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Matrix NI - Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel
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Matrix NI | industry led panel | advising government | informing academia & industry on the commercial exploitation of #R&D #science #technology
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#Photonics is the science of generating, controlling and detecting light and it underpins many of today’s most rapidly evolving technologies. Download the latest Matrix report 'Photonics and Lasers Capability' to find out more bit.ly/PhotonicsLas...
#photonics #lasers #capability
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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The latest Matrix report has highlighted areas in which Northern Ireland can build upon its reputation as a centre of excellence in #photonics and #laser technologies. In areas such as: #communications #manufacturing #biomedical #imaging #quantum #computing
🔗https://bit.ly/PhotonicsLaunch
Rob Hill (Chair, Matrix) Prof Helen McCarthy (CSTA), Prof Paddy Mallon (Report Chair, Matrix) Mark Gubbins (Director of Development, Seagate) Prof Paddy Mallon presenting the findings of the report at the plenary at Magee College, Ulster University
October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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We had a brilliant time co-hosting the 'AI and the future of work' discussion event in Belfast with @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and @matrixni.bsky.social. Thank you to all of our speakers and to the audience for your great questions and feed-in!
October 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland' is available to download now.
AI is reshaping economies, redefining skills, and redrawing the map of opportunity at an unprecedented pace. Read more
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#AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork
October 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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🤖 We are looking forward to travelling to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social on Wednesday for our joint discussion event alongside @matrixni.bsky.social on AI and the Future of Work. You can still secure a last-minute, in-person or online place: bit.ly/46imiFG
October 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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The recent Matrix 'space scoping study' highlights how N. Ireland has significant strengths in #engineering #manufacturing #technology #cybersecurity building a competitive #space sector.
We have been filming at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium to highlight and showcase NI #capability.
October 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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“#AI is not coming to Northern Ireland—it’s already here, reshaping how we work, compete, and create value. The question isn’t whether AI will transform work, but how we ensure transformation serves our people, businesses, and communities”. matrixni.org/matrix-ai-re...
Matrix 'AI report' findings presented at AICON - Matrix
Tom Gray presented the findings from ‘AI and the future of work in Northern Ireland’ at the recent AICON event held at Titanic Belfast.  As Chair of the report he commenced his presentation  stating “...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Interested in membership of the National Science Advice Forum in Ireland? Closing date approaching 24 October. #science #innovation #foresight

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📣 Expressions of interest have opened for membership of the National Science Advice Forum.    🔬 The Government Science Advisor welcomes contributions from all areas of high-quality science that can… |...
📣 Expressions of interest have opened for membership of the National Science Advice Forum.    🔬 The Government Science Advisor welcomes contributions from all areas of high-quality science that can in...
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October 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Continue the conversation on #AI and sign up for an 'AI and the Future of Work in NI' free event on 22nd October @4.30pm. In person and online.
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🍂 Have you signed up for any of our exciting (free!) Autumn discussion events? Coming up... AI and the future of work, Delivering the UK Life Sciences Strategy and Opportunities and Challenges in science, technology & innovation. www.foundation.org.uk/Events
October 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Read the latest Matrix report on #AI :
'AI and Future of Work in Northern Ireland'
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#artificialintelligence #innovation #futureofwork
AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland - Matrix
Download the Matrix report on AI and the Future of Work in NI, exploring opportunities, risks and how AI is reshaping jobs across the region.
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October 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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The latest Matrix #AI report launched by the Minister for the Economy at Momentum One Zero was featured on UTV Live last night.
Watch again:
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September 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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The Minister for the Economy - Dr Caiomhe Archibald has launched a new report commissioned by Matrix entitled 'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland'. Which highlights the AI potential for significant economic benefits, while adapting to the widescale impact of #AI. 🔗 bit.ly/42eeOkG
September 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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🤖 AI and the Future of Work | Join us on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at Queens University Belfast for our joint discussion event with QUB and @matrixni.bsky.social. Book your free online or in-person before they go! bit.ly/46imiFG
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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#space #sustainability #innovation #earthobservation | Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel
Space technology is being employed to help deal with blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh as phase 2 of a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI). The UK Space Agency has awarded £800k funding. ...
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September 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Matrix is looking forward to the upcoming #AICon25 as a sponsor and an opportunity to share the latest Matrix #AI report.
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AICON is back for its seventh year, reaffirming its position as the largest and most influential AI conference in Ireland.   As AI is increasingly adopted in all aspects of life, the two-day… | Sync N...
AICON is back for its seventh year, reaffirming its position as the largest and most influential AI conference in Ireland.   As AI is increasingly adopted in all aspects of life, the two-day conferenc...
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September 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social MLA has met with Peter Gilleece and Georgina Grieve, the co-chairs of a new SME Entrepreneurship Codesign Group, ahead of them chairing the first meeting of the group in a few weeks.
The Minister is pictured with Peter Gilleece and Georgina Grieve, the co-chairs of a new SME Entrepreneurship Codesign Group.
September 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Matrix is proud to sponsor the upcoming TechTides conference. #innovation #collaboration #technology
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#northernireland #derry #londonderry | TechTides
Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel is a business led expert panel, formed to advise government, industry and academia on the commercial exploitation of Research & Development and scie...
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September 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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We're excited to announce our spin-off podcast

SCENARIOS FOR TOMORROW!

Join host @scenario2020.bsky.social as she sits down with Global Leaders in futures & foresight 👩🏽‍🔬🧪

FMI: scenarios.farhub.org/sft-podcast/

#Scenarios4Tmw #ScenarioFutures #FARvisions #WomenInSTEM #SciComm #podcast #AcademicSky
Title "Scenarios for Tomorrow" in white font, before a blue gradient background. Tag line "Tomorrow's Headlines, Today's Thought Experiments" in black font, before a wavy light grey background. Website at bottom, scenarios.farhub.org. Account name @scenariofutures
September 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a picture of our reality – or even whether that is possible.
Why no one can agree on what quantum physics really means
For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a picture of our reality – or even whether that is possible
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August 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Margaret Lindsay Huggins, astronomer and pioneer in spectrography, was born #OnThisDay in 1848. During her career, she would co-author the ‘Atlas of Representative Stellar Spectra’, working with her husband William at the Tulse Hill observatory in London.

#WomenInSTEM #Space
August 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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NI Space Sector is thriving - read the article to find out more.
#space #engineering #innovation

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The sky isn't the limit for Northern Ireland's rising space sector
This article was originally published in the August edition of Ulster Business. Young Belfast engineer, Harry Ferguson, built his own aircraft in 1909 and flew it at Hillsborough Park.
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August 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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#AI #Census - Belfast hosts 73% of AI firms with strong potential for regional growth. The AICC report highlights the key sectors driving AI development, including services, consulting, software and development, and health and life sciences.
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Today we welcomed Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald to officially launch the Artificial Intelligence Capability Census 2025, the first comprehensive baseline of NI's AI… ...
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August 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The recent Matrix, Space Scoping Report highlighted Northern Ireland’s strengths in #engineering, #manufacturing, and #technology as key assets that will support a competitive and sustainable #space sector in the UK.
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‘The Rapidly Changing Context of Global Space’, is the theme of the upcoming British Interplanetary Society 'reinventing space conference'. | Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Pane...
‘The Rapidly Changing Context of Global Space’, is the theme of the upcoming British Interplanetary Society 'reinventing space conference'. A theme that resonates with NI SPACE as a regional space clu...
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August 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Matrix is proud to be one of many sponsors for the upcoming #Techtides event in the North West on 18 November 2025 - save the date!
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Save the Date and Book your ticket! | TechTides
Save the Date and Book your ticket! Attend TechTides, a major new technology and innovation Conference, coming to Derry~Londonderry on the 18th November 2025. To find out more about the conference,...
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August 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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UK Space Agency Funding for NI Space Cluster - Matrix
The UK Space Agency made a funding announcement at the recent UKSA conference, with NI Space as one of the 10 cluster organisations to benefit from a £1.6 million investment. Enabling NI SPACE to enha...
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July 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM