Mark Ferguson

Hopes rise that rules on outdoor gatherings will be relaxed in February

Large assemblies to include Ireland’s opening Six Nations match at the Aviva

Tue Jan 18 2022 - 01:00

Ireland could be a key player in the creation of a new data ecosystem

Organisations must offer individuals transparency and accountability of their user data

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 00:00

Fintan O’Toole: Official messaging on pandemic a mess

Coalition has swung from obsessive control of the message to what is now a free for all

Tue Nov 23 2021 - 01:00

Q&A: How do I know the antigen testing kit I’m buying is reliable?

Ireland’s Covid-19 strategy will now include self-administered tests that give quick results

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 11:24

Prof Philip Nolan to become director general of Science Foundation Ireland

Leading academic is a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 19:56

High level of Covid-19 positives in antigen tests confirmed by PCR result

Taoiseach says he is ‘strong believer’ in the value of antigen testing

Tue Oct 19 2021 - 01:00

What does Nphet know about antigen testing that the rest of the world doesn’t?

Many disagree with Nphet, among whom are the WHO and European Commission

Sat Oct 16 2021 - 01:00

Coronavirus: 431 cases confirmed in the State

Holohan to discuss objections to antigen testing before Oireachtas committee

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 15:30

Government ‘procrastination’ on reopening travel must end – Ialpa

Airline pilots to take rapid antigen tests prior to demonstration at Government Buildings

Mon May 24 2021 - 05:29

Up in the air: Pilots grounded by Covid-19 face a turbulent future

Hundreds of Irish pilots on minimal or no pay have been forced to look for low-paid jobs

Sat May 22 2021 - 06:00

GAA awaiting plans for crowds as fans set to return in North

Association awaiting Government direction as attendance restrictions ease in the North

Thu May 20 2021 - 05:00

Q&A: Are Covid-19 vaccines on the way for teenagers and children in Ireland?

Inoculating children and younger teenagers may be key to living with virus long term

Mon May 17 2021 - 06:01

Give me a crash course in... antigen tests for Covid

Do they work and, if so, why are we not using them more often?

Sat May 15 2021 - 01:00

EU digital travel passes may be in place by end of July – Varadkar

Certificate allows travel to those vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from virus

Fri May 14 2021 - 15:59

Reliability of Covid antigen tests seen as key issue as reopening continues

Government’s chief science adviser backs use of rapid tests to complement other health measures

Tue May 11 2021 - 01:00

The Irish Times view on antigen testing: A study in mixed messaging

People would be forgiven for concluding the State has two co-existing views on antigen testing: it is for and against it

Tue May 11 2021 - 00:05

The at-home antigen test: What do experts think, and how do you use them?

Scientific opinion divided on reliability of home Covid-19 tests

Sat May 08 2021 - 15:03

Government warned delay introducing digital pass would leave State trailing

Vetoing initiative or opting out are not options for State, travel agents’ body warns

Wed May 05 2021 - 20:19

Wide use of rapid Covid tests recommended by expert group, but members are split

‘Majority report’ is in favour of mass rollout of antigen tests, possibly in schools by September

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 16:11

State to invest €193m in research on cybersecurity, AI and e-health

Research to include smart cities, applied geosciences, energy security, marine resources

Mon Feb 01 2021 - 00:01

Nphet gets three new members to boost infectious disease, scientific resources

Professors Mary Horgan, Karina Butler and Mark Ferguson added to State’s Covid-19 policy advisory body

Tue Jan 05 2021 - 20:03

AI project on 14 Irish test sites aims to inform carbon reduction policy

Microsoft Ireland and Science Foundation Ireland funding €5m Terrain-AI initiative

Tue Dec 15 2020 - 01:00

Gender balance in scientific research is targeted in latest funding round

Science Foundation Ireland has awarded more than €50m to 71 research projects

Wed Dec 09 2020 - 00:00

Covid-19 changing Irish people’s expectations of science, study shows

Over 75% believe cities nationwide should have more trees and forested areas

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 11:39

Covid-19: Majority feel old way of working not worth the commute - poll

Science Week research shows almost half don’t want to return to old way of working

Mon Nov 09 2020 - 00:01

Immunology researcher Kingston Mills named as SFI Researcher of the Year

Irish research ‘continues to be impactful, inspirational and world-leading’

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 19:07

Harris announces €53m for 71 scientific research projects

Research on spinal cord injury, climate change and horse breeding included in list

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 06:00

Covid-19: Top official warned against slow reopening of economy

Chief scientific adviser appealed for massive random virus testing regime

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 02:17

Giving European start-ups the competitive edge

The new European Innovation Council aims to create unicorn companies – start-ups with a value of more than $1bn – by setting up a one-stop-shop for breakthrough innovation

Wed Jul 08 2020 - 00:00

Science advice network needed to inform government, RIA says

Network could advise government on viruses, climate change and water supply issues

Sat May 23 2020 - 10:14

Urgent call-out for Irish scientists to help global coronavirus response

They’ve been asked to undertake critical research, development and innovation projects

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 11:15

Scientific advisers strive to be ‘honest brokers’ in times of crisis

Experts have tough job communicating evidence around policy issues such as Covid-19

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 05:56

Robotics pioneer awarded prestigious St Patrick’s Day Science Medal

Science Foundation Ireland honours Prof Neville Hogan, regarded as ‘father of rehabilitation robotics’

Wed Mar 11 2020 - 17:04

Coronavirus: Companies could be compensated for disruption

Top official’s remarks come as Ibec calls for emergency employee payments

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 17:44

Privacy issues pervade Digital Summit Dublin

Taoiseach notes challenges in regulating tech sector without stifling innovation

Tue Sept 24 2019 - 15:47

Irish research lab to focus on esport ‘athletes’

Researchers aim to improve performance of Irish gamers

Thu Aug 29 2019 - 00:01

Artificial meat poses huge food safety challenges – conference

Erosion of trust in society is a threat to food safety, says European food authority

Wed Aug 21 2019 - 20:41

‘Very promising’ findings in new treatment for blood cancer

NUI Galway and Blood Cancer Network team up to find treatment for multiple myeloma

Fri Jun 14 2019 - 19:06

850 research jobs to be supported with investment in science research

Government announces €230 million funding for six ‘world-leading’ research centres

Thu May 09 2019 - 21:53

Irish university makes first Brexit-inspired academic appointment

UCC and Oxford jointly hire top quantum scientist, capitalising on uncertainty in UK

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 06:00

Fears over funding cut to childbirth health research centre

Decision on world-class facility ‘damaging and dreadful’ – Prof Louise Kenny

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 00:01

Irish astronaut candidate at launch of AbbVie’s latest science education initiative

Back to School for STEM is an outreach programme focused on showcasing science role models active in the Irish workplace

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 01:05

New SFI programme to train 600 postgraduate students in future skills needs

The programme will see investment of €100m to meet industry needs

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 00:00

Forum hears of need to bolster post-Brexit UK-Ireland research

Despite disruption, bilateral research to continue with extra funding from Dublin

Fri May 11 2018 - 21:12

Self-driving car tech to be developed in Ireland’s wet west

NUIG, Lero, Valeo teamwork will lead to robotic cars better able for bad weather

Thu Mar 01 2018 - 05:25

Ireland now ‘in same ballpark’ as major science-funding countries

State in top 10 globally for quality of scientific research, Dublin summit told

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 21:53

Data commissioner welcomes ‘critical’ €4m budget rise

Concern office still underfunded ahead of EU law change while researchers get extra €7m

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 06:00

Where Stem jobs might bring you

The biggest Stem employer is Amazon.com; surprisingly, Facebook and Google don’t even make the top 10

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 00:00

Electronic health records to be rolled out despite data concerns

eHealth project head says new digital system will result in better outcomes for patients

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 01:00

Irish researchers ‘cut risk of heart failure with one injection’

Cork cardiologists successfully use growth promoter to repair damaged cardiac muscle

Sat Apr 29 2017 - 10:12

Ireland wins direct involvement in EU policy decisions

Group will map out the future of EU research, development and innovation

Tue Nov 29 2016 - 16:51

How Science Foundation Ireland makes a difference

The foundation is seeking talent to turn Ireland into a place of world-class research

Thu Oct 13 2016 - 05:22

Dick Ahlstrom: Why Ireland has a bad reputation for research

Irish researchers won 0.99% of EU awards with application rate of 1.39% since 2007

Thu Oct 06 2016 - 05:32

Galway centre gives Ireland cutting edge in medtech

Cúram research facility will assist in attracting new foreign direct investment

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 06:45

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