Matrix Internet

07/05/2026

Applications are now open for the fully funded Digital4Business Master’s programme, starting in September 2026.

As a partner in the Digital4Business consortium, Matrix is proud to support this European programme, which is helping professionals build advanced digital skills in areas such as AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science and digital transformation.

The programme is delivered fully online, with evening classes designed to fit around work and other commitments.

For companies, Digital4Business is also a valuable opportunity to support team upskilling. Alongside the full Master’s, the programme offers focused micro-credentials that allow professionals to build targeted expertise in key digital areas, including:

🔹 Cloud Computing for Business
https://digital4business.eu/module/cloud-computing/

🔹 AI for Business
https://digital4business.eu/module/ai-for-business/

🔹 Digital Transformation
https://digital4business.eu/module/digital-transformation/

At Matrix, members of our own team are enrolled in the programme and are already applying their learning directly to their work, bringing new insights into digital strategy, innovation and emerging technologies.

Read more on the Matrix blog:
https://www.matrixinternet.ie/applications-open-digital4business-masters/

09/04/2026

What shapes a child’s ability to express themselves, build relationships, and feel confident in the world?

It often starts much earlier—and much closer to home and school than we think.

When educators and families communicate openly and consistently, children benefit from a sense of stability, understanding, and trust. These everyday interactions play a key role in shaping emotional resilience, communication skills, and overall well-being.

At Matrix Internet, this is exactly where our focus lies—leading the communication and dissemination of GrowWell to make these connections stronger, clearer, and easier to build in practice.

Strengthening these connections means making support practical, accessible, and easy to use in real-life settings.

This is being brought to life through:
• 12 Social-Emotional Learning Pillars
• A multilingual toolkit
• Training modules for educators
• Workshops for parents
• A long-term digital resource space

Because when the adults around a child are aligned, supported, and connected—children are better able to grow, learn, and thrive.

Explore what’s coming next and join the conversation

02/04/2026

Europe needs skilled cybersecurity leaders who can manage risk, protect data sovereignty, and make confident decisions under pressure.

That is why Digital4Security, co-funded by the European Union, is opening applications for the second cohort of its Hybrid Master’s in Cybersecurity Management and Data Sovereignty, combining academic excellence with industry-driven skills.

As consortium members, we are proud to support this programme, which is helping to build the next generation of cybersecurity leaders across Europe.

At University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest, students will learn to:
🔹 Lead cybersecurity strategy and governance
🔹 Analyse and respond to emerging AI-driven threats
🔹 Manage cyber risks in critical systems
🔹 Master ethical hacking, law, and data sovereignty

Designed for both recent graduates and experienced professionals, this Master’s prepares you to take on influential roles shaping Europe’s cybersecurity landscape.

📅 Starts on 28 September 2026
‼️ Application deadline: Friday, 8 May 2026

Find out more and apply:
https://my.digital4security.eu/

Learn more about the programme:
https://www.digital4security.eu/hybrid-masters/

02/04/2026

It was great to be back together in person for the latest Digital4Sustainability consortium meeting in Alcalá de Henares, hosted by Universidad de Alcalá.

Matrix Internet was represented by Jeff and Fionnuala, who joined project partners for two days of valuable discussion and planning. The meeting included progress updates on the Needs Analysis and Skills Strategy, preparations for the upcoming learning programme pilots set to launch across Europe this year, and discussions around exciting next steps for the project, including a major event this September.

We are very proud to be part of this ambitious and collaborative European partnership, and to contribute to a project focused on building the skills needed for a more sustainable digital future.
https://digital4sustainability.eu/

25/03/2026

From all the team at Matrix, we would like to say a huge thank you to the PulseZ community.

Together, we have helped create a space where young voices could be heard, stories could be shared, and important conversations could happen across Europe.

As the funded phase of the project comes to an end, we are proud of everything this community has achieved. The PulseZ platform will remain accessible online, so its stories, multimedia content and learning resources can continue to inspire others.

We hope you will continue to follow, support and engage with the wider network of organisations and opportunities connected to PulseZ.

20/03/2026

We are proud to support Girls in Digital Week 2026, an EU Code Week initiative shining a spotlight on inclusion, creativity and the opportunities digital skills can unlock for girls and young women across Europe. Girls in Digital Week runs from 23 to 27 March 2026 and encourages schools, communities, educators, parents and organisations to help create spaces where confidence and curiosity in technology can grow.

At Matrix, we believe a stronger digital future depends on broader participation and more diverse voices in tech. Initiatives like this matter because they help challenge stereotypes, build confidence and encourage the next generation to see digital and STE(A)M pathways as open to them. The campaign also highlights practical ways to get involved, including hands-on learning experiences through Girls Code It Better Sprints.

Find out more here: codeweek.eu/girls-in-digital-week

October 14 - 27, 2024: a week to celebrate coding in Europe, encouraging citizens to learn more about technology, and connecting communities and organizations who can help you learn coding.

06/03/2026

Project spotlight: Digital4Business 💡

Digital4Business is a European Master’s programme helping professionals build the advanced digital skills businesses need most — from AI and data to cloud and cybersecurity.

What you should know:
• Built around real business needs
• Focused on employability
• Backed by strong European partners
• Supporting the next generation of digital talent

We’re proud to support the visibility of this forward-looking programme. - https://digital4business.eu/

04/03/2026

Retail is changing fast — and the skills gap is real.
That’s why we’re encouraging our network in the retail and wholesale space to join the Skills4Retail Alliance (Pledge): a pan-European initiative focused on accelerating the digital, green and resilience transition across the sector.

✅ What opportunities are there for retailers and retail stakeholders?
By joining the pledge, organisations can:

Connect with a European community of retailers, educators and industry stakeholders working on future-ready skills

Contribute expertise and best practice to help shape training, workshops and initiatives that strengthen employability and innovation in retail

Signpost teams to practical training pathways, including short courses in areas like e-commerce, digital marketing, green skills, human skills and resilient retailing

As a partner in Skills4Retail, Matrix is proud to support this work and help amplify opportunities that strengthen the retail workforce across Europe.

👉 Join the pledge here: https://skills4retail.eu/join-the-pledge/

02/03/2026

We’re proud to share our work with the Health Research Board (HRB) on the transformation of HRB.ie — a major public platform supporting policymakers, researchers and the wider public.

What we delivered :

UX, design and technical development to simplify key user journeys and make information easier to find

Accessibility improvements aligned with WCAG AA, plus stronger SEO foundations

Content migration and information architecture work to help users navigate 10,000+ research publications and funding records more easily

Enhanced search and navigation, including a mega menu and intuitive filters

A long-term support approach, including technical support, cybersecurity and performance monitoring

If you’re working on a public-facing digital platform (especially where accessibility and findability really matter), this is the kind of work we love doing.

🔗 Case study: https://www.matrixinternet.ie/case-study/hrb/

🔗 Explore the new site: https://www.hrb.ie/

25/02/2026

Breaking Barriers Through Education: Atollo Final Conference (P**a, Croatia | 14 May 2026)

We’re looking forward to the Atollo Project Final Conference in P**a, Croatia, where educators, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners will come together to explore what’s next for inclusive education, accessible digital learning, and the future of digital skills.

📍 Where: Coworking Center P**a, Croatia
🗓️ When: Thursday, 14 May 2026 | 11:00–16:00

As a project partner, Matrix is proud to support the Atollo Project’s mission to make digital education more inclusive and accessible for learners with disabilities and special educational needs across Europe.

👉 Register and see the full details here: https://atolloproject.eu/atollo-final-conference-2026/