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Ireland-funded researchers demonstrate world-class excellence despite pandemic
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Dublin, Ireland – 15th November 2021: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, today launched the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) 2020 annual report. SFI-supported researchers made significant contributions to the global response to COVID-19 and across other areas of strategic impor...
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Happy Thanksgiving 2021
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The RFT Group
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Hovione to create 100 jobs at Cork plant
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Hovione to create 100 jobs at Cork plant The Cork expansion is part of Hovione's global expansion strategy and represents an investment of €148m Pharma company Hovione is expanding its Cork site in Loughbeg and said it will create up to 100 jobs over a three year period. The Cork expansion is ...
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Chairman’s Statement Professor J Peter Clinch, Chairman of the Board, Science Foundation Ireland
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Chairman’s Statement Professor J Peter Clinch, Chairman of the Board, Science Foundation Ireland Looking back over 2020, I am struck by the strength of our scientific community’s sense of purpose and the determination of researchers to make the world a better place now and for future generations. In a year where, on so many levels, we ...
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Science To The Rescue: AI technology addressing preeclampsia
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
In order to help catapult Irish innovation to the world stage, and effect change globally, Science Foundation Ireland have launched the Future Innovator Prize.With €4m available across two challenges – AI for Societal Good and Zero Emissions – this competition offers Irish science the money to match its ambition. Challenge-based funding is a sol...
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Science Week 2021
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Science Week 2021 calling on Irish public for ideas for scientific research Hybrid Science Week: Hundreds of events taking place both virtually and in-person Science Week partnering with Creating Our Future campaign Dublin, 1 November 2021: Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, today join...
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Irish pharma group Amryt reports 15% revenue growth for third quarter
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Irish pharma group Amryt reports 15% revenue growth for third quarterRare disease specialist says performance was ‘strong’ in ‘extremely busy’ periodIrish pharma group Amryt acquired US-headquartered Chiasma in August. Photograph: iStockIrish pharmaceutical group Amryt has reported 14.6 per cent year-on-year revenue growth in the third quarter, ...
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Research programme aims to turn Ireland into data governance leader
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Research programme aims to turn Ireland into data governance leaderEmpower brings together four SFI research centresProf Markus Helfert, Maynooth University, is the director of the Empower programme.A new research programme that combines industry and academics could turn Ireland into a world leader in trustworthy data governance.The Empower pro...
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Science Foundation Ireland announces new Director General: Professor Philip Nolan
over 2 years ago by Laurentina Kennedy
Science Foundation Ireland announces new Director General: Professor Philip NolanProfessor Philip Nolan. Professor NolanThe Board of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the state agency responsible for investment in research in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, has announced the appointment of its new Director General...
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