Take Top Prizes At £25K Awards
A unique healthcare telecommunications service solution created by University of Ulster innovators received top prize in the 2005 Investment Belfast £25K Awards.
Students Hit Top Gear with Race Car Design
Three UU graduates who designed and built a formula one-style racing car have returned from Italy after competing against engineering students from across the world.
UU Magee Flagship Communications Initiative Wins Top UK Award
University of Ulster scientific know-how has helped a pioneering wireless communications project win a top UK award.
Expert Reveals Future of Robotics
Professor Noel Sharkey, star of BBC cult-series Robot Wars, will be one of the guest speakers at a University of Ulster conference on Artificial Intelligence today.
Top Telecommunications Professor Visits UU
One of the world’s leading experts in Telecommunications Engineering has been visiting the University’s Coleraine campus in a bid to develop partnerships between UU and other top research centres.
UU, Northern Bank Team Up To Boost Postgraduate Funding
The University of Ulster has teamed up with Northern Bank to develop Northern Ireland’s first loan scheme specifically designed for full-time postgraduates.
Are You Game To Learn at UU?
Would you like to combine a passion for computer games with a successful career in one of the world’s most profitable and fast-moving industries?
UU Engineering Students Have Winning Formula
A team of final-year engineering students have won the Shell Fuel-Efficiency Award for a formula racing car that they designed, built and raced at this year’s Formula Student competition.
UU Know-How Powers ‘Wireless City’ Project
A £1.38m ‘Wireless City’ project linking the University’s Magee campus to Derry City Council and the NWIFHE was unveiled today by DETI Minister Angela Smith.
Leading Telecoms Software Integration Firm
Backs UU Degree Programme
A top Northern Ireland software firm has given their seal of approval to electronics and software training in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ulster.
Making SMART Homes Smarter
A University of Ulster researcher is at the cutting edge of innovative technology designed to make homes smarter.
Hotel and Tourism Crucial To Our Economy UU
In the light of a national downturn in recruitment to Hotel and Tourism courses, the University is conducting a review of its provision in Hotel, Leisure and Tourism studies.
Developing and Delivering e-Learning Symposium
The development and delivery of e-Learning in the University is up for discussion at a symposium hosted by the Faculty of Engineering at Magee this week.
UU Brings Research Excellence to Eastern Europe
The University has been chosen to take part in a pan-European project to help companies in former Iron Curtain countries build up their e-business and e-work expertise.
BT Prize for Advanced MSc Course at UU
BT Northern Ireland in conjunction with the University of Ulster has established an annual prize for the best overall student performance on the Advanced MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems course at the University's Coleraine campus.
UU Hosts Conference On ‘Bio-Inspired Computing’
Researchers from across Europe are meeting at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus to update each other on specialist knowledge about a complex and innovative field - how to replicate aspects of human brain functions in computer systems.
Science is Brought to Life at UU
Science was brought to life for hundreds of school children at the University’s Jordanstown campus today.
Kids Go Robotic for National Science Week
School children will be putting science to the test at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus when they build and race their own robots today.
Bringing Science To Life At UU
Using brain waves to control an interactive game; building bridges from cardboard; learning about diet and how antibiotics work and how drug cheats in sport can be identified through hair analysis.
The Conversational Computer Not Just Science Fiction
A new book by a University of Ulster researcher says conversational computers could become reality sooner than we think.
UU Links with Ericsson to Create Next Generation Telecoms Networks
A University of Ulster academic has been recruited by one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies to help it develop new network management systems to power the next generation sophisticated mobile phone applications.
UU Unveils Wireless Campus Project
Teaching and learning at the University took a giant step forward today when the first phase of a pioneering Wireless Campus project was unveiled.
UU Scientist Networks India
University of Ulster scientist Professor Gerard Parr has been selected to take part in a major conference in New Delhi next month aimed at boosting technology business between the UK and India, which is the world’s second fasting growing economy.
UU Helping Change The Face of Healthcare
University researchers are working with clinicians at one of Northern Ireland’s leading hospitals on novel ways to harness information and communication technology to provide a better service to patients.
UU Research Pushing Back the Frontiers of Space
Cutting edge research at the University of Ulster into how to make complex computers and communications systems manage themselves could power the next generation of US space probes, it was revealed today.
UU Maths Student has the Right Equation
University student, Allan Ellingsgaard, certainly did his sums before coming to UU.
US Corporation Acquires UU Software Spin-Out EZ-DSP
A software firm started under the umbrella of the University just three years ago has been acquired by a US corporation to play a pivotal role in its European growth.
Derry Schools Design Winning Toys of the Future
St Mary’s College, Derry and Limavady Grammar School have scooped joint first place in the University of Ulster’s Design a Toy Competition, launched earlier this year.
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Another Accolade for Biomedical Engineering Final Year Student
Final year Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Ulster, Shweta Agarwal was one of eleven international students to receive a Santander scholarship towards future study and research.
Arthritis Breakthrough Signalled at C-TRIC Conference
A computerised glove designed by University of Ulster scientists is set to improve the assessment of rheumatoid arthritis for many people, a conference of international healthcare innovators in Derry~Londonderry has heard.
Ulster Experts to Use Emerging Healthcare Technologies to Help Children with Autism
University of Ulster experts are involved in an international research project that aims to use emerging healthcare technologies to provide personalised 'in-home' intervention strategies for children with autism spectrum disorder.
Ulster Academic to Lead £10 Million India-UK ICT Research Collaboration
A University of Ulster academic is spearheading the latest phase of a multi-million pound joint UK and Indian research project to boost India's Internet capabilities.
Professor John Anderson
The death has been announced of distinguished biomedical engineer Professor John Anderson, former Head of the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University.
Success for Ulster PhD Student
University of Ulster PhD student David Bishop was runner-up in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) medical engineering project competition. This prestigious international annual competition, which is sponsored by Vicon and attracts entries from all over the world, focuses on the use of engineering principles within healthcare research.
Leadership recognition for University of Ulster Academic
Leadership recognition for University of Ulster Academic A University of Ulster academic is at the helm of one of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ (IEEE) Computational Intelligence Society’s (CIS) most progressive and successful chapters (branches).
Happy App Campers at University of Ulster
An innovative outreach project by the University of Ulster to promote STEM subjects (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) could see enterprising secondary school pupils develop their own app - computing application - for mobile phones or tablet PCs.
Major Accolade for Ulster Professor
Professor Gerard Parr, Chair of Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Ulster, School of Computing and Information Engineering in Coleraine, has been re-appointed to the Strategic Advisory Team of the UK Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC).
CHIC Showcase for NI ‘Connected Health’ Initiatives
Connected Health research at universities could be the driver for high tech economic growth in Northern Ireland, according to Stephen McComb, recently appointed Technology Leader for the NI Connected Health Innovation Centre (CHIC).
Stormont to Help Promote STEM Subjects
University of Ulster academic and chairman of the Royal Society of Chemistry Northern Ireland section (RSCNI), Dr Tony Byrne, has said the establishment of the All Party Group on Science and Technology at Stormont will help promote STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Maths) subjects.
Sixth Formers' Successful Work Placement at Magee Campus
Sixth formers from across Northern Ireland were given valuable hands-on experience of the computer industry, thanks to the success of an innovative approach to work placement by the University of Ulster and School Employer Connections.
Studying and Sport a Winning Combination at Ulster
Studying and sport proved to be a winning combination for a group of teenagers who completed Personal and Professional Development Modules as part of the University of Ulster’s widening access strategy.
£6m NIACE Research Centre Opens
Secretary of State Vince Cable and DETI Minister Arlene Foster have officially opened a £6m composites research centre for Northern Ireland which links the University of Ulster, Bombardier and QUB.
University of Ulster Researcher Reaches World Finals
For the third consecutive year, a University of Ulster researcher has won the All Ireland final of the prestigious Institute of Materials World Lecture competition. Twenty six years old Cormac Flynn, who is a third year PhD student in the School of Engineering at Ulster’s Jordanstown campus, will now represent Ireland in the World Finals of the competition later this year.
Revolutionary Breakthrough by Ulster Scientists
A breakthrough by University of Ulster scientists could transform the production and industrial use of graphene, a powerful and versatile material that comes from graphite, the carbon in pencil lead.
New Year Honours List 2012
Professor Jim McLaughlin heads the list of people with strong connections to the University of Ulster who have been honoured in the New Year Honours List for 2012.
Help At Hand For Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
Researchers at the the University of Ulster and C-TRIC are developing a bespoke 'data glove' fitted with sensitive movement sensors that could help the treatment of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Internationally Renowned Researcher Appointed Professor at Ulster
The University of Ulster has announced the appointment of Girijesh Prasad, of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, as Professor of Intelligent Systems at Magee.
Asidua Offers Exceptional Opportunities for Graduates
University of Ulster students, Paul Teague from Belfast and Penny Loan from Ballymoney were among the prizewinners at the School of Computing & Information Engineering's annual prizegiving at the Coleraine campus.
Internationally Renowned Researcher Appointed Professor at Ulster
The University of Ulster has announced the appointment of Girijesh Prasad, of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, as Professor of Intelligent Systems at Magee.
Be Careful What You Wish For This Christmas
With mobiles phones topping a lot of Christmas wish lists this year, Telecommunications Engineering expert, Professor Gerard Parr and his colleagues at the University of Ulster have some timely advice for Santa -make sure you ask the right questions at the phone shop and beware of signal - blackspots'.
Potions and Explosions Show Goes Off with a Bang
The 'Potions and Explosions Science' show hosted by the University of Ulster, in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry, went off with abang with all the ingredients for a fun filled family event – plenty of noise, fizzing foam, revolting slime, and even a fire-breathing dragon.
Sunflower Power And The Next Generation of Ulster Engineers
University of Ulster engineers and pupils at a Portadown primary school have teamed up in a search for greener, more sustainable new fuels that could prove vital to our future energy requirements.
Industrial Placements Improve Employability
The majority of final year Engineering students at University of Ulster will secure employment in their chosen area when they graduate next summer, according to Ron Laird, Industrial Placement Coordinator with the School of Engineering.
Businesses Face Increased Smartphone Hacking
An anticipated upsurge in smartphone hacking will present a real challenge for businesses in 2012, according to University of Ulster academic and internet security expert, Dr Kevin Curran.
Importance of Links between Academia and Business Community Highlighted
The importance of successful links between the University of Ulster and major international and national companies was highlighted at the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems' annual awards presentation at the Magee campus.
Ulster Experts Probe NI's Broadband/Mobile Phone Service Quality
Low speed broadband, poor strength mobile phone signal, dropped calls, international roaming charges? If you've been affected by any or all of the above, then the University of Ulster wants to hear from you.
University of Ulster Chair for Chinese Computer Science Expert
The University of Ulster has appointed Dr Hui Wang to a Chair in Computer Science.
Ulster Tech Spin-out Wins US Approval
Intelesens, a Belfast-based healthcare technology spin-out company from the University of Ulster, is set to enter the massive American healthcare market after getting the green light from US authorities for a pioneering health monitoring device.
International Recognition for University of Ulster
University of Ulster’s Vice Chancellor Professor Richard Barnett has received international recognition for his leadership skills.
Innovative Part Time Computing Degree Offered by University of Ulster
The University of Ulster has introduced a new part-time computing degree to meet the growing needs of Northern Ireland’s vibrant ICT sector.
ISRC Visiting Professor wins prestigious international award
Professor Scott Kelso, Visiting Professor at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre at the Magee campus, has received the Bernstein Prize - the highest award of the International Society of Motor Control (ISMC). The accolade is for his life'swork in the area of brain science which has helped lead to a better understanding of brain disorders.
Engineering Education Conference to Inform and Shape Policy
Hundreds of academics and practitioners from 48 different countries are in Belfast this week for the 2011 International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE), hosted this year by the University of Ulster – the first University, north or south of the border to host this prestigious event.
Conference to Showcase Ulster's Pioneering Engineering Research
Pioneering research at the University of Ulster and the pivotal role engineering education plays in global development will be in the spotlight next week when several hundred delegates from 48 different countries attend the International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE) in Belfast’s Waterfront.
Back To The Future For Irish Maths Discovery
A mathematical discovery made 150 years ago - but thought to be of little significance at the time - is now widely used in computer games, revealed the University of Ulster's Dr Mark McCartney.
Ulster Student Creates Innovative Autism App
Ulster Student Creates Innovative Autism App A University of Ulster student has created an innovative application to help parents and carers of children with autism. The easy to use ‘app’ MakeSense, which has been specifically designed to give autistic children greater independence, will be available to download later this summer from the official Apple App store.
University of Ulster student's 'No Brainer' App for Apple
University of Ulster student Shannon Holgate from Castledawson was one of eight lucky undergraduates to secure a coveted place on Apple's inaugural ‘App Camp’ in Northern Ireland. The students were selected by leading IT company Kainos from an original entry of over 100 take part in the ‘App camp’ and get an opportunity learn everything they needed to know to design, develop and launch their own applications (apps) for Apple’s iconic iPhone and iPad.
Clean Technology at Ulster Addressing Global Challenges
Pioneering Clean Technology research at the University of Ulster's Nanotechnology and Integrated Bioengineering Centre (NIBEC) could provide a cost- effective way of using sunlight to provide safe drinking water for people in developing countries.
Ulster Research Can Help Tackle Problems in the Developing World.
The University of Ulster is hosting a prestigious international conference in Belfast’s Waterfront Hall next month which the organisers say will attract some of the world’s best engineering brains.
German University Honours Ulster Lecturer
A University of Ulster lecturer has been awarded an honorary Professorship from the Universities of Applied Sciences, Kempten, in Bavaria, Germany.
Magee Research Holds Out New Healthcare Hopes
An international conference at the University of Ulster's Magee campus has shed new light on pioneering scientific research that will give disabled people a better quality of life.
Ulster joins International Alliance on Tissue Engineering Research
Scientists at the University of Ulster have joined a new international scientific alliance, working on the regeneration of human tissue and the growth of vital organs.
Ulster Academic Awarded Prestigious Fellowship
A University of Ulster researcher has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to explore graphene as a new catalyst material for fuel cells.
Five New PhDs Announced for Magee Campus
Five new PHD research studentships linking the University of Ulster with world leading financial institutions were unveiled at the Magee campus today during a visit by Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster.
Brussels Spotlight on Connected Health
An international initiative headed by a University of Ulster research physicist has been grappling this week with how to turn healthcare technology advances into practical ways of helping patients and saving on scarce resources.
Professional Success for Ulster Health Informatics Students
The first University of Ulster students to receive Professional Certificates in Health Informatics have been recognised at a special award ceremony.
Primary Pupils Get a Buzz from Learning
Local primary school children had a first taste of university life, thanks to the success of the University of Ulster's WASPS programme at its Magee campus in Londonderry.
University of Ulster promotes Computing to Sixth Form pupils
A pioneering initiative by the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus to encourage a greater uptake in computing and engineering courses has proved a hit with year 13 and 14 pupils.
Space Hold New Horizons For NI Technology - Ulster Scientist
The successful launch of the space shuttle Endeavour this week should be an important signpost for technology innovators here, according to a University of Ulster computer scientist with strong links to NASA.
Niche Degree Wins Support from Flagship Firm
A University of Ulster degree tailored to specialist needs in financial services has been given a stamp of approval by First Derivatives plc, a leading Northern Ireland software and consultancy provider to global financial institutions.
US Investor Backs Ulster Biotech Pioneer
A Silicon Valley biotech firm linked to the University of Ulster is in line for US private sector backing of $900k that will enable it to drive forward development of potentially marketing-leading products.
University of Ulster’s Cutting Edge ‘Q’ Technology
Cutting edge secure digital watermarking technology developed at the Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at the University of Ulster’s Magee Campus, is being showcased this week during the Home Office Scientific Development Branch (HOSDB) exhibition in Farnborough, England.
Students' Work on Show at St Patrick's Day Event in Washington
The creative talent of some of Ulster's most dynamic art students will be showcased during the annual St Patrick's Day breakfast at the Northern Ireland Bureau in Washington.
Here Comes The Sun
Research leaders and industry experts from around the world are to take part in a major solar energy workshop at the University of Ulster’s Jordanstown campus on Wednesday 2 March.
Ulster Research Aids Innovative Labelling Solutions
Cutting edge research at the University of Ulster is helping a leading Northern Ireland labelling company reinvent itself and target new markets ahead of its competitors.
Young Scientists Receive Ulster Accolade
The University of Ulster’s inaugural award for Northern Ireland schools at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2011 in Dublin has gone to a novel project by Banbridge Academy pupils investigating the environmental impact of toilet tissue.
Ulster Physicist Heads Connected Health Drive
A University of Ulster research director has taken the helm at an international initiative that links technology and healthcare to improve patient treatment and ease pressure on scarce resources.
All-Ireland Business Award For Ulster Spinout
University of Ulster spinout company Lenis Aer been recognised as one of Ireland's top innovation companies.
STEM Awards Promote Excellence in Computing and Engineering
The successful links between students studying STEM subjects at the University of Ulster and potential employers in the north west were highlighted at the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems’ annual awards presentation at the Magee campus.
Lift-Off For Ulster Space Age Research
US space agency NASA has been granted a patent on research by University of Ulster computer scientist Roy Sterritt and is using his autonomic software engineering methods in its ground-control systems.
Ulster Scientists Explore Intelligent Robot Healthcare
Scientists at the University of Ulster's Intelligent Systems Research Centre (IRSC) at Magee are involved in a major European research project, which could pave the way for the development of the next generation of intelligent robots.
Science Show Brings Chemistry Alive for Young People
The University of Ulster in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry will help bring science to life for children with a new interactive show at the Jordanstown campus next week.
New Centre for Cardiac Research Launched
A pioneering research centre for cardiac research will be launched at the University of Ulster today [Wednesday] with the focus on improving the healthcare of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Examining Computing and Cardiology
The 37th Annual International Conference on Computing and Cardiology takes place this week with over 340 delegates discussing the issues of technology and coronary care.
Ulster Innovators Triumph at £25K Awards
Three University of Ulster innovation teams are celebrating today after their projects won awards at this year's Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT £25K Awards Gala in Belfast
'Times Higher' Accolade for Magee Research Team
Pioneering researchers at the University of Ulster's Magee campus are in the running for a top UK teaching award.
Ulster Experts Explore Value of Healthcare Research
Health care research projects must have a clearer grasp of the underlying opportunities to create value for patients and healthcare businesses if they are to continue to attract funding in today's tough economic climate, according to University of Ulster-led research.
Ulster Scientists Probe Dental Erosion
Scientists at the University of Ulster and King’s College London are collaborating on a pioneering dental study.
Canadian VIP Tours Ulster Nanotechnology Centre
Leading Canadian politician Doug Horner today visited the University's nanotechnology facility at Jordanstown to gain insight into the world leading research conducted there.
Ulster Sponsors LEGO Robotic Team
A team of local schoolchildren are taking part in the world’s biggest interactive robotics competition thanks to sponsorship from the University of Ulster.
Innovative Approach Raises Hopes For Stillbirth Prevention
Scientists from the University of Ulster, QUB and the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital, Belfast are developing a high-tech mobile foetal surveillance system, which could help prevent stillbirth by alerting doctors when a baby’s life is at risk.
Royal Society Funding to Address Water for India
A University of Ulster scientist has been awarded a significant grant from the Royal Society to fund an international research project, which aims to provide a cost effective way of providing access to safe drinking water in isolated rural areas in India.
University of Ulster Research to Meet Needs of Digital Age
University of Ulster academics are responding to the growing global demand for affordable and efficient broadband by researching new technologies to meet the needs of the emerging digital economy in the UK and India.
First Class Success for Dungannon Student
Graduation day is a milestone for any student and the family of University of Ulster student, Keith Johnston, have plenty to celebrate this week. Keith, who suffers from cerebral palsy and uses an electric wheelchair to get about, was awarded a first class honours degree in Computing at the University’s summer graduation ceremonies at the Coleraine campus.
Computer Games Help Learning Process
Adopting techniques used in computer games could improve student engagement in education, according to research conducted by Therese Charles who receives her PhD in Computing this week.
Virtual World Links Magee And Mexico
Leading edge University of Ulster expertise in virtual world learning is being showcased in Mexico by a team of specialist researchers from the Magee campus.
Ensuring the Safety of Intelligent Computers
PODCAST: Ulster researcher Dr Roy Sterrit has been working with US space agency NASA on the development of techniques to ensure the safety and security of the next generation of self-directing, self-healing computing systems.
Essential Programming Skills for Sixth Formers at Magee Campus
Sixth formers from Thornhill College in Derry have taken advantage of the expertise on their doorstep by taking part in a short course in essential programming skills at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus.
Young Filmmakers Fly High with Ulster WASPs Initiative
A team of pupils from Holy Child Primary School in Derry have scooped first prize in a novel University of Ulster outreach project.
Ulster Success In Technology Competition
A team of first year University of Ulster students, who developed software to help autistic children with their communication skills, impressed the judges in the national final of a worldwide technology competition.
Double Success for Ulster Technology Teams
Two teams from the University of Ulster will compete in the national final of a worldwide technology competition in Dublin today.
Scholarship Success for Ulster Computing Student
A University of Ulster computing student has won a place on the prestigious Asidua Scholarship Programme.
Ulster Student Makes a Splash with Microsoft
A University of Ulster computing student has been chosen to take part in an innovative programme matching high performance athletes with employers.
Technology Vital In Future Healthcare
Computer technology will have an increasingly important role to play in healthcare services as Northern Ireland and the world’s population rises and ages over the next 20 years, it was claimed today.
Computing Initiative Takes Students to a New Level
Young people from across Northern Ireland gained some hands-on experience of the computer industry this week thanks to a new initiative from the University of Ulster and School Employer Connections.
University of Ulster Research Generates Over £29 Million For NI
Research at the University of Ulster generated over £29 million for the Northern Ireland economy in the academic year 2008/9 up almost £18 million on the previous year.
WASP Gives Pupils A Flying Start
Young school pupils are to learn from computer experts at the Magee campus in a novel University of Ulster outreach project.
New Global Markets For Ulster Health Technology Spinout
University of Ulster healthcare technology spin-out company, Intelesens, is set to expand into new global markets after receiving CE regulatory approval for its life-saving wireless health monitor product, Vitalsens.
University of Ulster Celebrates STEM success
Over three quarters of recent graduates studying Science Technology Engineering and Maths at the University of Ulster's Magee campus find employment in the north-west.
Supermarket Science Brings Chemistry to Life for Children
Children visiting the University of Ulster are to discover how a supermarket can be a treasure trove of scientific activity.
Ulster Spin Out Company Wins Top Business Award
University of Ulster spin out company, Sophia Search, has won one of the top awards at InterTradeIreland's all-island Seedcorn Business Competition.
Ulster Represented At Major Technology Exhibition
A University of Ulster telecommunications expert will take part in a major UK technology exhibition next week.
Learning in a Virtual World
Educators will gather in the University of Ulster's Magee campus this week for a national workshop on the use of digitally created virtual worlds as teaching and learning tools.
Ulster Leads The Way In 'Cleantech'
Engineering students are opting for the University of Ulster's new Clean Technology course because of the excellent job prospects opening up for graduates who can contribute to this growing multi-billion dollar industry sector.
Japan Turns to Ulster Scientist for Nanotech Research
A University of Ulster academic has won a prestigious research fellowship to work alongside world class scientists in Japan.
World-Renowned Intelligent Systems Expert Joins Ulster
Almost forty years after leaving his native city, world-renowned scientist Professor Scott Kelso has returned to join Ulster's Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at Magee as a Visiting Professor.
Ulster Welcomes Prestigious Leverhulme Fellow
A world class scientist is exploring a new nano-material at the University of Ulster that has the potential to create the next generation of medical sensor devices.
Ulster Experts Explore Digital Secrets
Advanced University of Ulster research into the security of digital technologies is sparking keen commercial interest.
University of Ulster Welcomes World's Top Games Developers
The University of Ulster is this week welcoming experts in gaming from around the globe for the Emergent Game Technologies European Academic Game Summit.
Ulster Student is Driven to Success
Computing student Alistair Hagist from Ballymena has certainly made the most of his summer holidays during his time at University.
Students 'Dare to be Digital'
A team of local students are set to represent Northern Ireland in the finals of an international video game development competition.
Ulster Research To Develop Hi-Tech Clothing For Elderly
Researchers at the University of Ulster are embarking on a ground-breaking research project to develop hi-tech clothing, which could improve older people’s quality of life.
Magee Hosts Major Microsoft Games 'Summit'
Experts in the multi-million pound computer games industry are taking part in a two-day international event at the University of Ulster's Magee Campus focused on using Microsoft's XNA video games development platform.
Spiking Up Computational Intelligence
Computational Intelligence research at the Magee Campus will ultimately lead to the development of intelligent machines, robots and systems that will improve the quality of our lives, according to University of Ulster academic Professor Liam Maguire, Head of School of Computing and Intelligent Systems.
Ulster Scientists Harness Brain Waves To Combat Disability
University of Ulster scientists are teaming up with partners across Europe to help develop cutting edge technology for people that will help people with severe physical disabilities communicate with the world.
Scholarship Success for Ulster Computing Student
A University of Ulster computing student has won a place on the prestigious Asidua Scholarship Programme.
Ulster Research Signposts New Medical Era
Advanced research at the University of Ulster is leading the way to a new generation of medical implant devices that should radically improve patient health and aid recovery from trauma or degenerative diseases.
Technology Will Ease Healthcare Dilemma - Ulster Researchers
Hi-tech home-based health monitoring will be a vital part of the solution offered to alleviate some of the healthcare pressures posed by the world's ageing population over the next 20 years.
Ulster Expert Spearheads Major UK-India Digital Project
Professor Gerard Parr, an internationally renowned ICT expert at the University of Ulster, is to co-lead a high-profile team of UK and Indian scientists and industrial engineers in a £9.2 million research drive to ensure both nations reap the full benefits of the digital economy.
Top Engineering Students Recognised at Ulster
Outstanding students from the University of Ulster’s School of Engineering have been recognised at a special award ceremony this week.
Accolade For Leading Biomedical Researcher
Dr Chris Nugent has been appointed Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the university.
Ulster Researcher to Star in RTE Documentary
A University of Ulster researcher is set to star in a new television series which examines Ireland’s scientific contributions to the world.
Top Computing Students Recognised at Magee
Outstanding students from the University of Ulster’s School of Computing and Intelligent Systems have been recognised at a special award ceremony on the Magee campus.
Magee Research Project Gets £1.5m Funding Boost
The Intelligent Systems Research Centre at the Magee Campus of the University has been successful in winning over £1.5 million in research funding to consolidate its research into brain modelling and develop a new Computational Neuroscience Research Team.
Scholarship Scheme for Computing and Engineering Students
Global IT services company Asidua has launched a new scholarship scheme for computing and engineering students in Northern Ireland.
Ulster Professorial Appointment for BT Scientist
Highly acclaimed industrial research scientist Nader Azarmi has been appointed as a Visiting Professor to the Computer Science Research Institute and the School of Computing and Information Engineering.
Exploding Vegetables and Other Fuels of the Future
The University of Ulster in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry, will present an explosive chemistry show aimed at getting children interested in science.
Ulster Student Competes in World Mind Sports Games
A University of Ulster student is competing in the inaugural World Mind Sports Games in Beijing.
Innovation Successes for Ulster at 25K Awards
Researchers from the University of Ulster scooped two ‘Best in Category’ prizes at the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) 25K Awards.
University of Ulster Builds Links with Venezuela
Undergraduates enrolled at the University of Ulster will have an opportunity to spend up to one academic year as exchange students in South America, thanks to an exchange agreement between Ulster and the Simon Bolivar University in Caracas - a prestigious Venezuelan state university with an international reputation for academic excellence.
From Crime Prevention To Chocolate Biscuits
With diverse applications ranging from crime prevention and detection, vehicle driver assistance, laparoscopic surgery to measuring the thickness of chocolate on biscuits, technological advances in image processing and computer vision affect almost every aspect of our lives, according to Professor Brian Scotney, Director of the University's Computer Science Research Institute.
Universities are ‘the Engine-Rooms of Future Economic Growth’
Northern Ireland’s universities are fast emerging as the engine-rooms of growth, entrepreneurship and innovation as Northern Ireland leaves its old low-wage/low-cost image behind, according to organisers of the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) CONNECT £25k Awards.
EU Funding Boost for Computer and Engineering Students
The University of Ulster has announced details of an EU funded project (FORTIFY) aimed at encouraging students to consider a career in computing and engineering.
Ulster Team In £2.2m ‘Intelligent’ Rescue Robots Research
Scientists at the University of Ulster are to begin working on a multi-million pound project to develop unmanned 'intelligent' aerial robots which could revolutionise the way in which search and rescue operations or the response to natural or man-made disasters are carried out.
International Award for Ulster Computing Expert
A University of Ulster lecturer has won the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computational Intelligence Society Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award 2008.
University of Ulster and BT Form Scholarship Partnership
The University of Ulster and leading networked IT services provider BT have formed a partnership offering a unique £15,000 scholarship opportunity for a sponsored MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems in the academic year 2008/2009.
Computing Success for Ulster Students
Top students from the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems were recognised for their outstanding achievement at a prize-giving ceremony on the Magee campus.
Wellcome Trust Backs Ulster Wire-Free Health Monitor Technology
World-leading medical technology developed by a University of Ulster spinout company is set to transform the way doctors monitor their patients’ hearts and other vital signs, it was revealed today.
Ulster Spearheads UK-India Virtual Graduate Research School
The University of Ulster is spearheading the creation of the first India-UK Virtual Graduate Research School.
Ulster Students Dare to be Digital
A team of University of Ulster students are set to represent Northern Ireland in the finals of an international video game development competition.
Ulster Scientists Develop DNA Biosensor Technology
Scientists at the University of Ulster are using nanotechnology highly miniaturised technology to build new DNA biosensors which could be used in identifying genetic diseases, cancer research, identification of dangerous micro-organisms, and forensic science.
Robots Today: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
A world-leading robotics expert will warn about the dangers of using robots in the near-future world at an international conference hosted by the University of Ulster next week.
Searching for Better Models of Healthcare
Clinicians, social care experts, healthcare managers, mathematicians and computer scientists from around the world gathered in Northern Ireland this week to discuss ways of making healthcare more efficient and more cost effective.
University of Ulster Unveils £3m Scholarship Fund
The University of Ulster is making £3m available over the next three years to fund ‘Opportunity Scholarships’ that will enable some of Northern Ireland’s most talented young people make the most of their university education.
Empey Backs 'Open Source' Software Drive
Public and private sector organisations could save millions of pounds if they used free 'Open Source' computer software instead of expensive proprietary products, it was revealed today.
Finding The Right Model of Healthcare for Stroke Patients
The University of Ulster has been awarded research funding of £266,431 from HPSSNI R&D Office to develop statistical models that could help provide cheaper and better care for stroke patients in hospital and at home.
Killian's Animal Magic
Donegal student Killian McLaughlin, who graduates today with a BSc Honours degree in Computing and Multimedia Design successfully combined his final year project with a very unusual hobby.
A Smarter Way To Manage Chronic Illness
University of Ulster scientists are taking part in a major new research project looking at how sensors and computer technology can be harnessed to help people with chronic conditions, such as stroke, heart disease or pain, to manage their lives more independently.
Widening Access Through Sport
The University of Ulster Sports Academy has awarded Widening Access Sports Scholarships to 32 students. The award recognises their contribution to the widening access and outreach work of the University through sport.
Imagine if Computing Students Could Change the World
Computing students from the University of Ulster's Magee campus could make a difference to the world by entering the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition.
Ulster-India Teams Probe How Robotics Can Help People With Disabilities
Scientists from the University of Ulster and the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur have teamed up to investigate how to develop intelligent robotic devices that could help people with severe disabilities achieve greater independence.
Minister Empey Tours Jordanstown Research Facilities
Research scientist Marie-Louise Cairns gave Department for Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey a close-up look at a radio-frequency magnetron sputter system during a tour of research facilities at the Jordanstown campus.
Funding Boost for UK-India Consortium
Ulster scientists are taking part in a major UK-India research initiative which, ultimately, could lead to the development of technology for remote management of utilities, water quality detection and flood monitoring.
Website Designers Overlooking Needs of Disabled People
Irresponsible and inaccessible web design is causing unnecessary problems to people with disabilities and could be putting businesses at risk, according to new research by University of Ulster academics.
Games Conference Hosted on Second Life Island
The University’s School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee, broadcast its first conference live on Second Life a virtual world populated by seven million users worldwide.
Success For Magee Computing Students
Employment opportunities in the North West for graduates of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University’s Magee Campus were highlighted at the School’s annual presentation of awards.
University of Ulster Links Into Pan-European Innovation Network
Researchers from the University of Ulster who specialise in working with ageing and disabled people in Ireland have officially linked up with a pan-European innovation network that spans high-tech corporations and global researchers.
Research Set To Revolutionise Cardiac Testing
University of Ulster researchers have teamed up with scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on a project to develop low-volume whole-blood sensors that could revolutionise point-of-care cardiac testing.
University of Ulster Enters Second Life
The University of Ulster has launched its presence in Second Life, a virtual world populated by over seven million users worldwide.
UU Hosts Signals and Systems Conference
The University’s Magee campus is set to host the 2007 Irish Signals and Systems Conference this week.
UU Unveils Financial Services MSc Programme
Plans for a new professional development course aimed specifically at people working in the Financial Services Sector have been unveiled at the University of Ulster’s Magee Campus.
Global Achievement for UU Engineering Postgrad
UU postgraduate student Martin McMullan is feeling on top of the world after being named as one of the world's top three in a global lecture contest.
Who Dares Wins in Video Face-off
Students from the University of Ulster and the North West Institute of Further and Higher Education are hoping to walk the red carpet at the annual BAFTA awards for video games in October.
ELSNET Summer School in Language and Speech Technology
Language and speech communication experts from across the world attended the annual ELSNET summer school, recently hosted by Queen’s University and the University of Ulster.
International Appointment for UU Academic
Dr. James Uhomoibhi of the Faculty of Engineering has been appointed Europe representative for the African Laser Centre (ALC).
From Video Games to Love Match
This is one year that graduand Anna McTear will never forget. For not only has she graduated with a BSc First Class Honours in Interactive Multi Media and Design today but in August she is getting married.
From Video Games to Love Match
This is one year that graduand Anna McTear will never forget. For not only has she graduated with a BSc First Class Honours in Interactive Multi Media and Design today but in August she is getting married.
Simple Steps To Helping Children With Autism
Researchers at the University of Ulster in partnership with PEAT (Parents Education As Autism Therapists) today launched the first ever multi-media support package for parents and carers of children with Autism.
UU Nanotech Student in National Lecture Competition
University of Ulster PhD student Martin McMullan fought off tough competition from industry and academia to finish runner up in the UK national final of the prestigious Young Persons’ Lecture Competition.
Wireless City Project Strikes Gold
Lecturers in the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee have once again received accolades for their involvement in the Wireless City Project.
New Technique for Keeping Blood Vessels Open
Scientists at the University of Ulster are working on a new method of coating stents the medical devices used to keep veins and arteries open to prevent them blocking up
A New Level of Care For The Elderly
University of Ulster expertise is helping two Irish companies deliver a new level of care to the elderly.
Microsoft Success For UU Computing Students
A team of University of Ulster computing students have won second place in the Ireland Final of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2007.
UU Unveils £20m Investment In Intelligent Systems Research
The University’s new £20 million Intelligent Systems Research Centre - opened today at the Magee campus - can play an important role in Northern Ireland’s global competitiveness, according to Economy Minister Nigel Dodds.
UU Teams Up With SAP
The University of Ulster has teamed up with world class business software provider SAP to deliver a new series of PhD programmes in computer science.
UU Hosts Talk By Formula One Engineers.
Engineers from two Formula One teams will be visiting the University of Ulster Jordanstown on 19th April to meet students involved in this year’s Formula Student project, and to tour the facilities at the Engineering Composites Research Centre (ECRE) on the campus
Computer Games Are Not Just For Fun
School pupils from throughout Northern Ireland have been hearing how to turn computer games into big bucks from one of the industry’s leading figures.
UU Leads Way in European Dementia Research Project
The University of Ulster is at the cutting edge of European research to help people with mild dementia 'navigate their day'.
UU Team Showcases Life-Saving Heart Attack Sensor Technology
University of Ulster scientists are developing a next-generation diagnostic sensor which could revolutionise point-of-care diagnosis of people who have suffered a suspected heart attack.
Top Computing Students Rewarded At Magee
High-flying students from the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University’s Magee campus have been rewarded for their academic achievement.
Encouraging Greater Participation in Maths, Engineering and Science
Innovative online learning resources aimed at encouraging greater participation in Maths, Engineering and Science have been developed by University of Ulster mathematicians in close collaboration with academics across the European Union.
UK Award for UU-India Heart Attack Sensor Research Project
Scientific collaboration between the University of Ulster and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on research which could revolutionise the testing of patients for heart attacks has been recognised through a national UK research award.
Leading Computer Games Expert Appointed Visiting Professor
A world-leading computer games expert has been appointed as Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster.
A Replacement for Hip Replacements?
Research by a University of Ulster PhD student has highlighted how bone tissue engineering could encourage the body to regenerate rather than rely on permanent implants.
UU Academics Join NI Science Advisory Panel
Two leading University academics have been appointed to a panel to advise the Government on how best to commercialise Northern Ireland’s science and technology research.
UU's Parr Delivers India Telecoms Keynote
University of Ulster telecommunications expert Professor Gerard Parr will be flying the flag for Northern Ireland in India this week.
Rising Star Accolade For UU Spinout Firm ST&D
UU spinout company Sensor Technology and Devices has been named as a Rising Star’ in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards.
Navy High-Fliers Visit Jordanstown
There was a high-level surprise for the students at Jordanstown this week when the Royal Navy landed one of its Sea King helicopters at the campus.
The Future Of Computer Gaming
Students from schools and colleges across Northern Ireland found out what the future of computing gaming holds in store at a recent lecture hosted at the Coleraine campus.
UU Experts Aid Diabetes Awareness
A new patient education website on diabetes developed with the assistance of experts from the University of Ulster goes live today World Diabetes Day.
UU Scientists Explore Osteoporosis Prevention
Scientists at the University of Ulster are exploring if giving women B-vitamin supplements could reduce their risk of developing osteoporosis loss of bone density, mass and strength.
Sun Holds Secrets To Safe Water
A revolutionary low-cost technique that uses sunshine to provide safe drinking water is being developed by scientists at the University of Ulster.
Computing Students Go Wireless at Magee
Computing students at the University’s Magee campus are going wireless this year with the introduction of state-of-the-art Tablet PCs.
Engineering Students Celebrate Scholarship Success
Students from across the University's engineering courses were rewarded for their outstanding academic achievement at a special presentation ceremony this week.
UU Forms Partnership With Leading Spanish University
The University of Ulster has teamed up with the University of Granada in Spain to explore the exchange of cultural, scientific and technical knowledge between staff and students of the two institutions
Success For Computing Students At Magee
Lucky first-year students from the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee have won state-of-the art Seagate Pocket Hard Drives among other prizes.
Engineering Success For Students
Students from across the University’s engineering courses were rewarded for their outstanding achievement at a special prize-giving ceremony this week.
Helping People to Navigate their Day
The University of Ulster has been awarded funding of over £250,000 to carry out multi-disciplinary research in a new European project called CogKnow. The project is focused on helping to address some of the problems faced by ageing people with early signs of mild dementia.
Poor Knowledge Management Hitting NI Business Growth UU Expert
Poor knowledge management a failure to share and profitably exploit information they already have is one of the biggest challenges facing Northern Ireland’s business sector, according to a University of Ulster expert
Who Needs Maths Now That We Have Computers
A link between Nobel winner Seamus Heaney and traffic jams may seem more than a little tenuous to most people, but to UU mathematician Dr Mark McCartney, it is as simple as two plus two.
Bonus for Academic's First KTP
Dr Sandra Moffett (pictured), a lecturer in the School of Computing & Intelligent Systems and academic supervisor on the University’s KTP partnership with Precision Industrial Services, is the first academic to receive funding of £2k, to support her academic activities while the KTP project is under way.
UU Experts Team Up With Precision Industrial Services
The University of Ulster’s School of Computing & Intelligent Systems has been successful in obtaining a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Precision Industrial Services Ltd, of Londonderry.
UU Students Take Part In Wombat Challenge
Computing students from the University’s Jordanstown campus have been rewarded for their success in the ‘Wombat Challenge’.
Trinity Honour For UU Telecomms Expert
The Council of Trinity College Dublin has approved the appointment of Professor Gerard Parr from the University of Ulster at Coleraine to the position of Visiting Professor at the Centre for Telecommunications Value-Chain Research (CTVR), headquartered within Lloyd Institute on the Dublin campus.
Focus on Smart Homes Technology
Clothes that can monitor heart abnormalities, text messages services that help people with mild dementia remember where they are and why they’re there, and many more health care and home technology innovations are on the agenda at a major international conference which gets under way in Belfast this week.
UU Supports Red Cross Appeal
Staff and students from the Faculty of Engineering have raised over £1,000 in aid of the Red Cross.
Interns Strengthen UU Links With Cisco Systems
Five University of Ulster students have been selected to fill coveted internship positions with Cisco Systems in Silicon Valley.
UU Students Take Part In Hot Rod Challenge
UU engineering students have been taking part in the annual Power Tool Hot Rod Challenge - designing and building a racing machine from scratch.
Smart Homes An Intelligent Answer to Healthcare Challenges
Technology can help health care systems cope with the challenges posed by Northern Ireland’s growing ageing population.
Executive Success for UU Graduate Pamela
One of the University of Ulster’s top computer graduates last year has gone on to establish a successful executive recruitment consultancy company in Dublin.
UU student warns of over-reaction to terrorist threats
A University of Ulster law student has won £2,500 in a national essay competition on the subject of human rights in the face of terrorist threat.
Jordanstown Campus Celebrates National Science Week
Using brain waves to feed a virtual frog and creating a flying machine out of paper these are just some of the exciting experiments local school children will be taking part in at the University of Ulster today.
National Science Week Gets Off To A Flying Start At Magee
Pupils from schools across the North West will be levitating objects in mid-air, trying to fool a lie detector and dancing with robots today all in aid of National Science Week.
Can Computers Be Aware Of Their Surroundings?
Electronics and computing engineers from the University of Ulster have teamed up with neuroscientists, physicists and biologists from across Europe to investigate the incorporation of the senses we humans take for granted into intelligent computer systems of the future.
Leading Computer Games Designer Reveals Secrets of Success at UU
One of the world's leading computer games consultants revealed the secrets of this multi-billion pound industry to students at the University's Magee campus today.
Universities Must Meet Digital Challenge - UU Professor
The University of Ulster is well placed to play its part in satisfying the rapidly growing international research demands of the digital revolution, according to Professor Gerard Parr, head of a UK-India government drive to put ICT collaboration on a vibrant new footing.
UU Develops even closer links with India
The University of Ulster has been chosen to take part in an initiative launched by the Prime Minister Tony Blair to forge closer educational and research links between the UK and India.
Multimedia Students Team Up With Translink in Poster Campaign
Eye-catching posters designed by the University’s Multimedia students will form the basis of upcoming campaigns for Northern Ireland Railways.
Digital Media Award for UU Expert
University of Ulster lecturer Dr Kevin Curran has been named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Digital Media Awards ceremony.
Epicentre Project Launched at University of Ulster
A multi-million pound cross-border technology partnership to allow businesses in the north-west to tap into the expertise of academics, specialised equipment and research facilities was launched at the Magee campus of the University of Ulster today.
Celebrating The Mother Tongue
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, Mr. Sabihuddin Ahmed, will be the guest of honour at an event at the University of Ulster to mark UNESCO International Mother Language Day.
UU Lecturer Named BCS Professional of the Year
Dr George Wilkie, Director of the University’s Centre for Software Process Technologies (CSPT) has been awarded the IT Professional of the Year Award for 2006 by the British Computer Society.
UU Seeking to develop networks that think for themselves
The University of Ulster has won a competitive bid to take part in a EU-funded ‘blue skies’ research project to develop the next generation of networks - networks that can think for themselves.
UU links up with Cisco Systems, The World’s Largest Internet Company
The Internet Technologies Research Group at the University of Ulster, Coleraine in Northern Ireland has established an exciting collaborative relationship with Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose, California, that will place several internship positions at their internationally renowned Research Laboratories in the USA.
NIBEC Innovations Showcased in UTV DVD
Dr Shirley Davey, a research associate at the University's Jordanstown campus, is one of five women showcased on a new educational DVD aimed at promoting career opportunities for girls in science, engineering and technology (SET).
Top Researchers from ‘Down Under’ to Address UU Audience
Two international communication experts are set to address staff and students from the School of Communication at the Jordanstown campus next week.
Shaping The Future of Computer Games
Computer gaming enthusiasts will be able to compete against each other on wireless hand-held consoles from any location in the world in the future, students at the University of Ulster have heard.
Engineering Staff Give Helping Hand to Hurricane Victims
Big-hearted staff from the Faculty of Engineering sacrificed their lunch breaks this week to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
UU Innovators Take Top Prizes At £25K Awards
A unique healthcare telecommunications service solution created by University of Ulster innovators received top prize in the 2005 Investment Belfast £25K Awards.
Students Hit Top Gear with Race Car Design
Three UU graduates who designed and built a formula one-style racing car have returned from Italy after competing against engineering students from across the world.
UU Magee Flagship Communications Initiative Wins Top UK Award
University of Ulster scientific know-how has helped a pioneering wireless communications project win a top UK award.
Expert Reveals Future of Robotics
Professor Noel Sharkey, star of BBC cult-series Robot Wars, will be one of the guest speakers at a University of Ulster conference on Artificial Intelligence today.
Top Telecommunications Professor Visits UU
One of the world’s leading experts in Telecommunications Engineering has been visiting the University’s Coleraine campus in a bid to develop partnerships between UU and other top research centres.
UU, Northern Bank Team Up To Boost Postgraduate Funding
The University of Ulster has teamed up with Northern Bank to develop Northern Ireland’s first loan scheme specifically designed for full-time postgraduates.
Are You Game To Learn at UU?
Would you like to combine a passion for computer games with a successful career in one of the world’s most profitable and fast-moving industries?
UU Engineering Students Have Winning Formula
A team of final-year engineering students have won the Shell Fuel-Efficiency Award for a formula racing car that they designed, built and raced at this year’s Formula Student competition.
UU Know-How Powers ‘Wireless City’ Project
A £1.38m ‘Wireless City’ project linking the University’s Magee campus to Derry City Council and the NWIFHE was unveiled today by DETI Minister Angela Smith.
Leading Telecoms Software Integration Firm
Backs UU Degree Programme
A top Northern Ireland software firm has given their seal of approval to electronics and software training in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ulster.
Making SMART Homes Smarter
A University of Ulster researcher is at the cutting edge of innovative technology designed to make homes smarter.
Hotel and Tourism Crucial To Our Economy UU
In the light of a national downturn in recruitment to Hotel and Tourism courses, the University is conducting a review of its provision in Hotel, Leisure and Tourism studies.
Developing and Delivering e-Learning Symposium
The development and delivery of e-Learning in the University is up for discussion at a symposium hosted by the Faculty of Engineering at Magee this week.
UU Brings Research Excellence to Eastern Europe
The University has been chosen to take part in a pan-European project to help companies in former Iron Curtain countries build up their e-business and e-work expertise.
BT Prize for Advanced MSc Course at UU
BT Northern Ireland in conjunction with the University of Ulster has established an annual prize for the best overall student performance on the Advanced MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems course at the University's Coleraine campus.
UU Hosts Conference On ‘Bio-Inspired Computing’
Researchers from across Europe are meeting at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus to update each other on specialist knowledge about a complex and innovative field - how to replicate aspects of human brain functions in computer systems.
Science is Brought to Life at UU
Science was brought to life for hundreds of school children at the University’s Jordanstown campus today.
Kids Go Robotic for National Science Week
School children will be putting science to the test at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus when they build and race their own robots today.
Bringing Science To Life At UU
Using brain waves to control an interactive game; building bridges from cardboard; learning about diet and how antibiotics work and how drug cheats in sport can be identified through hair analysis.
The Conversational Computer Not Just Science Fiction
A new book by a University of Ulster researcher says conversational computers could become reality sooner than we think.
UU Links with Ericsson to Create Next Generation Telecoms Networks
A University of Ulster academic has been recruited by one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies to help it develop new network management systems to power the next generation sophisticated mobile phone applications.
UU Unveils Wireless Campus Project
Teaching and learning at the University took a giant step forward today when the first phase of a pioneering Wireless Campus project was unveiled.
UU Scientist Networks India
University of Ulster scientist Professor Gerard Parr has been selected to take part in a major conference in New Delhi next month aimed at boosting technology business between the UK and India, which is the world’s second fasting growing economy.
UU Helping Change The Face of Healthcare
University researchers are working with clinicians at one of Northern Ireland’s leading hospitals on novel ways to harness information and communication technology to provide a better service to patients.
UU Research Pushing Back the Frontiers of Space
Cutting edge research at the University of Ulster into how to make complex computers and communications systems manage themselves could power the next generation of US space probes, it was revealed today.
UU Maths Student has the Right Equation
University student, Allan Ellingsgaard, certainly did his sums before coming to UU.
US Corporation Acquires UU Software Spin-Out EZ-DSP
A software firm started under the umbrella of the University just three years ago has been acquired by a US corporation to play a pivotal role in its European growth.
Derry Schools Design Winning Toys of the Future
St Mary’s College, Derry and Limavady Grammar School have scooped joint first place in the University of Ulster’s Design a Toy Competition, launched earlier this year.
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Success for Faculty student
The Faculty of Computing and Engineering is delighted to announce a new partnership with QA Business School.
From September 2012, the BSc (Hons) in Computing Systems will be offered at the University of Ulster's Birmingham and London branch campuses.
For QA Business School enquiries, please contact:
Mr Phil Taylor
E-mail: Phil.taylor@qabusinessschool.com
Telephone: 00 44 121 616 6964
Faculty academics are currently organising the following major international conferences:-
29th International Manufacturing Conference
29th-30th August 2012
SheMet'13 - International Conference on Sheet Metal
25th-27th March 2013
Recent Conferences
2011 International Conference on Engineering Education
21st-26th August 2011
2010 International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and Management
1st-3rd September 2010
2010 Computing in Cardiology conference
26th-29th September 2010
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