Ulster University - Employability & Graduate Futures

Ulster University - Employability & Graduate Futures Employability & Graduate Futures at Ulster University offers a range of support services, resources and activities for Ulster students and graduates.

You're welcome to access our resources at ulster.ac.uk/employability or pop in and speak to a member of our dedicated careers team in one of our hubs located across all four campuses.

Celebrating our EDGE Award Postgraduate students👏A big congratulations to over 100 international postgraduate students o...
26/05/2026

Celebrating our EDGE Award Postgraduate students👏

A big congratulations to over 100 international postgraduate students on the successful completion of the Transferable Research and Writing Skills EDGE Award programme!

This extra curricular programme, designed and delivered by The English for Academic Studies Centre helps students develop their academic and employability skills.

Congratulations to everyone involved!🤩

From Student to Freelancer Workshop! Building a Brand, Winning Clients, and Pricing with Confidence👇Hosted by Matt Dowli...
21/05/2026

From Student to Freelancer Workshop! Building a Brand, Winning Clients, and Pricing with Confidence👇

Hosted by Matt Dowling, founder of the Freelancer Club!
📆28th May 2026 | 2:30pm - 4pm
💻Virtual (via Teams)

Whether you’re thinking about launching a side hustle or already earning money from your freelance skills, this workshop will help you position yourself clearly, attract the right clients, and price your work with confidence.

Matt Dowling is a 4x Founder, influential thought leader, and sought-after speaker who has redefined the freelance sector. As the founder of Freelancer Club, he has built a pioneering community-driven platform that empowers freelancers through cutting-edge resources, professional development, and high-value job opportunities. Matt and his team have equipped thousands of freelancers with the skills and opportunities to thrive in the evolving world of work.

Register now via https://ulster.joinhandshake.co.uk

Celebrating 5 years of Enterprise Placement Year!😎This week at Stormont, we celebrated five years of the Ulster Universi...
21/05/2026

Celebrating 5 years of Enterprise Placement Year!😎

This week at Stormont, we celebrated five years of the Ulster University Enterprise Placement Year Programme, bringing together students, graduates, business leaders, policymakers and partners to recognise the impact of student entrepreneurship across Northern Ireland.

Since 2020, the programme has supported students to build businesses, create opportunities and shape the future of work through innovation, enterprise and creativity. Well done to our inspirational student and graduate entrepreneurs!👏

If you are interested in entrepreneurship visit https://www.ulster.ac.uk/student/entrepreneurs

1000+ students have registered!😎 Have you? The NI Grad Fair, sponsored by Bank of America, is just 2 weeks away! We are ...
19/05/2026

1000+ students have registered!😎 Have you?

The NI Grad Fair, sponsored by Bank of America, is just 2 weeks away! We are officially fully booked to employers meaning over 60 graduate employers from across sectors and locations are attending to speak to the Class of 2026 and other recent graduates.

📆Tuesday 2nd June 11am-3pm
📍Ulster University, Belfast

This event is delivered in partnership by Ulster University and Queens University Belfast.

Find out more and register via https://nigradfair.org. Free return transport is available from Derry~Londonderry and Coleraine. You can register your interest in this on registration.

21/04/2026

Are you graduating this summer?🎓
Complete our short graduate transition survey and be in with a chance of winning 1 of 2 sets of Apple AirPod’s or 2 sets of UU branded hoodies including a hoodie.
Remember that after graduation you have ongoing access to Employability and Graduate Futures services, and we are here to help you with your graduate job search.
The survey is open to the UU Class of 2026, expecting to graduate this summer.
Access the survey link and competition terms and conditions at https://ulster.ac.uk/employability

20/04/2026

What an incredible year of Students as Leaders🙌🏼.
Students connected with each other, learned from inspiring leaders, and grew their leadership confidence along the way.
Want to be involved next year? Head to our website and get involved! 👇🏻 http://www.ulster.ac.uk/student/leaders

🚨We are hiring students for the NI Grad FairUlster University are delighted to be hosting the NI Graduate Recruitment Fa...
14/04/2026

🚨We are hiring students for the NI Grad Fair

Ulster University are delighted to be hosting the NI Graduate Recruitment Fair on 2nd June and we are hiring UU students to help us deliver the biggest and best jobs event of the year!

These paid Student Ambassador roles will help with event set up, student registration, providing information and guidance to attendees and helping our employer partners with any queries they might have. Full training will be provided.

Search UUTemps on Handshake for more information!

Win Apple Airpods or UU branded goodies!🎓Are you expecting to graduate this summer? If so then you could be in with a ch...
13/04/2026

Win Apple Airpods or UU branded goodies!🎓

Are you expecting to graduate this summer? If so then you could be in with a chance of winning one of 2 pairs of Apple Airpods or 2 sets of UU branded goodies including a hoodie. All you have to do is complete our short Graduate Transition Survey.

As you navigate the student to graduate transition we are keen to hear about your final year experience so far, your plans for after graduation and whether you would like some additional help with your job search and career planning.

The survey is open now and closes 31 July. Only students graduating this summer are eligible.

Visit https://www.ulster.ac.uk/student/employability

Preparing for Life After University: Transitioning to the Workplace 📆Wednesday, April 29th, ⏰12:00 – 13:00 📍Online OR ...
24/03/2026

Preparing for Life After University: Transitioning to the Workplace

📆Wednesday, April 29th,
⏰12:00 – 13:00
📍Online
OR
📆 Tuesday, April 14th
⏰13:00 – 14:00
📍 Online

This workshop helps final-year students prepare for the transition into work, covering expectations of a graduate role, professional communication, and time management, while building confidence for new environments.

This workshop is open to all final year students, with a particular focus on supporting students with disabilities, neurodiverse students and those with additional needs as they prepare to move into employment.

Register for this workshop via the link below.
👇
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