Twitter Mixed Days Conference at NUI Galway

Sat, Apr 09, 2016

NUI Galway will host the second Twitter Mixed Days conference from 19-20 April. The conference is intended to foster collaboration and to build community and will take place in the University’s J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics.

The increasing availability of massive datasets from the Twitter platform is revolutionising the scientific study of a variety of phenomena in fields as diverse as Sociology, Computer Science, Business, Law, Crisis Management, Psychology and others. Yet, while many important advances have taken place in these different communities, the dialog between researchers using Twitter data across disciplines is only beginning. The purpose of Twitter for Research conference is to bring together leading researchers in order to lay the foundation for ongoing relationships and to build a lasting multidisciplinary research community.

Getting your accounts straight in the cloud

Sat, Apr 09, 2016

Business owners, self-employed persons, entrepreneurs, however we like to label ourselves, we have three things in common: Most of us love what we do. And we love getting paid for it. It’s the bits in between we don’t care for much.

Galway workers need to get a move on

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Fewer people are exercising at the recommended weekly levels than they were 15 months ago, according to new research from the Nutrition & Health Foundation (NHF). Just over a quarter (26 per cent) of Ireland’s workforce exercise at the recommended level of over 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week, down from almost a third (32 per cent) only fifteen months ago. Four in ten (42 per cent) say they are either totally or extremely inactive during their working day. The research was commissioned to mark Ireland’s second National Workplace Wellbeing Day on Friday, 8th April 2016, which is being organised by the Nutrition & Health Foundation and supported by Ibec.

The Galway startup community is growing and growing

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

I love Galway, I love my job, my friends and the lifestyle here. But I’m biased and I know this. That’s why it’s just great when total outsiders reinforce my notion.

In startlab, we evaluated 200 companies to get to our final fantastic eight. I know that an incubator in a regional area may appear like those in it would be the local few. It’s not. Out of eight, startlab has three companies that moved to Galway specifically for the startup supports this whole city has to provide.

Stanbridge to speak at Atlantec Festival

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

ITAG are delighted to announce James Stanbridge as one of our key speakers at this year’s AtlanTec Festival. He will be speaking at the “Women in Tech” segment on May 25th. Hailing from Hertfordshire in England he recently returned from China and Singapore where he resided for 10 years to Europe. As VP of Declara he will head up their business development and expansion in Europe as well as Asia Pacific.

Make your business safer, leaner, and more mobile in the cloud

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

No matter what industry you operate in, or the size of your company, in today’s fast moving society, if you haven’t yet embraced the cloud then your company is missing a major trick.

Advances in technology have levelled the playing field, allowing small and medium sized companies operate at a level that was once only available to big corporates, saving money, boosting cyber security and saving money in the process. If you think your business is too small to benefit from moving to the cloud, then look no further than The Irish Harp Centre.

Shopify’s remote working initiative proves popular with Galway homeworkers

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Shopify, the cloud-­based, multichannel commerce platform designed for small and medium­sized businesses, reports huge interest in its remote working initiative.

AtlanTec — a celebration of Galway’s diverse technology culture

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The AtlanTec Festival being held in Galway this May will consist of a series of technology themed events, of interest to industry professionals, community groups, and those in education.

2016 is the year for Galway games development

Sun, Mar 27, 2016

The Galway games community is raring to go, and garnering support from every corner - large corporates, to local founders. It’s an incredible time to be around this community, and this week, Steven Kelly gave me some background into the work that’s coming to the fore this year.

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR named as Deloitte Best Managed company

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group has been named as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the third year running, was recognised at an awards gala dinner in Dublin.

GMIT conference hears of skills shortage in the construction sector

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

There was some good news for students and recent graduates of construction and built environment courses attending a construction conference in GMIT last week with a number of speakers highlighting the existing demand for highly-skilled professionals and the opportunities for them in Ireland and abroad because of the current skills shortage in the construction industry.

Another common theme was the call for a long-term national strategy for delivery of infrastructure in Ireland and the requirement for greater collaboration between professionals on projects.

Sherry FitzGerald Financial Services now available in Eyre Square

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

As one of the leading Mortgage and Insurance brokerages in Ireland, Sherry FitzGerald Financial Services are delighted to announce that they now have a Financial Advisor based in their Galway Branch on Eyre Square, providing an independent and comprehensive broker service.

Call for nominations for annual Mayor's Awards

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Frank Fahy, has launched the 13th annual Mayor’s Awards and called on people in Galway to nominate unpaid volunteers for their work in the city.

Celebrate Galway’s tech culture at AtlanTec ‘16

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

May 2016 sees the arrival of the AtlanTec Festival to Galway brought to you by the Information Technology Association of Galway (ITAG). ITAG is a long-established non-profit association with extensive links to the technology industry and a commitment to growing and strengthening the information technology sector in Galway and the West of Ireland.

The AtlanTec Festival is a celebration of Galway’s diverse technology culture. It will consists of a series of technology themed events, of interest to industry professionals, community groups and those in education. The Atlantec Festival will showcase the latest and next generation technologies in Galway while simultaneously promoting the West as a technology hub, fostering innovation and collaboration.

Local Enterprise Office Galway announces details of “Local Enterprise Week” initiative

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway has announced a series of exciting initiatives aimed at stimulating business activity throughout Galway city and county. The ultimate aim being to create jobs among small businesses and also to encourage those with a business idea to pursue their dream.

Breda Fox, Head of Enterprise, Local Enterprise Office Galway welcomed the new initiative, saying there are plenty of business opportunities out there, but you have to go out and find them.

Calling all Galway startups — Bank of Ireland launches Startup Awards 2016

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Bank of Ireland this week launched the Bank of Ireland Startup Awards 2016 — The competition, now in its fifth year, recognises and rewards Irish startups for their success in business across 12 categories including digital, food and drink, retail and technology. The awards were formally launched by Startup Awards Judge and successful entrepreneur Gavin Duffy.

Employers should encourage staff to be healthier

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Galway employers should encourage their staff to be healthier according to a new national survey¹ of employees, which shows that employee wellbeing is crucial to staff retention and productivity levels.

JPK Fencing Systems and Topform up for glory in SFA National Small Business Awards

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Galway-based businesses JPK Fencing Systems and Topform could go all the way in this year’s SFA National Small Business Awards according to sponsors Energia.

JPK and Topform were among the finalists in this year’s awards who attended the recent SFA National Small Business Showcase event. The six finalists in the manufacturing category, sponsored by competitive energy provider Energia, of this year’s Small Firms Association Awards include:

Behind the hype of working for a startup

Fri, Feb 12, 2016

I’m speaking at an event called Student Talks in Dublin next month. The first thing I am going to quash is any notion of getting a return when you’re working for or with a startup. We’ve hyped startups up, and maybe without enough context for younger people. In my experience, you work there for the long term wins. There is no return to get, you have to build it from scratch. The less money you have, the more you work. It’s character building and an excellent learning curve.

IBEC says overhaul of commercial rates system would support job creation in Galway

Thu, Feb 11, 2016

With the general election campaign underway, Ibec West, the group that represents business in the region, this week called for an overhaul of Ireland’s commercial rates system.

The next government must prioritise the reform of local authority funding because local authorities do not have the power to do so, the group stated.

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