Wishing all our followers and stakeholders a peaceful Christmas and a successful year ahead. We look forward to updating you on our work together in 2026. #seasonsgreetings

Matrix Chair Robert Hill was attending the NI Affairs Committee at Westminster this week giving evidence on the theme of Economic Growth in NI: new and emerging sectors. Matrix also attended the Economy Committee, Stormont discussing #AI following the recent Matrix report. bit.ly/NIAffairs_Ec...

Matrix sponsored the recent #TechTides conference Covering the 3 key themes of: 1. AI and Data 2. Social Impact, and; 3. Founders and Startups. Local founders, technologists and presenters shared their experience and strategies for building impactful solutions. #innovation #creativity #technology

👻 Barriers to progress can be a chilling notion, but what are the barriers to successful Science and Technology in the UK? Funding? Research culture? Explore these issues and more with us on Wed 19th Nov at Liverpool Hope University. Book your free place: bit.ly/FFL2025Conf

Happy #QuantumWeek2025! To celebrate, we invited AWE Chief Scientist, Dr Rob Lock, and Prof Sir Peter Knight, a leading figure in quantum optics @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, onto the FST podcast to chat about quantum technologies. 🎧 Listen now: bit.ly/47wSaWs #IYQ2025

#Photonics is the science of generating, controlling and detecting light and it underpins many of today’s most rapidly evolving technologies. Download the latest Matrix report 'Photonics and Lasers Capability' to find out more bit.ly/PhotonicsLas... #photonics #lasers #capability

The latest Matrix report has highlighted areas in which Northern Ireland can build upon its reputation as a centre of excellence in #photonics and #laser technologies. In areas such as: #communications #manufacturing #biomedical #imaging #quantum #computing 🔗https://bit.ly/PhotonicsLaunch

We had a brilliant time co-hosting the 'AI and the future of work' discussion event in Belfast with @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social and @matrixni.bsky.social. Thank you to all of our speakers and to the audience for your great questions and feed-in!

'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland' is available to download now. AI is reshaping economies, redefining skills, and redrawing the map of opportunity at an unprecedented pace. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/42eeOkG #AI #Innovation #FutureOfWork

🤖 We are looking forward to travelling to @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social on Wednesday for our joint discussion event alongside @matrixni.bsky.social on AI and the Future of Work. You can still secure a last-minute, in-person or online place: bit.ly/46imiFG

The recent Matrix 'space scoping study' highlights how N. Ireland has significant strengths in #engineering #manufacturing #technology #cybersecurity building a competitive #space sector. We have been filming at Armagh Observatory & Planetarium to highlight and showcase NI #capability.

“#AI is not coming to Northern Ireland—it’s already here, reshaping how we work, compete, and create value. The question isn’t whether AI will transform work, but how we ensure transformation serves our people, businesses, and communities”. matrixni.org/matrix-ai-re...

Interested in membership of the National Science Advice Forum in Ireland? Closing date approaching 24 October. #science #innovation #foresight www.linkedin.com/posts/depart...

Continue the conversation on #AI and sign up for an 'AI and the Future of Work in NI' free event on 22nd October @4.30pm. In person and online. ➡️ bit.ly/46imiFG

Read the latest Matrix report on #AI : 'AI and Future of Work in Northern Ireland' bit.ly/42eeOkG #artificialintelligence #innovation #futureofwork

The latest Matrix #AI report launched by the Minister for the Economy at Momentum One Zero was featured on UTV Live last night. Watch again: 🎬 lnkd.in/eja7E3MA

The Minister for the Economy - Dr Caiomhe Archibald has launched a new report commissioned by Matrix entitled 'AI and the Future of Work in Northern Ireland'. Which highlights the AI potential for significant economic benefits, while adapting to the widescale impact of #AI. 🔗 bit.ly/42eeOkG

🤖 AI and the Future of Work | Join us on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at Queens University Belfast for our joint discussion event with QUB and @matrixni.bsky.social. Book your free online or in-person before they go! bit.ly/46imiFG

Matrix is looking forward to the upcoming #AICon25 as a sponsor and an opportunity to share the latest Matrix #AI report. www.linkedin.com/posts/sync-n...

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social MLA has met with Peter Gilleece and Georgina Grieve, the co-chairs of a new SME Entrepreneurship Codesign Group, ahead of them chairing the first meeting of the group in a few weeks.

Matrix is proud to sponsor the upcoming TechTides conference. #innovation #collaboration #technology www.linkedin.com/posts/techti...

We're excited to announce our spin-off podcast SCENARIOS FOR TOMORROW! Join host @scenario2020.bsky.social as she sits down with Global Leaders in futures & foresight 👩🏽‍🔬🧪 FMI: scenarios.farhub.org/sft-podcast/ #Scenarios4Tmw #ScenarioFutures #FARvisions #WomenInSTEM #SciComm #podcast #AcademicSky

For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a picture of our reality – or even whether that is possible.

Margaret Lindsay Huggins, astronomer and pioneer in spectrography, was born #OnThisDay in 1848. During her career, she would co-author the ‘Atlas of Representative Stellar Spectra’, working with her husband William at the Tulse Hill observatory in London. #WomenInSTEM #Space

NI Space Sector is thriving - read the article to find out more. #space #engineering #innovation www.linkedin.com/pulse/sky-is...

#AI #Census - Belfast hosts 73% of AI firms with strong potential for regional growth. The AICC report highlights the key sectors driving AI development, including services, consulting, software and development, and health and life sciences. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

The recent Matrix, Space Scoping Report highlighted Northern Ireland’s strengths in #engineering, #manufacturing, and #technology as key assets that will support a competitive and sustainable #space sector in the UK. www.linkedin.com/posts/matrix...

Matrix is proud to be one of many sponsors for the upcoming #Techtides event in the North West on 18 November 2025 - save the date! www.linkedin.com/posts/techti...

A unique view of the Moon for tomorrow's #InternationalMoonDay. When #ESAJuice flew past our Moon in August 2024, its RIME instrument listened to radio wave echoes to reveal the height of the lunar surface 👉 www.esa.int/Science_Expl... 1/2 🔭 🧪

The UK Space Agency is committed to boosting UK prosperity through the grants and support we give to space organisations across the country. ✨ Read more about how we generated £2.2 billion in revenue from our operations in 2024/25 👉 space.blog.gov.uk/2025/07/18/u...

🛰️ Robert Hill (NI SPACE Office, Director and Matrix Chair), recently caught up with inspirational Dr Rosemary Coogan, astronaut with @esa.int alongside Kelly Murphy (INI) and Susan Heaney (NI Space) at the UK Space Agency 2025 conference in Manchester this week. 🚀#Space @ukspaceagency.bsky.social

It's been a great two days at the UK Space Conference in Manchester this week. 🛰️🚀 Hear from UK Astronaut Tim Peake speaking from the conference on the benefits of bringing together the UK space community. 🌍👇 #UKSC2025

#Belfast to host EURISY General Assembly June 2026 alongside UK Space Agency. Providing opportunities to highlight Northern Ireland’s growing #space sector and its innovative use of satellite technologies to support public sector initiatives. nispace.org/news/f/ni-sp...

🚨 New funding opportunity: Smart Data Research UK Fellowships Today, we're pre-announcing the SDR UK Fellowships, offering UK-based researchers up to £200,000 (FEC) to undertake innovative research. Sign up for our webinar on 29 July: bit.ly/4lBrQQh.

Catch up on the complete #MatrixFutureFocus video series at bit.ly/FutureFocusM... Matrix panel members outline their role while focussing on the emergent opportunities that Northern Ireland is well placed to grasp and maximise. #advancedmanufacturing #space #ICT #healthandlifesciences

#DYK organisations can apply for grants between £50k and £100k for projects that make innovative use of #5G and other types of advanced wireless connectivity to deliver #economic, #social, and #environmental impacts? smartbelfast.city/story/5g-fun... Note: closing date 8 September 2025.

Matrix held an #AI themed plenary chaired by Patricia O'Hagan, with insightful presentations from AICC, Firetail, and Catalyst. 'AI and the Future of Work' is the subject of the next Matrix report. #innovation #research @economy-ni.gov.uk @ulsteruni.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has welcomed a further meeting of an engagement forum she has established to ensure regular communication and collaboration with a number of stakeholders on the delivery of her economic plan.

The latest Matrix report 'Decarbonisation of the NI built environment' is available to download: ✅ lnkd.in/enDJ6Ssq @economy-ni.gov.uk @infrastructure-ni.gov.uk @asbpuk.bsky.social @builtenvironment.bsky.social @decarbonizedfuture.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social @ulsteruni.bsky.social

New podcast episode 🎙️ Dr Monali Dahale of the National Composite Centre joined us to explore the wonderful world of #compositematerials, what's happening now, what the future might hold, scaling up, and everything in between! Listen now: bit.ly/45zJhMz

Catch up on the #MatrixFutureFocus video series at 🔗https://bit.ly/FutureFocusMatrix Find out more about the work of Matrix and our panel members across a range of sectors #advancedmanufacturing #ICT #Digital #Space #HealthandLifeSciences 🧪🚀📡🛰️🏭 View our foresight studies at bit.ly/MatrixReports

Matrix led a panel session at the All-Ireland Sustainability Summit held at ICC, Belfast on 18 June. The discussion focussed on the #decarbonisation of the NI Built Environment and the challenges and opportunities as we move towards #netzero 2050, in the context of 4 different scenarios.

Matrix recently released 'Decarbonisation of the NI Built Environment' report. Launched by Economy Minister, Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Dr Michael Shaw, the Steering Group, Chair, pictured below. Download 🔗https://bit.ly/DecarbNIBuiltEnv #decarbonisation #builtenvironment #netzero

Find out what the recently published UK Industrial Strategy means for your sector❓ #advancedmanufacturing #creativeindustries #cleanenergy #digital #technology #professional #businessservices www.gov.uk/government/c...

After their presentations, our speakers (pictured here with Chair, Lord David Willetts) began a fruitful Q&A session. Interventions included innovation and how African nations approach and lead. Rewatch the event here: bit.ly/4j9qn22 #FSTRandDAfrica

Catch the ‘Our Fragile Space’ exhibition at the ICC, Belfast until 10 July. Free, open air and themed on #space #sustainability and the critical issue of space debris. #ISAMConference2025 🧪🛰️📡

The UK risks missing out on one of the most significant technological and economic opportunities of the next 50 years unless it adopts a clearer vision for space, our new Space: 2075 report says today as experts map out possible scientific developments: www.theguardian.com/science/2025...