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INFORM CHALLENGE INSPIRE MARCH - APRIL 2017
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
BUILDING BUSINESS SKILLS
Cover Story Thought Leaders Best Practice Tech 2020
John D ’ Arcy on expanding the boundaries of STEM education at The Open University . Page 12
Have we forgotten why the economy matters ? Angela McGowan , Director CBI in Northern Ireland . Page 30
In 2017 mediation will save business £ 2.8 billion , says Dorcas Crawford , Edwards & Co . Page 38
Could an insect burger be your dinner of the future ?, asks Emily McDaid from TechWatch . Page 52
HELP US CELEBRATE NORTHERN IRELAND ’ S FAMILY BUSINESSES Online nominations . Details p20
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