Prof Bartholomew, who was an NHS radiographer before entering higher education in 2001, moved to Northern Ireland in 2016. “The phrase that was used to me at that time was ‘from peace to prosperity’, and I think Ulster University has done a lot since I’ve been here at Ulster University, prior to me being vice- chancellor and since, so it’s a privilege to see that recognised.”Prof Bartholomew held various roles at Ulster University before becoming vice-chancellor on March 1 2020, just two weeks before campuses closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2024, Ulster University was given the UK and Ireland University of the Year Award by Times Higher Education. US president Joe Biden delivers his keynote speech at Ulster University in Belfast in 2023 (PA)“The last few years has been really transformative for Ulster University, whereby we’ve been investing in all of our campuses simultaneously,” he said. “Being Ulster University in those places, delivering for students, delivering for researchers, delivering for the economy and society is actually what we’re about.

Source: The Herald December 29, 2025 23:17 UTC