Accolade a tribute to Allstate’s work in the community
ALLSTATE Northern Ireland was recently recognised as the Belfast business of the year. Receiving the accolade from the Belfast Business Top 50 for its outstanding contribution to the city in 2015, the award celebrated Allstate NI for providing more than 1,300 high-end IT jobs in Belfast and supporting the local community through numerous corporate social...
Future looking bright for career girls
ULSTER University has been giving young schoolgirls an insight into the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The university held the Engineering Bright Futures event to mark Ada Lovelace Day, a celebration of the world’s first computer programmer. During the day the girls got hands-on with innovative technology in...
Farry hails college’s new £12m arts centre
A MULTI-MILLION pound higher educational facility has been officially opened. The £12m SPACE (SERC Performing Arts, Computing and Engineering) campus at the South Eastern Regional College (SERC) in Bangor will provide high specification, bespoke accommodation for the schools of manufacturing and electrical engineering, computer and software engineering, and performing and creative arts. The heart of...
IT skills are key to prosperity
INFORMATION Technology (IT) is the driving force of a globally competitive economy, underpinning innovation, competitiveness and long-term prosperity. It is of critical importance to the growth of the Northern Ireland economy and to achieving long term prosperity and economic security across all sectors. Research by e-Skills UK shows that one in every 33 people working in Northern Ireland is employed in the Information...
University breakfast will put the family first
‘STRATEGIC planning, effective boards of directors, and regular family meetings’ are three critical elements which lead to family business success. That is the view of Andrew Keyt, president, Family Business Network in North America, who will explore these key factors at a breakfast hosted by the SME Centre at the Ulster University Business School. Taking place in partnership with SMECentre Patron, Harbinson...
Drive for exports boosts staffing at digital agency
A BELFAST-based digital agency is creating 13 new jobs as part of a plan to increase sales in export markets. Formed in 2011, Engage specialises in the creation of websites and web applications and has offices in Belfast, Dublin and London. The additional staff will enable the company to grow its business in the key...
Opportunities available to work in space sector
THIS week’s United Nations World Space Week aimed to promote the importance of space technology and STEM to the Northern Ireland economy. Taking place from October 4-10, Space Week is the largest worldwide celebration of space and present to help launch the event in the Ulster Museum was guest of honour, Colonel Greg H Johnson, a former NASA astronaut, who piloted STS-134, the final f light of...
Competition could help scientists to Fame and fortune
AN ANNUAL science competition is now on the lookout for Northern Ireland’s next science star. FameLab, described as a cross between the X Factor and TED talks, aims to find scientists or engineers who can entertain audiences by breaking down science, technology or engineering concepts into just three minutes. Organised by the British Council in...
Public’s View Sought on Jobs Strategy for the Disabled
A PUBLIC consultation on a strategy for improving the job prospects and working careers of people with disabilities in Northern Ireland has been launched. The strategy aims to build on existing disability services, delivered through mainstream, community and voluntary sector programmes, and also contains a number of proposals that will improve partnership working, introduce new...
Ulster University and Odyssey Trust Forge Unique Partnership
THE Ulster University Business School has agreed a two-year partnership with the Odyssey Trust. The partnership will see players of the Belfast Giants study on courses at the Business School, while in turn the school will benefit from exclusive access to players and coaches as guest speakers, and also the opportunity to participate in STEM...