The First Minister and deputy First Minister have launched a new Office of AI and Digital, describing it as transformational for the delivery of public services. executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/news/new-ai-an…

🎥 WATCH: The First Minister and deputy First Minister launched the new Office of AI and Digital during a visit to the AI Collaboration Centre. The new Office has been created to help transform and reform the delivery of public services here and is a key element in the Programme

✨Great to host Michelle O’Neill & Emma Little-Pengelly BL @ AICC this week for the launch of the new Office of AI and Digital. We've worked closely with CSTA Prof Helen McCarthy and team on work prior to launch and look forward to collaborating with them as it ramps up Ulster University Queen's University Belfast 🎓

This week, First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL officially launched the new Office of AI and Digital at a special event hosted by the AI Collaboration Centre (AICC) at our Belfast campus. Read more: ow.ly/wJAB50W8UWO #WeAreUU NI Executive

"Computing was my favourite subject at school and the only thing I ever wanted to study. I went straight into a Computing degree at Ulster, then a PhD in iris biometrics, and haven't looked back. What really shaped my path was getting hands-on experience early on, moving from

Some thoughts on research security in a contested geopolitical context ... profserious.substack.com/p/beyond-dual-…

Hey McDonald's UK - You've removed the triple cheeseburger off the menu with no warning? It's the only thing two of my sons will eat off your menu due to Autism related Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). Plain, extra cheese. Has to be triple! Thanks a bunch🤬

"It is vital that we attract people of all ethnicities and genders to help develop safe and responsible AI. AI must remain inclusive to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all citizens, society and the environment. "Women are underrepresented in ICT, and even more so in AI as a

"Embracing a career in tech allows young women to break barriers, inspire others, and contribute to a rapidly evolving and meaningful industry." Kathryn Harkin, Executive Director and Head of AI, FinTrU and Industry Chair, Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC),

"The world of technology changes rapidly and every day is different. By embarking on a career in technology, you will have the opportunity to play a significant part in peoples' lives and change them for the greater good. My advice would be to find an area of technology YOU

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"Don't be afraid to explore a career in technology, even if it's completely new to you. It's no longer just about coding or bug fixing all day, there are so many diverse areas within tech with exciting innovations happening every day. For me, surrounding myself with female role

"What drew me to my current role at the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) was the opportunity to be part of such an exciting revolution that is impacting businesses and individuals on a global scale. I want to help businesses, especially SMEs, see how AI can

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EPIC Futures NI Phase 2 Funding Now Open A £750,000 call is now live for projects tackling barriers to fair & inclusive employment across Northern Ireland. Funding: £10k–£100k per project Deadline: 9 Sept 2025 at 5pm Read: ow.ly/fsMN50WzWY9 #WeAreUU | Prof Kristel Miller

The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) has published the first comprehensive baseline of the Northern Ireland AI ecosystem, setting the foundation for growth and innovation across the region. AICC is led by Ulster University in partnership with Queen’s University

Northern Ireland’s AI economy is on track to more than double by 2028, according to a major new report launched yesterday at the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre in Ulster University by Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA. Read: ow.ly/T4es50WBUnV #WeAreUU

Thanks for writing and sharing this Anthony Finkelstein Well worth a read for those who wish to understand university funding models. The article that inspired it, and which is linked in it, is worth reading also.