S&T Committee to take evidence in Stormont on innovation in Northern Ireland
1 July 2022
The Science and Technology Committee will hold an evidence session in the Northern Ireland Assembly to explore how science and technology is contributing to the post-covid-19 recovery in Northern Ireland. In the session, MPs will question leaders in academia and business as well as Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Gordon Lyons.
- Watch the session
- Inquiry: The role of technology, research and innovation in the COVID-19 recovery
- Science and Technology Committee
Purpose of the session
The session is expected to focus on the levels and effectiveness of R&D spending in Northern Ireland, which are among the lowest in the UK. The session, which has a particular focus on the creative industries, will also examine positive examples of innovation, the barriers to innovation post-covid, and whether any additional support is needed from Government.
The Committee will also be holding a series of meetings with research and innovation stakeholders during its visit to Belfast.
Witnesses
Wednesday 6 July, Northern Ireland Assembly
Panel 1 - at 10.15am
- Professor Nola Hewitt-Dundas, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, Queen’s University Belfast
- Tim Brundle, Director of Research and Impact, Ulster University
Panel 2 - at approx. 11.15am
- Professor Paul Moore, Director, Future Screens
- Jack Morrow, Chief Technology Officer, RETìníZE
- Matthew Malcolm, Creative Industries Development Officer, Arts Council Northern Ireland
Panel 3 - at approx. 12.00pm
- Gordon Lyons, Minister for Economy
- Paul Grocott, Deputy Secretary, Head of Economic Strategy Group, Department for the Economy
Further information
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