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Journalist Niamh Campbell talks to QUB virologist Dr Connor Bamford on where Northern Ireland is in terms of the Covid-19 pandemic currently (19 January 2021). He also discusses the danger of conspiracy theories when it comes to the virus, and hopefully answers any queries you may have when it comes to Covid.

Journalist Niamh Campbell talks with viral Derry sensation Adam B on social media stardom and surprising fellow Derry YouTuber Stewart O'Doherty with £5,000 worth of tech gifts, after finding out he was being bullied for making videos. Adam B has amassed three million followers to his YouTube channel and his fame has resulted in him becoming Blue Peter's 40th presenter.

This week, journalist Niamh Campbell talks to Public Sector Lead for PwC NI, David Armstrong and former NHS doctor, Luke Solon. They discuss a recent PwC report on how patients within Northern Ireland may continue to use virtual healthcare services even post-pandemic, and talk about the future of digital transformation within the NHS.

This week, journalist Niamh Campbell speaks to Ruth McGuiness. She is the new AI Business Development Director at Kainos and she will be the Chair of the AI in Public Sector / National Data Strategy Session at AI Con 2020, which takes place virtually on 3 and 4 December. Ruth talks about her pathway into tech, what we can expect from this year's AI Con in the midst of the pandemic, and coming into Kainos as a 'Covid joiner'.

This week, journalist Niamh Campbell speaks with Keith Farley, managing director of Aflac Northern Ireland. Aflac announced back in October 2019 that it will be creating over 150 jobs in NI over the next five years. Now, on the firm’s one-year anniversary here, Keith discusses how his first year has been in Belfast, how recruitment is going and of course, how the business has dealt with Covid and its implications.

This week journalist Niamh Campbell speaks with Ciaran Murray, who has previously worked with Northern Ireland's Techies in Residence. It is an initiative that matches charities and social enterprises across NI with digital technology partners. Ciaran worked with the NOW Group, to develop a digital version of their JAM or Just a Minute) card for people who need extra support when communicating.

This week journalist Niamh Campbell speaks with Damien Caldwell from company, Damgeo. He has worked with Northern Ireland's Techies in Residence for the past few years, which is an initiative that matches charities and social enterprises across NI with digital technology partners. Damien also gives some advice for tech professionals hoping to apply to this year's programme.

This week, journalist Niamh Campbell speaks with Naomi McGregor, the 24-year-old STEM ambassador who recently won the Catalyst Invent Enterprise Software award. Naomi has a strong background in ballet and fitness, and thus developed Movetru, a digital home physio software. She discusses the importance of tech and the arts combined, and shares her passion for being a STEM role model to Northern Ireland’s future females.

This week, journalist Niamh Campbell speaks to Northern Ireland’s Fintech Envoy, Andrew Jenkins. Andrew discusses his career, his position as Fintech Envoy, and what the future of the sector will look like in a post-Covid world. He also talks about the launch of FinTechNI's new ecosystem research project.

Journalist Niamh Campbell talks with Angoka's Belfast site lead, Tim Harrison, to discuss the cybersecurity start-up's growth plans and new job roles. After being accepted onto numerous competitive accelerator programmes during lockdown, Tim shares advice for other tech start-ups and details the type of candidates they are looking for in their Belfast office.