17th December 2003

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The University of Ulster’s Winter Graduation ceremonies today move to Coleraine campus.

Students from the Faculties of Arts, Business and Management, Engineering, Life and Health Sciences and Social Sciences will be presented with their degrees and diplomas by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ulster, Professor Gerry McKenna.

Mr Peter Canavan, captain of the Tyrone GAA team which won the Sam Maguire Cup in Dublin this summer, will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (DUniv) at the ceremony, in recognition of his contribution to sporting excellence. Mr Canavan will be presented for his degree by Professor Jim Allen, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Support.

In addition, special honours will be awarded to

Dr Vivien Coates	Distinguished Teaching Fellowship
Professor Sally McClean	Senior Distinguished Research Fellowship
Professor Robert Welch	Senior Distinguished Research Fellowship
Dr Colum Walsh	Distinguished Research Fellowship
Dr Damian O’Kane	Distinguished Community Fellowship
Dr Derick Wilson	Distinguished Community Fellowship

Factfile:

The University of Ulster is the largest university in Ireland, with over 25,000 students.

There are almost 1000 overseas students studying at the University, coming from over 40 countries.

The University of Ulster was formed in 1984, integrating the former Ulster Polytechnic, the New University of Ulster and Magee College into a single unitary organisation.

For further information, please contact:

Press Office Department of Communication and Development
Telephone: 028 9036 6178
Email: pressoffice@ulster.ac.uk