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Scholarship Success for Ulster Computing StudentScholarship Success for Ulster Computing Student
A University of Ulster computing student has won a place on the prestigious Asidua Scholarship Programme.

Ulster Student Makes a Splash with MicrosoftUlster Student Makes a Splash with Microsoft
A University of Ulster computing student has been chosen to take part in an innovative programme matching high performance athletes with employers.

Technology Vital In Future HealthcareTechnology Vital In Future Healthcare
Computer technology will have an increasingly important role to play in healthcare services as Northern Ireland and the world’s population rises and ages over the next 20 years, it was claimed today.

Computing Initiative Takes Students to a New LevelComputing Initiative Takes Students to a New Level
Young people from across Northern Ireland gained some hands-on experience of the computer industry this week thanks to a new initiative from the University of Ulster and School Employer Connections.

New Study Proves Larger Portions Expand WaistlinesNew Study Proves Larger Portions Expand Waistlines
Eating large food portions can significantly increase our weight even during short periods - researchers at the University of Ulster have discovered in the first ever study of its kind.

WASP Gives Pupils A Flying StartWASP Gives Pupils A Flying Start
Young school pupils are to learn from computer experts at the Magee campus in a novel University of Ulster outreach project.

New Global Markets For Ulster Health Technology SpinoutNew Global Markets For Ulster Health Technology Spinout
University of Ulster healthcare technology spin-out company, Intelesens, is set to expand into new global markets after receiving CE regulatory approval for its life-saving wireless health monitor product, Vitalsens.

University of Ulster Celebrates STEM successUniversity of Ulster Celebrates STEM success
Over three quarters of recent graduates studying Science Technology Engineering and Maths at the University of Ulster's Magee campus find employment in the north-west.

Supermarket Science Brings Chemistry to Life for ChildrenSupermarket Science Brings Chemistry to Life for Children
Children visiting the University of Ulster are to discover how a supermarket can be a treasure trove of scientific activity.

Ulster Spin Out Company Wins Top Business AwardUlster Spin Out Company Wins Top Business Award
University of Ulster spin out company, Sophia Search, has won one of the top awards at InterTradeIreland's all-island Seedcorn Business Competition.

Ulster Represented At Major Technology ExhibitionUlster Represented At Major Technology Exhibition
A University of Ulster telecommunications expert will take part in a major UK technology exhibition next week.

Learning in a Virtual WorldLearning in a Virtual World
Educators will gather in the University of Ulster's Magee campus this week for a national workshop on the use of digitally created virtual worlds as teaching and learning tools.

Ulster Leads The Way In 'Cleantech'Ulster Leads The Way In 'Cleantech'
Engineering students are opting for the University of Ulster's new Clean Technology course because of the excellent job prospects opening up for graduates who can contribute to this growing multi-billion dollar industry sector.

Japan Turns to Ulster Scientist for Nanotech ResearchJapan Turns to Ulster Scientist for Nanotech Research
A University of Ulster academic has won a prestigious research fellowship to work alongside world class scientists in Japan.

World-Renowned Intelligent Systems Expert Joins UlsterWorld-Renowned Intelligent Systems Expert Joins Ulster
Almost forty years after leaving his native city, world-renowned scientist Professor Scott Kelso has returned to join Ulster's Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at Magee as a Visiting Professor.

Ulster Welcomes Prestigious Leverhulme FellowUlster Welcomes Prestigious Leverhulme Fellow
A world class scientist is exploring a new nano-material at the University of Ulster that has the potential to create the next generation of medical sensor devices.

Ulster Experts Explore Digital SecretsUlster Experts Explore Digital Secrets
Advanced University of Ulster research into the security of digital technologies is sparking keen commercial interest.

University of Ulster Welcomes World's Top Games DevelopersUniversity of Ulster Welcomes World's Top Games Developers
The University of Ulster is this week welcoming experts in gaming from around the globe for the Emergent Game Technologies European Academic Game Summit.

Magee Showcases Robotic ResearchMagee Showcases Robotic Research
The future role of robots in industry, healthcare, the entertainment and service industries is under the spotlight at a leading scientific conference in the University of Ulster.

Ulster Student is Driven to SuccessUlster Student is Driven to Success
Computing student Alistair Hagist from Ballymena has certainly made the most of his summer holidays during his time at University.

Students 'Dare to be Digital'Students 'Dare to be Digital'
A team of local students are set to represent Northern Ireland in the finals of an international video game development competition.

Ulster Research To Develop Hi-Tech Clothing For ElderlyUlster Research To Develop Hi-Tech Clothing For Elderly
Researchers at the University of Ulster are embarking on a ground-breaking research project to develop hi-tech clothing, which could improve older people’s quality of life.

Magee Hosts Major Microsoft Games 'Summit'Magee Hosts Major Microsoft Games 'Summit'
Experts in the multi-million pound computer games industry are taking part in a two-day international event at the University of Ulster's Magee Campus focused on using Microsoft's XNA video games development platform.

Spiking Up Computational IntelligenceSpiking Up Computational Intelligence
Computational Intelligence research at the Magee Campus will ultimately lead to the development of intelligent machines, robots and systems that will improve the quality of our lives, according to University of Ulster academic Professor Liam Maguire, Head of School of Computing and Intelligent Systems.

Ulster Scientists Harness Brain Waves To Combat DisabilityUlster Scientists Harness Brain Waves To Combat Disability
University of Ulster scientists are teaming up with partners across Europe to help develop cutting edge technology for people that will help people with severe physical disabilities communicate with the world.

Scholarship Success for Ulster Computing StudentScholarship Success for Ulster Computing Student
A University of Ulster computing student has won a place on the prestigious Asidua Scholarship Programme.

Ulster Research Signposts New Medical EraUlster Research Signposts New Medical Era
Advanced research at the University of Ulster is leading the way to a new generation of medical implant devices that should radically improve patient health and aid recovery from trauma or degenerative diseases.

Technology Will Ease Healthcare Dilemma - Ulster ResearchersTechnology Will Ease Healthcare Dilemma - Ulster Researchers
Hi-tech home-based health monitoring will be a vital part of the solution offered to alleviate some of the healthcare pressures posed by the world's ageing population over the next 20 years.

Ulster Expert Spearheads Major UK-India Digital ProjectUlster Expert Spearheads Major UK-India Digital Project
Professor Gerard Parr, an internationally renowned ICT expert at the University of Ulster, is to co-lead a high-profile team of UK and Indian scientists and industrial engineers in a £9.2 million research drive to ensure both nations reap the full benefits of the digital economy.

Top Engineering Students Recognised at UlsterTop Engineering Students Recognised at Ulster
Outstanding students from the University of Ulster’s School of Engineering have been recognised at a special award ceremony this week.

Accolade For Leading Biomedical ResearcherAccolade For Leading Biomedical Researcher
Dr Chris Nugent has been appointed Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the university.

Ulster Researcher to Star in RTE DocumentaryUlster Researcher to Star in RTE Documentary
A University of Ulster researcher is set to star in a new television series which examines Ireland’s scientific contributions to the world.

Top Computing Students Recognised at MageeTop Computing Students Recognised at Magee
Outstanding students from the University of Ulster’s School of Computing and Intelligent Systems have been recognised at a special award ceremony on the Magee campus.

Magee Research Project Gets £1.5m Funding BoostMagee Research Project Gets £1.5m Funding Boost
The Intelligent Systems Research Centre at the Magee Campus of the University has been successful in winning over £1.5 million in research funding to consolidate its research into brain modelling and develop a new Computational Neuroscience Research Team.

Scholarship Scheme for Computing and Engineering StudentsScholarship Scheme for Computing and Engineering Students
Global IT services company Asidua has launched a new scholarship scheme for computing and engineering students in Northern Ireland.

Ulster Professorial Appointment for BT ScientistUlster Professorial Appointment for BT Scientist
Highly acclaimed industrial research scientist Nader Azarmi has been appointed as a Visiting Professor to the Computer Science Research Institute and the School of Computing and Information Engineering.

Exploding Vegetables and Other Fuels of the FutureExploding Vegetables and Other Fuels of the Future
The University of Ulster in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry, will present an explosive chemistry show aimed at getting children interested in science.

Ulster Student Competes in World Mind Sports GamesUlster Student Competes in World Mind Sports Games
A University of Ulster student is competing in the inaugural World Mind Sports Games in Beijing.

Innovation Successes for Ulster at 25K AwardsInnovation Successes for Ulster at 25K Awards
Researchers from the University of Ulster scooped two ‘Best in Category’ prizes at the Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) 25K Awards.

University of Ulster Builds Links with VenezuelaUniversity of Ulster Builds Links with Venezuela
Undergraduates enrolled at the University of Ulster will have an opportunity to spend up to one academic year as exchange students in South America, thanks to an exchange agreement between Ulster and the Simon Bolivar University in Caracas - a prestigious Venezuelan state university with an international reputation for academic excellence.

From Crime Prevention To Chocolate BiscuitsFrom Crime Prevention To Chocolate Biscuits
With diverse applications ranging from crime prevention and detection, vehicle driver assistance, laparoscopic surgery to measuring the thickness of chocolate on biscuits, technological advances in image processing and computer vision affect almost every aspect of our lives, according to Professor Brian Scotney, Director of the University's Computer Science Research Institute.

Giant Steps Forward For Ulster SportGiant Steps Forward For Ulster Sport
The University of Ulster has unveiled a pioneering international partnership with the Coors Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Club.

EU Funding Boost for Computer and Engineering StudentsEU Funding Boost for Computer and Engineering Students
The University of Ulster has announced details of an EU funded project (FORTIFY) aimed at encouraging students to consider a career in computing and engineering.

Ulster Team In £2.2m ‘Intelligent’ Rescue Robots ResearchUlster Team In £2.2m ‘Intelligent’ Rescue Robots Research
Scientists at the University of Ulster are to begin working on a multi-million pound project to develop unmanned 'intelligent' aerial robots which could revolutionise the way in which search and rescue operations or the response to natural or man-made disasters are carried out.

International Award for Ulster Computing ExpertInternational 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 PartnershipUniversity 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 StudentsComputing 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 TechnologyWellcome 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 SchoolUlster 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 DigitalUlster 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 TechnologyUlster 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 UglyRobots 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 HealthcareSearching 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 DriveEmpey 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 PatientsFinding 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 MagicKillian'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 IllnessA 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.

Imagine if Computing Students Could Change the WorldImagine if Computing Students Could Change the World
Computing students from the University of Ulster's Magee campus could make a difference to the world by entering the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition.

Ulster-India Teams Probe How Robotics Can Help People With DisabilitiesUlster-India Teams Probe How Robotics Can Help People With Disabilities
Scientists from the University of Ulster and the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur have teamed up to investigate how to develop intelligent robotic devices that could help people with severe disabilities achieve greater independence.

Minister Empey Tours Jordanstown Research FacilitiesMinister Empey Tours Jordanstown Research Facilities
Research scientist Marie-Louise Cairns gave Department for Employment and Learning Minister Sir Reg Empey a close-up look at a radio-frequency magnetron sputter system during a tour of research facilities at the Jordanstown campus.

Funding Boost for UK-India ConsortiumFunding Boost for UK-India Consortium
Ulster scientists are taking part in a major UK-India research initiative which, ultimately, could lead to the development of technology for remote management of utilities, water quality detection and flood monitoring.

Website Designers Overlooking Needs of Disabled PeopleWebsite Designers Overlooking Needs of Disabled People
Irresponsible and inaccessible web design is causing unnecessary problems to people with disabilities and could be putting businesses at risk, according to new research by University of Ulster academics.

Games Conference Hosted on Second Life IslandGames Conference Hosted on Second Life Island
The University’s School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee, broadcast its first conference live on Second Life ­ a virtual world populated by seven million users worldwide.

Success For Magee Computing StudentsSuccess For Magee Computing Students
Employment opportunities in the North West for graduates of the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University’s Magee Campus were highlighted at the School’s annual presentation of awards.

University of Ulster Links Into Pan-European Innovation NetworkUniversity of Ulster Links Into Pan-European Innovation Network
Researchers from the University of Ulster who specialise in working with ageing and disabled people in Ireland have officially linked up with a pan-European innovation network that spans high-tech corporations and global researchers.

Research Set To Revolutionise Cardiac TestingResearch Set To Revolutionise Cardiac Testing
University of Ulster researchers have teamed up with scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay on a project to develop low-volume whole-blood sensors that could revolutionise point-of-care cardiac testing.

University of Ulster Enters Second LifeUniversity of Ulster Enters Second Life
The University of Ulster has launched its presence in Second Life, a virtual world populated by over seven million users worldwide.

UU Hosts Signals and Systems ConferenceUU Hosts Signals and Systems Conference
The University’s Magee campus is set to host the 2007 Irish Signals and Systems Conference this week.

UU Unveils Financial Services MSc ProgrammeUU Unveils Financial Services MSc Programme
Plans for a new professional development course aimed specifically at people working in the Financial Services Sector have been unveiled at the University of Ulster’s Magee Campus.

Global Achievement for UU Engineering PostgradGlobal Achievement for UU Engineering Postgrad
UU postgraduate student Martin McMullan is feeling on top of the world after being named as one of the world's top three in a global lecture contest.

Who Dares Wins in Video Face-offWho Dares Wins in Video Face-off
Students from the University of Ulster and the North West Institute of Further and Higher Education are hoping to walk the red carpet at the annual BAFTA awards for video games in October.

ELSNET Summer School in Language and Speech TechnologyELSNET Summer School in Language and Speech Technology
Language and speech communication experts from across the world attended the annual ELSNET summer school, recently hosted by Queen’s University and the University of Ulster.

International Appointment for UU AcademicInternational Appointment for UU Academic
Dr. James Uhomoibhi of the Faculty of Engineering has been appointed Europe representative for the African Laser Centre (ALC).

UU Honours Musician EnyaUU Honours Musician Enya
Enya, Irish singer and songwriter, this week received the honorary degree of DLitt (Doctor of Letters) in recognition of her services to music and the creative industries.

From Video Games to Love MatchFrom Video Games to Love Match
This is one year that graduand Anna McTear will never forget. For not only has she graduated with a BSc First Class Honours in Interactive Multi Media and Design today ­ but in August she is getting married.

From Video Games to Love MatchFrom Video Games to Love Match
This is one year that graduand Anna McTear will never forget. For not only has she graduated with a BSc First Class Honours in Interactive Multi Media and Design today ­ but in August she is getting married.

Honour for Renowned Ulster CardiologistHonour for Renowned Ulster Cardiologist
Jennifer Adgey, Consultant Cardiologist at the Royal Victoria Hospital, and Visiting Professor at UU today receives the honorary degree of DSc (Doctor of Science) in recognition of her services to cardiology and the University of Ulster.

Simple Steps To Helping Children With AutismSimple Steps To Helping Children With Autism
Researchers at the University of Ulster in partnership with PEAT (Parents Education As Autism Therapists) today launched the first ever multi-media support package for parents and carers of children with Autism.

UU Nanotech Student in National Lecture CompetitionUU Nanotech Student in National Lecture Competition
University of Ulster PhD student Martin McMullan fought off tough competition from industry and academia to finish runner up in the UK national final of the prestigious Young Persons’ Lecture Competition.

Wireless City Project Strikes GoldWireless City Project Strikes Gold
Lecturers in the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee have once again received accolades for their involvement in the Wireless City Project.

New Technique for Keeping Blood Vessels OpenNew Technique for Keeping Blood Vessels Open
Scientists at the University of Ulster are working on a new method of coating stents ­ the medical devices used to keep veins and arteries open ­ to prevent them blocking up

A New Level of Care For The ElderlyA New Level of Care For The Elderly
University of Ulster expertise is helping two Irish companies deliver a new level of care to the elderly.

Microsoft Success For UU Computing StudentsMicrosoft Success For UU Computing Students
A team of University of Ulster computing students have won second place in the Ireland Final of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2007.

UU Unveils £20m Investment In Intelligent Systems ResearchUU Unveils £20m Investment In Intelligent Systems Research
The University’s new £20 million Intelligent Systems Research Centre - opened today at the Magee campus - can play an important role in Northern Ireland’s global competitiveness, according to Economy Minister Nigel Dodds.

UU Teams Up With SAPUU Teams Up With SAP
The University of Ulster has teamed up with world class business software provider SAP to deliver a new series of PhD programmes in computer science.

UU Hosts Talk By Formula One Engineers.UU Hosts Talk By Formula One Engineers.
Engineers from two Formula One teams will be visiting the University of Ulster Jordanstown on 19th April to meet students involved in this year’s Formula Student project, and to tour the facilities at the Engineering Composites Research Centre (ECRE) on the campus

Computer Games Are Not Just For FunComputer Games Are Not Just For Fun
School pupils from throughout Northern Ireland have been hearing how to turn computer games into big bucks from one of the industry’s leading figures.

UU Leads Way in European Dementia Research ProjectUU Leads Way in European Dementia Research Project
The University of Ulster is at the cutting edge of European research to help people with mild dementia 'navigate their day'.

UU Team Showcases Life-Saving Heart Attack Sensor TechnologyUU Team Showcases Life-Saving Heart Attack Sensor Technology
University of Ulster scientists are developing a next-generation diagnostic sensor which could revolutionise point-of-care diagnosis of people who have suffered a suspected heart attack.

Top Computing Students Rewarded At MageeTop Computing Students Rewarded At Magee
High-flying students from the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at the University’s Magee campus have been rewarded for their academic achievement.

Encouraging Greater Participation in Maths, Engineering and ScienceEncouraging Greater Participation in Maths, Engineering and Science
Innovative online learning resources aimed at encouraging greater participation in Maths, Engineering and Science have been developed by University of Ulster mathematicians in close collaboration with academics across the European Union.

UK Award for UU-India Heart Attack Sensor Research ProjectUK Award for UU-India Heart Attack Sensor Research Project
Scientific collaboration between the University of Ulster and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay on research which could revolutionise the testing of patients for heart attacks has been recognised through a national UK research award.

Leading Computer Games Expert Appointed Visiting ProfessorLeading Computer Games Expert Appointed Visiting Professor
A world-leading computer games expert has been appointed as Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster.

A Replacement for Hip Replacements?A Replacement for Hip Replacements?
Research by a University of Ulster PhD student has highlighted how bone tissue engineering could encourage the body to regenerate rather than rely on permanent implants.

UU Academics Join NI Science Advisory PanelUU Academics Join NI Science Advisory Panel
Two leading University academics have been appointed to a panel to advise the Government on how best to commercialise Northern Ireland’s science and technology research.

UU's Parr Delivers India Telecoms KeynoteUU's Parr Delivers India Telecoms Keynote
University of Ulster telecommunications expert Professor Gerard Parr will be flying the flag for Northern Ireland in India this week.

Rising Star Accolade For UU Spinout Firm ST&DRising Star Accolade For UU Spinout Firm ST&D
UU spinout company Sensor Technology and Devices has been named as a Rising Star’ in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards.

Navy High-Fliers Visit JordanstownNavy High-Fliers Visit Jordanstown
There was a high-level surprise for the students at Jordanstown this week when the Royal Navy landed one of its Sea King helicopters at the campus.

The Future Of Computer GamingThe Future Of Computer Gaming
Students from schools and colleges across Northern Ireland found out what the future of computing gaming holds in store at a recent lecture hosted at the Coleraine campus.

UU Experts Aid Diabetes AwarenessUU Experts Aid Diabetes Awareness
A new patient education website on diabetes developed with the assistance of experts from the University of Ulster goes live today ­ World Diabetes Day.

UU Scientists Explore Osteoporosis PreventionUU Scientists Explore Osteoporosis Prevention
Scientists at the University of Ulster are exploring if giving women B-vitamin supplements could reduce their risk of developing osteoporosis ­ loss of bone density, mass and strength.

Sun Holds Secrets To Safe WaterSun Holds Secrets To Safe Water
A revolutionary low-cost technique that uses sunshine to provide safe drinking water is being developed by scientists at the University of Ulster.

Computing Students Go Wireless at MageeComputing Students Go Wireless at Magee
Computing students at the University’s Magee campus are going wireless this year with the introduction of state-of-the-art Tablet PCs.

Engineering Students Celebrate Scholarship SuccessEngineering Students Celebrate Scholarship Success
Students from across the University's engineering courses were rewarded for their outstanding academic achievement at a special presentation ceremony this week.

UU Forms Partnership With Leading Spanish UniversityUU Forms Partnership With Leading Spanish University
The University of Ulster has teamed up with the University of Granada in Spain to explore the exchange of cultural, scientific and technical knowledge between staff and students of the two institutions

Success For Computing Students At MageeSuccess For Computing Students At Magee
Lucky first-year students from the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems at Magee have won state-of-the art Seagate Pocket Hard Drives among other prizes.

Engineering Success For StudentsEngineering Success For Students
Students from across the University’s engineering courses were rewarded for their outstanding achievement at a special prize-giving ceremony this week.

Helping People to Navigate their DayHelping People to Navigate their Day
The University of Ulster has been awarded funding of over £250,000 to carry out multi-disciplinary research in a new European project called CogKnow. The project is focused on helping to address some of the problems faced by ageing people with early signs of mild dementia.

UU Establishes Third KTP Programme with Creagh ConcreteUU Establishes Third KTP Programme with Creagh Concrete
The University’s School of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering has set up a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Creagh Concrete Products Ltd of Toomebridge.

Poor Knowledge Management Hitting NI Business Growth ­ UU ExpertPoor Knowledge Management Hitting NI Business Growth ­ UU Expert
Poor knowledge management ­ a failure to share and profitably exploit information they already have ­ is one of the biggest challenges facing Northern Ireland’s business sector, according to a University of Ulster expert

Who Needs Maths Now That We Have ComputersWho Needs Maths Now That We Have Computers
A link between Nobel winner Seamus Heaney and traffic jams may seem more than a little tenuous to most people, but to UU mathematician Dr Mark McCartney, it is as simple as two plus two.

Bonus for Academic's First KTPBonus for Academic's First KTP
Dr Sandra Moffett (pictured), a lecturer in the School of Computing & Intelligent Systems and academic supervisor on the University’s KTP partnership with Precision Industrial Services, is the first academic to receive funding of £2k, to support her academic activities while the KTP project is under way.

UU Experts Team Up With Precision Industrial ServicesUU Experts Team Up With Precision Industrial Services
The University of Ulster’s School of Computing & Intelligent Systems has been successful in obtaining a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Precision Industrial Services Ltd, of Londonderry.

UU Students Take Part In Wombat ChallengeUU Students Take Part In Wombat Challenge
Computing students from the University’s Jordanstown campus have been rewarded for their success in the ‘Wombat Challenge’.

Trinity Honour For UU Telecomms ExpertTrinity Honour For UU Telecomms Expert
The Council of Trinity College Dublin has approved the appointment of Professor Gerard Parr from the University of Ulster at Coleraine to the position of Visiting Professor at the Centre for Telecommunications Value-Chain Research (CTVR), headquartered within Lloyd Institute on the Dublin campus.

Focus on Smart Homes TechnologyFocus on Smart Homes Technology
Clothes that can monitor heart abnormalities, text messages services that help people with mild dementia remember where they are ­ and why they’re there, and many more health care and home technology innovations are on the agenda at a major international conference which gets under way in Belfast this week.

UU Supports Red Cross Appeal 
UU Supports Red Cross Appeal
Staff and students from the Faculty of Engineering have raised over £1,000 in aid of the Red Cross.

Interns Strengthen UU Links With Cisco SystemsInterns Strengthen UU Links With Cisco Systems
Five University of Ulster students have been selected to fill coveted internship positions with Cisco Systems in Silicon Valley.

UU Students Take Part In Hot Rod ChallengeUU Students Take Part In Hot Rod Challenge
UU engineering students have been taking part in the annual Power Tool Hot Rod Challenge - designing and building a racing machine from scratch.

Smart Homes ­ An Intelligent Answer to Healthcare ChallengesSmart Homes ­ An Intelligent Answer to Healthcare Challenges
Technology can help health care systems cope with the challenges posed by Northern Ireland’s growing ageing population.

Executive Success for UU Graduate PamelaExecutive Success for UU Graduate Pamela
One of the University of Ulster’s top computer graduates last year has gone on to establish a successful executive recruitment consultancy company in Dublin.

Jordanstown Campus Celebrates National Science WeekJordanstown Campus Celebrates National Science Week
Using brain waves to feed a virtual frog and creating a flying machine out of paper ­ these are just some of the exciting experiments local school children will be taking part in at the University of Ulster today.

National Science Week Gets Off To A Flying Start At MageeNational Science Week Gets Off To A Flying Start At Magee
Pupils from schools across the North West will be levitating objects in mid-air, trying to fool a lie detector and dancing with robots today ­ all in aid of National Science Week.

Can Computers Be Aware Of Their Surroundings?Can Computers Be Aware Of Their Surroundings?
Electronics and computing engineers from the University of Ulster have teamed up with neuroscientists, physicists and biologists from across Europe to investigate the incorporation of the senses we humans take for granted into intelligent computer systems of the future.

Leading Computer Games Designer Reveals Secrets of Success at UULeading Computer Games Designer Reveals Secrets of Success at UU
One of the world's leading computer games consultants revealed the secrets of this multi-billion pound industry to students at the University's Magee campus today.

Universities Must Meet Digital Challenge - UU ProfessorUniversities Must Meet Digital Challenge - UU Professor
The University of Ulster is well placed to play its part in satisfying the rapidly growing international research demands of the digital revolution, according to Professor Gerard Parr, head of a UK-India government drive to put ICT collaboration on a vibrant new footing.

UU Develops even closer links with IndiaUU Develops even closer links with India
The University of Ulster has been chosen to take part in an initiative launched by the Prime Minister Tony Blair to forge closer educational and research links between the UK and India.

Multimedia Students Team Up With Translink in Poster CampaignMultimedia Students Team Up With Translink in Poster Campaign
Eye-catching posters designed by the University’s Multimedia students will form the basis of upcoming campaigns for Northern Ireland Railways.

Digital Media Award for UU ExpertDigital Media Award for UU Expert
University of Ulster lecturer Dr Kevin Curran has been named ‘Newcomer of the Year’ at the prestigious Irish Digital Media Awards ceremony.

Plastics Firm Benefits From UU LinkPlastics Firm Benefits From UU Link
A link-up with the University of Ulster has led to a Lisburn plastics firm developing new products, increasing its production efficiency and forming an improved relationship with the UK’s largest bus builder

Epicentre Project Launched at University of UlsterEpicentre Project Launched at University of Ulster
A multi-million pound cross-border technology partnership to allow businesses in the north-west to tap into the expertise of academics, specialised equipment and research facilities was launched at the Magee campus of the University of Ulster today.

Celebrating The Mother TongueCelebrating The Mother Tongue
The High Commissioner of Bangladesh to the UK, Mr. Sabihuddin Ahmed, will be the guest of honour at an event at the University of Ulster to mark UNESCO International Mother Language Day.

Adam is King of the Game BoysAdam is King of the Game Boys
College student Adam Stringer is the North West’s “King Gamer”.

UU Lecturer Named BCS Professional of the YearUU Lecturer Named BCS Professional of the Year
Dr George Wilkie, Director of the University’s Centre for Software Process Technologies (CSPT) has been awarded the IT Professional of the Year Award for 2006 by the British Computer Society.

UU Seeking to develop networks that think for themselvesUU Seeking to develop networks that think for themselves
The University of Ulster has won a competitive bid to take part in a EU-funded ‘blue skies’ research project to develop the next generation of networks - networks that can think for themselves.

UU links up with Cisco Systems, The World’s Largest Internet Company
UU links up with Cisco Systems, The World’s Largest Internet Company
The Internet Technologies Research Group at the University of Ulster, Coleraine in Northern Ireland has established an exciting collaborative relationship with Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose, California, that will place several internship positions at their internationally renowned Research Laboratories in the USA.

NIBEC Innovations Showcased in UTV DVDNIBEC Innovations Showcased in UTV DVD
Dr Shirley Davey, a research associate at the University's Jordanstown campus, is one of five women showcased on a new educational DVD aimed at promoting career opportunities for girls in science, engineering and technology (SET).

Top Researchers from ‘Down Under’ to Address UU AudienceTop Researchers from ‘Down Under’ to Address UU Audience
Two international communication experts are set to address staff and students from the School of Communication at the Jordanstown campus next week.

Shaping The Future of Computer GamesShaping The Future of Computer Games
Computer gaming enthusiasts will be able to compete against each other on wireless hand-held consoles from any location in the world in the future, students at the University of Ulster have heard.

Engineering Staff Give Helping Hand to Hurricane VictimsEngineering Staff Give Helping Hand to Hurricane Victims
Big-hearted staff from the Faculty of Engineering sacrificed their lunch breaks this week to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

UU Innovators Take Top Prizes At £25K AwardsUU Innovators Take Top Prizes At £25K Awards
A unique healthcare telecommunications service solution created by University of Ulster innovators received top prize in the 2005 Investment Belfast £25K Awards.

Students Hit Top Gear with Race Car DesignStudents Hit Top Gear with Race Car Design
Three UU graduates who designed and built a formula one-style racing car have returned from Italy after competing against engineering students from across the world.

UU Magee Flagship Communications Initiative Wins Top UK AwardUU Magee Flagship Communications Initiative Wins Top UK Award
University of Ulster scientific know-how has helped a pioneering wireless communications project win a top UK award.

Expert Reveals Future of RoboticsExpert Reveals Future of Robotics
Professor Noel Sharkey, star of BBC cult-series Robot Wars, will be one of the guest speakers at a University of Ulster conference on Artificial Intelligence today.

Top Telecommunications Professor Visits UUTop Telecommunications Professor Visits UU
One of the world’s leading experts in Telecommunications Engineering has been visiting the University’s Coleraine campus in a bid to develop partnerships between UU and other top research centres.

Are You Game To Learn at UU?Are You Game To Learn at UU?
Would you like to combine a passion for computer games with a successful career in one of the world’s most profitable and fast-moving industries?

UU Engineering Students Have Winning Formula 
UU Engineering Students Have Winning Formula
A team of final-year engineering students have won the Shell Fuel-Efficiency Award for a formula racing car that they designed, built and raced at this year’s Formula Student competition.

UU Know-How Powers ‘Wireless City’ ProjectUU Know-How Powers ‘Wireless City’ Project
A £1.38m ‘Wireless City’ project linking the University’s Magee campus to Derry City Council and the NWIFHE was unveiled today by DETI Minister Angela Smith.

Making SMART Homes SmarterMaking SMART Homes Smarter
A University of Ulster researcher is at the cutting edge of innovative technology designed to make homes smarter.

Developing and Delivering e-Learning SymposiumDeveloping and Delivering e-Learning Symposium
The development and delivery of e-Learning in the University is up for discussion at a symposium hosted by the Faculty of Engineering at Magee this week.

UU Brings Research Excellence to Eastern EuropeUU Brings Research Excellence to Eastern Europe
The University has been chosen to take part in a pan-European project to help companies in former Iron Curtain countries build up their e-business and e-work expertise.

Funding Boost for UU Computing SchoolFunding Boost for UU Computing School
The School of Computing and Mathematics at the University has secured funding of more than £1.5m over a 5 year period to support teaching and learning activities in Information and Computer Sciences throughout the UK’s higher education sector.

BT Prize for Advanced MSc Course at UUBT Prize for Advanced MSc Course at UU
BT Northern Ireland in conjunction with the University of Ulster has established an annual prize for the best overall student performance on the Advanced MSc in Telecommunications and Internet Systems course at the University's Coleraine campus.

UU Hosts Conference On ‘Bio-Inspired Computing’UU Hosts Conference On ‘Bio-Inspired Computing’
Researchers from across Europe are meeting at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus to update each other on specialist knowledge about a complex and innovative field - how to replicate aspects of human brain functions in computer systems.

Kids Go Robotic for National Science WeekKids Go Robotic for National Science Week
School children will be putting science to the test at the University of Ulster’s Magee campus when they build and race their own robots today.

The Conversational Computer ­ Not Just Science FictionThe Conversational Computer ­ Not Just Science Fiction
A new book by a University of Ulster researcher says conversational computers could become reality sooner than we think.

UU Links with Ericsson to Create Next Generation Telecoms NetworksUU Links with Ericsson to Create Next Generation Telecoms Networks
A University of Ulster academic has been recruited by one of the world’s leading telecommunications companies to help it develop new network management systems to power the next generation sophisticated mobile phone applications.

UU Unveils Wireless Campus ProjectUU Unveils Wireless Campus Project
Teaching and learning at the University took a giant step forward today when the first phase of a pioneering Wireless Campus project was unveiled.

UU Scientist Networks IndiaUU Scientist Networks India
University of Ulster scientist Professor Gerard Parr has been selected to take part in a major conference in New Delhi next month aimed at boosting technology business between the UK and India, which is the world’s second fasting growing economy.

UU Helping Change The Face of HealthcareUU Helping Change The Face of Healthcare
University researchers are working with clinicians at one of Northern Ireland’s leading hospitals on novel ways to harness information and communication technology to provide a better service to patients.

UU Research Pushing Back the Frontiers of SpaceUU Research Pushing Back the Frontiers of Space
Cutting edge research at the University of Ulster into how to make complex computers and communications systems manage themselves could power the next generation of US space probes, it was revealed today.

UU Maths Student has the Right Equation

UU Maths Student has the Right Equation
University student, Allan Ellingsgaard, certainly did his sums before coming to UU.

US Corporation Acquires UU Software Spin-Out EZ-DSP

US Corporation Acquires UU Software Spin-Out EZ-DSP
A software firm started under the umbrella of the University just three years ago has been acquired by a US corporation to play a pivotal role in its European growth.

Derry Schools Design Winning Toys of the Future
Derry Schools Design Winning Toys of the Future
St Mary’s College, Derry and Limavady Grammar School have scooped joint first place in the University of Ulster’s Design a Toy Competition, launched earlier this year.

 

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Seminar: Living With Robots
As part of Engineered! A Week of Wonder, a week-long programme of events celebrating engineering in Ireland, the Faculty of Computing and Engineering hosted a lunchtime seminar by Professor Noel Sharkey in the Octagon, Coleraine Campus on Tuesday 10th February.