Professor Colin Turner
@ProfCTurner
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PVC, Executive Dean @UlsterCEBE; Past President @EngProfCouncil. Engineer, Mathematician, Software Developer, PFHEA, National Teaching Fellow, 合氣道, 居合道, He/Him.
Belfast
Joined February 2009
We’re delighted to share that Joan Condell, Professor of Intelligent Technologies, has been appointed to the prestigious DSIT Fellowship Programme. She will join Britain’s leading scientists and technologists in driving technological innovation. @SciTechgovuk
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Immense planning and technical precision was required for this absolutely preposterous (but real) view: I captured my friend @BlackGryph0n transiting the sun during a skydive. This might be the first photo of it's kind in existence. See a video of this moment in the reply 👇
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Tonight, we officially hand over the title of @TimesHigherEd University of the Year. It’s been an incredible 12 months and we wish this year’s nominees the best of luck. We are taking a look back to last year’s unforgettable winning moment. #WeAreUU
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We are proud to have officially launched @ResearchPlusUni in Parliament, today. ResearchPlus is a new collaboration between ten long established & highly regarded research-focused universities, of which Ulster University is one. Learn more: https://t.co/dTnTZgVjEq
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A great blog article from the @EngProfCouncil's Stella Fowler on how the current unsustainable finding model in UK Higher Education makes understanding the data and policy in admission trends even more important. Have a read, and consider attending the forum itself!
Why attend the EAN Access & Admissions Forum 2025? Stella Fowler’s blog explains how #leaders, #faculty, and #policymakers can gain insights, strategies, and solutions for #funding and #admissions challenges shaping #engineering #education. 📖Read more: https://t.co/p1GhO07DMa
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Delighted to see this well deserved recognition!
Congratulations to Prof. Jim McLaughlin on his election to @RAEngNews. A leader in biomedical engineering & digital healthcare innovation, Prof. McLaughlin joins a group of Fellows recognised for exceptional contributions to engineering & technology. https://t.co/tVvz7lgZYw
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Congratulations to Ulster University’s Dr Denise MacDermott who has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship Award for 2025 by @AdvanceHE. Read more: https://t.co/awrZlZf22H
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The longest straw you can drink from on Earth is ~ 10.3 m (33.8 ft) long
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Today we are proud to confer an Honorary Doctorate on Billy Murray, for his outstanding contribution to kickboxing. Read more: https://t.co/A1LBqfCypD
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We are delighted to announce that we have been ranked #1 in job prospects, teaching quality, course content, careers service, personal tutor and value for money in the UK @studentcrowd awards. Watch what our recent graduates had to say about their experience.
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Not impressed @Translink_NI - I've just missed this connection to Derry/Londonderry because you apparently couldn't find your conductor at Bangor.
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Today our first cohort of doctors graduated from @UlsterUniMed at our Derry~Londonderry campus. NI Health minister @mikenesbitNI had this message for those students graduating today. #WeAreUU | #ProudOfUU | @healthdpt
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Class of 2025: First Cohort of Doctors Meet the students who are making history today as they are the first cohort to graduate from @UlsterUniMed at our Derry~Londonderry campus. Read more here: https://t.co/wbRIWx4ohZ
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Dear @VancityReynolds, how does one apologise to a Canadian colleague that one has inadvertently called American. #askingforafriend
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Looking to bring fresh thinking into your business? There’s still time to recruit placement students from Ulster University for September 2025. Find out more and register your interest: https://t.co/UNyuZ7EfAA
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Congratulations to the outstanding students who attended this year’s @UlsterCEBE Innovation in Placements Awards! Are you a business owner wanting to power your organisation with student talent? Recruit a placement student for Sept 2025: https://t.co/bB2Jpa5Z0p
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We were delighted to welcome Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, to Studio Ulster and give him a tour of the world’s most advanced virtual production facility!
🎥 Congratulations to Studio Ulster, the world-leading virtual production studio which officially launched yesterday! 👇Secretary of State @hilarybennmp toured the Belfast studio, which is part funded by UK Government, including £25.2m via the Belfast Region City Deal.
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Studio Ulster is officially open! Last night's launch showcased world-class facilities for film, tv, gaming, animation and immersive media. https://t.co/gqRvKaQknd Credit: Getty/ Charles McQuillan @BelfastHarbour | @NIScreen | @GovUK | @niexecutive | @Economy_NI
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Tonight Studio Ulster, the world’s most technologically advanced virtual production facility, officially launches as industry leaders and dignitaries take to the red carpet. Read more: https://t.co/XJu2NqfSUN
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