Laura McCutcheon

IoD To Award Over £40k In Bursary Funds

The Institute of Directors in Northern Ireland (IoD NI) has announced a new bursary scheme to support five female leaders complete professional qualifications. Worth over £40,000, the scholarship fund will enable five women to complete either the IoD Role of the Non-Executive Director course or the Bachelors level IoD Certificate in Company Direction qualification. The […]

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Hear It For The Girls: Executive Ministers Join Pupil-Led Female Leadership Celebration

Schoolgirls from across Northern Ireland successfully delivered a large-scale event at ICC Belfast today as part of the SistersIN programme. It was attended by First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, underscoring the importance of the shaping the future of young women across the region. Attended by over 1,000 people, the event

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Communities Minister Raises The Property Value Limit For Co-Ownership

Department for Communities has announced an increase in the property value limit for applications to Co-Ownership from £190,000 to £195,000, in a move that will support more people into home ownership. Minister Lyons said, “As Minister with responsibility for housing, I am committed to helping more people and families as they seek to access home

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Lidl Northern Ireland Launches Exclusive New Own Brand Irish Skincare Collection Ár Ocean

Lidl Northern Ireland has launched its first ever own brand skincare range, Ár Ocean, in an exclusive new partnership with county Mayo-based Ultra-Pure Laboratories. Harnessing the nourishing properties of sea minerals and Irish moss cultivated from the Atlantic, the new Ár Ocean range has been formulated to provide a nutrient-rich, moisturising and refreshing complex to

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Armagh’s Home of St Patrick Festival kicks off on Sunday

The countdown is on to Armagh’s iconic Home of St Patrick Festival, taking place for nine spectacular days from 10-18 March, promising a unique programme of history, heritage and place in his chosen home. The Home of St Patrick Festival’s unique distinction, what sets it apart from every other world-wide celebration, is the relationship between

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Calls For Northern Ireland To Change Debt Rules

Advice NI has said Northern Ireland must follow new Debt Relief Orders (DROs) rules applied this week in England and Wales – transformative measures for those facing the burden of debt. In his spring budget, the Chancellor announced the removal of the £90 administration fee associated with Debt Relief Orders (DROs) and increased the maximum

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Hinch Distillery Unveils Exquisite 15-Year-Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whiskey

Hinch Distillery, nestled on the outskirts of Belfast, has launched its latest masterpiece, the Hinch 15-Year-Old Oloroso Sherry Cask Finished Irish Whiskey, introduced by ‘friend of Hinch’, the acclaimed actor James Nesbitt. James unveiled the new product at an event held in the Aston Martin Showroom hosted by DJ and broadcaster Pete Snodden on Friday

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Ulster University Business School’s Department of Management, Leadership And Marketing Honours Outstanding Talent At The Class Of 2023 Excellence Awards

The Department of Management, Leadership and Marketing in Ulster University’s Business School held its annual Excellence Awards to celebrate the class of 2023. The awards, now in their thirteenth year, are an opportunity to showcase and recognise the outstanding talent in students across a range of subjects including marketing, business studies and human resource management.

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A Class Act: Schoolgirl Mentorship Programme Has Tripled In Size In 2024

SistersIN, the all-female leadership programme dedicated to enabling, empowering, and developing young girls across Northern Ireland, has announced it has tripled in size in 2024. Almost 400 sixth form schoolgirls from 28 schools are participating in the programme this year. The programme is a collaborative ecosystem between the schools who deliver leadership training, senior female

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On The Pulse Festival Illuminates Screens this March

The 6th Cinemagic ON THE PULSE FESTIVAL, celebrating the short film genre, funded by the Department for Communities through Northern Ireland Screen, proudly presents a March programme of unmissable films, jury programmes and a masterclass series for aspiring film, television and media creators. The world cinema programme and young critic panels are presented in partnership with

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