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Matrix NI | industry led panel | advising government | informing academia & industry on the commercial exploitation of #R&D #science #technology
Matrix Chair Robert Hill was attending the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster this week giving evidence on the theme of Economic Growth in NI: new and emerging sectors.
Matrix also attended the Economy Committee, Stormont discussing #AI following the recent Matrix report.
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#ai #foresight #innovation #capability | Matrix, The Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel
Matrix Chair Robert Hill was attending the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster earlier, giving evidence on the theme of Economic Growth in Northern Ireland: new and emerging sectors, with David Quinn ...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Matrix sponsored the recent #TechTides conference
Covering the 3 key themes of:
1. AI and Data
2. Social Impact, and;
3. Founders and Startups.
Local founders, technologists and presenters shared their experience and strategies for building impactful solutions. #innovation #creativity #technology
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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👻 Barriers to progress can be a chilling notion, but what are the barriers to successful Science and Technology in the UK? Funding? Research culture? Explore these issues and more with us on Wed 19th Nov at Liverpool Hope University. Book your free place: bit.ly/FFL2025Conf
October 31, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Happy #QuantumWeek2025! To celebrate, we invited AWE Chief Scientist, Dr Rob Lock, and Prof Sir Peter Knight, a leading figure in quantum optics @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, onto the FST podcast to chat about quantum technologies.

🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/47wSaWs #IYQ2025
November 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
#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
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
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
'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
➡️ bit.ly/42eeOkG
#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
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
“#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
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.
➡️ bit.ly/46imiFG
🍂 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
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:
🎬 lnkd.in/eja7E3MA
September 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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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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.
September 4, 2025 at 2:02 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
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
www.newscientist.com
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