University of Ulster Podcasts
http://www.publicaffairs.ulster.ac.uk/podcasts/
News and comment from the life of the University of Ulster, Ireland's largest University.
The UN: Recovering The Vision
Posted: September 2007
The challenges facing the United Nations have never been greater, according to Professor Kevin Boyle, Director of the Human Rights Centre University of Essex, who this week gave the INCORE annual lecture
Tart Cherries - Sports Superfood?
Posted: April 2007
Dr Malachy McHugh, Director of Research at the Nicholas Sports Medicine Institute at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York, discusses: “The Efficacy of Tart Cherry Juice in Preventing Symptoms of Muscle Damage".
In Praise of Television
Posted: March 2007
Television continues to be the most important of the mass media, according to Professor Maire Messenger Davies in her professorial lecture delivered on 1 March 2007. TV is not only fun, it's good for us, she argues.
Fostering Academic Enterprise
Posted: February 2007
Invest NI expert Dr Abdul Al-Jibouri speaks to the University's Knowlege Club on the value of Invest NI's START programme, aimed at encouraging better links between academia and industry.
Law and Democracy in a Changing World
Posted: January 2007
Baroness Helena Kennedy delivers the inaugural Chancellor's Lecture at the University of Ulster.
Cancer Medicine: The Challenges of the Molecular Age
Posted: December 2006
Professor Patrick Johnston, Director of the Centre for Cancer Research at QUB delivers the 2006 Ulster Cancer Foundation Lecture at the University of Ulster. His theme? 'Cancer Medicine: the Challenges of the Molecular Age'.
Launch of UU Sport Academy
Posted: December 2006
The University of Ulster today launched its new Sports Academy. David Young interviewed some of the VIPs at the launch event about its aims and objectives.
Multiculturalism and Diversity
Posted: December 2006
Professor Bob Osborne introduces a lecture by Canadian High Commissioner to the UK Mr James Wright, on Multiculturalism and Diversity.
Achieving Peak Performance
Posted: December 2006
Top physiologist Dr Declan Connolly from the University of Vermont explains how to train athletes to peak condition without causing 'burn out'.
Lessons of the Peace Process
Posted: December 2006
Irish President Mary McAleese delivers the Tip O'Neill Peace Lecture at the UU's Magee campus, 4 December 2006.
UUSRP: Fostering Business Growth
Posted: October 2006
Sean McCaul talks to David Young about how the University of Ulster's Science Research Parks help foster innovation and business growth.
Powering The Creative Industries
Posted: October 2006
A recent international conference hosted by the University explored the way forward for the cultural and creative industries in Northern Ireland. David Young reports.
Communicating With Disenfranchised Communities
Posted: October 2006
Professor Anne Gregory argues that ‘defending the rights of those unable to defend themselves is ethical and just’ and that this should and can be the higher calling of public relations activity in the public and voluntary sectors.
Ulster-Connacht Medical School
Posted: October 2006
The University has teamed up with NUI Galway to explore the possibility of establishing a cross-border medical school based at the Magee campus. David Young reports.
International Life At UU
Posted: September 2006
Laura Haydon chats to overseas students at the university about life at UU, and gets the strategic perspective from Joan Reilly, Head of the International Office.
