The Department of Communication and Development issues regular news releases to the media, highlighting items of interest from the University community on a wide range of topics. This page contains copies of those issued in 2002 - other material is held in a separate archives. You can search the archives by keyword using the search facility in the Area Index section of this page.
December 2002
UU’s Spar Celebrates First Birthday 30th December 2002
UU Leads the Way in Widening Access to Higher Education 30th December 2002
UU Developing International Grid Computing Network 26th December 2002
Better to be Safe than Sorry Warns UU Research 23rd December 2002
UU Powers Healthcare e-Learning Initiative 20th December 2002
Hume Book Launch At Magee 20th December 2002
DEL Minister Kennedy Tours UUC 19th December 2002
UU Vice-Chancellor Condemns Top-Up Fees, Backs Graduate Tax 18th December 2002
UU Set To Host All-Ireland E-Learning Conference 18th December 2002
UU Helps Dunmurry Firm Onto World Stage 17th December 2002
Critical Accolade For UU Art Expert 16th December 2002
Health Chiefs ‘Ignore Public Opinion’ - UU Survey 16th December 2002
UU Signs Up To Holyland Agreement 13th December 2002
UU Student Set For Stardom 13th December 2002
Transport - The Road To Success 13th December 2002
UU Promotes Closer Links With Business Community 13th December 2002
UU Teams Up with UK’s E-University to Advance Global Online Learning 12th December 2002
Bright Future For Engineers as UU Opens World Class Learning Facility 12th December 2002
Government Announces £30 Million Boost To Northern Ireland Research 11th December 2002
UU To Host UK-Wide ‘Town And Gown’ Conference 10th December 2002
The Sound Of Silence From Ulster’s Classical Composers 10th December 2002
NI Needs Anti-Racism Agency – UU Report 10th December 2002
Launch Of NICATS Phase 1 Report 10th December 2002
Communication Between Catholics and Protestants in the Workplace 8th December 2002
Culinary Accolade For University Restaurant 4th December 2002
Towards Better Sexual Health - UU Report 4th December 2002
University of Ulster Tops e-Learning League Table 3rd December 2002
University Of Ulster Puts Innovation Into Business 3rd December 2002
Harvard Honour For Vice-Chancellor 2nd December 2002
The History Of Joyriding In Belfast - UU Report 2nd December 2002
November 2002
UU Vice-Chancellor Launches Strangford Lough Book 28th November 2002
Music Therapy Can Help Trauma Victims 27th November 2002
‘Back Northern Ireland Research Excellence,’ MPs Urged 27th November 2002
Red Cross Presentation At Magee 26th November 2002
Singing Lessons Aid Down’s Syndrome Children: UU research 25th November 2002
UU Streamlines Innovation Process 25th November 2002
UU Signs Research Pact With University Of Maryland 25th November 2002
UU Hosts Focus On The Future Conference 22nd November 2002
Vice-Chancellor Joins US-Ireland Research Task Force 22nd November 2002
South Korean Ambassador Visits Magee Campus 22nd November 2002
Invest In Our Fledgling Entrepreneurs - UU Expert 21st November 2002
Research Underfunding ‘Destroys Northern Ireland’s Credibility’ - UU P-V-C 13th November 2002
Striking A Balance Between Conflicting Lifestyles 12th November 2002
UU Joins Transatlantic Nursing Care Project 11th November 2002
New Technology Opens Up PC World To Disabled 11th November 2002
Orangeism Under The Microscope At UU Conference 8th November 2002
University of Ulster Hosts Russian Study Delegation 8th November 2002
Demographic Timebomb Facing NI Healthcare 8th November 2002
Northern Ireland’s First Poverty Study Under Way 6th November 2002
Management Institute Wins Training Award 6th November 2002
UU Expertise In Social Care On International Stage 1st November 2002
UU Honours Graduates In Shenyang, Hong Kong And Sri Lanka 1st November 2002
October 2002
Bullying Hits 4 In 10 Primary School Pupils – UU Research 30th October 2002
UU Takes Research Funding Campaign To Westminster 29th October 2002
Giant Leap For Basketball 28th October 2002
Unique Careers Directory And Website Launched Today 24th October 2002
Scratching The Surface Of Science 24th October 2002
UU Student Honoured By Royal Irish Academy 20th October 2002
Political Skills Or Lying And Manipulation? 18th October 2002
Student Advice Day in South Belfast 15th October 2002
One In Four Ulster Nurses Smoke - But They’re All Trying To Stop, Says UU Research 15th October 2002
Knowledge Club Presents: Commercialise or Perish 9th October 2002
UU Helping The Youth Of South Africa 8th October 2002
Further Developments Needed In NI Maternity Care - UU Expert 8th October 2002
Sports Institute Welcomes Ulster’s Elite Athletes 7th October 2002
Vice Chancellor Honoured In New York 4th October 2002
UU Professor To Head Mental Health Review 3rd October 2002
UU Supports Get Home Safe Campaign 3rd October 2002
Award For University Of Ulster’s Pioneering School Mentoring Project 3rd October 2002
‘No Competitive Edge’ from Internet Banking - UU Research 2nd October 2002
Average NI House Price Continues To Climb - UU Survey 1st October 2002
September 2002
UU Opens Millennium Arboretum At Coleraine 28th September 2002
Springvale: Minister Announces Review 26th September 2002
‘Budget Undermines Northern Ireland Economy’ : Vice-Chancellors 25th September 2002
Fears Over Genetic Testing - UU Research 24th September 2002
Folic Acid Can Help Prevent Heart Disease, Stroke – UU research 23rd September 2002
UU Backs ‘Let’s Tidy Belfast’ Campaign 19th September 2002
Short Bursts of Exercise ‘Good for Health’ – UU Research 18th September 2002
UU Vice Chancellor Highlights ‘Overriding Need’ For Improved Public Transport Network 18th September 2002
Northern Ireland ‘A Model For Middle East Economic Development’ 18th September 2002
Professional Manager Status For Ulster MBA Graduates 17th September 2002
UU Academic Debates The State Of The World Post 9/11 11th September 2002
UU Celebrates Success of Cross Border Students 11th September 2002
University Of Ulster Forges New Links In US 10th September 2002
Learning The Lessons Of History In Divided Societies 10th September 2002
University Of Ulster Throws Open Its Doors To Sixth Formers 10th September 2002
UU Extends Business and Research Links in Boston 10th September 2002
UU Leads The Way In Community Relations 9th September 2002
A Hot Breakfast-The Way To Better Classroom Performance? 9th September 2002
Vice-Chancellor Welcomes US Trade Mission 6th September 2002
University Research links fuel poverty with health 5th September 2002
Northern Ireland can play a full part in the Global Biotechnology Revolution 5th September 2002
UU Nurses Face Up To Bio-Terrorist Attack 5th September 2002
UU Lecturer Awarded For Making A Difference To Lives Of Autistic Children 4th September 2002
World’s Leading Disaster Relief Nurses Graduate at UU 2nd September 2002
August 2002
Professor Tom Fraser Appointed Provost of Magee Campus 30th August 2002
UU Unveils £3.5m Science Park Development At Magee 30th August 2002
UU Graduates get into the Fast Lane 30th August 2002
Dramatherapy Conference Set For Magee 30th August 2002
University of Ulster Supports US – Ireland Business Summit For Economic Development. 28th August 2002
UU Unveils World Class Coastal Research Centre for Northern Ireland 26th August 2002
UU Strengthens US Relations 22nd August 2002
UU Researcher Tackles Problem of Forest Pest 21st August 2002
UU Research Team Spearhead MS Pain Relief Programme 19th August 2002
Young Scientists Experiment at Chemistry Camp 16th August 2002
Step-Up Students Celebrate 100% Success Rate 16th August 2002
No Job Could Mean No Wife - UU Researcher 13th August 2002
Integrated Approach Needed to Save the Swilly - UU Researcher 12th August 2002
UU Scientists Lead Europe‘s Fight Against Crypto-sporidium 7th August 2002
University of Ulster Sponsors US-Ireland Business Summit 7th August 2002
July 2002
Medal Joy for Lisa 31st July 2002
UU Women Make the Grade 30th July 2002
UU Scoops Top Prize at Irish Architecture Awards 30th July 2002
UU Researchers Team Up with Belfast City Hospital to Investigate Diet and Prostate Cancer Link 30th July 2002
Male Doctors Feel The Strain – UU Research 29th July 2002
UU Honours Top US Lawyer 19th July 2002
Magee Strengthens US Relations 19th July 2002
Lynsey is Going for Gold 17th July 2002
It’s Samba Time At The University Of Ulster 17th July 2002
Greysteel’s Kerry Lee Eyes Spanish Prize 10th July 2002
Honorary Doctorate for European Voice of Religious Tolerance 10th July 2002
Tomorrow’s World Beckons For Magee Graduate 10th July 2002
First Class of Lawyers Graduate from Magee 10th July 2002
Graduation 2002 - 10th July 10th July 2002
Irish Businessman Martin Naughton Honoured By UU 9th July 2002
Wedding Bells For Magee Students 9th July 2002
Derry-born Actress Amanda Burton Returns for UU Honour 9th July 2002
Graduation 2002 - 9 July 9th July 2002
NI Community Attitudes Hardening, UU research Finds 9th July 2002
Speeding Up Hospital Test Results 5th July 2002
Sinead Explores Northern Ireland’s ‘Food Deserts’ 5th July 2002
Graduation 2002 - 5th July 5th July 2002
Wheelchair Cannot Curb Armagh Students Drive 4th July 2002
Musical Sleuth Uncovers Two Forgotten Works 4th July 2002
Graduation 2002 - 4th July 4th July 2002
Hat-trick Hopes for GAA Star Aidan 3rd July 2002
From Patient To Treating Others – One Student’s Goal 3rd July 2002
F1 Boss Eddie Jordan On Pole Position At UU Graduations 3rd July 2002
Graduation 2002 - 3rd July 3rd July 2002
Lough Foyle Oyster Industry Needs Boost - UU Researcher 2nd July 2002
“Northern Ireland must not be the poor relation of the UK regions” says Vice-Chancellor 2nd July 2002
Graduation 2002 - 2nd July 2nd July 2002
Vice-Chancellor Welcomes Minister’s Decision on NIHCC 1st July 2002
Top Golfer Darren Clarke Drives Off With Honorary Degree 1st July 2002
Twin Sisters Find Success 1st July 2002
Northern Ireland Must Not Become ‘Poor Relation’ of UK’s higher education system – UU Vice Chancellor 1st July 2002
PhD Graduate Michaela Makes Computers Intelligent 1st July 2002
‘Class of 2002’ Graduate 1st July 2002
June 2002
Accolade For UU E-learning Project 27th June 2002
UU Honours St Vincent’s Pupils 26th June 2002
Global Warming - A Load of Hot Air? 26th June 2002
UU launch Time Capsule Competition 25th June 2002
UU and QUB Host Graduate Job-Fair 20th June 2002
Cultural Identities Under Microscope at UU Conference 20th June 2002
UU Software gets Healthy Eating Message Across to Kids 18th June 2002
University of Ulster MS researcher seeks help from carers 17th June 2002
UU Hosts International Nursing Conference 17th June 2002
UNU / INCORE Summer School Focuses On Conflict Resolution 13th June 2002
UU Fashion Spectacular: Poised…In the Space. 11th June 2002
UU Launches University Knowledge Club 10th June 2002
1 in 3 NI schoolchildren face sectarian threats, 2 in 3 ethnic minority children experience racism 7th June 2002
Science Shop Graduations 5th June 2002
May 2002
NI Lagging Behind 31st May 2002
UU Hosts Away Day for South Belfast Residents 29th May 2002
We Know Who Will Win the World Cup: Say UU Statisticians 29th May 2002
Salters Festival of Chemistry 28th May 2002
UU Campus One Shortlisted for Top UK InfoTech Award 28th May 2002
Detached Homes Soar in Strong Housing Market 28th May 2002
UU Expert Briefs Kosovo delegation to NI 28th May 2002
UU Unveils Lifesaving Organ Transplant Sensor Technology 22nd May 2002
Salters Festival of Chemistry 22nd May 2002
Human Rights Conference Probes NI Truth Commission 20th May 2002
NI Sports Institute Powering Ahead 15th May 2002
Death Of Sir Derek Birley 15th May 2002
UU Spearheads UK Educational Mission to USA 13th May 2002
New Scholarships At The University Of Ulster 13th May 2002
UU Installs Sir Richard Nichols as Chancellor 11th May 2002
Vice-Chancellor Calls for Urgent Action on Education and Training Report Recommendations 9th May 2002
Pupils Step Up To University Life 2nd May 2002
UU Launches Be Safe Campaign 1st May 2002
UU Pioneers Online Accommodation Service 1st May 2002
Safety Must Play Key Part In Transport Plans 1st May 2002
April 2002
Holyland Residents Enjoy Musical Extravaganza 26th April 2002
UU Develops New Drug Delivery System 25th April 2002
University Expert Treads USA's Corridors Of Power 24th April 2002
University of Ulster Celebrates Work of Ulster Artist 23rd April 2002
UU Launches Unique Distance Learning Course On Food Regulations 23rd April 2002
UU Expert Aids Mid-East Peace Process 22nd April 2002
University of Ulster Researcher To Chair Worlds Top Military Communications Technology Conference 19th April 2002
British Film Institute Selects Cineversity As A Partner 19th April 2002
US Delegation Visits UUC 18th April 2002
Top Surgeon Urges Movement on Cancer Centre 18th April 2002
University of Ulster Welcomes Get Home Safe Initiative 17th April 2002
School Pupils Get Taste of University Life 16th April 2002
Community Victimises Mentally Ill - UU Survey 15th April 2002
UU Researcher Discovers Crocs That Time Forgot 12th April 2002
UU to Reveal Health of Northern Ireland's Lakes and Rivers 12th April 2002
Construction Industry Quality Initiative Goes Live 9th April 2002
Changing The Face Of Northern Ireland's Software Industry 8th April 2002
First PSNI recruits graduate from UU 5th April 2002
March 2002
New Bio Website for Northern Ireland goes live 28th March 2002
More Movement On Guns Likely – Report 27th March 2002
University of Ulster Announces £12m+ Venture Capital Fund 26th March 2002
Ireland's Coastlines at Risk-Warns UU Scientist 25th March 2002
University of Ulster Appoints New Chancellor 20th March 2002
UU Professor Elected Member of Royal Irish Academy 18th March 2002
Ireland's Banks Play Catch-Up On The Web 15th March 2002
John Hume Receives Peace Chair from UU 13th March 2002
Internet Banking Gathering Momentum – UU Report 12th March 2002
Cosmic arrivals at UUJ 8th March 2002
£4M UU Research Centre To Probe Gene Secrets 7th March 2002
UU Supports SPARKS Charity Dinner 6th March 2002
How Racism Came To Ireland 6th March 2002
Springvale Announcement 4th March 2002
February 2002
A Celebration of Ulster-Scots Culture at Magee 28th February 2002
Changing Face Of Mental Health Highlighted At UU 28th February 2002
UUC Focuses on Heritage 27th February 2002
IT Innovators Choose University Of Ulster Facility 27th February 2002
UU Working To Develop Province's Software Skills 26th February 2002
Ulster academics aid conflict resolution in Nigeria 26th February 2002
UU Working to Develop Province's Software Skills 26th February 2002
Holyland Residents Enjoy Anne Frank Exhibition 26th February 2002
University of Ulster, Du Pont, Unveil Breakthrough: Linen/Lycra Fabric 20th February 2002
House Prices Boom Slowing Down - UU Survey 20th February 2002
UU Students Become Mentors for Young Adults 19th February 2002
UU to Honour Sinead Cusack, Amanda Burton, Eddie Jordan and Darren Clarke 14th February 2002
UU Expert Calls for Fresh Thinking on Problems of Diversity 14th February 2002
University Working With Department for International Development 11th February 2002
University launches £14.5 million Centre for Molecular Biosciences 1st February 2002
January 2002
More support for young mothers-UU research 30th January 2002
UU Spearheads Equality Building Framework 29th January 2002
China Honours University Of Ulster Printmaker 22nd January 2002
UU Serves Up Hospitality Training Programme 21st January 2002
Anti-Sectarian Protest 16th January 2002
UU Promotes Green Campaign 10th January 2002
National Award for University of Ulster Weaver 7th January 2002
New Year’s Honours for UU Staff 2nd January 2002
