Introduction & Welcome

Welcome to the Faculty of Computing and Engineering at the University of Ulster. The Faculty has a presence across Northern Ireland, with Schools on the Coleraine, Jordanstown and Magee campuses of the University. The information provided here is for those interested in finding out about the work of the Faculty and the opportunities it offers. Those visiting are likely to include potential students, looking for a suitable course, potential collaborators, wishing to find partners for research projects, and those from industry, seeking help with specific technical problems. We invite you to study the information presented and contact us to discuss your interests.

News Stories
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.

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.

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Recent student winners at the Terex Engineering Design Project Awards Engineering Success for UU Students
Events UKSAF Summer Meeting 2008
The Summer Meeting of the UK Surface Analysis Forum will be hosted at Jordanstown on 2nd July by the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The meeting will address the challenges and opportunities for the application of surface analytical techniques to real world problems in industry, medical technologies and academic research.

Conference: IMVIP 2008
The International Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference (IMVIP2008) will be hosted by the School of Computing and Information Engineering. The conference will take place from 3rd-5th September 2008 at the Ramada Hotel in Portrush

Recent Developments Alumnus News: Dr Peng Ye
Baidu, the leading Chinese language internet search provider, have announced the appointment of Dr Peng Ye as Chief Operating Officer. Peng holds a PhD in Information and Software Engineering from the Faculty, and was previously the Country General Manager of Apple China.

Conference: ECBS 2008
The 15th IEEE International Conference on Engineering of Computer-Based Systems (ECBS 2008) was hosted by the Faculty of Computing and Engineering. The conference took place from 31st March - 4th April 2008 in the W5 Conference Centre in Belfast.

Conference: HSCM 2008
The Second International Health and Social Care Modelling Conference (HSCM 2008) was hosted by the School of Computing and Information Engineering. The conference took place from 18th-20th March 2008 at the Ramada Hotel in Portrush.

Conference: ISSC 2007
The 2007 Irish Signals and Systems Conference was hosted by the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the Magee Campus of the University of Ulster on 13 and 14 September.

Higher Education Academy Higher Education Academy
The Faculty of Computing and Engineering hosts the Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences
The Advance Programme The Advance Programme
Innovative short courses in Computing and Electronics. Study from home for UU accredited qualifications