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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 15h

The award-winning initiative, STEM Passport for Inclusion, is looking for new mentors to support girls to get into STEM.

STEM Passport is looking for new mentors to support girls in STEM

STEM Passport for Inclusion is looking for new industry mentors to join the initiative to support young girls to get into STEM.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 16h

SpaceX’s Starship – the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built – had a successful hour-long test flight yesterday (13 October). Here's the recap.

Another successful test as SpaceX plans for next-gen Starship

SpaceX’s Starship – the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built – had a successful hour-long test flight yesterday.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 16h

For Fiona O’Carroll, a frontline manager for manufacturing at Amgen ADL, the last 20 years of her career have been built on “saying yes – to new roles, new challenges and the kind of opportunities that push you to grow.

‘Digital tools dominate the workplace but nothing beats in-person interactions’

Amgen's Fiona O'Carroll discusses her role in the pharma and biotech space, offering her advice for a long and fulfilled career.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 17h

Akara co-founder Niamh Donnelly on the health-tech making it to Time Magazine's best inventions list twice.

Akara co-founder: ‘Special’ to be on Time’s best inventions list twice

Niamh Donnelly, the CTO at Irish start-up Akara, on its AI sensor being recognised by Time Magazine as one of 2025's best inventions.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 18h

The Celbridge transition year student represented Ireland at Africa’s largest science fair.

Kildare student wins international award for quantum cybersecurity project

Addison Carey represented Ireland and SciFest at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair in South Africa.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 21h

Sad to see ongoing cuts at NASA: Latest is the home of the Mars rovers - the Jet Propulsion Lab, losing 550 staff.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab to lay off 10pc of workforce

The home of the famed Mars rovers, NASA's Jet Proplusion Lab to lay off 10pc of workforce.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 22h

Take a look at today’s Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, such as:

Wayve in talks to raise $2bn
Foodhub moves HQ to Dublin, creates 35 jobs
NASA jet lab to lay off 10pc of staff

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Wayve in talks to raise $2bn

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 22h

As part of its strategy for a Dublin-based HQ, Foodhub is reportedly looking to hire for senior positions in technology, sales and customer service.

Foodhub relocation of global HQ to create 35 new jobs in Dublin

Foodhub has announced plans to move its global base of operations from the UK to Ireland, as part of a growth strategy.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 23h

UK’s autonomous driving start-up Wayve is discussing raising up to $2bn in a new funding round with SoftBank and Microsoft, reports the Financial Times.

FT: Wavye plans $2bn raise with Microsoft, SoftBank backing

The latest deal could see a comeback from existing investors into Wayve, which plans to raise between $1bn to $2bn.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 23h

New research led by the University of Galway has tracked how certain reproductive and hormonal factors affect women’s risk of developing dementia.

Galway study finds increased dementia risk with early menopause

A new study by University of Galway has found that women are at greater risk of dementia if they enter menopause at an earlier age.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

An international team of scientists analysed more than 1,700 photos posted to Instagram and other social media platforms to track an invasive plant species spreading across several parts of the world.

Galway researchers track invasive succulents with Instagram posts

Scientists analysed more than 1,700 photos posted to social media to track an invasive plant species spreading worldwide.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

If you want a new job to be thankful for, your quest starts right here, with this list of 10 Canadian companies currently hiring.

Jobs: Which Canadian companies are recruiting this Thanksgiving?

This Thanksgiving in Canada, there are a number of organisations with an Irish identity looking to add to their teams as they scale and grow.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

10 start-ups have been selected to join a new InsTech.ie initiative supporting early-stage ventures innovating in the insurance industry. The not-for-profit’s first foundry pre-accelerator programme is run in partnership with Irish start-up hub Furthr.

10 start-ups join new insurtech pre-accelerator programme

The not-for-profit’s first foundry pre-accelerator programme is run in partnership with Irish start-up hub Furthr.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

Researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) have made a significant breakthrough in energy storage tech by developing the “world’s first” full-cell dual-cation battery.

UL scientists combine ions in ‘world-first’ battery breakthrough

The researchers say the new battery combines the strengths of both sodium and lithium ions into one system for better performance and sustainability.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

The Irish AI Factory Antenna has been awarded €5m in European funding after passing an evaluation by the European High Performance Computing joint undertaking. Meanwhile, a hosting agreement for a new national supercomputer has been signed between the University of Galway and EuroHPC JU.

Ireland closer to getting new supercomputer, AI Factory Antenna

The Irish AI Factory Antenna has been awarded €5m in European funding. The funding will be matched by the Irish Government.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

BMS’ Tom McDonald discusses the range of opportunities available in the growing biopharma sector.

‘In the biopharma industry there are many paths you can follow’

Tom McDonald at BMS talks about how he has risen through the ranks and the changing global biopharma industry.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

Check out today’s Daily Brief for the latest sci-tech news, including:

Meta-Flux raises €1.8m
Dutch state takes control at chipmaker Nexperia
Meta poaches Thinking Machines co-founder

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Dublin's Meta-Flux raises €1.8m

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

The Australian government, in response to the sharing of private information, has reiterated its position that it will not negotiate with cybercriminals or pay ransom demands.

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Hackers leak stolen Qantas data as payment deadline passes

Qantas has had the data of five million consumers published online, after the passing of a deadline for a ransom negotiation and payment.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

The Dutch government has taken over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, citing a “threat” to Europe’s semiconductor capabilities. The country’s Ministry of Economic Affairs invoked its Goods Availability Act for the first time, pointing to “serious governance shortcomings” at Nexperia.

Netherlands takes over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

The Hague invoked its Goods Availability Act for the first time, pointing to “serious governance shortcomings” at Nexperia.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

Speaking with SiliconRepublic.com, CEO and immunologist Lee Sherlock says that the "goal isn’t that we get more drugs to market – it’s that we get more accuracy on the drugs that we do bring to market".

Irish AI start-up Meta-Flux raises €1.8m to improve drug accuracy

Dublin-based biotech Meta-Flux has raised €1.8m for its AI-powered platform designed to conduct disease simulations in drug development.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

Just days after Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines launched its first product, Tinker, Meta has reportedly poached Andrew Tulloch, its co-founder with Murati.

Meta poaches Thinking Labs co-founder Tulloch in ongoing AI drive

In an ongoing AI hiring drive, Meta has poached Andrew Tulloch, credited as co-founder of Mira Murati's Thinking Machines.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 4d

Yesterday (9 October), Irish cybersecurity cluster Cyber Ireland held its annual conference at the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny.

Cybersecurity experts gather in Kilkenny for CINC 2025

Cybersecurity experts from Ireland and abroad gathered in Kilkenny to discuss AI security, quantum readiness and the growth of the industry.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 4d

Thinking of joining a graduate programme? Then these 10 companies could be a great source of inspiration.

10 companies with early-career programmes to kick-start professional life

Nowadays, when looking for a new role, plenty of companies have starter programmes aimed at helping you start your early career.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 4d

Accenture’s Hugh O’Gara and Caoimhe Ryan offer their advice, tips and tricks, for navigating an early-stage career.

‘Nobody has all the answers, those who say they do, don’t’

Hugh O'Gara and Caoimhe Ryan at Accenture offer their insights into early-career positions within the organisation.

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Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · 4d

Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has been appointed as a senior adviser at Microsoft and Anthropic. He has been advised not to lobby for the companies in the UK government.

Rishi Sunak joins Anthropic, Microsoft as senior advisor

Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak who currently serves as an MP has been appointed as a senior adviser at Microsoft and Anthropic.

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