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UU Alumni Newsletter | September 2025

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Suckin' Diesel! Graduates and twin sisters, Brodie and Mirren McFeely, kit out Irish popstar CMAT for her latest music video and new album launch.

Both sisters are graduates of the Belfast School of Art; Brodie studied Textile Art, Design and Fashion, and Mirren studied Graphic Design and Illustration. Through their unique brand, Cúpla Designs, Brodie and Mirren weave together their creative talents to create playful and distinct designs that draw inspiration from contemporary Irish culture and nostalgia, and pay homage to icons of their home county, Donegal. Peep the Daniel O'Donnell dress they presented to CMAT at her recent gig in Belfast. The future promises star potential for these talented Irish designers!

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We Are Celebrating! Discover the Range of Anniversaries Ulster University are Celebrating in 2025

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Applications to Derry~Londonderry campus have risen by 21% for the 2025/26 academic year

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Translink Unveil New Artwork at York Street Station by Fine Art Graduate Maitiú Catherwood

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New Ulster University Survey Highlights Gap Between Graduate Use of AI and Employer Adoption

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Graduates in the Spotlight: Showcasing Alumni Achievements

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Obituaries of Graduates, Staff and Friends of Ulster University

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