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. […]
No sooner have the summer holidays begun than parents start thinking of planning for back to school and all they need to organise, including buying new school uniforms and other supplies. It can be an expensive time for families, but the good news is there may be help available with back to school […]
Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon says the setting up of an Infrastructure Commission is the game-changer we need. She was speaking after the publication of the NI Executive Building Forward Consolidated Covid-19 Recovery Plan. The plan commits to the establishment of an Infrastructure Commission in Northern Ireland. Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said, […]
Engineering student Daniel Forde has been awarded the inaugural title of ‘Overall SRC Student of the Year’ at the recent SRC Student Recognition Awards. This award was generously sponsored by awarding body ‘OCN Northern Ireland’. Daniel, from Portadown, has just completed the second year of a Level 3 Extended Diploma in […]
Finance Minister, Conor Murphy has announced plans to establish a £1m fund to remove aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding from private residential buildings over 18 metres. The Minister made the announcement following a meeting with leaseholder representatives of Victoria Place Apartments which has ACM cladding installed on part of the building. […]
Ministers Naomi Long and Robin Swann today published a joint Action Plan aimed at helping parents achieve the best possible outcomes when settling arrangements for their children. The Private Family Law Early Resolution Action Plan recognises the impact uncertainty and conflict can have on children’s wellbeing and aims to help parents who have […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has redirected over £30,000 of Liofa bursary funding into several local Irish language organisations to help increase capacity in summer schools and summer schemes. Speaking after a visit to Irish language organisation An Droichead in south Belfast Minister Hargey said, “The current public health restrictions arising from the Covid-19 […]
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons has visited Kilroot Power Station to hear about plans to enhance the security of supply and produce electricity in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. The Minister toured the Power Station and met with representatives from owners EP UK Investments (EPUKI). Speaking after the visit, the Minister […]
The important role of housing in rural communities is at the centre of a new campaign by the Rural Community Network (RCN), Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA). ‘Reaching Rural NI’ aims to recognise the work of many organisations, including Housing Associations, in supporting rural living […]
