Northern Ireland Research Professionals Network’s Post

🌍 Do you work in or collaborate with Northern Ireland’s research and innovation (R&I) sector? Whether you're in academia, industry, government, or the third sector, your insights are essential! The Careers Research and Advisory Centre (CRAC) Limited, in partnership with Queen's University Belfast (QUB Research and Innovation) and Ulster University (Ulster University Research & Innovation), is conducting a survey to understand the experience of those working in research and innovation in Northern Ireland. The responses will help build a clearer picture of how R&I in NI can grow and improve and inform development of plans to ensure it works better for everyone involved. 💡 If you:  ✅ Work in an R&I role in Northern Ireland  ✅ Collaborate on R&I projects with NI organisations  ✅ Support or manage R&I activities tied to Northern Ireland We want to hear from you! ⏳ It only takes 15 minutes, and your feedback will be used to identify practical steps to improve access to opportunities for R&I, support more effective collaboration, and enhance careers. 👉 Take the Survey: https://lnkd.in/emJsnnRJ Let’s work together to enhance Northern Ireland’s R&I landscape for all! 💬 #ResearchInnovation #NorthernIreland #HaveYourSay #ResearchCulture #Collaboration #InnovationMatters 

Not necessarily everyone's idea of a treat (I do this so you don't have to!), but today I took a day off to attend the Creative Bureaucracy/Bristol Ideas workshop at the Watershed Centre in Bristol. It was such an inspiring day, exploring how we might make public administrations function better, how we improve their 'inner life' so that officers and politicians can give their best, and how we can make these public organisations relate better to the outside world: opening up participation and decision-making to all who might want to get involved. Moving the answer from "no, because" to "yes, if", being braver, and rebuilding trust in councils and public servants. And with climate change as a stress multiplier, opening the doors wide to innovation and learning from each other so that we can adapt quickly and fairly across the world. Speakers from the UK and around the world shared their experiences of innovative ways of tackling public administration, including radical new: 💡roles - such as the Dutch Chief Heat Officers, reflecting the impact of climate change; the Night Mayor in Amsterdam; Wales's Future Generations Commissioner, a role which has had transformational impact in the Senedd 💡organisations - such as UAE's Ministry of Possibilities, Bologna's Civic Imagination Office, the EU's proposed Citizen's Assembly 💡programmes - the Swedish housing board which celebrates the learnings through failure with its Failure of the Year Award; ideas to bring to and retain talent in the public sector, such as Lithuania's tailored recruitment programme to tempt back those who have worked abroad; schemes from Brazil and Germany that enable sharing of successful innovation in public administration 💡processes - re-skilling councils in procurement, and weaning them off consultants; co-designing policies and processes with service users, in Manchester (homeless people and housing officers) Denmark (patients and clinicians) 💡networks & communities - such as the German Diplomats of Colour network There was masses more and I've come back with lots to think about, plus a notebook full of ideas to explore! Today's event was a spin off from the Creative Bureaucracy Festival that takes place in Berlin each year - you can read more about the Festival here https://lnkd.in/e6ydDJ5M

🌟 Exciting Collaboration Alert! 🌟 We at Revolution are thrilled to share our latest project, a landmark achievement in partnership with the Centre for Economics, Policy, and History, a pioneering research hub jointly led by Trinity College Dublin and Queen’s University Belfast. This unique initiative, funded by the North-South Research Programme of the Government of Ireland, aims to transform Ireland into a global Centre of Excellence in policy-relevant historical research. It leverages the existing clusters of research excellence within both institutions, significantly increasing their capacity for impactful studies. Our Mission To develop a custom, user-friendly digital platform that houses a comprehensive database of scientific materials and works. This platform features advanced search capabilities, allowing users to filter content by tags, topics, and authors with ease. Additionally, we've integrated an events section and research capacities, enhancing the presentation of economic data and facilitating community engagement. This project underscores our commitment to excellence and our ability to navigate complex requirements, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed our client’s expectations. Why It Matters By fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation, we're contributing to the advancement of historical research in Ireland, making it accessible to a global audience. A big thank you to Andrew Dorman and the teams at Trinity College Dublin, Queen’s University Belfast, and the Government of Ireland for entrusting us with this significant project. Looking Forward This is just the beginning. We're excited about the potential this platform holds for the future of economic history research and policy development, both in Ireland and internationally. #RevolutionDigital #EconomicHistory #DigitalInnovation #Collaboration #ResearchExcellence #TrinityCollegeDublin #QueensUniversityBelfast

I was delighted to speak today at the FAIR-Impact National Roadshow in The Hague. I started with a little story. About 18 months ago, I embarked on a journey with a career coach to gain clarity on what truly matters to me in my career. One of the first exercises was identifying my personal values. This experience was eye-opening and I highly recommend it to everyone—it can help you understand what’s important in all areas of your life. For me, making a difference with empathy, using my creativity, constantly learning, and having my expertise recognized are my guiding principles. These values shape my life and decisions, reflecting what I stand for and aspire to be. When UNESCO published their recommendations on Open Science in 2021, I noticed a strong alignment between my personal values and the values of Open Research, such as quality and integrity, collective benefit, equity and fairness, and diversity and inclusiveness. Recognizing this alignment keeps me motivated and enthusiastic about promoting FAIR Data and Open Research. It’s easy to dismiss corporate values as clichés, but shared values can be powerful motivators. This is my WHY. Understanding why we do what we do at a fundamental level keeps us going, even when the journey is tough. Every time I face challenges or repetitive conversations, I remind myself that I believe in the power of FAIR data to make the world a better place. #OpenScience #FAIRData #PersonalValues #CareerJourney #Motivation

🟢The international Public Service Day🟢 ..”under the theme 'Fostering Innovation amid Global Challenges: a Public Sector Perspective” ✅promoting the role, professionalism and visibility of public service. ✅celebrating the value and virtue of public service to the community. ✅highlighting the contribution of public service in the development process. ✅Recognizing the work of public servants. ✅ encouraging young people to pursue careers in the public sector.

Social Impact in the Regions couldn't happen without our conference partners. We refer to our first conference year, the year we worked out this was going to be a go-er as year 0. Following Year 0 I declared a 10-year minimum delivery of this event. Talitha Devadass (Taz) and Emilee Rigby were the first to throw their hands up and say COUNT US IN. Taz and Em are our Youth Stream conference partners. In 2023 they delivered a memorable program for the young people from Kempsey and Macksville High Schools - in 2024 we have nudged out the geography and the scope and these fabulous conference partners are now designing something utterly magnificent with young people across Australia. In future years this will grow. Our vision is to ensure we have a conference that is inclusive of and welcoming to young people from across Australia, that young people in the local community have the opportunity to influence the program and that each segment of the event is seen through a youth lens. Frankly, truly collaborative partnerships like this are the things that make this all worthwhile. Thank you so much Taz and Em. (and Deb S. for introducing us). If you have any interest in following stories on (1) next level collaboration and (2) opportunities for young people in the regions, you'll want to follow this story as it unfolds. #youthengagement #socialimpact #socialenterprise

🚀 UK Day One Project Launch 🚀 Last week, we marked the exciting launch of the UK Day One Project, aimed at revolutionizing the UK's science, innovation, and technology policy landscape. Inspired by the Federation of American Scientists' Day One Project, our mission is to engage the science and technology community in developing actionable policy proposals for the next UK government's first 100 days. 🎯 Our Mission 🎯 - Activating the Science and Tech Community: Our efforts are aimed at integrating the science and technology community into the national policy discourse, recognising their vital role in policy-making and national development. - Delivering Ready-to-Implement Ideas: We focus on developing actionable, thoroughly researched policy solutions set for immediate implementation. - Democratising Policy Making: By engaging a broader community, we aim to revolutionise how policy is formulated, ensuring a diverse range of voices contribute to shaping our nation’s future. 💡 Call for Ideas 💡 We're seeking innovative policy ideas! If you have a concept that could transform the UK's science and technology landscape, submit your ideas to us on our website.

🚨 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬! Join us for 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, an essential event for professionals dedicated to driving transformation within the public sector. Ireland has faced two major crises in recent decades—the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. What lessons can we draw? How can these insights guide future reforms and sustain momentum in the public sector? This event will bring together leading experts to explore these pressing questions, focusing on how to maintain momentum post-crisis and ensure continuous reform in an evolving global context. The event will feature a keynote address by Dr Orlaigh Quinn, former Secretary General at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. This will be followed by Professor Alma McCarthy, Professor of Public Sector Management - University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, in conversation with leaders from the health sector, Irish Defence Forces, and the Department of the Taoiseach, discussing key insights drawn from various crises—from financial and health challenges to the ongoing cultural and structural transformation within the Defence Forces. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 08:30 – 11:00 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: O’Donoghue Centre Theatre, University of Galway 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: - Dr Orlaigh Quinn – Former Secretary General, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment - Dr. Ronan Glynn – Partner & Health Sector EY, Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Elizabeth Canavan – Assistant Secretary General, Social Policy and Public Service Reform Division, Department of the Taoiseach - Brian Molloy – Head of Transformation, Irish Defence Forces - Professor Alma McCarthy – Professor of Public Sector Management - University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics (Chair) This event promises to offer vital insights into how the public sector can sustain reforms while navigating future crises. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with sector leaders and policy experts! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://lnkd.in/ezX7cRMr #UniversityOfGalway #JECairnes #ThinkingBeyond #CairnesSchool #CairnesBusinessSchool #PublicSector #Leadership #CrisisManagement #PolicyReform #FutureOfWork #LeadershipEvent #NetworkingEvent #PublicSectorReform University of Galway

It’s today, there still time to follow the Good e-Guidance Stories final conference on digital transformation of career guidance!

As part of the EU #knowledgevalorisation awareness-raising campaign, my colleagues are at the ‘Unlocking the Value of Knowledge Transfer’ event in Dublin to support the uptake of the new codes of practice in the Irish R&I ecosystem and emphasise the importance of industry-academia collaboration. These codes of practice foster more efficient use of intellectual assets, better linkages between research and standardisation, enhanced industry-academia co-creation and improved societal uptake through citizen engagement. 👉 https://bit.ly/49Qh8z5