Dr Kyle Ferguson

Head of the School of Sport and Exercise Science at Ulster University. PhD UU, MSc QUB. FCMI SFHEA. Chair of the Northern Ireland Schools Football Association.

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

🚨 Job alert🚨

⭐We are recruiting a Research Associate at @UlsterUni to join our Children Sport Participation & Physical Activity study ⭐

More info: https://t.co/TRUGQbfBGF

📆Closing date: 05 Nov 2026 @ 23:30

Please share with anyone in your network who might be interested.

[Northern Ireland Schools’ FA @NISchoolsFA]

Calling ALL Primary Schools – Register with the NI Schools' FA in 60 seconds!

https://t.co/dKMQT4Eti6

Registered schools can find out about:
National finals
Festivals
Districts
School Club links
Funded coaching
Funding initiatives

[Northern Ireland Schools’ FA @NISchoolsFA]

SPiM: Shaping the Future of Inclusive Football

This week, NISFA presented to an engaging, forward thinking cohort of students at Ulster University about SPIM (Specialist Provision in Mainstream).

If you feel you can support this vital area, please contact [email protected]

[Northern Ireland Schools’ FA @NISchoolsFA]

LIVE: Danske Bank U18 Boy's Schools' Cup Round 1 https://t.co/rwzhjStrOE

[Northern Ireland Schools’ FA @NISchoolsFA]

NI U18 Schoolboys: Nominations Now Open

Could your pupil or son be playing at the 2027 Centenary Shield?

We're looking for the best U18 schoolboy footballers in Northern Ireland. Teachers and parents can nominate a player now.

https://t.co/WeODixFEfH

[Northern Ireland Schools’ FA @NISchoolsFA]

The @DanskeBank_UK Schools' Cup competitions are back for 2026/27!

The launch comes as NISFA marks its 95th anniversary, having been founded in 1931, and sees a new U18 Girls' Schools' Cup join the programme.

https://t.co/5ZQ9HmmmZ0

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

🥊🏅Congrats to our MSc Sports Coaching & Performance student, Jon McConnell, on winning Commonwealth Games Gold with Team NI Boxing! 🇬🇧🥇

Everyone in School is incredibly proud of your outstanding achievement, dedication and commitment.
#CommonwealthGames #Glasgow2026 #TeamNI

[Dr Kyle Ferguson @KyleAFerguson]

Fantastic group of engaged coaches.

[Irish FA Coach Education @IFACoachEd]

Brilliant week with our UEFA B Diploma candidates.

Excellent engagement throughout, with coaches challenging themselves in both the practical and classroom sessions. Lots of valuable discussions and shared ideas! @QueensSport

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

Great to host 60+ stakeholders at @UlsterUni Centre for Sport in Society exploring the value of sport & physical activity in NI.
Thanks to Prof Simon Shibli, our partners @Sport_NI @NISportsForum @belfastcc @GLL_UK & all who contributed to a really positive discussion.

[Ulster University @UlsterUni]

It's time to celebrate the Class of 2026!

Bookings are now open for the summer graduation ceremonies.

Your dedication, hard work and focus have led to this moment, so don't miss your chance to celebrate.

Book now: https://t.co/qW2UoO6bHh

#ProudOfUU

[Dr Kyle Ferguson @KyleAFerguson]

Fantastic team work.

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

We delivered 'Part 2: Graduate Transition Programme' for final-year students, co-designed with student leaders and Employability & Graduate Futures. It featured Masters info sessions, an Employers Network event & a CPD masterclass. Thanks to everyone for supporting our students.

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

📣 👇Study Recruitment 👇📣

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

Congratulations @Danielle_FBD!!

Very proud of you! 🏋️‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️ 💪

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

First-year Ulster University Sport & Exercise Science students brought festive fun to Rosstulla Special School, hosting their annual Christmas Party. A 20+ year tradition celebrating inclusion, partnership, and real-world learning through sport.

[Dr Kyle Ferguson @KyleAFerguson]

Fantastic reinforcement of the @IrishFA youth framework. Placing the player/young person at the centre of everything we do can only lead to positive outcomes.

[Belfast Telegraph Sport @BelTel_Sport]

It's David Jeffrey's Saturday column

💵 January transfer window should be scrapped

⚽️ IFA may have hit the target with a blueprint for youth football

🪓 Same old story, manager loses his job and players raise their game

🏆 Cup Final will be a cracker

https://t.co/0TGTDiNxV4

[Ulster University @UlsterUni]

Last week, Ulster University's Centre for Sport in Society hosted the Football Collective Conference to explore football's social, cultural and political impact in partnership with the Irish Football Association.

Read more: https://t.co/P7ybjzzDvW

[Irish FA @IrishFA]

The Football Collective holds annual conference at National Stadium https://t.co/Q5SiAB6rT6

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

🎉𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!

We’re delighted to recognise our Sport & Exercise Nutrition, Outdoor Adventure students who received Dean’s Awards for their outstanding academic performance and dedication. #ProudOfUU

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

🎓FULLY FUNDED PHD POSITIONS🎓

We are advertising 3 PhD projects!

Check out & apply by the following link 👉 https://t.co/cW2bGS48zf

Come join ‘The 2024 University of the Year’ 🏆

#WeAreUU

[School of Sport & Exercise Science @UlsterSchSport]

What an incredible 2 days! 😊

Thank you to everyone for attending and participating in the @FB_Collective conference in Belfast!

#WeAreUU