Dr Lisa Wilson

Northern Ireland is now the first UK region to offer two weeks of paid miscarriage leave, applying to both parents. The new Regulations make Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay a day-one right for workers, abolishing the qualifying period of 26 weeks of continuous employment.

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has chaired the first meeting of a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Panel established to help shape Northern Ireland’s AI future. The Panel brings together leading experts from industry, academia, and government to provide a co-ordinated approach so Northern Ireland can realise the opportunities of the transformative potential of AI. Read more ➡️ economy-ni.gov.uk/news/ai-adviso…

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has announced that from 6 April 2026, employees and partners will be entitled to two weeks’ protected paid leave after a miscarriage - offering dignity, time and support when it’s most needed. Read more ➡️ economy-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-…

Economist Paul MacFlynn says the lack of finding efficiencies in NI's public services isn't driving the budget overspend. Tells @MarkCarruthers7 that NI's funding needs haven't yet been fully established

NERI event will expore the full range of policy options currently under active consideration for Northern Ireland's public finances. 📅 17 Feb | 4–6pm Details & registration here - nerinstitute.net/events/2026/st… @LisaWilsonNERI @PMacF_NERI @irishcongress

Expenditure restraint, revenue-raising, or longer-term institutional reform? @NERI_research’s event will explore the full range of policy options currently under active consideration for Northern Ireland’s public finances. 📅 17 Feb | 4–6pm 👉 nerinstitute.net/events/2026/st…

Ahead of the closing of the consultation on the multi-year budget, join us on 17 February 4pm to 6pm for a discussion on Northern Ireland’s fiscal position, and hear from some of NI's most prominent commentators in this area. Further details & Registration below.

With the Draft Multi-Year Budget now out for public consultation, how sustainable are Northern Ireland’s public finances? Join @NERI_research on 17 Feb (4–6pm) for a discussion on NI’s fiscal position & the policy choices ahead. 👉 nerinstitute.net/events/2026/st…

Expenditure restraint, revenue-raising, or longer-term institutional reform? @NERI_research’s event will explore the full range of policy options currently under active consideration for Northern Ireland’s public finances. 📅 17 Feb | 4–6pm Info&Register: nerinstitute.net/events/2026/st…

Looking forward to this discussion @LisaWilsonNERI @StephenFarryUU @UlsterUni

Structural Pressures, Political Choices: Northern Ireland’s Fiscal Position Re-examined Join @NERI_research on 17th Feb 4-6pm for discussion on public finances & policy options with economists, policy experts & former senior officials. Info & Register: nerinstitute.net/events/2026/st…

If you missed the @NERI_research Dónal Nevin Lecture, I’ve written a blog on Sarah O’Connor’s argument: the 2010s saw a joyless jobs recovery. Jobs returned, but risk was pushed onto workers through insecurity, unpredictability & weak voice. Read here: nerinstitute.net/blog/joyless-j…

Running order for the @NERI_research Annual Lecture: 6.00 Registration, T&C 6.30 Welcome by Paul Mac Flynn 6.40 Keynote by @Sarahoconnor_ Responses from Stephen Kelly & Ethel Buckley Panel & audience Q&A Wine reception.

So looking forward to the @NERI_research Annual Lecture this Thurs with @sarahoconnor_ on “Good jobs in a changing world”. We’ve been trying to get Sarah over since 2017 - great that the stars are finally aligning. A great line-up & a great audience. nerinstitute.net/events/2026/13…

Want to know more about Good Jobs and the future of employment rights? Come along to the 13th Annual Donal Nevin Lecture in Belfast Thursday January 22nd at 6.30pm nerinstitute.net/events/2026/13…

Want to know more about Good Jobs and the future of employment rights? Come along to the 13th Annual Donal Nevin Lecture in Belfast Thursday January 22nd at 6.30pm nerinstitute.net/events/2026/13…

Register: nerinstitute.net/events/2026/13…

Sarah O’Connor, leading FT commentator on work and labour markets, will deliver the 2026 Donal Nevin Lecture on 22nd Jan at Queen’s Business School, Belfast. The title is “Good jobs in a changing world”. Responses from Ethel Buckley (SIPTU) & Stephen Kelly (Manufacturing NI).

13th Annual NERI Dónal Nevin Lecture 2026 Sarah O’Connor, columnist & associate editor, Financial Times Good jobs in a changing world 📍 Queen’s Business School, Belfast 📅 Thursday 22 January | 18:30–20:30 Register now at: nerinstitute.net/events/2026/13…