Uni Life

15 Famous Alumni From University of Ulster Belfast

Every University has a long list of alumni and, surprisingly, many of the individuals are actually famous! Here’s 15 famous alumni from University of Ulster Belfast.

1. Sir George Ivan Morrison

A.K.A. Van Morrison. He is a singer-songwriter from Belfast.

2. Seamus Heaney

He is a world-renowned poet, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995.

3. Joey and Robert Dunlop

The brothers were motorcyclists from Antrim. Sadly, they both died either racing or practising for races.

4. Jonathan Edwards

Edwards is a triple jump Olympic gold medalist.

5. Colin Davidson

He is an artist from Belfast. As well as being a member of the Royal Ulster Academy, he was their President from 2012-2015.

 

6. Bill and Hillary Clinton

Bill is the former President of the United States, with Hillary as the First Lady. Hillary was Donald Trump’s opposition in the 2016 Presidential elections.

7. Omid Djalili

Omid is a British comedian. He has won awards like the EMMA Award.

 

8. Michael Riley

Michael studied English, Media and Theatre at the Coleraine University. He is the CEO of the film company Sterling Pictures.

9. Ewan McGregor

An actor best known for his roles in Trainspotting and voicing Lumiere in the 2017 version of Beauty and the Beast.

10. David Lyttle

Born in Waringstown, he is most notably known for owning the record label Lyte.

11. Neil Brittain

Brittain is a sports journalist and presenter for UTV News.

See Also

 

12. David Humphreys

A retired rugby player, playing 72 times for Ireland. He also coached the Ulster rugby team until recently.

13. Gary Lightbody

Lightbody was born in Bangor, and is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Snow Patrol.

14. Graeme McDowell

He is a professional golfer born in Portrush. He won the 2010 US Open, and also represented Ireland at the World Cup.

15. Amanda Burton

Born in Derry/Londonderry, Amanda is an actress. She is known for her roles in Silent Witness and Waterloo Road.

Bonus: James Nesbitt

Although the Northern Irish actor is not an alumni from the University of Ulster, he became the Chancellor of the University in 2010. He is known for various roles, such as Bofur in The Hobbit series and Tony Hughes in The Missing. Best of all: you see him around the uni sometimes!

Who are your favorite famous alumni from University of Ulster Belfast? Comment below!
Featured image source: entertainmentfuse.com
Share
Rachel Hessin

Recent Posts

The New Charlie’s Angels Are Here And We’re Excited

Get in, girls, we're going to save the world. 1. Take your mind back to the early 2000s... Charlie's Angels might…

5 mins ago

Why You Should Travel Solo And How It Benefits You

Everybody loves a holiday, whether you’re a fan of full-board resort holidays in the Caribbean or would rather be on…

2 hours ago

Apps You Need On Your Phone For When You’re Bored

We are all guilty of refreshing social media over and over and over again and still expecting new results. There's…

4 hours ago

My Drink Got Spiked In Vietnam And This Is My Story

As a thriving solo traveler I chose to take a trip to Vietnam, one of Asia’s top destinations for backpackers.…

10 hours ago

The Best Gifts In The Oscars Goodie Bag

The Oscars might be over and done with, but that doesn't mean the celebs who got to go aren't still…

14 hours ago

10 Healthy Snack Ideas For When You Need To Munch

I love a good snack! There are days when I'm hungry all the time so I always have snacks with…

16 hours ago