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"That would be breaking the law." Prof Jodie Carson tells Mark Carruthers that companies trying to exploit the difference in tariffs between the UK and EU for goods need to be careful of the rules...

Northern Ireland's public services have been poorly funded for far too long. We're calling on the Government to deliver a fairer funding settlement for Northern Ireland so it can provide the quality public services people deserve.

Great to see Ulster University Strategic Policy Unit (UUSPU) referenced in The Guardian. Northern Ireland Affairs Committee rightly identifies NI is struggling with public sector outcomes & sustainable finances. Twin track approach required across pushing for needs based funding alongside upscaling transformation. theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/a…

It is very noteworthy that Rory McIlroy is a unifying figure for all of NI and further afield.

#BBCRedLines Trump’s tariff tactics - and what they might mean for the UK, Ireland, and the Northern Ireland economy. Mark Carruthers chats to Prof Jodie Carson @mlawless13 & Will Haworth Listen now on BBC Sounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Deeply concerning outlook

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Stagflation incoming ..

Today, we welcomed over 100 guests to our Belfast campus to launch a new report from Ulster University Strategic Policy Unit (UUSPU): AI for NI – A Strategic Overview for the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Northern Ireland. Read more: ulster.ac.uk/spu #WeAreUU | Stephen Farry | Prof Jodie Carson

Still space to join SSISI tnyt Queen's University Belfast 🎓. Many thanks to Ibec for sponsorship and to QUBBusiness and @Ceph_ie for hosting. We have Prof Paul Walsh, Stephen Farry @Katyhayward Celine McStravick & Dermot Ryan

"In some respects we are behind....but I'm convinced Northern Ireland can catch up and become a leader." Mark Carruthers asks Stephen Farry are we in a good position in Northern Ireland for Artificial Intelligence? #BBCTHEVIEW

Very welcome development and one of a number of issues flagged in recent SPU work linkedin.com/posts/jodie-ca…

Great to see this important work on the funding of water in NI. There are growing costs of policy inaction in NI, economically, socially and environmentally. We must start to acknowledge these, or we will incur significant future detriment.

Casement spark? Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and #CasementPark with JPCampbellBiz Campbell, Andrew Webb , Prof Jodie Carson and @McGeehanStephen from Ulster GAA . Listen to the #BBCRedLines podcast here: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

Today is Lisa’s 46th birthday. Another stolen birthday. Today we will remember the beautiful, funny person Lisa was. We hope those who ended her life will also think of her today and realise they can end this living hell for us. Please speak up and tell us what you know. 💔

The CSR implies a tight fiscal position for NI over coming years, but the Executive has an opportunity to develop a 3 yr Budget and drive more strategic local public spending decisions. This will necessitate overarching public sector transformation. irishnews.com/news/business/…

This week, First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL officially launched the new Office of AI and Digital at a special event hosted by the AI Collaboration Centre (AICC) at our Belfast campus. Read more: ow.ly/wJAB50W8UWO #WeAreUU NI Executive

Sean was an Alliance stalwart over decades. As Leader, he held Alliance together during difficult years post GFA, and laid foundations for future growth and success. He was deeply committed to Carrickfergus. He will be hugely missed.