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 2011 - 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 2011
New Year Honours List 2012 31st December 2011
Ulster Appoints First Cancer Care Professor 30th December 2011
Ulster Launches Pioneering Sensory Integration Degree 29th December 2011
Cooper Greets Great Explorers 28th December 2011
Ulster Unveils Mandarin Teaching Initiative 27th December 2011
Help At Hand For Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers 26th December 2011
Internationally Renowned Researcher Appointed Professor at Ulster 26th December 2011
Ulster Academics Reappointed to Arts Council Board 22nd December 2011
Ulster Business School Students Celebrate with Placement Innovators 27th December 2011
Asidua Offers Exceptional Opportunities for Graduates 28th December 2011
Accountancy Graduates Celebrate Employment Success 22nd December 2011
Top Marks for Deputy Principal 21st December 2011
Research On Future of Peace Walls 21st December 2011
Distinguished Research Fellowship: Dr Raffaella Folli 21st December 2011
Distinguished Research Fellowship
Dr Damien Hugh Coyle 21st December 2011
Senior Distinguished Research Fellowship: Professor Brian Meenan 21st December 2011
Senior Distinguished Research Fellowship
Professor Brendan McCormack 21st December 2011
Winter Graduations Close at University of Ulster 21st December 2011
Northern Delight for Aberdeen Star 21st December 2011
French Students have a Burning Ambition to Study Fire Safety at Ulster 21st December 2011
Distinguished Academic Enterprise Fellowship
Dr Deirdre Brennan 21st December 2011
Winter Graduations Continue at University of Ulster 21st December 2011
MA Distinction for BBC Northern Ireland Correspondent 20th December 2011
MA Journalism Student Lands TV Reporting Role 20th December 2011
Distinction and Top Prize for MA Graduate Nicole 20th December 2011
PhD for Leading Sri Lankan Writer 20th December 2011
First Trust Bank/University of Ulster Distinguished Graduate Award - Dr Sharon O'Kane 20th December 2011
Distinguished Teaching and Learning Support Fellowship Award (Team Award) 20th December 2011
Shadow Secretary of State Visits Belfast Campus 20th December 2011
Winter Graduations 2011 Begin 20th December 2011
NICHE Team Raises £2300 for Community Rescue Service 20th December 2011
Internationally Renowned Researcher Appointed Professor at Ulster 19th December 2011
Watch Out! There's a Hairy Shark About 19th December 2011
New Sport Outreach Initiative Inspires Schoolchildren 19th December 2011
Ulster Welcomes Leading Israeli Diplomat 19th December 2011
Ulster Signs Historic United Arab Emirates Partnership 19th December 2011
Career Change Brings Success for Ulster Accountancy Graduate 16th December 2011
Be Careful What You Wish For This Christmas 16th December 2011
Potions and Explosions Show Goes Off with a Bang 14th December 2011
Misfits Directors Wow University Of Ulster Young Filmmakers 14th December 2011
Academy Hosts BT Future Stars 14th December 2011
UK Award for Ulster Students' Union 13th December 2011
Showcasing The Next Generation of Ulster's Creative Talent 12th December 2011
Science Shop Success for Ulster Students 12th December 2011
Ulster Brings Banks and Businesses Together 12th December 2011
Sunflower Power And The Next Generation of Ulster Engineers 12th December 2011
Common Sense Approach to Drug Use In Sport 8th December 2011
Misfits Creators to Hold Masterclass with Ulster's Young Filmmakers 8th December 2011
University of Ulster Unveils Magee Campus Boost 7th December 2011
Industrial Placements Improve Employability 5th December 2011
Funding Boost For Pioneering Autism Project 5th December 2011
Ulster's Dementia Research Wins Chinese Support 5th December 2011
NI Has World's Highest Rate of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 5th December 2011
Exhibition of Rare and Historic Books Provide Rich Social Commentary 2nd December 2011
'Naked Leader' Delivers New Business Programme at Ulster 2nd December 2011
Businesses Face Increased Smartphone Hacking 2nd December 2011
November 2011
Credit Unions – Time For Change? 29th November 2011
John Montague: Man of Moment and Memories 29th November 2011
University of Ulster Hosts 1,000 Sixth-Form Students 29th November 2011
Outstanding Students Win Awards 25th November 2011
Olympic Medals Arrive Early At Ulster 24th November 2011
Importance of Links between Academia and Business Community Highlighted 22nd November 2011
Get Involved - And Have The Edge 22nd November 2011
84% of NI People Have Made No Provision For Future Care 21st November 2011
Young People Can Help Themselves Become More Employable 18th November 2011
VLV seminar will give a voice to NI viewers and listeners 17th November 2011
Survey Shows Housing Market Making Further Cautious Improvement 17th November 2011
Policing In The Spotlight 17th November 2011
Politicians Urged To Slim By Example 15th November 2011
Ulster Welcomes £1m IFI Funding for Hume-O'Neill Chair In Peace 15th November 2011
Ulster Teams Up With Design Council to Speed Technologies Going to Market 15th November 2011
Acclaimed poet latest guest to reveal Life Story 14th November 2011
Ulster Offers Free Environmental Management Training 11th November 2011
Ulster Students Push the Boat out for Architecture Project 10th November 2011
Global Project to Address Political Trauma 9th November 2011
Golf Ball Dimples Explained by Scientist 9th November 2011
Students Cook Up Food Products of the Future 4th November 2011
Sea-life Paddling Fast To Survive Climate Change 4th November 2011
Gymnasts’ Wild Performance at Ulster 3rd November 2011
New Sponsors Announced At University Awards 3rd November 2011
Ulster Partners With PSNI To Provide 'Police Surgery' Service 2nd November 2011
Health and Social Care Review - Make Your Voice Count, Urges Provost 1st November 2011
October 2011
Liverpool Coaches Make Local Children Happy 31st October 2011
Ulster Experts Probe NI's Broadband/Mobile Phone Service Quality 31st October 2011
Ulster Scientist Advises EU Forum On Nanotech Risks 28th October 2011
Prevention Key to Mental Health Wellbeing: Ulster Research Leader 28th October 2011
Ulster Opens Up R&D Ideas Bank To NI Businesses 28th October 2011
University of Ulster showcases support for Social Enterprise 27th October 2011
Changing Face Of High Street Explored 26th October 2011
Health Benefits of Walking Highlighted 19th October 2011
Ulster Graduate Wins Bursary 20th October 2011
University of Ulster Chair for Chinese Computer Science Expert 18th October 2011
Hospitality Success for International Student 18th October 2011
Olympic Awards For Ulster Outreach Projects 16th October 2011
Quality Marks Success for Culture Champion 13th October 2011
University and Business Partnerships Key To Success 13th October 2011
Science Shop Students Produce Guide For Improved Disabled Access 11th October 2011
Company Directors Need To Think Again 11th October 2011
University of Ulster Reveals Riverdance Producer’s ‘Life Story’ 6th October 2011
Local Firm Wins National Award for Work with Ulster Students 6th October 2011
Well Known Businesswoman Joins Ulster 6th October 2011
University of Ulster Expert Condemns Italian 'Quake Trial 5th October 2011
Another Successful Milestone for Journeys Out 4th October 2011
Beckett and God at Ulster 4th October 2011
School of The Built Environment Wins Top Teaching Excellence Award 4th October 2011
Ulster Secures Educational Contract in Saudi Arabia 3rd October 2011
Professor Jim Allen 1st October 2011
September 2011
Ulster Tech Spin-out Wins US Approval 29th September 2011
Top Appointment for Dr Sonja McIlfatrick 29th September 2011
Experts Discuss Safeguarding Lives in Aircraft Fires 28th September 2011
Pioneering Project to Help Women Make Better Decisions 26th September 2011
Crossing Frontiers With ICT In Schools 27th September 2011
Statisticians’ Seminar Produces Top Class Results 23rd September 2011
Sport - A Tool For Social Inclusion 23rd September 2011
Ulster Plays a Leading Role in Culture Night Belfast 22nd September 2011
Freshers Focus on University Study Skills 22nd September 2011
Conference Links New Technologies and Improved Models of Governance 21st September 2011
Ulster Confucius Institute Hailed as Cultural Milestone 20th September 2011
Slow down, You Move too Fast! 19th September 2011
Dairy Farmer Wins Bursary To Study At Ulster 19th September 2011
Magee Launch for a 'Courageous' Book 16th September 2011
Ulster Welcomes UAE Motorsport Stars 15th September 2011
Minister's Magee Decision 'Extremely Disappointing' – Provost Heenan 15th September 2011
International Recognition for University of Ulster 14th September 2011
Innovation Roadshow Stops Off at Magee Campus 12th September 2011
Ulster Vice-Chancellor Welcomes Executive Decision On Student Fees 9th September 2011
Small Businesses Risk Wasting Resources On Social Media - Ulster Expert 8th September 2011
University Signs Historic Agreement To Establish Confucius Institute 8th September 2011
New Chapter for Anna 7th September 2011
Innovative Part Time Computing Degree Offered by University of Ulster 6th September 2011
Progress Made in Tackling Fuel Poverty 6th September 2011
Ulster Computational Intelligence Experts Scoop Major International Awards 5th September 2011
ISRC Visiting Professor wins prestigious international award 2nd September 2011
August 2011
Ulster hosts Irish Times Innovation Cities Roadshow 2011 31st August 2011
World Cup Hailed As ‘Most Successful Ever’ 28th August 2011
International Award for Practical Nursing Book 26th August 2011
Smith Hoping For Boccia Gold Medal 25th August 2011
Senior Academic Appointed to Advise Health and Social Care Review 25th August 2011
Boccia 2011 - Individual Competition Gets Underway 23rd August 2011
GB Win Bronze at Boccia World Cup 22nd August 2011
Engineering Education Conference to Inform and Shape Policy 22nd August 2011
Step-Up Success for Local Pupils 22nd August 2011
Sports Minister Opens Boccia World Cup 20th August 2011
Foster Completes Athletics Campaign in China 21st August 2011
Conference to Showcase Ulster's Pioneering Engineering Research 18th August 2011
Ulster Welcomes Boccia World’s Elite 17th August 2011
Ulster Graduate Wins Top Walt Disney Award 17th August 2011
Ulster Programme Skills Graduates For Financial Sector 16th August 2011
Hands Up - We’re The Forensic Accountants 15th August 2011
Back To The Future For Irish Maths Discovery 15th August 2011
Kenny Dalglish Endorses Boccia World Cup 9th August 2011
Ulster Student Creates Innovative Autism App 9th August 2011
University of Ulster student's 'No Brainer' App for Apple 8th August 2011
University of Ulster Research Funding Up £2 million 8th August 2011
Transplant Games Come To Ulster 5th August 2011
Pupils Step-Up to the Nuffield Challenge 5th August 2011
New Ulster Research into Psychological Impact of the 'Troubles' 4th August 2011
Northern Ireland Housing Market Sees Renewed Activity - Survey 5th August 2011
Clean Technology at Ulster Addressing Global Challenges 1st August 2011
July 2011
Atomic Fiction to Feature at the University of Ulster 28th July 2011
Ulster Experts Help Drive Motorsport Talent 27th July 2011
Ulster Academic Gives ‘Children of the Revolution’ a Voice 27th July 2011
German University Honours Ulster Lecturer 19th July 2011
Agri-Food Course Gets Dairy Council Backing 19th July 2011
Magee Research Holds Out New Healthcare Hopes 18th July 2011
PwC Bursary for Ulster Business Students 18th July 2011
Take a Talk and a Tour with the University of Ulster 15th July 2011
Death of University Council Member Mr John McDaid 14th July 2011
Radio 4 Comes To Magee - With Great Pleasure 14th July 2011
Ulster Sells FLEX to ORTUS 7th July 2011
Image of Ulster's Scots Roots 6th July 2011
Ulster Honours Miriam O'Callaghan 5th July 2011
Richard Moore 5th July 2011
WATS HAPNIN? 5th July 2011
Business Boost for Newry Student 5th July 2011
Action stations at Gransha for emergency rehearsal 4th July 2011
All The World's A Stage for JP 4th July 2011
Dance Graduates Take Centre Stage 4th July 2011
Susan Lynch 4th July 2011
Kate Allen 4th July 2011
Sports Graduate Bowled Over By Success 2nd July 2011
Judith Hill CBE 2nd July 2011
Bill Wolsey 1st July 2011
Hotel Chain Snap Up Ulster Graduate 1st July 2011
Top Ulster Business Student Nurses Childhood Ambition 1st July 2011
Kenny Dalglish 1st July 2011
June 2011
Hannah Scoops Journalism Prize 30th June 2011
Smokers' Conversations Recorded 30th June 2011
Government Policies Not Tackling Racism 30th June 2011
Community Role for Turkish Student 30th June 2011
Howard Hastings 30th June 2011
Frank Cushnahan CBE 29th June 2011
Solar Heater Answer To Expensive Fuel Bills 29th June 2011
Landscape Architects Required 29th June 2011
Widening Access Student's Titanic Dream 29th June 2011
Len O'Hagan DL 29th June 2011
Graduate Takes Her Business Stateside 28th June 2011
Ulster Student Competing for BAFTA Nomination 28th June 2011
Justice Teresa Doherty CBE 28th June 2011
Student Graduates Despite Ill Health 28th June 2011
Culture Title Brings Tourism 28th June 2011
Set Your Goals High, McDowell Tells Students 28th June 2011
New Insights Into Diabetes treatment 27th June 2011
Sheelagh Hillan MBE 27th June 2011
Bridging the Divide 24th June 2011
Olympic Boxer Backs Community Sports Festival 24th June 2011
It's Never Too Late To Start Learning 26th June 2011
Professor Myles Wickstead CBE Honoured 26th June 2011
Honour for Travel Industry Leader Chris Browne 27th June 2011
Ulster Academic Awarded Prestigious Fellowship 23rd June 2011
Five New PhDs Announced for Magee Campus 22nd June 2011
Employers Talent Spot At Ulster Show 21st June 2011
Grass-Fed Beef And Lamb Can Have Human Health Benefits 21st June 2011
Enterprise Award For Ulster Student App 20th June 2011
Ulster Researchers Develop New Cystic Fibrosis Treatment 20th June 2011
Brussels Spotlight on Connected Health 17th June 2011
The Road Ahead: Safe Futures and Positive Perspectives 17th June 2011
International Accolade For Ulster Researcher 17th June 2011
Ulster To Host Top Acrobats 17th June 2011
University of Ulster Teams Up With Santander UK 17th June 2011
Liverpool Legend Rush Announces Academy Dates 16th June 2011
Rural Communities Learn the Benefits of Renewable Energy 14th June 2011
Exploring The Secrets of the Seabed 13th June 2011
Hat-trick of Successes for Ulster Business School 13th June 2011
North West Hosts 'Ultimate Fiddle Fleadh' 10th June 2011
Volunteers Wanted For Paralympic Qualifier 8th June 2011
Ulster Professor Leads German Studies 9th June 2011
Political and Industry Leaders Debate At Ulster 8th June 2011
Social Networking Award For Ulster Alumni Facebook Site 7th June 2011
Volumes of Knowledge at Magee 7th June 2011
Clubs Get Chance To ‘Grow Your Sport’ 7th June 2011
Ulster Shines In Green League Table 7th June 2011
Graduate’s Winning Jewellery Designs Set To Bloom 7th June 2011
US Students Visit Magee 6th June 2011
Judges Laud North West SciFest 6th June 2011
University of Ulster Completes CIMA Double 6th June 2011
Heenan Appointed Provost of Magee Campus 3rd June 2011
May 2011
Tahiti Experience For Ulster Students 31st May 2011
Ulster Academics Celebrate UK Accolade 30th May 2011
Ulster Scientists Get £100k Alzheimer's Research Boost 27th May 2011
BBC Chief Opens Flowerfield Student Art Show 27th May 2011
Primary Pupils Get a Buzz from Learning 26th May 2011
Unique Cross-border Digital Link Unites 150 Schools 26th May 2011
Olympian Launches ‘Sport Comes 2 Town’ 25th May 2011
Fashion In The Fast Lane 25th May 2011
Gala Ceremony For Ulster's Sporting Heroes 23rd May 2011
The Road Ahead: Safe Futures and Positive Perspectives 23rd May 2011
Steve Redgrave's Golden Memories at Magee 20th May 2011
Health Partnership To Create New Opportunities 19th May 2011
NI Housing Market Activity Picking Up – Ulster Survey 19th May 2011
Ulster’s Autism Research In Focus On European Stage 17th May 2011
University of Ulster Hosts Healthy Eating Challenge 16th May 2011
Ulster Hosts Top Product Designer 16th May 2011
Ulster Drives Forward Renewable Energy Debate 16th May 2011
Dunbar Sparkles in Memorable Magee Performance 16th May 2011
University dance company is ‘In Too Deep’ 12th May 2011
Placement Employer of the Year Awards 10th May 2011
UK First For Ulster Sporting Endeavour 9th May 2011
University Hosts Irish Weightlifting Championships 6th May 2011
Life Stories: Actor Adrian Dunbar 6th May 2011
Trainee Solicitors Stateside Bound 5th May 2011
University of Ulster Goes the Extra Mile 5th May 2011
Tackling the Rising Cost of Diabetes 3rd May 2011
April 2011
BBC Radio 3 Showcases Magee New Music 28th April 2011
Ulster Alumnus Named Young Business Person of the Year 27th April 2011
Online Learning – Solving the Problem of Division in Schools 21st April 2011
Ulster Students Climb Online Mountains 21st April 2011
March 2011
Pupils Celebrate National Science and Engineering Week at Ulster 20th March 2011
April 2011
Japanese Translation Software Showcased at Magee Campus 19th April 2011
University of Ulster Research to Boost Tourism 19th April 2011
Niche Degree Wins Support from Flagship Firm 18th April 2011
One in nine teenagers approached for sex 15th April 2011
Accountancy 'First' for Magee 14th April 2011
Profiting from Renewable Energy 13th April 2011
Raising Children’s Confidence through the Creative Arts 12th April 2011
Ulster Appointed Special Olympics Research Centre 12th April 2011
Caring For Suicidal People: The Experiences Of Carers 11th April 2011
Campaigner Lewis Dubs Hospice 'A Great Cause' 11th April 2011
University of Ulster To Honour High Achievers 10th April 2011
Business Masterclass For Ulster Students 6th April 2011
Celebrating World Day for Physical Activity 6th April 2011
A Rainbow of Colour at The University Gallery 4th April 2011
University Develops Technology To Help Stroke Sufferers 3rd April 2011
March 2011
Lord Chief Justice pays tribute to University's important role in preparing legal profession 31st March 2011
US Investor Backs Ulster Biotech Pioneer 31st March 2011
The Islandmagee Witches – 300 Year Anniversary 30th March 2011
NI Businesses ‘Wedded To Online Marketing’ 30th March 2011
Housing Chief Urges Fresh Focus on Staff Training 30th March 2011
Online Training To Tackle Sexual Abuse 29th March 2011
Join the Debate on National Well-being 28th March 2011
Documenting Ireland – Parliament, People and Migration 24th March 2011
Turner Prize winner comes 'home' to the University of Ulster 23rd March 2011
University of Ulster To Host Paralympic Qualifier 23rd March 2011
University of Ulster’s Cutting Edge ‘Q’ Technology 22nd March 2011
University of Ulster - Open for Ideas 18th March 2011
Vice-Chancellor Welcomes Peaceful St Patrick's Day 18th March 2011
Student Tuition Fees: Ulster Vice-Chancellor Statement 15th March 2011
Students' Work on Show at St Patrick's Day Event in Washington 15th March 2011
500 Days To Go - University Celebrates Olympic Countdown 15th March 2011
St Patrick's Day Message To Ulster Students 15th March 2011
Enhancing Management and Leadership 10th March 2011
Ulster Teams Up With Tesco To Aid Agri-Food Producers 10th March 2011
Magee Trainee Solicitors To Represent Ulster 8th March 2011
‘Concern’ Puts Women in the Picture 8th March 2011
The ‘Breathalyser Fallacy’ 7th March 2011
Ulster Research To Aid Stroke Patients 7th March 2011
‘Starting In Business Now Could Have Long Term Benefits’ 7th March 2011
Radical New Approach Needed to Tackle Housing Crisis 7th March 2011
Scholars Explore Golden Era in Irish Writing 4th March 2011
Drinking in the Success of Creativity Thirst 4th March 2011
Hockey Partnership Set For Major Success 2nd March 2011
Students Point the Way to Road Safety 1st March 2011
February 2011
Here Comes The Sun 28th February 2011
Ulster Marketing Excellence Awards 28th February 2011
In Focus: The Ever Changing Consumer 28th February 2011
Sustainable Design In Focus 22nd February 2011
Celebrating Creativity 21st February 2011
Minister Foster announces £6 million research centre for Northern Ireland 18th February 2011
Ulster Showcases Value Of Work Experience 18th February 2011
‘From Surviving to Thriving’ – A Business Master Class 18th February 2011
Magee Hosts Major Folk Music Conference 18th February 2011
Ulster Appoints Leading Commercial Mediator as Visiting Professor 17th February 2011
Volleyball Set For Ulster-Scots Clash 17th February 2011
Liverpool Legend Rush In Ulster Visit 17th February 2011
University of Ulster Launches Rocket Project with Japan Space Agency 14th February 2011
NI Housing Market Falls 7.7% In 2010 15th February 2011
Flutes and Fiddles at the Dalriada Festival 11th February 2011
International Drive To ‘Walk@Work’ 10th February 2011
Ulster Lecturer Backs Call To Prioritise Dementia Research 9th February 2011
Ulster Academic Wins Top Research Accolade 8th February 2011
Ulster Athletes Win Irish Gold 8th February 2011
Flash! Bang! Wallop! 7th February 2011
Community Policing and the Paramilitaries 7th February 2011
Eco-Conscious Fashionistas Breathe Easy with Revolutionary New Fabric 7th February 2011
Acclaimed Author Deane in 'Life Stories' 4th February 2011
New Magee Centre for Study of Mental Health 2nd February 2011
100% Professional Endorsement for Ulster Business School Teaching 1st February 2011
Sixth Form Students Get Screensound Masterclass 1st February 2011
January 2011
Top honour for University of Ulster PhD Student 31st January 2011
Patient Survey To Review Hospital Treatment 31st January 2011
Learning the Art of Living at Ulster 27th January 2011
Awards Nomination for Ulster's Visiting Professor of Music 27th January 2011
Ulster Research Aids Innovative Labelling Solutions 26th January 2011
£1000 Scholarship For Step-Up Students 26th January 2011
Edge Appointed Professor of Photography 25th January 2011
Recognition for University of Ulster Masters of Design Student 25th January 2011
Economic Envoy Addresses Ulster Business Students 24th January 2011
A Classic Start to the Dalriada Festival 24th January 2011
Austin Appointed Professor of Education 24th January 2011
US Economic Envoy To Address Ulster Students 23rd January 2011
Magee Campus Hosts Northern Ireland Assembly Visit 21st January 2011
MInister Backs Ulster-Malawi Partnership 19th January 2011
Young Scientists Receive Ulster Accolade 19th January 2011
Police Complaints Commissioner Appointed As Ulster Professor 18th January 2011
Ulster Rugby Means Business 18th January 2011
Time To Wake Up And Smell The Customer 18th January 2011
Exploring Post-Transitional Justice 17th January 2011
Students' Step Up Success 14th January 2011
Mind Reading Researcher Launches New TV Show 12th January 2011
Fine & Applied Art from the Dr Bernard Jaffa Collection 12th January 2011
Graduate Development Programme in Financial Services Kicks Off 12th January 2011
Politicians Need to Face Up to Harsh Economic Realities 11th January 2011
Expanding Higher Education 11th January 2011
Dementia Study Raises Alzheimer’s Treatment Hope 10th January 2011
Landmark Book Lights Up Historic Flight 5th January 2011
Exploring Traditional Textile Printing 5th January 2011
Acclaimed Composer Appointed Ulster Professor 5th January 2011
Ulster Pharmacy Links With Egypt 4th January 2011
Creative Boost for Multi-Campus Research 4th January 2011
University Re-Opens 4 January 3rd January 2011
