Ulster University launches new Legal Innovation Centre
ULSTER University has launched a new Legal Innovation Centre, which will be at the forefront of advancing the use of technology-driven innovation in legal services and legal education globally. The Centre, a collaboration between the School of Law and the School of Computing and Intelligent Systems, is the first of its kind in the UK....
Sparking Jobs and Investment
MORE than 230 jobs have been created and £5.3m secured in investment by businesses at Belfast’s Entrepreneurial Spark Hub. The Entrepreneurial Spark Impact Report, which showcases the scale of the effect that the world’s largest free business accelerator has had for entrepreneurs across the UK, details the success of the programme which provides support for...
Student event marks recruitment drive in China
GLOBAL healthcare diagnostics company Randox has begun a recruitment drive in China. The move follows the launch of its new market expansion initiative and Randox marked the occasion with a student event in partnership with Ulster University and its Confucius Institute. At the event 100 Chinese students currently studying business or science at Ulster University...
SMEs help secure our nation
ENTRY is now open for a competition that aims to find innovative new ideas from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aimed at protecting the UK’s critical infrastructure and keeping public sector and business data secure. The BT SME Award 2017: Securing the Nation will give SMEs from Northern Ireland the chance to showcase their new...
Awards to celebrate industry and research collaboration
ULSTER University is to recognise and reward the successful industry partnerships and pioneering research that drives graduate employment and economic development across Northern Ireland. The new Ulster University Impact Excellence Awards, which are sponsored by Nijobfinder.co.uk, will build upon the well-known Placement Employer Awards, recognising the University’s collaborations with placement employers who are nurturing the...
22nd Anniversary for Hospitality Awards
ENTRY is now open for this year’s Institute of Hospitality NI Awards. These awards, formally known as the Janus Awards, pay tribute and reward the many committed and passionate professionals in Northern Ireland’s hospitality industry. Now in its 22nd year, this year’s gala awards evening will take place at the Titanic, Belfast on Friday May...
Chartered Institute of Marketing expands to meet demand
THE Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has announced further expansion in Ireland with the opening of a new study centre provision in the North West. The North West School of Marketing, based in Bishop Street, in the City of Derry, will initially offer Foundation and Certificate level CIM qualifications. This new marketing provision will offer...
Sky’s the limit
TWO young women from Northern Ireland have graduated from Flybe’s most recent cabin crew training. Laura Thompson from Portavogie and Kerry Craig from Ballymoney completed the intensive three week Initials training programme in January and have been presented with their ‘Wings’ by the airline’s new Chief Executive Officer, Christine Ourmieres-Widener, at a special ceremony in...
Callaboration encorages career pathway into insurance sector
AN INSURANCE services firm has partnered with South Eastern Regional College (SERC) to deliver a workbased learning programme in a bid to build the management skills of students and open a pathway to employment within the sector. Willis Insurance & Risk Management, which delivers insurance services across all sectors, in addition to a range of wealth...
Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year
HAIRDRESSERS Journal International hosted its British Hairdressing Awards recently, with 1,700 of the UK’s finest hairstylists gathering at London’s Grosvenor House for the industry event. Amongst the trophies handed out on the night was Northern Ireland Hairdresser of the Year, which was awarded to Julian Dalrymple of The Sitting Room Hairdressing in Ballymena. Speaking on...