AOP is a statutory physique as set out in The Armagh Observatory and Planetarium (Northern Eire) Order 1995. It’s overseen by a Board of Governors, with the Board having delegated major duty for the governance and administration of the organisation to a Administration Committee. AOP is sponsored by the Division for Communities (DfC).
Armagh Observatory was established in 1790, with it being the oldest scientific establishment in Northern Eire and the longest constantly working astronomical analysis facility in the UK and Eire. Armagh Planetarium is the oldest working Planetarium within the UK and Eire, having been in operation for greater than 50 years as the general public face of house and astronomy in Northern Eire.
Biographical Particulars:
Prof Ruth Hunter is a Professor in Public and Planetary Well being in increased training, specializing in how the city setting could be improved for higher inhabitants well being and planetary well being. She has expertise in main a spread of analysis initiatives and dealing with a spread of companions and stakeholders on key authorities insurance policies and consultations. She is a Member of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Structure and the Constructed Surroundings Northern Eire. The dedication is 2 days per 30 days unremunerated. She has not undertaken any political exercise up to now 5 years.
Ms Gráinne McVeigh is Director of Superior Manufacturing and Engineering and Life Sciences, at Make investments NI, Northern Eire’s financial improvement company, answerable for selling and growing corporations in these sectors to compete internationally and inspiring new funding. In her profession at Make investments NI, Gráinne held the place of Head of Worldwide Gross sales and Advertising and marketing and earlier than becoming a member of Make investments Northern Eire, Gráinne labored for SkillSoft Company, an internet studying firm the place she managed world accounts. Gráinne has a level in French from Lancaster College and an MBA in Worldwide Enterprise from College of Ulster. Gráinne additionally holds a Diploma in Advertising and marketing, a Diploma in Personnel Administration and a Diploma in Firm Path, from the Institute of Administrators and is a Chartered Director. She holds no different public appointments and has not undertaken any political exercise up to now 5 years.
Mr Ronan O’Hara is the CEO and Accountable Officer for Crown Property Scotland via which he’s answerable for all points of company governance and threat administration. He has expertise in supporting Native and Central Authorities in Northern Eire and England, growing and sustaining a spread of profitable partnerships. He beforehand labored throughout the Strategic Funding Board, focussing on the supply of the NI Government’s Asset Administration Technique. He holds no different public appointments and has not undertaken any political exercise up to now 5 years.
