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
Ulster Scientists Develop Smartphone 'Assistance Agent' For Older People
A new smartphone application, developed by scientists at the University of Ulster, which could help older people engage fully in an increasingly self-serve society, may be ready for use by the end of the year.

Creating IT Systems of the Future
World renowned experts in cyber security, robotics, brain science and energy efficiency will be among the keynote speakers at a major international conference hosted by the University of Ulster in Derry~Londonderry next month.

Promoting STEM Subjects to Sixthformers
The University of Ulster's Widening Access programmes to encourage a greater uptake in computing and engineering courses continue to go from strength to strength.

Ulster Engineering Students Praised By Local Industry Expert
University of Ulster first year engineering students were praised by a local industry expert during a competition final held on the Jordanstown campus.

Using The Sun To Drive Down Energy Costs
University of Ulster scientists have secured significant funding for a multi-disciplinary solar technology research project aimed at driving down energy costs in an environmentally friendly way.

Flying the Digital Flag for Ulster
The G8 Summit in Co Fermanagh in June this year will present an unrivalled opportunity to showcase Northern Ireland's unique position as an International Digital Hub to potential investors, according to University of Ulster Telecommunications Engineering expert, Professor Gerard Parr.

Ulster Research to Revolutionise the Global Aerospace Industry
Pioneering research at the University of Ulster’s School of Engineering could revolutionise the global aerospace industry by helping make the next generation of aircraft quieter, more streamlined and more fuel-efficient.

'Sensing the Heart' Training Day at Ulster's Jordanstown campus
Science teachers from across Northern Ireland got an insight to the practical application of pioneering research by University of Ulster scientists at innovative training day on the Jordanstown campus.

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A new sleep pattern monitoring system has been developed by University of Ulster researchers to help spot sleep disturbance in people diagnosed with early dementia.

Radical New Research Could Revolutionise Airborne Bacteria Detection
A new research project by scientists at the University of Ulster could revolutionise the way airborne bacteria is identified and the speed at which it is detected.

University of Ulster Stepping Up to Improve Airport Security
Scientists at the University of Ulster are developing a new hi-tech process for identifying individuals which could revolutionise the security industry.

Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Learn From Ulster Health Technology Leader
Sensor technology innovator Professor Jim McLaughlin of the University of Ulster this week told a VIP audience at California's Stanford University how healthcare technologies developed at Ulster has inspired a set of globally successful spin-out companies.

G8 Summit - Opportunity to Showcase University Research
The 2013 G8 Summit in County Fermanagh presents an unrivalled opportunity to showcase both Northern Ireland's research capabilities in engineering and the established links with universities in developing countries, according to University of Ulster academic.

Archive of previous news and events

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Success for Faculty student at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) medical engineering project competition
Success for Faculty student
Recent Developments QA Business School logo
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


MSc Professional Software Development*NEW

An intensive one-year master's conversion course aimed at highly-motivated graduates with a good honours degree in any discipline other than computing.


Faculty academics are currently organising the major international conference:-
Photochemistry Early Career Researchers Meeting
15th-16th May 2013

Recent Conferences
SheMet'13 - International Conference on Sheet Metal
25th-27th March 2013
29th International Manufacturing Conference
29th-30th August 2012
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


Latest News from NIBEC
NIBEC - The Nanotechnology and Integrated BioEngineering Centre has been engaged in a varied range of research activities. Click for full details

Higher Education Academy Higher Education Academy
The Faculty of Computing and Engineering hosts the Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences