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In an important first step toward designation, Dunsink Observatory and Birr Castle Demesne have been added to Ireland’s Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Properties. Read more: First step in Dunsink Observatory, Birr Castle UNESCO World Heritage status
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Bangor University neuroscientist Prof Guillaume Thierry cautions readers to see artificial intelligence models as really powerful machines – ‘nothing more and nothing less’. Read more: Neuroscientist urges us to stop humanising AI
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As part of World Autism Awareness month, AsIAm, in partnership with Irishjobs, has released data on its national programme to support autistic people in employment. Read more: 1,000 autistic jobseekers supported by AsIAm programme
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Researchers in the third-level sector and nonprofit agencies in the Republic of Ireland will be able to apply for the new funding. Read more: Enterprise Ireland launches Proof of Concept Funding initiative
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Applications for the new roles, which include data scientists, software engineers and managers are open. Read more: Sony’s PlayStation maker opens Dublin office, plans to hire 100 employees
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After sending shockwaves through the cybersecurity community on Tuesday night, CISA yesterday announced it has extended its contract with the MITRE-based CVE programme. Read more: In last-minute reprieve CISA extends MITRE’s CVE contract – for now
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The award alumni generate revenues of €25bn and employs more than 250,000 across the island of Ireland. Read more: Finalists for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 revealed
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SiliconRepublic.com is delighted to welcome Jonathan McCrea as our new regular columnist on AI. We spoke to him about what to expect over the coming months Read more: Futureproof’s Jonathan McCrea joins Silicon Republic as columnist
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The acquisition is expected to increase Lyft’s annual gross bookings by €1bn. Read more: Lyft picks up Free Now to ride in Europe
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We spoke with experts from Grant Thornton about the evolution of change management and the skills needed to succeed. Read more: Upskilling for a career in change management?