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June 2024

Former Matrix Chair Rob Grundy Awarded with an MBE

2024-06-15T08:46:52+01:00June 15th, 2024|MATRIX|

Matrix and the Secretariat are delighted to see that Rob Grundy, former Chair of Matrix, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation policy development. Rob joined Matrix in 2012 and became Chair in 2018. During his tenure, he [...]

Revolutionising Empathy: The Story of Empatheyes

2024-06-06T09:22:05+01:00June 6th, 2024|Creative Technology, Education & Research, Innovation, MATRIX, Matrix Connects, Social Innovation, Uncategorised|

Introduction to Matrix Connects "Matrix Connects" is an exciting new series of case studies by Matrix, spotlighting groundbreaking advancements in STEM across Northern Ireland. We are thrilled to present our first ever case study, featuring Empatheyes, an innovative social enterprise founded by Sara McCracken, that is making waves with their [...]

April 2024

New Matrix Report: Unleashing the Potential of Northern Ireland’s Life and Health Sciences Sector Through City and Growth Deals.

2024-04-30T14:22:03+01:00April 30th, 2024|Life & Health Sciences, MATRIX|

Northern Ireland stands on the cusp of a significant transformation in the Life and Health Sciences (LHS) sector, driven by strategic investments and collaborative initiatives underpinned by the City and Growth Deals. Today, MATRIX - the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel released a critical foresight study that explores the sector's [...]

New Matrix Report – Future Skills: Scenarios for the Northern Ireland Economy

2024-04-11T09:27:17+01:00April 11th, 2024|MATRIX, Skills|

Matrix, Northern Ireland's science industry panel, today announced the launch of our eagerly anticipated report, "Future Skills: Scenarios for the NI Economy." This landmark study provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving skills landscape in Northern Ireland, addressing the critical nexus of innovation, technology, and education. The report is launched [...]

March 2024

Emerging Tech Trends : DfE Placement Student’s Experience at BelTech 2024

2024-03-19T22:14:23+00:00March 19th, 2024|Education & Research, Events, ICT & Digital, MATRIX|

Matrix's Secretariat team attended BelTech 2024, accompanied by Luc Santos Kelly, a Student Placement in the Department For the Economy. Luc has documented his thoughts of the experience below:   This year, I had the opportunity to attend BelTech 2024, an event hosted by industry experts and thought leaders, with [...]

February 2024

FameLab’s Northern Ireland Live Final: A Spectacular Showcase of Scientific Talent

2024-02-22T11:47:27+00:00February 22nd, 2024|Events, MATRIX, science, Uncategorised|

Matrix is proud to sponsor the Northern Ireland Science Festival which continued it's amazing program with an electrifying display of scientific prowess and communicative skill. FameLab recently held its Northern Ireland live final at the Ulster Sports Club in Belfast. The competition has quickly become a hallmark for emerging science [...]

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