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​​​​​October 8th, 2025: Pictured at the launch of POI-2.Photo Angela Halpin€28M programme unites universities, charities and industry to deliver next generation cancer care.Minister Lawless launches Precision Oncology Ireland, Phase 2 (POI-2) during the 24thAnnual International Conference on Systems Biology.Phase 2 represents double the investme...

​​​​​​Poolbeg boss says ‘joined-up thinking’ needed to foster indigenous Irish pharma sectorJeremy Skillington says that the ‘right ingredients’ exist for domestic sector to grow​​Chief executive of Poolbeg Pharma Jeremy Skillington​The chief executive of Irish clinical-stage drug firm Poolbeg Pharma, Jeremy Skillington, says Ireland has the ing...

​​​​​€847,000 in funding for Science Week 2025 events and festivals​Yvonne Tran; Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless and Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society, Research Ireland​Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless has said that €847,820 in ...

Staying active can help reduce cancer risk, support people through treatment, and improve life beyond cancer.The ICPN annual webinar, Physical activity across the cancer continuum, takes place on Wednesday, 1st October 2025, 11:30am – 1pm (online, free to join).Hear from:🔈 Dr. Breeda Neville (NCCP) – Primary prevention🔈 Dr. Emer Guinan (Trinity ...

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​​​​​Manufacturing growth slows in August as demand weakens, PMI shows​The AIB Ireland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 51.6 in August from 53.2 in July - the slowest improvement in business conditions since March​Growth in the manufacturing sector slowed in August as output and new business growth eased to their weakest rates in...

​Cancer RevolutionScience, Innovation and Hope​​​What if you could step inside the science that’s changing lives?Breakthrough Cancer Research invites you to Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope– a powerful, immersive exhibition that brings science, innovation, and human stories together like never before.From hands-on displays and rea...

​​​​​Irish exporters defy global obstacles to deliver record growth​​High-tech construction exports increased by 20pc to €4.66bn. Photo: Getty​Despite ongoing challenges in the global business environment, disruption can often serve as a catalyst for innovation, new opportunities, new business models, new innovations, and new ways of thinking an...