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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 19/03/2025

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today attended a skills roundtable event hosted by Danske Bank in Belfast. Attendees discussed how focussing on skills can accelerate growth and unlock productivity in NI.

Pictured at the skills roundtable hosted by Danske Bank are Caroline van der Feltz, HR Director, Danske Bank; Mark Hoban, Chair, Financial Services Skills Commission; Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald; and Vicky Davies, CEO UK, Danske Bank.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald addresses the skills roundtable hosted by Danske Bank.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 27/02/2025

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today said that land necessary to drive forward the expansion of Ulster University's Derry~Londonderry Campus to achieve 10,000 students has now been acquired. ➡️Read more: www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/archiba...

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured with chair of the Magee Taskforce Stephen Kelly and Ulster University Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew at the newly purchased Timber Quay site in Derry.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured with Head of School of Nursing and Paramedic Science Andrea Shepherd and UU Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald and Vice-Chancellor of Ulster University Prof Paul Bartholomew pictured with Ulster University School of Medicine students (L-R) James O’Neill, Claudia McErlean, Aimee Stitt, Cora Sheeran, Elizabeth Soyinka and Shauna Nic ABhaird.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 21/02/2025

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has opened the Co-operation Among Co-operators conference in Belfast. The conference will explore the development of a more co-operative economy and society across Ireland and Britain.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured at the Co-operation Among Co-operators conference in Belfast with committee members from the Society for Co-operative Studies in Ireland and the UK Society for Co-operative Studies.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured with Patrick Doyle, Chair of the Society for Co-operative Studies in Ireland; and Elisavet Mantzari, Chair of the the UK Society for Co-operative Studies.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 17/02/2025

Economy Minister Dr @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has held discussions with @justinmadders.bsky.social MP, Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, to discuss the GB Employment Rights Bill, and similar work underway here to update the north’s employment law framework.

Infographic with Economy Minister pictured with the following quote attributed to her: “We provided updates on the progress we’ve made on our respective Employment Rights Bills. We also discussed the importance of continued dialogue – particularly where there are areas of common interest.”

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 13/02/2025

Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today gave the opening address at the Cyber Leaders Conference Belfast 2025. The Minister underlined the innovative, productive & internationally focused nature of the cyber sector in NI, with Belfast as one of the world’s most concentrated cyber clusters.

Pictured at the Cyber Leaders Conference in Belfast are (L-R) Seamus McCorry (Check Point), Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald and Deryck Mitchelson (Check Point).

Minister Archibald pictured at a podium delivering the opening address at the conference.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 12/02/2025

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today visited Access Employment Ltd (AEL) in Larne. AEL provides hands-on training for young people and adults with learning disabilities, and those not in education, employment or training, to help them overcome barriers to employment.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald (centre) pictured at Access Employment Ltd (AEL) with (l-r) Laura Steele, CEO, AEL; Hazel Bell, Chair, AEL; Jackie Reid, Head of Business, AEL; and Lorraine Black, Head of Services, AEL.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald watches trainee Jamie Doherty operate the printing press at AEL.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald (right) in the garden centre at AEL with (l-r) Joel Kitson, trainee; Laura Steele, CEO, AEL; Michelle Twigg, trainee; and AEL Job Coach Jon McClean.

Pictured at AEL in Larne are (l-r) AEL Giftware Team Leader Lauren Boyd; trainee Kirstie Kirkland; Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald; and Laura Steele, CEO, AEL.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 11/02/2025

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social has welcomed a landmark report by Matrix, the NI Science Industry Panel, into the RegTech sector. The report highlights the significant opportunities available for local companies in the sector. ➡️Read more: economy-ni.gov.uk/news/landmar...

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald pictured with (left) Chris Hayward, Policy Chair at the City of London Corporation, and Robert Hill, Chair of Matrix, the Northern Ireland Science Industry Panel. Matrix and the City of London Corporation have published a report highlighting opportunities in the RegTech sector.

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Department for the Economy NI @economy-ni.gov.uk · 10/02/2025

Economy Minister @caoimhearchibald.bsky.social today launched the Northern Ireland Skills Barometer 2023-2033 which provides a comprehensive assessment of the future skills needs and gaps within the local economy. www.economy-ni.gov.uk/news/skills-... @northernireland.gov.uk

At the launch of the Northern Ireland Skills Barometer are Kathleen O'Hare (Chair NI Skills Council), Mark Magill (Ulster University Principal Economist), Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald, Professor Paul Bartholomew (Vice-Chancellor Ulster University), and Suzanne Wylie (CEO NI Chamber)

Economy Minister Dr Coaimhe Archibald speaking at the launch of the NI Skills Barometer

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