A number of changes to Northern Ireland’s international country travel lists have been confirmed. From 04:00hrs on Monday 30 August, the following changes will be introduced. Green list Demark, Lithuania, Finland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the Azores and Canada have been added to the Green list. Anyone travelling to Northern Ireland from […]
As part of its ambitious plans to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2040, Translink has announced it will introduce a number of new, modern, low emission buses to its fleet in Newry. The order includes two single-deck and five double-decker buses delivered by local manufacturer Wrightbus that will be used on the popular […]
A ground-breaking agreement between the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), TV Licensing and the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) will make it much easier for people with severe sight impairment to access a blind concession TV Licence. Previously, evidence from a hospital consultant ophthalmologist was needed to obtain the concession. […]
A new Concerto Award – launched recently in Derry – will provide a springboard for a talented and promising young musician with the potential for an international career in music. Created by Le Foyer des Artistes in partnership with the St Columb’s Hall Trust, the St Columb’s Hall Concerto Award is the single […]
People across Northern Ireland are being urged to leave the car at home this September and sign-up for Northern Ireland’s Active Travel Challenge, for a cleaner, healthier and more environmentally friendly way to get around. Right now, many people, organisations and businesses are looking at green COVID-19 recovery plans, particularly as we move […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has announced the appointment of two Non-Executive Members to the Board of Warrenpoint Harbour Authority (WHA). Minister Mallon said, “I am pleased to announce a first-term appointment for Fiona Hanna and a second term appointment for Richard Johnston. “The Port has ambitious development plans which will provide […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has extended the deadline to allow for more key stakeholders and members of the public to respond to a consultation on a proposed duty of candour law for Northern Ireland. Minister Swann explains, “A number of bodies have requested an extension to the consultation period. “I have […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has launched an Assured Skills Academy in Cloud Engineering with Deloitte, offering 20 high-quality training places for people with degrees. The Assured Skills Academy will see participants receive eight weeks of industry-relevant training with South Eastern Regional College (SERC). Completing the Academy guarantees participants an interview for […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long has published a Plan for the modernisation of the civil and family justice system. The Delivery Plan details actions to be taken during the remainder of the current mandate to the Northern Ireland Assembly and focuses on two key priorities of making the system more accessible for citizens; and […]
The latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2021) has placed Ulster University second in the UK for postgraduate researcher satisfaction. The national benchmarking exercise surveyed postgraduate research students from 89 universities across the UK about their postgraduate research experience. Ulster University has risen from 8th in 2019 to 2nd in 2021. […]
