Engineering Success for UU Students
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 StoriesFrom 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.
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 Sport
The University of Ulster has unveiled a pioneering international partnership with the Coors Belfast Giants Ice Hockey Club.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 Expert
A University of Ulster lecturer has won the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Computational Intelligence Society Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award 2008.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Archive of previous news and events
Engineering Success for UU Students
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 UKSAF Summer Meeting 2008
The Summer Meeting of the UK Surface Analysis Forum was hosted at Jordanstown on 2nd July by the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. The meeting addressed the challenges and opportunities for the application of surface analytical techniques to real world problems in industry, medical technologies and academic research.
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.
Higher Education AcademyThe Faculty of Computing and Engineering hosts the Subject Network for Information and Computer Sciences
The Advance ProgrammeInnovative short courses in Computing and Electronics. Study from home for UU accredited qualifications