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The study shows that employment rates in the Republic of Ireland fell further but recovered faster than those in Northern Ireland after the Covid-19 pandemic

Jobs in Republic recovered faster than NI after Covid

Employment across all regions in the Republic of Ireland fell further during the pandemic but recovered faster than in Northern Ireland, according to new research.

Business • 05 Feb

In September, Ulster University was shortlisted alongside five other top-ranking institutions

NI University wins University of the Year

Ulster University has been awarded 'University of the Year 2024', the most prestigious title held by Times Higher Education. For the first time in the University's history, Ulster University is recognised as the top higher education institution in the UK and Ireland.

Ulster • 29 Nov 24

The 161 places will be made available in Ulster University at a cost of €9.5m

Govt to fund more NI college places for health workers

The Government will announce later that it is funding more college places for student nurses and other health professionals in Northern Ireland.

Education • 01 Nov 24

Cross border tourism triples in last decade, report shows

The tourism industry across the island of Ireland is worth almost €17 billion to the economy, and supports 300,000 jobs, new data shows.

Business • 29 May 24

The study says ending the scourge of religious bigotry should top any future executive's priority list

New Stormont department to tackle sectarianism - report

An Ulster University study has recommended that a new government department should be created in Northern Ireland to specifically deal with tackling sectarianism.

Ulster • 14 May 19

Trouble has broken out among students celebrating St Patrick's Day in previous years

NI universities cancel classes to halt revellers

Northern Ireland's two universities have cancelled all classes and told students to go home for the weekend in an attempt to prevent St Patrick's Day disturbances involving students.

News • 16 Mar 17