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  • [NISP]MEP VISITS SCIENCE PARK FOR BRIEFING ON SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR
    19 December 2008
    With economic conditions cooling going into the Christmas period, Northern Ireland’s most senior MEP Jim Nicholson has visited the Science Park today to tour the campus facility and gain key insights into issues affecting the local business and start up community.
  • [NISP]NASA SHUTTLE CREW WELCOMED TO NORTHERN IRELAND SCIENCE PARK
    17 December 2008
    Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) has today (Tuesday September 09 2008) welcomed the NASA Space Shuttle Crew for a debut event themed on “Titanic Innovation: past and present” of their newly refurbished Pump-House at Titanic’s Dock, Queen’s Island.
  • [NISP]SCHOOL KIDS TO BENEFIT FROM HERITAGE LOTTERY FUNDING
    17 December 2008
    The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) was at Titanic’s Dock and Pump-House in September to announce its support for a new educational project involving one of Northern Ireland’s best-loved icons - the RMS Titanic.
  • [NISP]GLOBAL LEADER FIDESSA MOVES INTO THE CONCOURSE
    17 December 2008
    FIDESSA group plc, a leading financial markets software and services company, is to set up a development centre in the Science Park’s newly completed Concourse Building One.
  • [NISP]NISP WELCOMES NEW TENANT
    17 December 2008
    NORTHERN Ireland Science Park has welcomed a new tenant on board after Bytemobile Inc announced it was opening a new R&D and customer support services centre in Northern Ireland.
  • [NISP]Antrim Primary pupils welcome space shuttle crew
    20 October 2008
    NORTHERN Ireland Science Park (NISP) welcomed the NASA Space Shuttle Crew last week for a debut event themed on "Titanic Innovation: past and present" of their newly refurbished Pump-House at Titanic's Dock, Queen's Island, and pupils from Antrim Primary School were there to join the fun.
  • [NISP]QEII Visits Belfast
    06 October 2008
    The QEII docked for several hours at Stormont Dock on Saturday 4th October 2008.
  • [QUB]Queen's lecturer honoured by Duke of Edinburgh
    15 August 2008
    A Queen’s University Belfast engineering lecturer has been awarded a medal by HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, for his work on the use of driverless vehicles in combating climate change.
  • [UU]Ulster Team In £2.2m ‘Intelligent’ Rescue Robots Research
    15 August 2008
    Scientists at the University of Ulster are to begin working on a multi-million pound project to develop unmanned 'intelligent' aerial robots which could revolutionise the way in which search and rescue operations or the response to natural or man-made disasters are carried out.
  • [25k Award]Awards for Best Innovations
    13 August 2008
    25k Award the search for the next BIG thing has whittled its search to the top ten submissions from QUB, Ulster and HSC Innovations
  • [NISP]Science the Key to Economic Growth
    07 August 2008
    Increasing the number of science Gradutates is key to the future economic success of the Province a leading figure in the UK science world has claimed.
  • [NISP]NISP GETS A BOOST
    26 June 2008
    Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) has signed off on two major facilities contracts that will see the area maximise its business and Titanic tourism product.
  • [NISP]NISP ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET FOR VIP VISITORS
    28 April 2008
    Northern Ireland Science Park (NISP) has been rolling out the red carpet in recent weeks as the clock ticks down towards the US/NI Investment Conference next month.
  • [QUB]Queen's opens £500,000 Petronas 'green chemistry' lab
    23 April 2008
    A £500,000 laboratory, which will see Queen's University Belfast build on world-leading 'green chemistry' research with the potential to impact on people's daily lives, is being officially opened today by Sir Reg Empey MLA, Minister for Employment and Learning.
  • [NISP]LAUNCH OF BELFAST CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL AT THE PUMP-HOUSE
    17 April 2008
    The Pump-House was the venue for the launch of the 11th Annual Belfast Children's Festival which promises 10 days of arts, culture and entertainment for young people. In keeping with this year’s theme of water and wind, the grade 2 listed Pump-House building served as the perfect backdrop for an introduction to the watery wonderland of the 2008 Festival.
  • [NISP]TITANIC’S DOCK AND PUMP-HOUSE
    19 March 2008
    Visitors can now enjoy unprecedented access to Thompson Dry-Dock and guided tours of the Pump-House thanks to the completion of Phase 1 of an overall £1.2 million project to make the area safe and accessible for all.
  • [UU]University of Ulster Unveils £3m Scholarship Fund
    19 March 2008
    The University of Ulster is making £3m available over the next three years to fund ‘Opportunity Scholarships’ that will enable some of Northern Ireland’s most talented young people make the most of their university education.
  • [UU]Ulster In £2m R&D Partnership Project
    05 March 2008
    The University of Ulster is to be a key partner in a new £2 million research and development facility to be built at Altnagelvin Hospital.
  • [General]Creative Connections Development Programme
    26 February 2008
    Creative Connections is a 6 month export development programme and will consist of a small number of training workshops, one to one mentoring and will culminate in an organised ‘meet the buyer’ event specifically designed for the participating companies. The programme has the following aims and objectives: o Identify business development opportunities within newly identified markets through one to one mentoring, research, business prospecting and a small number of training workshops o
  • [UU]Boost for Ulster University's Pharmacy Plans
    15 January 2008
    The University of Ulster’s plans to introduce a pharmacy degree course at its Coleraine campus have been boosted by a donation from the Saad Group of Saudi Arabia.
  • [NISP]NISP RESPONDS TO TAX REVIEW
    19 December 2007
    The Treasury has published the Varney Review which has concluded that corporation tax rates in Northern Ireland shouldn’t be reduced.
  • [UU]A Smarter Way To Manage Chronic Illness
    18 December 2007
    University of Ulster scientists are taking part in a major new research project looking at how sensors and computer technology can be harnessed to help people with chronic conditions, such as stroke, heart disease or pain, to manage their lives more independently.
  • [UU]Step Up Students Take Flight
    18 December 2007
    The University of Ulster’s Step Up Programme in association with Bombardier Aerospace and the Science and Skills Programme ran a successful ‘Engineering in Flight’ day at W5 in Belfast.
  • [Tenants]"FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS" AT BELFAST
    04 December 2007
    Thursday 8th November 2007 saw Polaris, Belfast COE celebrate its first Diwali festival and quite a success it was too! It is safe to say that everyone who attended had lots of fun and a great time.
  • [QUB]Queen's opens £25M Centre for Cancer Research
    04 December 2007
    Queen’s Chancellor Senator George Mitchell will today (Nov 28), officially open the University’s new £25M cancer research centre aimed at stopping the spread of cancer
  • [QUB]Queen's tackles national decline in science students
    07 September 2007
    Queen's University Belfast today launched a unique scholarship scheme – the first of its kind in the United Kingdom – which will help to ensure future economic competitiveness and attract high-quality students through its doors.
  • [QUB]New Cross Border Bone Graft Research at Queen's
    04 September 2007
    A novel bone graft substitute which will aim to help repair bone is being developed as part of a new cross border biomedical research project involving Queen's University PhD students.
  • [QUB]Queen's engineers help cut global fuel emissions
    04 September 2007
    Greener motorcycle fuel tanks which can meet stringent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) targets for emissions are on the way as a result of work being carried out at the Polymer Processing Research Centre (PPRC) at Queen's University. The work is in conjunction with leading American, European and Japanese motorcycle companies.
 
 

NISP News

Archive...
Give Blood - Save Lives!
Northern Ireland Science Park Tenant Breakfast
WFS deliver innovative tool for the Search and Rescue sector
Coffee and Music Morning
A Titanic Day of Fun A Huge Success!
Science Park Tenant Rantec Research Interview
Princess Danae Cruise ships visits Belfast on Sunday 15 August
Two Ships Dock Across from Northern Ireland Science Park
Northern Ireland Science Park Tenant Announces 25 Jobs
APTX welcomes new chief
NISP Launches New 'Hosted Telecoms' Service
A Titanic Day of Fun
Funding Boost for Local Entrepreneurs
Northern Ireland – global IT delivery
Entrepreneurial environment set to build on skills base
Big Interview with Sophia Search
APTX Announce Major Acquisition
Radio Ulster Interview: halo UK Business Angel Network of the Year
Generic Drug industry to benefit from iPad app developed in NI
NISP Tenant Agrees Audio Technology Deal With Apple
Global Hedge Fund Success for NISP Tenant, NI Rantec Research
‘Next Big Thing’ Finalists Reach Fever Pitch Stage
Polished halo – NI Business Angel Network Named UK Business Angel Network of the Year
A Titanic Day of Fun and Living History for everyone!!
Iain Kay - Tributes
Science Park Hosts Royal Academy of Engineers Dinner
Mike Lynch, Autonomy's Creator, in BBC Interview
Second Annual Titanic Hospice Run Huge Success
NISP welcomes Fast 50 to Belfast
apt-X® pumps CD-quality stereo into JayBird Sportsband™ Bluetooth headphones
Titanic Takes A Bow At Northern Ireland Science Park
The Trials Of Getting On The Tourist Trail
Halo Helps Launch Major Investment Fund
Blue chip companies strengthen links with NI despite recession, says NISP
NISP Welcomes L&T Infotech Investment
Lagan Village Drumming School honour Titanic Designer at NISP
Official Opening of the Titanic Bow
US Mentor Programme announced at Northern Ireland Science Park
NISP Team take part in Charity Zip Line across The Lagan
Titanic is brought back to life...
Replica Titanic bow on display
Titanic Gift to Belfast takes a bow!
Unveiling of Titanic’s bow – open to the public at 6 pm
Belfast hosts major European Connected Health Summit at NISP
NorthgateArinso on ‘Concourse’ for Success
Laird Technologies Licenses NISP Tenant APTX for Bluetooth Stereo Wireless Audio
Belfast Telegraph: 10 Years Of NISP
DETI Minister Praises Science Park On Contribution To Growing NI Economy
A step in the ‘write’ direction for inphoActive
TV Show Rebuilds The Titanic
APTX Rocks The Science Park
Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster, has met with the newly established Economic Advisory Group (EAG).
Great Investments are often found in unchartered waters!
Good Morning Ulster Interview
MICROSOFT: THE NEW WORLD OF BUSINESS INTERACTIVE REPORT
Cliftonville Integrated Primary School on Titanic visit at Northern Ireland Science Park
Carnlough Primary School on Titanic visit to Northern Ireland Science Park
Thompson Primary School on Titanic visit at Northern Ireland Science Park
Kilmaine Primary School on Titanic visit at Northern Ireland Science Park
Global Blue Chip company, IBM at NISP
James Caan's visit to the Pump-House
Connecting Business to Opportunity through commercial property
Innovation, Vocation & Location...
Citi’s first Environmental Expo
Top Prize Fund for early-stage firms
Software Giant finds new home at Science Park
NISP tenant, Autonomy expands into Concourse Building
L&T InfoTech open new office space at The Science Park
NISP TENANTS - ENJOY FREE UNIFIED MESSAGING!
VFF Seeway Group visit the Titanic Dock & Pump-House
The Science of attracting hi-tech brands
halo launches Business Angel Fund!
PRODUCTIVITY GOES UP 40% WITH TOTALMOBILE
NISP CONNECT launches search for the next big thing -The £25k Awards!
NISP tenant, BASE talks about the aerospace industry
TV Tycoon Caan invests in Web Company
TV Star teams up with Ulster businessman @ NISP
Northern Ireland Science Park Start-up Programmes
NISP hosts James Cann at launch of webrecruit Ireland
The City Run with a View!!