Northern Ireland

Ulster University showcases digital transformation strategy as host of major UK digital technology conference

Ulster University has welcomed senior leaders from higher education institutions across the UK to its state-of-the-art campus in Belfast for a major conference exploring digital transformation. Hosted on behalf of Jisc, the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research and innovation, the event titled ‘Demonstrating digital transformation – People, place and […]

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Cinema lovers enjoy a guilt free evening at the avenue

More than 50 guests from all over Northern Ireland enjoyed a ‘guilt-free’ afternoon at The Avenue Cinema in Belfast, courtesy of zero alcohol wine brand Not Guilty. The cinema-goers were winners in a competition organised by Craigavon-based United Wines, the company that distributes Not Guilty in Northern Ireland, to win a trip to The Avenue in CastleCourt Shopping Centre for an

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McAvoy continues rental fleet expansion in the UK and Ireland

In response to growing demand across the healthcare, pharma, education and commercial sectors, NI-based offsite manufacturer McAvoy continues to invest strongly in the growth of its SmartSpace temporary building fleet. It recently launched additional new innovative space solutions via its QSpace and ESpace single modular buildings. The business continues to experience high demand for rental

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White males dominate the professional workforce in the UK according to AI

Recent research conducted by Legacy Communications explored how AI-generated images exhibit a troubling gender bias when tasked with creating workplace images.  To conduct the research, Legacy Communications used an AI natural language processing tool to generate prompts that were fed into an AI image generator to create images of typical professional roles. The language processing

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McCoy’s celebrates an epic year in Northern Ireland with new flavours

(L)Business Account Manager (Northern Ireland) for KPSnacks Ltd Ricky Watts & (R) Activation Manager (Northern Ireland) at KPSnacks John Baxter Poplar crisp brand McCoy’s is celebrating a record year in Northern Ireland, following growth of 16.3% over the past 12 months. And the good news for local snack lovers is that the province’s favourite ridged crisp isn’t resting on its

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McAvoy delivers state-of-the-art extension at Ash Manor School

A new modular extension at a Surrey school will provide much needed additional space in anticipation of a local population surge due to planned residential development in the area. The modular classroom block at Ash Manor School in was manufactured and installed by leading offsite specialists, McAvoy who have significant experience in delivering space solutions

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Mercury Security retains the keys to the castle

Left to Right: MSFM Managing Director Liam Cullen, MSFM Security OfficerMatthew Braniff and CastleCourt Centre Manager  Leona Barr Northern Ireland’s biggest independent security provider and facilities management company Mercury Security & Facilities Management (MSFM) has been reappointed to provide a complete security solution to CastleCourt Shopping Centre following a rigorous tender process. CastleCourt, in the

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McAvoy celebrates an award-studded year

Left to Right: Alyson Prince (Safe Build Solutions),Sarah Bradley (McAvoy) Clare Envy (McAvoy), Gavin Ward (McAvoy), PeterCourtney (LSI Architects) & Daniel Owen (LSI Architect) Leading offsite manufacturer, McAvoy has garnered significant industry recognition, receiving multiple prestigious awards in quick succession. Established over 50 years ago, the company has delivered over 10 million square feet of high-quality space

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United Wines goes Global with exclusive Northern Ireland drinks distribution deal

(L) Global Brands International Sales Manager Ross Jones& (R) United Wines’ Marketing Manager Andrew Hollywood Craigavon based United Wines has agreed an exclusive deal with drinks company Global Brands to distribute its popular ‘ready to drink’ (RTD) brands VK, Hooch and Shake Baby Shake in Northern Ireland. The agreement will see United Wines, one of the biggest drinks distributors on the island of Ireland;

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United Wines supports safe driving over festive period

 left to right: Maura Bradshaw and Gemma Herdman ofUnited Wines with Peita McAlister of The Morning Star bar in Belfast’s The Craigavon based United Wines, one of the biggest drinks distributors on the island of Ireland, has launched details of its festive safer driving campaign to help Northern Ireland revellers enjoy the party season and

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