Richard Johnston

Economist with public, private and academic experience, board member and passionate about making NI a better place for everyone

[Queen's University Belfast 🎓 @QUBelfast]

BREAKING NEWS: World-renowned physicist @ProfBrianCox, Mayor of Greater Manchester @AndyBurnhamGM and @TechWomenToday founder @ImCeciliaHarvey are just three of the special guests joining us this November as we host the Global Innovation Summit.

At this landmark event, global leaders from industry and academia will come together to explore two of today's most urgent global challenges: #Sustainability and #EconomicInclusion.

Don’t miss the opportunity to be in the room when groundbreaking ideas turn into real-world action. Click here to find out more and register for your chance to get a ticket: https://t.co/cAzhrVpEEx

@thegfcc | @CentreforCompe1 | #GIS2024 | #LoveQUB | #Belfast | #NorthernIreland | #Global | #Innovation | #GlobalInnovation | #GlobalSustainability | #GFCC | @QUBBusiness

[Richard Johnston @Richardrij]

@Bolster @AustinTanney Very sad - he had a super mind and will be a big loss

[NISRA @NISRA]

We're recruiting for Assistant Statisticians.

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 8th March 2024.

Visit the NICS recruitment site for further info & details on applying https://t.co/QUbIUTBnjw

[Richard Johnston @Richardrij]

@kristel_miller @UlsterUni @UKRI_News @UlsterBizSchool @UlsterUniEPC @Economy_NI @CommunitiesNI @dptfinance @MarkMagill1982 Certainly - will be great to catch up and hear more.

[Belfast Chamber @BelfastChamber]

*JOBS AT BELFAST CHAMBER*
🤔Are you passionate about Belfast? Do you have an interest in the city's growth and regional economy?
✅ Membership Events Manager-https://t.co/MHptVz2Mdp
✅Head of Engagement-https://t.co/hTSdaF2HRJ #belfast #belfastchamber #belfastjobs #welovebelfast

[Richard Johnston @Richardrij]

@joylouhad Thanks Joy

[Richard Johnston @Richardrij]

Thrilled to be part of the 2024 Eisenhower Global Fellowship Programme. Thanks to everyone who has helped me along the way!

[Eisenhower Fellowships @EF_Fellows]

Eisenhower Fellowships announces the selection of 22 exceptional mid-career leaders from five continents for its prestigious 2024 Global Program. #efjourney https://t.co/6rhy2Uzl6t

[Richard Johnston @Richardrij]

@Heidi_McIlvenny @TEDxStormont Well deserved Heidi!

[Head of NICS @HeadNICS]

I am very pleased to welcome applications for the role of Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser for NI.

For more information on the role, including details about how to apply, please visit https://t.co/7hZA1MVM3D using reference APCE.

Deadline is midday 5 December 2023.

[Richard Johnston @Richardrij]

@johnlavery82 Sorry to hear this John

[Centre for Economic Performance @CEP_LSE]

CEP summer snapshot - a research refresher.

What effect is automation having on jobs in the UK? 🧵
Rui Costa & Yuanhang Yu
Read: https://t.co/Ybi1Eo62P2

[Richard Johnston @Richardrij]

@Justice_NI @NIPrisons Congratulations and very best wishes Beverley

[Sync NI @SyncNI]

.@clare_guinness, Innovation District Director at @belfastcc, speaks about some of the upcoming projects being developed here, as well as why it’s essential for Belfast to strive for net zero.
(1/2)
https://t.co/jRJek6IWId

[Resolution Foundation @resfoundation]

The UK’s tax take is rising from 33 per cent of GDP in 2009-10 to 38 per cent by 2027-28 – equivalent to a tax rise of £4,200 per household.

But this rising quantity of tax revenue has not been matched by a rising quality of tax policy...

https://t.co/YL7A1N28ez

[WarrenpointPort @PortWarrenpoint]

Warrenpoint Harbour Authority’s AGM will take place virtually on Monday 26th June 2023 at 1pm.
All are welcome to attend.
To register to attend or to submit a question/ comment, please email to [email protected] by 5pm on Wed 21st June.
#onboard #portlife #AGM

[Richard Johnston @Richardrij]

An illustration of the fact that money isn’t everything…. But it helps…. Global societal progress index. https://t.co/vaw70YOuWC

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

Hydrogen buses have a much longer range than battery­-powered ones, which is important for rural or intercity transport. A refuelling time of eight minutes is also much snappier than hours spent charging batteries https://t.co/K12rJT3Uvw

[Communities NI @CommunitiesNI]

🎥@CommunitiesNI is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Member to its Management Board.

More info at https://t.co/a5fBaEqL5K

All applications must be received by 12 noon on Monday 17th April 2023.

[Head of NICS @HeadNICS]

A pleasure to accompany @USEnvoyNI Joe Kennedy to showcase our vibrant entrepreneurial, technology and business sectors.

Just a flavour of our economic progress and the wide range of opportunities NI has to offer in delivering a prosperous future for all. #OurGiantAmbition