ULS is an educational, training and development consultancy working in the area of research, evaluation, course development and educational access. ULS undertakes projects in the educational, development and management sectors. It operates in Ireland, the Czech Republic, United Kingdom and Finland. Its focus is on professional development with a particular emphasis on work based learning. ULS works in Ireland, Europe and the United States with a wide range of clients including universities, open learning institutions, employers and community associations. It has a particular expertise in learning around vocational training, e-learning, diversity, interculturalism, immigration and strategic management. ULS has extensive experience of promotion of educational and learning innovation and works closely with adult education and employer networks. ULS has specialized experience with post-graduate distance learning initiatives in change management and sustainable professional development. It is centrally involved in work based learning initiatives that promote employee growth and competence. ULS promotes pro-active strategic planning for innovative learning and is actively involved in a wide range of evaluation projects.