At a recent cybersecurity info session with seniors at Britannia United Church in Ottawa where I was invited to join their weekly Coffee and Conversation on Thursdays I came prepared to discuss the latest online scams and fraud. What I encountered, though, was a reminder that modern cyber-scammers are merely the digital descendants of historical […] Read more ›
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The Electricity Association of Ireland (EAI) has published a comprehensive strategic roadmap to decarbonise the electricity sector, economy and society. This marks the shared view of the all-island electricity sector, from generation through to retail, of the critical role of electricity in achieving Ireland’s climate goals. Ireland must increase electrification of industry, heating and transport […] Read more ›
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Munster Technological University will host the world’s largest disability sports trade exhibition in 2025 under the patronage of UNESCO. The 25th International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity (ISAPA) and the 3rd International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment or Deafblindness will take place at MTU’s North Campus in Tralee, Kerry from 16th – 20th […] Read more ›
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Solaris, a brand-new creative project which brings audiences on a journey through the life stages of a star, will open for its world premiere during Science Week at the Marina Market in Cork on 10 November 2024. To celebrate Science Week, the public is encouraged to visit Solaris and discover the journey of a star, […] Read more ›
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Key leaders from across the public sector are to come together at the University of Galway’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics to share insights and explore how lessons from crises can be used to deliver future reform. The event – Leading Change in the Public Sector: Using Crisis to Deliver Future Reform – […] Read more ›
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The UK Agri-Tech Centre conducted a feasibility study with Kent fruit growers, Rumwood Green, and crop protection advisers, Landseer Ltd., on the project – ‘Apple Orchard Health: Evaluating Hyperspectral Imagery for Disease Detection and Biostimulant Efficacy’ – with funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and UKRI Transforming Food Production Challenge. […] Read more ›
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A new voluntary certification that will help restore Ireland’s peatland and boost climate resilience by allowing farmers and landowners to demonstrate the environmental benefit of their activities has been launched for public consultation. According to estimates, the restoration of the 700,000 hectares of degraded peatlands in the country could help to avoid up to 2 […] Read more ›
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SSE has grown its secured battery energy storage system (BESS) pipeline in Ireland to 300MW with the acquisition of the 120MW/240MWh Thornsberry BESS project near Tullamore, County Offaly. Pictured is the company’s 50MW battery storage facility in Wiltshire, England. Co. Offaly, 6th November 2024: SSE has acquired the project development rights for a 120MW/240MWh grid-scale […] Read more ›
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How’s Life? 2024 is the OECD’s flagship publication on the state of well-being for people, the planet, and future generations. The report was launched on November 5th at the 7th OECD World Forum on Well-being: Strengthening Well-being Approaches for a Changing World. It charts both current well-being outcomes and future resources, offering a comprehensive picture […] Read more ›
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Two researchers based in Ireland, Dr Nicola Fletcher (University College Dublin) and Dr Ruth Britto (Trinity College Dublin) have joined an elite number of distinguished scholars announced as European Research Council (ERC) Synergy laureates. ERC grants are recognised as the most prestigious and competitive European-level awards in research, with the Synergy awards specifically aimed at […] Read more ›
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Fintech Miconex has launched new digital gifting technology in Ireland to enable organisations to easily reward their staff with local gift cards. The technology, introduced in October, allows organisations to send digital e-cards versions of Town & City Gift Cards online to multiple recipients at once. Organisations can also choose to send their gift cards immediately or […] Read more ›
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Exclusive Networks, a global cybersecurity specialist, has announced a dedicated distribution partnership with NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, to provide highly secure, data-centric solutions to channel partners in the UK and Ireland. Together, Exclusive Networks and NetApp will enable partners to better protect their customers’ businesses, enhance cybersecurity and deliver secure and resilient digital […] Read more ›
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While 86% of Irish consumers are interested in the energy transition to a more sustainable energy future, there is a gap between interest and willingness to pay more to support it. A lesser 44% of consumers are willing or able to pay more for clean energy initiatives, according to Accenture’s new energy consumer survey. This […] Read more ›
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A concerning trend has emerged in Irish workplaces: one in five workers are struggling with illegal substance use, according to the latest laya healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index. Launched today at Croke Park, Dublin, this comprehensive annual report, now in its fifth year, provides crucial insights into the evolving landscape of employee wellbeing in Ireland. Business […] Read more ›
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South East Technological University (SETU) lecturer in aerospace engineering, Dr Mark Wylie, and SETU postgraduate researcher, Theeba Shafeeg, were delighted to witness the launch of NASA’s SpaceX’s 31st commercial resupply services mission from the Kennedy Space Center at approximately 2:30am GMT on 5 November. The mission includes studies of solar wind, a radiation-tolerant moss, spacecraft […] Read more ›
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New research unveiled by Wise, the international money app, shows a growing frustration among Irish people with high costs for basic banking services and hidden fees for international transactions. As a result, more people are taking a hybrid banking approach or using digital only alternatives. Results from the second annual ‘State of Irish Banking Report’ reveal that […] Read more ›
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TURAS ALF / ALF’S JOURNEY: Alf, a 20m x 5m giant puppet of a Smooth Newt, inspired by the current conversations around climate change and habitat loss, will meander through Dublin, visiting multiple city centre locations this Science Week. Supported by Research Ireland, Science Week is the annual week-long celebration of science in our daily […] Read more ›
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Recently, I attended a family wedding, and it was a most enjoyable day and evening. It was lovely to meet family, some of whom I had not seen in months and others for years. It is nice to see nieces and nephews who were children the last time you saw them and are now young […] Read more ›
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Enterprise Ireland (EI) has approved over €55 million in funding to support the decarbonisation of Irish businesses. Approved under the Environmental Aid scheme and EI’s Green Transition Fund, the funding has benefited more than 400 Irish companies since June 2022, reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 130,000 tonnes. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment […] Read more ›
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The inaugural Huawei Digital Business Index, conducted by Amárach Research, shows positive business momentum among SMEs and large corporates, however it highlights a cautious outlook among Ireland’s micro-enterprises (small businesses with fewer than 10 employees) as they approach the year’s end. The Huawei Digital Business Index aims to track key digitalisation themes affecting businesses operating […] Read more ›
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