Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today attended a skills roundtable event hosted by Danske Bank in Belfast. Attendees discussed how focussing on skills can accelerate growth and unlock productivity in NI.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today said that land necessary to drive forward the expansion of Ulster University's Derry~Londonderry Campus to achieve 10,000 students has now been acquired. ➡️Read more: www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archiba...

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has opened the Co-operation Among Co-operators conference in Belfast. The conference will explore the development of a more co-operative economy and society across Ireland and Britain.

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has held discussions with @justinmadders.bsky.social MP, Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, to discuss the GB Employment Rights Bill, and similar work underway here to update the north’s employment law framework.

Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today gave the opening address at the Cyber Leaders Conference Belfast 2025. The Minister underlined the innovative, productive & internationally focused nature of the cyber sector in NI, with Belfast as one of the world’s most concentrated cyber clusters.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today visited Access Employment Ltd (AEL) in Larne. AEL provides hands-on training for young people and adults with learning disabilities, and those not in education, employment or training, to help them overcome barriers to employment.

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has welcomed a landmark report by Matrix, the NI Science Industry Panel, into the RegTech sector. The report highlights the significant opportunities available for local companies in the sector. ➡️Read more: economy-ni.gov.uk/news/landmar...

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today launched the Northern Ireland Skills Barometer 2023-2033 which provides a comprehensive assessment of the future skills needs and gaps within the local economy. www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/skills-... @northernireland.gov.uk