Engineering Success for UU Students
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 StoriesSixth Formers' Successful Work Placement at Magee Campus
Sixth formers from across Northern Ireland were given valuable hands-on experience of the computer industry, thanks to the success of an innovative approach to work placement by the University of Ulster and School Employer Connections.
Sixth formers from across Northern Ireland were given valuable hands-on experience of the computer industry, thanks to the success of an innovative approach to work placement by the University of Ulster and School Employer Connections.
Studying and Sport a Winning Combination at Ulster
Studying and sport proved to be a winning combination for a group of teenagers who completed Personal and Professional Development Modules as part of the University of Ulster’s widening access strategy.
Studying and sport proved to be a winning combination for a group of teenagers who completed Personal and Professional Development Modules as part of the University of Ulster’s widening access strategy.
6m NIACE Research Centre Opens
Secretary of State Vince Cable and DETI Minister Arlene Foster have officially opened a £6m composites research centre for Northern Ireland which links the University of Ulster, Bombardier and QUB.
Secretary of State Vince Cable and DETI Minister Arlene Foster have officially opened a £6m composites research centre for Northern Ireland which links the University of Ulster, Bombardier and QUB.
University of Ulster Researcher Reaches World Finals
For the third consecutive year, a University of Ulster researcher has won the All Ireland final of the prestigious Institute of Materials World Lecture competition. Twenty six years old Cormac Flynn, who is a third year PhD student in the School of Engineering at Ulster’s Jordanstown campus, will now represent Ireland in the World Finals of the competition later this year.
For the third consecutive year, a University of Ulster researcher has won the All Ireland final of the prestigious Institute of Materials World Lecture competition. Twenty six years old Cormac Flynn, who is a third year PhD student in the School of Engineering at Ulster’s Jordanstown campus, will now represent Ireland in the World Finals of the competition later this year.
Revolutionary Breakthrough by Ulster Scientists
A breakthrough by University of Ulster scientists could transform the production and industrial use of graphene, a powerful and versatile material that comes from graphite, the carbon in pencil lead.
A breakthrough by University of Ulster scientists could transform the production and industrial use of graphene, a powerful and versatile material that comes from graphite, the carbon in pencil lead.
New Year Honours List 2012
Professor Jim McLaughlin heads the list of people with strong connections to the University of Ulster who have been honoured in the New Year Honours List for 2012.
Professor Jim McLaughlin heads the list of people with strong connections to the University of Ulster who have been honoured in the New Year Honours List for 2012.
Help At Hand For Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
Researchers at the the University of Ulster and C-TRIC are developing a bespoke 'data glove' fitted with sensitive movement sensors that could help the treatment of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Researchers at the the University of Ulster and C-TRIC are developing a bespoke 'data glove' fitted with sensitive movement sensors that could help the treatment of people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Internationally Renowned Researcher Appointed Professor at Ulster
The University of Ulster has announced the appointment of Girijesh Prasad, of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, as Professor of Intelligent Systems at Magee.
The University of Ulster has announced the appointment of Girijesh Prasad, of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, as Professor of Intelligent Systems at Magee.
Asidua Offers Exceptional Opportunities for Graduates
University of Ulster students, Paul Teague from Belfast and Penny Loan from Ballymoney were among the prizewinners at the School of Computing & Information Engineering's annual prizegiving at the Coleraine campus.
University of Ulster students, Paul Teague from Belfast and Penny Loan from Ballymoney were among the prizewinners at the School of Computing & Information Engineering's annual prizegiving at the Coleraine campus.
Internationally Renowned Researcher Appointed Professor at Ulster
The University of Ulster has announced the appointment of Girijesh Prasad, of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, as Professor of Intelligent Systems at Magee.
The University of Ulster has announced the appointment of Girijesh Prasad, of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, as Professor of Intelligent Systems at Magee.
Be Careful What You Wish For This Christmas
With mobiles phones topping a lot of Christmas wish lists this year, Telecommunications Engineering expert, Professor Gerard Parr and his colleagues at the University of Ulster have some timely advice for Santa -make sure you ask the right questions at the phone shop and beware of signal - blackspots'.
With mobiles phones topping a lot of Christmas wish lists this year, Telecommunications Engineering expert, Professor Gerard Parr and his colleagues at the University of Ulster have some timely advice for Santa -make sure you ask the right questions at the phone shop and beware of signal - blackspots'.
Potions and Explosions Show Goes Off with a Bang
The 'Potions and Explosions Science' show hosted by the University of Ulster, in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry, went off with abang with all the ingredients for a fun filled family event – plenty of noise, fizzing foam, revolting slime, and even a fire-breathing dragon.
The 'Potions and Explosions Science' show hosted by the University of Ulster, in partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry, went off with abang with all the ingredients for a fun filled family event – plenty of noise, fizzing foam, revolting slime, and even a fire-breathing dragon.
Sunflower Power And The Next Generation of Ulster Engineers
University of Ulster engineers and pupils at a Portadown primary school have teamed up in a search for greener, more sustainable new fuels that could prove vital to our future energy requirements.
University of Ulster engineers and pupils at a Portadown primary school have teamed up in a search for greener, more sustainable new fuels that could prove vital to our future energy requirements.
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Engineering Success for UU Students
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
Faculty academics are currently organising the following major international conferences:-
29th International Manufacturing Conference
29th-30th August 2012
SheMet'13 - International Conference on Sheet Metal
April 2013
Recent Conferences
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 AcademyThe Faculty of Computing and Engineering hosts the Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences