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Ireland could support up to 34,500 new semiconductor roles by 2040, said Minister Burke. Read more: National strategy aims for Irish leadership, new jobs in semiconductors
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Nearly three-quarters of participating adults, in a recent survey, stated that the ongoing international trade war has rendered STEM skills vital to Ireland’s economy. Read more: STEM skills crucial to Ireland amid global trade instability
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Nvidia and Foxconn Hon Hai Technology Group announced at the weekend they are working with the Taiwanese government to build an AI factory supercomputer. Read more: Nvidia, Foxconn to build Taiwan AI factory supercomputer
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The Emerald Park-Flogas partnership also includes the installation of 20 electric vehicle charging units. Read more: Emerald Park gets 290 solar panels in shift towards renewables
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Entrepreneur Linda Chander sheds some light on her start-up, which has developed a product to protect people from harmful UV rays. Read more: Sunire: Protecting skin cancer patients from further UV damage
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We discussed the IT landscape with Boris Kuiper, who explained IT experts are emerging as leading figures in the implementation of AI into the workplace. Read more: AI and the movement of IT professionals into leadership roles
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We spoke with Amgen’s Philip Ryan about his role in the ever-evolving biotech sector and his advice for novice and seasoned professionals. Read more: Supporting career development in the biotech space
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The deadline for applications is 29 August 2025. Winners will be announced in October. Read more: AI innovators called to tackle challenges in healthcare
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The move will enable the Irish multinational to grow its presence in a number of key locations. Read more: Org Group acquires tech recruitment firm Venturi
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Zuzanna Stamirowska asks if the current US cuts to academic funding could be a pivotal moment for European AI research and innovation. Read more: Opinion: EU could be epicentre of AI academia as US cuts funding