University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics

03/11/2026

Study abroad fair 2026 ✈️🌍💫Our largest turn out yet.🙇‍♀️

Thank you to all who turned out, and a very special word of thanks to our final year students, and our Study Abroad Officers Marie and Mairead, for sharing their support, guidance and expertise and experience, with our future study abroad cohort.

02/11/2026

Climate change is increasingly affecting human health, with the latest findings from the 2026 The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change highlighting the scale of the challenge and the urgent need for action.

We are proud to highlight the contribution of Professor karyn Morrissey, who has been a co-author of the Lancet Countdown annual report since its inception, contributing to a decade of important international research.

For the 2026 report, karyn contributed to research examining how cities are assessing climate risks and responding to the health impacts of climate change, using data from CDP's Cities and States dataset.

The findings highlight encouraging progress:

• The proportion of cities reporting at least one completed climate risk assessment increased from 44.5% in 2016 to 63.8% in 2025.
• More than 870 cities and states identified 6,318 climate adaptation actions planned or underway in 2025.
• More than 5,600 wider co-benefits were identified, with 21% delivering distinct health benefits, including improved mental wellbeing, quality of life and reduced health impacts from extreme weather.

While the report makes clear that the impact of climate change on human health continues to escalate, these findings demonstrate that meaningful action is happening and that climate adaptation can deliver important benefits for communities.

We are delighted to support Karyn's contribution to this important work, with thanks to the University of Galway and the Ryan Institute for their continued support of research and sustainability.

Read the 2026 Lancet Countdown report: https://lnkd.in/eQaVnVhS


University of Galway

30/10/2026

We’re incredibly proud of Pearse Mackle, a Commerce student, who takes to the oche tonight in Netflix’s live darts event, Beat Luke Littler.

Originally from Lavey, Co. Cavan, Pearse was selected from thousands of applicants to compete among just 24 contestants, representing Ireland on an international stage. He is one of only two Irish participants taking on world number one Luke Littler for the chance to win an incredible £501,000.

It’s a fantastic opportunity for Pearse, and everyone at University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics and University of Galway will be cheering him on.

Best of luck tonight, Pearse. We’re behind you all the way. 🇮🇪🎯

📺 Watch Beat Luke Littler live on Netflix tonight, Friday 30 October, from 7pm.

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28/10/2026

🎓 Less than 1 month to go! | We are so excited to welcome all our postgraduate students back for Graduation. It’s nearly time to cross the stage, throw the caps, and celebrate an incredible milestone 💜

Here’s to the Class of 2026, the countdown is on!

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28/10/2026

We are proud to share, Six colleagues from University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics have been recognised in the 2026 Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list, highlighting the international reach and impact of the School’s research.

Congratulations to:
• Professor Kieran Conboy
• Dr Noel Carroll
• Professor Stephen Hynes
• Professor karyn Morrissey
• Professor Kate Kenny
• Professor Faizan Ali

This internationally recognised database draws on Scopus citation data to assess research impact across a wide range of disciplines. Inclusion reflects the influence of researchers’ published work and its contribution to advancing knowledge in their respective fields.

Having six colleagues recognised is a fantastic achievement for the School and a reflection of the depth, quality and impact of its research community.

Congratulations to all six on this well-deserved recognition.

Explore the database: https://lnkd.in/ebeFMSPy

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28/10/2026

Study Abroad Fair 2026. Our largest turn out yet.🙇‍♀️📚✈️🌍

28/10/2026

28/10/2026

Whistleblowing, Families and Justice | Integrity at Work Week 2026
What happens when speaking up affects not only the whistleblower, but also their family, professional life and access to justice?

On Tuesday, 3 November, University of Galway will host Whistleblowing, Families and Justice: Exploring the Human, Legal and Institutional Consequences of Speaking Up, bringing together researchers, legal experts, policymakers, practitioners and whistleblowers to examine the wider consequences of speaking up.

The workshop will explore the human impact of whistleblowing, the challenges of securing effective protection, and the role of institutions in delivering meaningful justice. It will provide an opportunity to consider how research, legal frameworks and lived experiences can inform stronger protections and more effective responses.

The event is part of Integrity at Work Week 2026, organised by Transparency International Ireland, and reflects the importance of understanding whistleblowing not only as a legal or institutional issue, but as one with far-reaching human consequences.

📅 Tuesday, 3 November 2026
📍 University of Galway | Hybrid event
🔗 View the full programme, speaker information and registration details: https://lnkd.in/dP7UnwfQ

27/10/2026

🎅 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮? 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 | Several places claim to be the home of Santa Claus. So why did Finnish Lapland’s claim prevail?

Join us for a Marketing Futures Seminar with Dr Teea Palo, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Edinburgh Business School, exploring how narratives shape markets and places.

Drawing on around 1,600 pieces of archival material spanning the 1950s to the 2010s, Teea examines how Finnish Lapland established and defended its claim to be Santa’s home, turning a story into a lasting market identity.

📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026
🕐 1–2pm
📍 CA005, Cairnes Building, University of Galway

All welcome. Please share with colleagues and students who may be interested.

27/10/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗘𝗫𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘 | Lead AI with confidence, accountability and control.

University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics is delighted to partner with Saros Consulting to deliver the AI Governance & Leadership Executive Education Course, a five-day programme designed to help organisational leaders govern AI responsibly and turn strategy into practical action.

Bringing together academic expertise and industry experience, the programme features Prof. Eoin Whelan and Prof. Rónán Kennedy from University of Galway, alongside Lee Bristow, Director of Cyber and AI Governance, and Ray Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO, from Saros Consulting.

Across five intensive days, participants will explore AI strategy, governance, risk and emerging regulation, including the EU AI Act. They will also develop practical, board-ready outputs to take back to their organisations, including an AI Charter, a governance operating model and a 90-day implementation roadmap.

Designed for board directors, C-suite executives, senior managers and other leaders responsible for AI strategy, governance, risk and digital transformation, the programme focuses on the real decisions organisations face as they adopt AI.

📅 30 November – 4 December 2026
📍 University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics