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Wednesday, 7 May, 2025

Cryptocurrency encourages financial risk-taking – especially in poorer individuals

Exposure to information about cryptocurrency increases the likelihood of risk-taking behaviour in other investments, finds new research from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. This effect is stronger for those with low financial well-being.

Friday, 2 May, 2025

Professor Susi Geiger represents Ireland as new European Research Council Ambassador

Ambassadors will serve as influential advocates for frontier research, engaging with policymakers, media, and local research communities

Wednesday, 30 April, 2025

QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025: UCD Smurfit School best in Ireland

Driven by a diverse and high-quality student cohort, strong career prospects, and an excellent reputation among international employers, UCD Smurfit School maintains its position as Ireland’s leading Executive MBA programme

Tuesday, 29 April, 2025

Global Collaboration Drives Innovation in Cystic Fibrosis Care and Cost Research

Researchers from UCD Smurfit School, Children’s Health Ireland, NUI Maynooth, Harvard Business School, and Boston Children’s Hospital publish groundbreaking international research that investigated how processes of care influence costs.

Thursday, 24 April, 2025

Adam Drummond takes his leadership from the court to the classroom with UCD’s Aspire Scholarship

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is now accepting applications for its prestigious Aspire Scholarship Programme for the 2025 academic year — a life-changing opportunity that supports talented and ambitious individuals with the financial means to pursue a Masters or MBA degree.

Thursday, 24 April, 2025

Uber drivers are falsely promised autonomy – so find new ways to resist, finds research

Uber drivers are often promised sole autonomy over their work, but the billion-dollar corporation are using “opaque algorithmic systems” to manage, monitor, and discipline drivers, according to new research from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and the University of Sydney Business School.

Wednesday, 23 April, 2025

UCD Smurfit School awards team to compete at INNOVA-Europe Competition 2025

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School was delighted to host the local round of this year's INNOVA-Europe Competition. Based around the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the entrepreneurial pitching competition invites students from top business schools in Europe to compete in developing innovative and sustainable projects that address the challenges of our time.

Monday, 14 April, 2025

Uber drivers want to own their cars for less time, finds new research

Uber drivers want to sell their cars sooner due to a loss of perceived psychological ownership, finds new research from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Friday, 11 April, 2025

MSc in Sustainable Finance has been partnered with the GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s MSc in Sustainable Finance has been partnered with the GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR®) Certificate. The Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP®) is the world’s leading professional association for risk managers.

Thursday, 10 April, 2025

UCD Student Team Wins Second Place at Global Sustainability Hackathon at Notre Dame University, USA

Nithiish Vijayadevareddy Kumar, a student in the MSc Digital Innovation programme at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School represented Ireland at the prestigious Tri-Continental Sustainability Competition at Notre Dame University, Indiana, USA, on 21st March 2025. Competing against global peers, Nithiish and his UCD teammates secured an impressive second place, with first place going to Kenya and third to the USA.

Wednesday, 9 April, 2025

Christine Lagarde inspires students and business leaders on visit to University College Dublin

UCD Smurfit School students had the opportunity to meet with the European Central Bank President to discuss sustainable and climate finance

Tuesday, 8 April, 2025

Values-driven investments are now delivering real financial returns

The market and regulators are making it easier to maximise yields while reducing social and environmental risks

Monday, 7 April, 2025

Senior Economist Lisa Wilson appointed to Adjunct Associate Professor at UCD Smurfit School

As a Senior Economist in NERI, Dr Wilson has led research on labour market economics and fiscal policy in Northern Ireland. Since 2016, her evidence-based studies have directly informed policy debates and contributed to practical solutions aimed at improving the labour market and reducing inequality.

Wednesday, 2 April, 2025

UCD students claim €12,000 top prize at EirGrid’s CleanerGrid Competition

31 March 2025- Three students from UCD have been announced as winners of the second annual CleanerGrid Competition, taking home €6,000 for their team and €6,000 for the university.

Thursday, 6 March, 2025

Robert Guest, Deputy Editor of The Economist, will headline the UCD College of Business Impact Makers Summit

On 13th March 2025, the UCD College of Business Impact Makers Summit will feature insights from keynote speaker Robert Guest, Deputy Editor, The Economist as well as Irish business voices Martin Shanahan, Frances Fitzgerald, Lorna Conn, Loretta O’Sullivan, Feargal O’Rourke and UCD Professors Karan Sonpar, Imelda Maher, Joe Peppard, Damien McLoughlin, Susi Geiger, Paul Walsh, as well as many more.

Thursday, 6 March, 2025

Money management problems a potential early sign of dementia, warns expert

‘Within the last two years, new drugs have been licensed that can reduce the progress of the disease by up to 30%’

Friday, 28 February, 2025

The ‘Drive for Five’ is now on!

UCD Smurfit School are the 2025 CFA Ireland Research Challenge Champions, marking the fourth year in a row in the top spot.

Wednesday, 26 February, 2025

EPA funds new research to address climate and environmental challenges

UCD College of Business Project JUSt Transition in Ireland’s Circular Economy awarded

Wednesday, 19 February, 2025

Deloitte's Tom Maguire appointed to Adjunct Full Professor in Tax Policy at UCD Smurfit School

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Maguire as Adjunct Full Professor.

Monday, 17 February, 2025

Ireland’s Only Financial Times Ranked Full-Time MBA: UCD Smurfit School’s MBA

- Smurfit MBA jumps 18 places to 73rd globally - Ranked 5th in the world for ‘Value for Money’ - 91% average difference in salary before the MBA to three years post-graduation

Thursday, 13 February, 2025

TRUSTex Project Launches to Transform European Textile Waste Management Through Innovation

Advancing Sustainable Textiles in the Circular Economy through Innovative Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes

Tuesday, 4 February, 2025

Ireland can’t afford to throttle back on aircraft leasing – it’s a global success story

As the biggest player in aircraft leasing worldwide, Ireland must continue to innovate and invest in education and sustainable technology

Friday, 31 January, 2025

As soon as I started the EMBA programme, I began to see the bigger world and other opportunities

After a stellar career with the Defence Forces, Sharon McManus took a Smurfit Executive MBA course, which led her to a new career with the ESB

Wednesday, 29 January, 2025

UCD Researchers win Financial Times Responsible Business Education Award for transformative Fashion Supply Chain Research

UCD College of Business Professor Donna Marshall and Hakan Karaosman, Associate Professor at Cardiff University, have been awarded the prestigious Financial Times Responsible Business Education Award for their EU-funded research project, FReSCH (Fashion’s Responsible Supply Chain Hub). This award recognizes academic research that drives real-world change—shaping policy, equipping industry with practical tools, and improving societal outcomes.

Wednesday, 29 January, 2025

Excellence of UCD staff recognised at 2025 Teaching and Learning Awards

Fifteen awardees have been named as this years’ recipients of the UCD Teaching and Learning Awards after thousands in the UCD community sought to recognise those who had a positive impact on student studies.

Friday, 24 January, 2025

UCD’s MSc in Sustainable Finance Programme now recognized by CFA’s prestigious Certificate in ESG Investing Recognition Programme

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been accepted into the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing Recognition Programme with the School’s MSc in Sustainable Finance programme.

Monday, 13 January, 2025

Professor Joe Peppard Recognized in The Case Centre’s Best-Selling List 2024

The Case Centre has unveiled its prestigious list of bestselling case studies for 2024, spotlighting the most widely used cases at leading global business schools. Based on unit sales from the preceding calendar year, this coveted ranking highlights the top 15 best-selling cases across 10 major subject categories.

Wednesday, 8 January, 2025

UCD Smurfit School shortlisted for 3 AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards

The prestigious AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards shortlist was recently announced and of the twelve categories, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School entries have been shortlisted in three, including Best Innovation Strategy, Entrepreneur of the Year and the Postgraduate Leadership Award.

Tuesday, 7 January, 2025

AI against Greenwashing

AI can be leveraged to uncover misleading corporate sustainability claims, measuring progress by actual impact rather than mere promises, explains Dr Fabiola Schneider in The European Winter Magazine

Monday, 6 January, 2025

Authentic, personalised and professional: creating a CV that resonates with recruiters

Louise Campbell, Senior Manager of UCD Careers Network at UCD Smurfit School talks to the Irish Times

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

Forty-seven UCD Smurfit School students awarded prestigious CEMS Master in International Management (MIM)

Thirty-three of the class of 47 graduating UCD CEMS MIM students travelled to Norway to join 600 fellow CEMS MIM students from 33 leading global business schools at the prestigious global CEMS MIM graduation ceremony, hosted by the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) on Saturday, 7th December 2024.

Friday, 13 December, 2024

UCD 49th in the world and No 1 in Ireland for sustainability, reports QS ranking

University College Dublin is Ireland’s most sustainable university, according to the latest QS World University Rankings for Sustainability.

Monday, 9 December, 2024

Winners Announced at 17th UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards 2024, sponsored by Bank of Ireland

Ireland’s leading business journalists were recognised at the 17th UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Business Journalist Awards. The awards honour excellence in Irish business journalism across the media spectrum and are sponsored by the Bank of Ireland.

Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

Coding and digital skills vital to entrepreneurship in students

Knowledge and experience of coding and digital skills have a positive impact on students’ interest in entrepreneurship, finds research from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

How a cousin’s disability inspired an inclusive housing organisation

An MBA graduate used her skills to build The Kelsey, a non-profit named in her relative’s honour

Monday, 2 December, 2024

UCD wins at the Association for Business Psychology Workforce Experience Awards

UCD Careers Network (UCD Smurfit School) won the award in the Excellence in Learning & Development category at the Association for Business Psychology Workforce Experience Awards in London.

Monday, 2 December, 2024

UCD Smurfit School Secures Ireland's Top Spot in Financial Times European Business School Rankings

For the ninth consecutive year the Financial Times has named UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School among the top 30 in Europe.

Friday, 29 November, 2024

University College Dublin and Kaplan, Singapore celebrate the opening of a new collaborative space for students and academics

SINGAPORE, 29 November 2024- University College Dublin and Kaplan, Singapore have officially launched the new UCD Global Lounge at Kaplan City Campus, Wilkie Edge. This launch represents another significant milestone in the longstanding strategic partnership between UCD and Kaplan.

Tuesday, 26 November, 2024

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards Shortlist Announced, Awards Sponsored by Bank of Ireland

26 November 2024: The UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2024 Business Journalist Awards which includes 39 journalists across seven categories.

Monday, 25 November, 2024

UCD sets out its path to 2030 with launch of new strategy

University College Dublin has launched its Strategy to 2030, Breaking Boundaries, which sets the course for the next stage of the university’s development and growth

Friday, 22 November, 2024

Community Volunteering Award celebrate the exceptional service of UCD students

The outstanding contributions of 90 student volunteers have been recognised at the 2024 UCD in the Community Volunteering Awards.

Friday, 22 November, 2024

Where to invest right now? Here's what the financial experts think

Assistant Professor Adrian Fernandez Perez spoke to Euronews on the future of investments

Friday, 15 November, 2024

UCD Estates unveils new gym facility at UCD Smurfit School’s Blackrock campus

UCD Estates officially opened a new gym facility at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Blackrock Campus. This addition expands UCD’s network of student-accessible gyms to five, underscoring UCD’s commitment to fostering a Healthy Campus dedicated to the health and wellbeing of its entire student community.

Tuesday, 12 November, 2024

Adult Safeguarding Day 2024 – 30% of adults have experience of Financial Abuse

Professor Cal Muckley delivered the key note address at the ‘Collaborating and Innovating to Prevent Financial Abuse’ Event By Ronan Cavanagh, Cavanagh Communications

Thursday, 17 October, 2024

The challenges facing business schools are opportunities – Dean of UCD College of Business

As business schools face an increasing number of challenges, this offers an opportunity to practice what they preach to students when it comes to adapting to change. We spoke to Anthony Brabazon, Dean of the UCD College of Business, to learn more about his role and professional journey, area of research, and thoughts on the future of business education.

Thursday, 17 October, 2024

The Disruptors: How 15 Successful Businesses Defied the Norm UCD Business Professors feature in Sally Percy’s new book

Associate Professor Alessia Paccagnini and Assistant Professor Paul Dylan-Ennis feature in a new book, written by leading business journalist Sally Percy.

Thursday, 10 October, 2024

‘Care trumps strategy. I would believe that.’ – Ronan O’Gara on leadership

UCD Smurfit Executive Development and Boyden Ireland hosted Irish rugby legend for event

Monday, 7 October, 2024

UCD Smurfit School Students Champion Sustainable Water Solutions at INNOVA Competition

MBA students Christine Deane and Rohit Passan, two forward-thinking students from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, have made a mark at the prestigious INNOVA competition held in Paris. Competing in the "Young Hopes" category, the duo presented their innovative project, "Eradicating Water Poverty," which tackles one of the most pressing issues in the world today: access to safe drinking water.

Thursday, 26 September, 2024

Developing leaders who will change society, not just business

The depth and breadth of Smurfit Business School’s MBA programmes is designed to nurture global business leaders

Wednesday, 25 September, 2024

Five UCD Smurfit School Programmes ranked in the global top 50 by QS Business Masters Rankings

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School once again has five programmes ranked amongst the world’s elite top 50 in the annual QS Business Masters Rankings. These include the MSc in Supply Chain Management (14th), MSc in Marketing programme (31st), MSc in Management (CEMS) (46th), MSc in Business Analytics (44th), and MSc in Finance (48th).

Friday, 20 September, 2024

Assistant Professor Alessia Paccagnini Wins STEM Champion Award at Diversity in Tech Awards

19 September 2024, Dublin - “When women are empowered to participate and lead, entire industries become more innovative and inclusive,” said Dr Alessia Paccagnini. “In addition, there is a substantial impact on the expansion of the economy. There is a constant correlation between improved gender diversity in STEM fields and increased economic productivity and competitiveness of the economy, according to studies.”

Thursday, 19 September, 2024

Welcome Message from the Director to the Incoming Class

Professor Federica Pazzaglia, Director of UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and Associate Dean of UCD College of Business

Monday, 9 September, 2024

UCD Quinn School’s ‘Bean Around’ becomes first Irish team to reach Hult Prize Finals with sustainable coffee grind soaps

LONDON and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 6, 2024 - The Hult Prize Foundation held its Global Final which invited only six teams to compete from around the world. Students from UCD Quinn School were the first Irish team to reach the finals of the prestigious competition.

Wednesday, 4 September, 2024

UCD Awards Honorary Doctorates to Business Leaders Angela Moore and Anthony Smurfit

Business Leaders Angela Moore and Anthony Smurfit were awarded Honorary Doctorates at UCD Conferring Ceremonies on Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Wednesday, 21 August, 2024

UCD Smurfit School launches Business Journalist Awards 2024, Sponsored by Bank of Ireland

Former Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan will lead as the new Chair of the Judging Panel

Monday, 19 August, 2024

New online and flexible learning options at UCD Smurfit School

Online learning options allow students to get a globally accredited degree from a place and time that suits their schedule

Tuesday, 30 July, 2024

Shining a light into the black box

Professor Cal Muckley talks to the Irish Times on how Algorithmic or ‘coder’ bias can give rise to prejudiced AI-informed decisions and, thus, to unfairness

Monday, 29 July, 2024

The computer ate my homework

Associate Professor Alessia Paccagnini discusses how Artificial intelligence has become a fact of life and, therefore, should become a fact of the education system. But how?

Monday, 29 July, 2024

Powering new discoveries: How AI is helping researchers

Dr Mark Connor explains how AI can be used in modelling, analysis, natural language processing and data management right up to synthetic design, molecule design and clinical diagnostics

Wednesday, 24 July, 2024

Olympics 2024: Record number of UCD sports stars to fly the flag for Team Ireland in Paris

UCD College of Business will be represented by two current students and six alumni

Thursday, 18 July, 2024

UCD Smurfit School’s Executive MBA Ranks 1st in Ireland and 25th in Europe in QS Global Rankings

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) programme has been recognised among the world’s best by achieving a ranking of 1st in Ireland, 25th in Europe and 68th globally in the prestigious QS Executive MBA Rankings.

Friday, 12 July, 2024

Advance Your Career with UCD Smurfit School’s Online MSc in Management

The Online MSc in Management Online allows students to study while working to gain critical management skills

Tuesday, 2 July, 2024

Expectations of the first generation to enter the workforce post-Covid

New CEMS Report reveals what young professionals want and how leading employers are responding

Friday, 21 June, 2024

“I always regretted not getting a college degree.”

UCD’s Diploma and Bachelor in Business Studies removes time and location as barriers for business degree

Monday, 17 June, 2024

MSc in Finance ranks 53rd in Global Financial Times Ranking

The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Masters in Finance programme has been ranked 53rd in the world and 43rd in Europe in the prestigious Financial Times Masters in Finance rankings published today, June 17, 2024.

Monday, 10 June, 2024

Don’t be so humble

MBA alumni’s research reveals how humbleness is a barrier to women in innovative leadership roles

Thursday, 6 June, 2024

Executive education: Getting the practical benefits of post-experience learning

‘We are actively forging new partnerships to further enhance the experience of our students,’ says UCD Smurfit Executive Development director Tim Wray

Wednesday, 5 June, 2024

UCD up 45 places to 126 globally in latest QS World University Rankings

UCD ranked No. 1 in Ireland for Sustainability and Employment Outcomes

Tuesday, 4 June, 2024

Researchers warn of corporate 'greenwashing epidemic'

Irish Examiner features research of Asst Professor Fabiola Schneider

Thursday, 30 May, 2024

UCD and LinkedIn Global HR Operations lead world’s first study of continuous improvement in HR Transformation

-First case study of a large, tech sector MNC that showcases transformative impact that lean methodologies can play within a global HR function -Panel includes HR leaders from LinkedIn, eBay, Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine

Monday, 27 May, 2024

UCD takes 2nd place at Dublin City Council’s 2024 ENFUSE Finals for second year in a row

A team of students from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School from the online Masters in Project Management (Part-time) finished second in the 2024 ENFUSE Finals for their collaboration with The Meath Foundation.

Wednesday, 22 May, 2024

Professor Donna Marshall and team wins Bankinter Consumer Finance Award for Research in Business Ethics

UCD College of Business Professor Donna Marshall’s co-authored paper, “Reporting Controversial Issues in Controversial Industries", has won the Bankinter Consumer Finance Award for Research in Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Governance, and Sustainability.

Tuesday, 21 May, 2024

Sailing ace Eve McMahon named UCD’s ‘Sportspersons of the Year’

UCD Ad Astra sailing ace Eve McMahon is UCD’s 2024 ‘Sportspersons of the Year’

Monday, 20 May, 2024

FT Global Rankings confirm UCD as leading Irish provider of Executive Education

UCD Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked in the global top 50 and EU top 25 in both the Open Enrolment and Custom Executive Education in the 2024 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings continuing its place as Ireland’s leading provider of Executive Education.

Tuesday, 14 May, 2024

Conservatives less accepting of new technology due to traditional morals

Innovations perceived as impure or a threat to social order or traditions elicit greater opposition from those identifying as politically conservative

Tuesday, 7 May, 2024

Corporate emission targets are incompatible with global climate goals

Professor Andreas Hoepner and colleagues reveal to Science how targets can distort competition in favour of incumbent firms

Friday, 3 May, 2024

Taking risks, achieving success, gathering battle scars and following dreams

Luke Byrne talks about his MBA journey which was made possible through the Aspire Scholarship

Wednesday, 1 May, 2024

Is synthetic data the key to better market research?

Market-research companies have found AI to be a useful analytical tool, particularly its ability to understand what consumers write on questionnaires and say in audio or video interviews. The technology can also reliably interpret their answers to reveal hidden insights. It can even suggest next steps.

Tuesday, 30 April, 2024

Alzheimer's detected four years earlier if considering banking behaviours, finds new research

AI based models using clinically informed lead indicators and data related to money management difficulties can predict clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) four years in advance.

Friday, 26 April, 2024

Decarbonisation: Policy and support are key to wider business buy-in

According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s most recent annual report, Irish transport greenhouse gas emissions increased by 6.7 per cent in 2022, more than double the EU’s average of a 2.7 per cent increase for that year. While many Irish companies are leading the way in meeting science-based targets for cutting emissions and embracing sustainability and transparency about their carbon footprint, some experts say this is not enough.

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024

How Just Transition for Decarbonization Could Be The Solution for The Fashion Industry

3 April 2024 - The rate of climate change is now ‘gobsmackingly bananas’ . 2023 became the hottest year on record, with September being 1.8oC warmer than pre-industrial levels. Man-made climate change is the result of high levels of carbon emissions released by burning fossil fuels and other human activities. Despite pledges and commitments, governments, industries and companies fail to take decisive climate action to limit global warming to 1.5oC.

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024

How can healthcare systems become more equitable?

The MISFIRES Conference Targeted Therapies and the exhibition Chronic Illness: A Creative Exploration Art, will explore how to make healthcare systems more equitable by improving stakeholder input into biomedical and public health issues.

Thursday, 18 April, 2024

7 Reasons Why Your Business Should Become More Sustainable

Companies nowadays are keen to tout their sustainable credentials, but doing so goes deeper than hopping onto a trend.

Monday, 15 April, 2024

Hemp Heros makes history as Ireland’s first food supplement company to achieve prestigious ‘B Corp Certification’

UCD Smurfit School alumnus and Aspire Scholar David Hartigan is CEO and founder of Hemp Heros

Sunday, 7 April, 2024

UCD College of Business Professor Niamh Brennan Honoured as 2024 AACSB Influential Leader

Ninth annual initiative recognizes 22 impactful business school researchers

Tuesday, 2 April, 2024

Euroviews. Equal pay laws in Europe are failing — pay transparency could be the key

Women often remain unaware of pay discrimination in their work, due to companies being able to keep salaries a secret. Pay transparency would fix this, Prof Roland Erne writes.

Wednesday, 27 March, 2024

The majority of young professionals feel confident about AI, new CEMS global research finds.

57% of young professionals feel comfortable or very confident about the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in various aspects of daily life, while only 15% reported feeling unsettled or scared about the prospect, according to new research from CEMS, the Global Alliance in Management Education of which UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business is a member.

Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

Business & Finance Awards UCD Smurfit School MBA Scholarship – call for 2024 applications

The Business & Finance Awards UCD Smurfit School MBA Scholarship is calling for applications to be submitted by April 30, 2024.

Tuesday, 26 March, 2024

Model UN on Climate Change offers thrilling insight on sustainability policies and global negotiations

On March 12 and 13, 2024, the roleplay United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference (COP 29) saw 85 students participate in the event, which is part of the inaugural Climate Change & Business Sustainability module.

Monday, 25 March, 2024

CeADAR and UCD use machine learning to quantify gender bias in the Irish Constitution

Researchers from CeADAR, Ireland's centre for artificial intelligence, and UCD College of Business have called for more inclusive language in the Constitution after using AI and machine learning to reveal the extent to which gender bias is endemic in the text.

Wednesday, 20 March, 2024

UCD Smurfit School appoints David McCourt as Adjunct Professor to support leadership in Artificial Intelligence

20 March 2024, DUBLIN: UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has announced that technology, media, and telecommunications entrepreneur David McCourt has been appointed as an Adjunct Full Professor to support the School’s national and global leadership ambitions in Artificial Intelligence.

Friday, 15 March, 2024

Is paying a ‘greenium’ worth it when it comes to the bond market?

The EU’s new green bond standard is tied to environmentally friendly activities but there may sustainable alternatives

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024

Smurfit Wins CFA Research Challenge 2024 – for the third year in a row!

UCD Smurfit School is CFA Ireland Research Challenge Champion 2024, having already won the competition in 2023, 2022 and 2018.

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024

Ireland’s first Human Resource Management and Employment Relations Department celebrates 50 years

Scholarships named in honour of Department founder Professor Brian Hillery

Friday, 8 March, 2024

New three-day sustainable finance course takes on rapidly changing landscape

The short course at UCD is aimed at managers and executives working in a range of financial roles

Monday, 26 February, 2024

Professor Gerardine Doyle wins Diversity & Inclusion Leader/Emerging Leader Award National Diversity and Inclusion Awards

On Thursday, February 8, Professor Gerardine Doyle was awarded the 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Leader/Emerging Leader Award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2024 in Dublin. Eleven winners were recognised for their outstanding work with Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) across award categories covering Race & Ethnicity, Gender, LGBTQ+, Disability and more.

Monday, 12 February, 2024

UCD Smurfit School ranked 91st in Financial Times 2024 MBA Ranking

The Full-Time MBA programme at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been ranked 91st globally in the highly reputed Financial Times 2024 MBA Rankings. This is an increase of three places from the previous year’s ranking.

Friday, 2 February, 2024

‘None of our students will be in the same job at the end of the course,’ says UCD project management course director

The UCD course has moved to a fully online delivery model, following clear student preference

Friday, 2 February, 2024

Millennials are over the American dream of hard work and big pay packages: Most would take a 20% salary cut for better work-life balance

Millennials, who now boast over a decade of job experience, have seemingly had enough and are ready to take a step back. A whopping 55% of millennials worldwide are willing to sacrifice a hefty 20% of their paycheck for the sake of achieving a better work-life balance.

Tuesday, 30 January, 2024

If advancing your career is a 2024 goal, this event has all you need to know about a Business Masters or MBA

The right programme can be the perfect boost to your career, so head to the UCD Smurfit School Open Evening to find out which one of their Business Masters or MBAs will work best for you.

Saturday, 27 January, 2024

Fighting for female financial health

Why financial empowerment is important to all. Your health is your wealth but financial health also matters. Unfortunately, on that front women are faring more poorly than men.

Saturday, 27 January, 2024

Living sustainably can save you money

Community-based repair workshops ‘help people fix broken items for free and learn repair skills’

Friday, 26 January, 2024

Plane sailing: Maintaining the talent pipeline in aviation

A range of degree and diploma courses aimed at the aviation sector are now on offer, and there’s likely to be plenty of job opportunities for graduates

Friday, 26 January, 2024

Growth trajectory resumes for Ireland’s aviation leasing industry

It is estimated that over half of the global aviation fleet is leased, and Irish-based companies account for 50% of the market

Tuesday, 23 January, 2024

Lorna Conn wins prestigious Postgraduate Leadership Award at AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards

UCD Business alumna wins for leadership role Cpl, Ireland’s largest talent solutions company; Marita Sanchez de la Cerda was highly commended in Start-Up of the Year Award

Monday, 22 January, 2024

UCD Competes in Prestigious MBA Case Competition

UCD Smurfit School sent a five-strong team to Montréal for the first in-person John Molson MBA International Case Competition since 2020.

Saturday, 20 January, 2024

In the biggest election year in history, experts join forces to address the great challenges facing democracy

How have AI and new media altered electoral landscapes? What happens to democracy when capital and wealth becomes increasingly concentrated in the hands of the few? Members of UCD’s new Centre for Democracy Research are addressing the fundamental questions confronting democratic societies today.

Tuesday, 16 January, 2024

Can we reduce risk for essential workers in the next health emergency?

UCD to host symposium on ‘Working in Essential Services: Lessons from Working during COVID-19’

Thursday, 11 January, 2024

Business School Lessons In Good And Bad Leadership From 2023

Professor Karan Sonpar speaks to Forbes about last year’s top leaders

Wednesday, 10 January, 2024

Consumers are more forgiving if faulty products are environmentally friendly

Consumers react less negatively to the failure of green products than conventional products, finds new research from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (UCD Smurfit School), HEC Montréal, and Ted Rogers School of Management.

Tuesday, 9 January, 2024

Responsible Innovation and the Politics of AI

Dr Jack Stilgoe, Professor in science and technology studies at University College London, will deliver the annual Laurence Crowley Lecture

Monday, 8 January, 2024

New global Case Centre Impact Index ranks UCD College of Business 42nd for case impact

UCD College of Business was ranked 42 nd globally in The Case Centre Impact Index, a new annual ranking of organisations based on the global reach and impact of their case writing.

Monday, 18 December, 2023

Former Dean Edward A. Snyder Receives Honorary Degree from University College Dublin

Snyder was recognized for leading the creation of the Global Network of Advanced Management and his other accomplishments as dean of three top business schools.

Friday, 15 December, 2023

Howard University Alumna selected as Inaugural UCD Smurfit Scholarship Awardee

Annylah Clarke, a UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Masters in MSc Food Business Strategy student, was recently awarded the inaugural Howard University and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Scholarship.

Friday, 15 December, 2023

Howard Scholar pursues international academic career in Ireland

Brummett was recently awarded the inaugural Howard University and UCD Smurfit School Scholarship to study in Dublin, Ireland, to gain the ability to effectively conduct business in a global workplace.

Wednesday, 13 December, 2023

UCD ranked No.1 in Ireland in QS Sustainability Rankings 2024

University College Dublin has been named in the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings for Sustainability, achieving the highest result in Ireland and ranking 24th in Europe.

Tuesday, 12 December, 2023

UCD CEMS MIM ranked 17th globally by Financial Times

39 UCD Smurfit School students awarded prestigious CEMS Masters in International Management (MIM) at global graduation ceremony

Monday, 11 December, 2023

Winners Announced at UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards

Ireland’s leading business journalists were recognised at the 16th UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Business Journalist Awards held in Dublin today. The awards honour excellence in Irish business journalism across the media spectrum and are sponsored by the Bank of Ireland. The awards are run in conjunction with the Business Journalists Association of Ireland.

Thursday, 7 December, 2023

Minister Harris launches UCD Smurfit Executive Development Professional Diploma in Aviation Finance

November 30, 2023, Dublin- The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris yesterday launched the new UCD Smurfit Executive Development Professional Diploma in Aviation Finance. The new 9-month, part-time programme is the first of its kind in Ireland and globally and aimed at managers and leaders in the aviation leasing and associated sectors who wish to improve their knowledge of aviation financing.

Wednesday, 6 December, 2023

Cubic Telecom shareholders net €473m payout from sale of majority stake to SoftBank

Three UCD Smurfit School alumni on Cubic Telecom leadership team

Monday, 4 December, 2023

John Geary and Lisa Wilson on Job Quality in Ireland

John Geary and Lisa Wilson examine the quality of people’s jobs in Ireland's labour market, forming Report 5 in the series of findings from UCD’s Working in Ireland Survey (WIIS), 2021

Monday, 4 December, 2023

UCD Smurfit School number one in Ireland in Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings

For the eighth consecutive year the Financial Times has named UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School among the top 30 in Europe. Considered the 'ranking of rankings' in terms of measuring business schools’ quality and a range of ranked programmes, the latest FT European Business Schools Rankings place UCD Smurfit School at 24th.

Wednesday, 29 November, 2023

How charities can manage their way to cost effectiveness

Charities must find a balance between maintaining the status quo without being afraid of change when necessary if they want to maximise cost effectiveness, finds research from UCD School of Business.

Monday, 27 November, 2023

Consumers more likely to accept advice from an AI animal if task fits the species

Academics from UCD College of Business, HEC Montréal, and Nottingham University Business School (China) found that consumers are more accepting of AI in an animal form if the task seems to fit the species, such as seeking fitness advice from a cheetah. Consumers are then more likely to engage with the animal AI than humanoid AI if the activity, experience, or product is designed to be fun.

Thursday, 23 November, 2023

20 years of AACSB accreditation for UCD College of Business

UCD College of Business was re-accredited for the fifth time by the AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This latest award signifies and affirms two decades of accreditation by the UCD College of Business by this global Business School body.

Tuesday, 21 November, 2023

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards Shortlist Announced

21 November 2023: The UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2023 Business Journalist Awards which includes 23 journalists across seven categories.

Monday, 20 November, 2023

Professor Gerardine Doyle announced as finalist for National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2024

Nov 17, 2023- The National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2024 (www.NDIawards.ie) has announced the finalists for the annual celebration of progress on Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in Ireland. From over 150 submissions, six finalists in each of the Awards’ 11 categories have made the shortlist after impressing the judging panel with their outstanding work with D&I.

Wednesday, 15 November, 2023

French and Irish Government Ministers Visit NovaUCD

Minister Retailleau takes part in round table discussion on the Irish innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem with students and entrepreneurs

Monday, 13 November, 2023

UCD Women in Finance Student Group welcomes speaker from Bank of Ireland

Thursday, November 2 - The UCD Smurfit Finance Group hosted a guest speaker event as a part of the Women in Finance student initiative which featured Eavan Coakley, Senior Dealer at Bank of Ireland

Wednesday, 8 November, 2023

How to successfully embrace the biocircular economy

Donna Marshall, Full Professor at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and Executive Director of the UCD Earth Institute discusses the sustainable, biocircular economy as the effects of global warming and the wider climate crisis highlight the need to achieve sustainable development goals.

Friday, 3 November, 2023

Dr Mark Connor On the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is now the leading edge of technology, driving unprecedented advancements across sectors. The AI industry is witnessing a skyrocketing demand for professionals from healthcare to finance and education to the environment.

Thursday, 2 November, 2023

More women than ever are doing UCD’s Executive MBA

From upskilling for a new job to preparing for a promotion, there are plenty of reasons to acquire this globally accredited degree

Wednesday, 25 October, 2023

Professor Susi Geiger appointed to new World Health Organization Technical Advisory Group on Pricing Policies for Medicines

Professor Susi Geiger has been appointed as an independent expert with the newest World Health Organization (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on Pricing Policies for Medicines (TAG-PPM).

Wednesday, 25 October, 2023

UCD Smurfit School rises five places in Financial Times 2023 Executive MBA Ranking

QS Rankings sees MSc Supply Chain Management at 12th globally, 4 additional programmes in world top 40

Monday, 23 October, 2023

Dr Penelope Muzanenhamo awarded Human Relations Journal Paper of the Year 2023

Research examines the experiences of epistemic injustice suffered by Black scholars and ways to advance Black scholarship

Friday, 6 October, 2023

Space to Lead: “It doesn’t get any bigger than this”

Boyden Dublin's Assembly September 2023 welcomed astronauts Jeanette Epps and Norah Patten to UCD Smurfit Executive Development. By Boyden Ireland.

Thursday, 5 October, 2023

Open Letter: Experts plea for advancement of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards

A group of scientists led by UCD College of Business faculty Andreas Hoepner and Fabiola Schneider; as well as Theodor Cojoianu from University of Edinburgh, Andreas Rasche from Copenhagen Business School and Joeri Rogelj from Imperial College London have published an open letter to the European Commission to seek advancement of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which were adopted by the Commission on 31 July 2023.

Monday, 18 September, 2023

Why Do Companies’ IT Projects Fail So Often?

Professor Joe Peppard explains to the Wall Street Journal why too often, investments in technology fail to achieve promised results.

Monday, 11 September, 2023

UCD Business Professors named to Vogue Business 100 Innovator List

UCD College of Business Professor Donna Marshall and Visiting Assistant Professor Hakan Karaosman’s research in sustainable and ethical supply chain has earned them a place on the prestigious Vogue Business 100 Innovators list which is hand-picked by the publication’s global team of editors.

Friday, 8 September, 2023

Three UCD Smurfit School entries shortlisted for AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2024

UCD Smurfit School entries have been shortlisted in three of eleven categories including Best Business School Partnership, Start-Up of the Year Award and Postgraduate Leadership Award in the prestigious AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards.

Monday, 4 September, 2023

New Director Appointed to UCD Smurfit School, Professor Federica Pazzaglia

Professor Federica Pazzaglia has been appointed as the new Director of UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and Associate Dean of UCD College of Business. She began her term on September 1, 2023.

Wednesday, 23 August, 2023

MSc Human Resource Management programme reaccredited as a CIPD Approved Centre

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s MSc in Human Resource Management programme was recently re-accredited as a CIPD Approved Centre

Monday, 21 August, 2023

UCD Smurfit School launches 2023 Business Journalist Awards - Sponsored by Bank of Ireland

Monday, 21 August 2023: In its 16th year, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School will shine a light on the critical role that business journalists play in helping society understand complex business issues with the Business Journalist Awards launched today.

Wednesday, 16 August, 2023

Engaging Gen Z directly to shape better business outcomes

UCD Smurfit School CEMS students worked with Gate One Consulting Agency to reveal insights for The Business Post

Thursday, 13 July, 2023

UCD Business alumna to represent Republic of Ireland at FIFA Women's World Cup

Chloe Mustaki, a UCD Quinn School BComm International and UCD CEMS MSc International Management alumna, will represent the Republic of Ireland at this summer's FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Thursday, 13 July, 2023

61% of recent graduates believe hybrid working will have a positive impact on their career

61% of young professionals, who have just entered the workforce for the first time, believe that hybrid working will have a positive impact on their career, according to new research from CEMS, the Global Alliance in Management Education of which UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School of Business is a member.

Thursday, 13 July, 2023

Maintaining high standards in Ireland’s boardrooms

After 21 years, Professor Niamh Brennan reflects on her motivation for setting up the UCD Centre for Corporate Governance

Friday, 30 June, 2023

UCD and GPA launch Brian Mullins Graduate Sports Scholarship

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and University College Dublin announced details of a new scholarship which has been created in memory of the late Dublin and St. Vincent’s football legend Brian Mullins.

Tuesday, 20 June, 2023

Shaun Murphy appointed as Adjunct Professor at UCD Smurfit School

Former Senior Executive in KPMG and Ardagh Group will teach on themes of leadership, sustainability and more

Thursday, 15 June, 2023

MSc in Renewable Energy and Environmental Finance at Smurfit Business School

Advancing the understanding of finance theory and the application of sustainability factors to financial markets

Monday, 12 June, 2023

Ambition Magazine Feature: Top of the Class

Noting a gap in the business and leadership skills acquired during his clinician's training, urological surgeon Dr Fardod O'Kelly enrolled on an executive MBA programme. By Tim Banerjee Dhoul

Tuesday, 6 June, 2023

Irish Times Special Report: How ethical is it to use AI in insurance?

There are benefits to consumers and insurers in the greater use of big data and AI insurance, including a greater ability to understand and model risks

Thursday, 1 June, 2023

UCD Centre for Business and Society plays critical role in Business in the Community Ireland Sustainability Handbook

The Business in the Community Ireland (BITCI) Sustainability Handbook was recently launched as an essential tool for those in business tasked with setting strategic sustainability goals or for anyone with a wider interest in sustainability.

Tuesday, 30 May, 2023

UCD takes 2nd place at Dublin City Council’s 2023 ENFUSE Finals

Dublin, 26 May- A team of students from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School finished second in the inaugural 2023 ENFUSE Finals for their collaboration with XO Tile.

Thursday, 25 May, 2023

Dr Penelope Muzanenhamo selected to Empower 100 Future Leaders Role Model List

Only academic in Ireland named to the elite list

Wednesday, 24 May, 2023

UCD to host Women in Data Science Dublin Event in collaboration with Stanford University

Sponsored by IBM and UCD Smurfit School, MC’d by former Editor of Silicon Republic Elaine Burke

Monday, 22 May, 2023

Smurfit Executive Development ranked 35th globally in Financial Times rankings

● First in Ireland, 21st in Europe and 35th in the world in the Financial Times Executive Education Open Enrolment rankings ● Only Irish Business School to be ranked in the Open Enrolment rankings

Thursday, 18 May, 2023

Squaring the supply-chain sustainability circle can’t be half-hearted

Tweaks won’t make companies’ supply chains sustainable – a whole-system approach is called for

Monday, 15 May, 2023

MBA fuels tech entrepreneur’s new start-up

Herman Errico discusses how the MBA powered the leadership engine for Blendgate — a new type of Marketplace for B2B technology consulting services

Thursday, 11 May, 2023

White House endorses UCD Smurfit School and Howard University partnership

Scholarship window now open for students

Wednesday, 10 May, 2023

Students inspire at Supply Chain Exhibition

MSc Supply Chain Management students presented during the 'Inspiring Supply Chain Initiatives' academic poster exhibition to develop their awareness and learning of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Tuesday, 2 May, 2023

“It’s amazing to see the overlap between business management and healthcare." Current IMAGE Smurfit Scholar Dr Eimear O’Reilly on her MBA experience

25th Apr 2023 - With the deadline for this year’s applications fast approaching, current IMAGE Smurfit Scholar Dr Eimear O'Reilly shares how the Modular Executive MBA has already taught her valuable lessons she can apply to her day to day work, and has opened up her options for the future.

Friday, 21 April, 2023

European Commission names FReSCH as pioneering research project The research is conducted at UCD Centre for Business and Society (CeBaS)

The European Commission recently named FReSCH, Fashion’s Responsible Supply Chain Hub, as one of the pioneering research projects with implications for sustainable and circular fashion and textile value chains.

Friday, 21 April, 2023

UCD places 3rd in Global Business School Network Africa Business Concept Challenge

Three students from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s Global Leadership Programme joined two MBA students from Makerere University Business School in Uganda to participate in the Global Business School Network’s Africa Business Concept Challenge.

Wednesday, 12 April, 2023

Global Business School Network CEO visits Dublin to launch UCD College of Business membership

April 11, 2023, Dublin- UCD College of Business welcomed CEO Dan LeClair of the Global Business School Network (GBSN) to officially launch the College’s membership to the organisation which fosters cross-border networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration both within the network membership and with the broader business education and development communities.

Thursday, 6 April, 2023

The Past and Future of Gender Research in Marketing – and Its Relevance to Contemporary Societies

Professor Andy Prothero’s new research in the Journal of Marketing

Thursday, 6 April, 2023

Students champion new Women in Finance Conference

Wednesday, March 29, 2023- The inaugural panel for the Smurfit Finance Group (SFG), the Women in Finance Conference, attracted a standing-room- only audience with faculty, staff and students from different courses and background in attendance.

Wednesday, 29 March, 2023

Aspire Scholar Network key in catapulting future business talent

Dublin, Tuesday, March 28, 2023: “The Aspire scholarship programme was the key facilitator in allowing me to undertake the MSc in Aviation Finance and pursue my goal of further education,” said Nicole Matko, who graduated from UCD with a BComm degree in 2022.

Tuesday, 28 March, 2023

Thinking of upskilling or changing your career? A business professor shares her advice

Professor Federica Pazzaglia, Head of Management Subject Area UCD College of Business works with students every day who have decided to upskill within their career, or are in the process of making a change. Here, she shares her insights for anyone who might be considering taking the leap.

Tuesday, 28 March, 2023

UCD College of Business partners with Showa Women’s University, Japan

UCD College of Business announced the launch of a new Memorandum of Agreement with Showa Women’s University in Japan. The new collaboration highlights the College’s international growth priority and emphasis on building diversity in both its undergraduate and graduate programmes, most notably in relation to female participation.

Wednesday, 8 March, 2023

UCD students launch Ireland’s first Student-Run Sustainable Investment Fund

“Sustainable investing is fast becoming the new normal, with ESG assets forecast to surpass $50 trillion by 2025,” said Alan Gleeson, a Full-Time MBA student and Aspire scholar at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. “Demand for sustainable investments is being driven, in part, by millennials who prefer to invest in alignment with personal values.”

Tuesday, 7 March, 2023

Ambassador to Kenya visits UCD Smurfit School to discuss Responsible Consumption and Production

Ambassador HE Michael Mubea, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya to Ireland, visited UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School to address UCD CEMS Students as part of the two-day CEMS Global Citizenship Seminar.

Friday, 3 March, 2023

Smurfit Wins CFA Research Challenge 2023 for second year in a row

Thursday, 23 February 2023 - The CFA Ireland Research Challenge was hosted by Prescient Fund Services and the team that participated from UCD Smurfit School was comprised of students from the MSc (Finance) and MSc (Quantitative Finance) programmes.

Thursday, 2 March, 2023

Howard University and UCD Business Schools create new exchange to tackle global challenges

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School welcomed fourteen students and faculty from Howard University Business School, one of America’s top-ranked universities, to Dublin from 19-25 February for an academic and cultural exchange.

Tuesday, 28 February, 2023

Upward trend in healthcare professionals taking MBA and MSc Management programmes

UCD Smurfit School programmes enhance leadership and business skills for those looking to advance their careers or explore new opportunities.

Thursday, 16 February, 2023

UCD College of Business Launches Green Challenge 2023

The UCD Business Alumni global community is taking action on climate change

Monday, 13 February, 2023

UCD Smurfit School ranked 94th in Financial Times 2023 MBA Ranking

The Full-time MBA programme at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been ranked 94th globally in the highly reputed Financial Times 2023 MBA Rankings.

Tuesday, 7 February, 2023

UCD Smurfit School Alumna Sharon Cunningham Honoured as 2023 AACSB Influential Leader

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School announces that alumna Sharon Cunningham is one of 25 business school graduates honoured by AACSB International (AACSB)—the world’s largest business education alliance—as the 2023 Class of Influential Leaders. Eighth annual initiative recognizes 25 societal impact leaders.

Thursday, 19 January, 2023

UCD College of Business launches new five-year strategy: Creating a Better Future Together

UCD College of Business’s new five-year strategy incorporates the learnings gained during the Covid pandemic

Friday, 13 January, 2023

UCD CEMS Club launches inaugural Tech Tours

Students connect with international tech leaders for new initiative

Thursday, 12 January, 2023

The role of pharma in enhancing quality of life for patients

Dr Paul Stoffels, chief executive of Galapagos, will deliver the annual Laurence Crowley Lecture

Thursday, 22 December, 2022

How Covid accelerated digitalisation

Conversion to digital will not add any competitive advantage if implemented without strategic alignment

Monday, 19 December, 2022

Academic and industry experts join forces to form ‘At The Pass’ to help hospitality

Online sessions will professionally guide hospitality businesses in their hour of need

Monday, 19 December, 2022

Career boost through top business school in Ireland

Bochum students successful at University College Dublin

Friday, 9 December, 2022

Coveted MBA Student of the Year award won by alumnus Dr Fardod O'Kelly at AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards

Dr Fardod O'Kelly, a graduate from the UCD Smurfit School has won the coveted MBA Student of the Year award for 2022/2023.

Friday, 9 December, 2022

Alumna Kerry McLaverty, LauraLynn CEO, wins the MBA Leadership Award at AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2022/23

UCD Smurfit School alumna Kerry McLaverty has won the coveted MBA Leadership Award 2022/23. She received this accolade at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards, which were held on December 9, 2022 at the five-star Biltmore Hotel in London.

Friday, 9 December, 2022

UCD honours Niall Fitzgerald, KBE and David McCourt for excellence in business

Business leaders awarded Honorary Degree of Doctor of Economic Science

Wednesday, 7 December, 2022

There has been a surge of interest in UCD's Diploma in Team Coaching in recent years.

There is growing recognition that the overall performance of organisations is directly related to how effectively teams within the organisation work.

Monday, 5 December, 2022

Irish Business Journalist Winners Announced at UCD Smurfit School Awards

Ireland’s leading business journalists were recognised at the 15th UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Business Journalist Awards in association with Bank of Ireland, held in Dublin today. This year's ceremony included the inaugural 'Women in Business Journalism Award.

Monday, 5 December, 2022

UCD Smurfit School leaps to 22nd in FT’s European Business Schools Ranking - Ranked First in Ireland

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been ranked 22nd in the latest Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking for 2022. This is a leap of six places from a ranking of 28th in 2021.

Wednesday, 30 November, 2022

Scholarship awardee Eimear O'Flynn talks to TheJournal.ie about her MBA Experience

I don't think there’s ever a right time to do an MBA, but it was playing on my mind for a while so I decided to take the plunge and it’s been really rewarding so far.

Tuesday, 29 November, 2022

Is confidence weaponised against women?

Women who want to get ahead in business face a paradox: they are invariably pushed to demonstrate self-confidence at work, yet when they display assertiveness or are being extroverted, they risk overdoing it and, ironically, being perceived as unconfident.

Thursday, 24 November, 2022

Thirty journalists named to UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards Shortlist

Bank of Ireland to sponsor the 15th anniversary of the awards

Friday, 11 November, 2022

Dr Ronan Glynn appointed to Adjunct Professor role in UCD College of Business

UCD College of Business is pleased to announce the appointment of former Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Ireland Dr Ronan Glynn as Adjunct Full Professor. The position is on a pro bono basis.

Thursday, 10 November, 2022

Lay the foundation for success with a UCD Smurfit School MBA or Master's

At UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, you can set yourself apart with a master’s or MBA that will help establish those foundations for success.

Friday, 4 November, 2022

UCD Smurfit MBA aims to develop next cadre of business leaders

MBA programme delivered by an international faculty with close to 90 per cent of full-time participants coming from overseas

Saturday, 29 October, 2022

Jump in third level agri-food courses mirrors growth in sector

Over the last 10 years, the number of agriculture and agri-food courses has increased significantly, while during the same period the value of food and drinks exports increased from approximately €9 billion €13.5 billion

Monday, 17 October, 2022

UCD Smurfit School rises three places in Financial Times 2022 Executive MBA Ranking

The Executive MBA programme at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been ranked 69th globally in the highly reputed Financial Times 2022 Executive MBA Rankings.

Saturday, 15 October, 2022

Skills gap in sustainable finance

There is a growing gap between the current availability of sustainable finance skills and what will be required to support growth in the field

Monday, 3 October, 2022

UCD College of Business joins prestigious Global Business School Network

UCD College of Business is pleased to announce that it has joined the Global Business School Network (GBSN)

Friday, 30 September, 2022

UCD Business Alumni nominated for CEMS Alumni of the Year Award

Nicolas Hess, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School MSc in CEMS Masters in International Management alumnus ’13, has been nominated for the CEMS Alumni of the Year Award in the Mid-Career Alumni Category.

Thursday, 29 September, 2022

Five UCD Smurfit School Programmes ranked in the global top 35 by QS World University Rankings

UCD Smurfit School has achieved five programmes ranked amongst the world’s elite top 35 by QS World University Rankings. These include the MSc in Supply Chain Management (13th), MSc in Marketing programme (31st), MSc in Management (CEMS) (33rd), MSc in Business Analytics (33rd) and MSc in Finance (35th).

Wednesday, 21 September, 2022

Graduate profile: "Get comfortable going outside of your comfort zone''

UCD Quinn and Smurfit School alumna Caroline Willis speaks to the Irish Times

Tuesday, 20 September, 2022

All the ingredients for a worthwhile collaboration

Dr James Breen speaks to the Irish Times on business concepts and practice in food policy and agri-economics

Wednesday, 14 September, 2022

UCD College of Business recognised with prestigious gender diversity award

Athena Swan Bronze Award achieved for commitment to gender equity

Monday, 12 September, 2022

Top 10 Financial Times ranking for UCD Smurfit School’s MSc in International Management

Careers Service ranked 6th in the world, a new high for the programme

Wednesday, 7 September, 2022

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School receives AMBA re-accreditation

The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School at University College Dublin has officially received re-accreditation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on post-graduate business education, demonstrating its continuing commitment to excellence in management education.

Monday, 5 September, 2022

Vaccination status determines people’s attitudes towards those suffering from Covid-19 research study finds

A study recently released by an Irish team of researchers including, Marius Claudy and Suhas Vijayakumar of UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and Norah Campbell of Trinity Business School, has found that vaccination status is a key determinant of people’s attitudes towards those suffering from Covid-19.

Friday, 2 September, 2022

Historic alliance launches between Howard University and UCD Smurfit School

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has announced a new strategic partnership with Howard University (HU), one of the most prestigious universities in the US and one of the oldest historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) in the country.

Wednesday, 31 August, 2022

Scholar athlete sees smooth sailing ahead

Training every day, including early morning weight sessions and late nights in the gym, attending lectures and completing assignments was all part of a typical week for scholar athlete Orla Hayes who recently completed her MSc in Strategic Management at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate School.

Wednesday, 31 August, 2022

Dr Christoph Drechsler 1965 - 2022

It is with deep sadness that the UCD College of Business and the wider UCD community mourns the passing of Dr Christoph Drechsler, Assistant Professor of Accountancy.

Friday, 26 August, 2022

15th Anniversary of UCD Smurfit Business Journalist Awards Champion Female Voices

Bank of Ireland sponsors milestone year in celebrating excellence in Irish business journalism

Wednesday, 17 August, 2022

Companies that Ignore Worker Safety May Win for a While but Could Face Investor Ire

UCD Business faculty explain how investors are focusing on worker safety issues

Thursday, 21 July, 2022

AI is being used to help stop elder financial abuse

Professor Cal Muckley speaks to the Irish Times about AI project aimed at preventing the financial exploitation of older people.

Sunday, 17 July, 2022

UCD researchers join €7.5m EU project for sustainable mining

Vector is a three-year EU project that is set to identify new and less-invasive technologies for mineral exploration in Europe. Published on Silicon Republic.

Saturday, 16 July, 2022

Uber files revelations underline the value of whistleblowing

Irishman exposed his former employer’s dirty tricks, so it’s reassuring that Uber lobbying in Ireland ultimately failed. Article by Professor Niamh Brennan, as published in the Irish Times.

Thursday, 7 July, 2022

Remote working is starting to look like a busted flush

Employers are hesitant, workers are unsure and the Government is not doing much to help. Professor John Geary speaks to the Irish Times.

Friday, 1 July, 2022

How can business meet climate goals?

We ask six business and climate change leaders to give us their view

Friday, 1 July, 2022

Enterprise Ireland India Ireland Business Seminar highlights partnerships and opportunities

Professor Karan Sonpar presented on the future of potential for bi-lateral trade links

Thursday, 30 June, 2022

Emerging HR Start-Up Wins NovaUCD’s 2022 Student Enterprise Competition

UCD Quinn School alumna Saoirse Kelders was part of the Overall Winning Team; UCD Smurfit School students Reshma Shetty and Thejesvi Bhagavath Kumar were awarded second place.

Thursday, 30 June, 2022

Launch of Business & Finance Awards 2022 in association with KPMG Ireland

The awards also mark the second year of the Business & Finance Awards UCD Smurfit School MBA Scholarship.

Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

Bord Bia Announces Leaders’ Sustainability Acceleration Programme coinciding with celebrating 10 years of Origin Green

Bord Bia survey finds 80% of client companies would like more training for senior leadership teams to better understand and embed sustainability

Monday, 27 June, 2022

Ireland fertile ground for fintech companies

Fintech is going through a period of strong growth, particularly in regtech with new regulations coming into force all the time

Friday, 24 June, 2022

How supportive is your organisation?

Turbulent times and a growing talent shortage means attracting but also retaining staff is a major challenge for organisations everywhere

Monday, 20 June, 2022

More than 40% of women said remote working during pandemic impaired wellbeing — study

Unions can play ‘important role in moderating harmful effects of working from home’, study suggests

Monday, 13 June, 2022

MSc in Finance leaps 6 places to 36th in Global Financial Times Ranking

The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Masters in Finance programme has been ranked 36th in the world and 25th in Europe in the prestigious Financial Times Masters in Finance rankings.

Monday, 13 June, 2022

Mental health of parents with children in final years of primary school ‘most impaired’ by homeworking during the pandemic

A UCD study finds the effects of homeworking varied across parents with children of different ages.

Friday, 10 June, 2022

Male Executives Control 99 Times More S&P 500 Shares Than Women

Stock ownership data shows men accumulating more company shares at almost every level.

Friday, 3 June, 2022

Recovery on the horizon for Irish aviation but challenges remain

After the pandemic came fuel-price pressures and the invasion of Ukraine

Friday, 3 June, 2022

What Is The Gig Economy? Jobs, Apps & Platforms Explained

Gig economy companies like Uber, Deliveroo, and Airbnb have made purchasing products and services quicker and simpler. But what is the gig economy?

Thursday, 2 June, 2022

Transformational scholarship opportunities announced by the GPA and UCD Smurfit School

The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School are proud to announce details of a new scholarship partnership for the 2022/2023 academic year.

Tuesday, 31 May, 2022

Fundraising initiative raises €18,000 for Irish Charities

Global Leadership Programme allows students to have a positive impact in the community

Monday, 30 May, 2022

UCD College of Business partners with Abu Dhabi University

New partnership highlights global engagement and the creation of innovative business programs

Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

€16m energy system research partnership to decarbonise energy sector

Dr. Julie Byrne, Dr. Paula Carrol, and Dr. Geertje Schuitema will be working over the next 5 years on the Next Generation Energy System (NexSys) Partnership Programme.

Tuesday, 24 May, 2022

10th Anniversary of the Founding of GNAM

UCD Smurfit School is a founding member of the global network

Monday, 23 May, 2022

Smurfit Executive Development leaps to 31st in the world in Financial Times rankings

UCD Smurfit Executive Development has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the prestigious 2022 Financial Times Executive Education Open Enrolment Rankings.

Friday, 13 May, 2022

New conference raises questions about diversity in Fintech

Assistant Professor Alessia Paccagnini leads the ‘Diversity challenges and opportunities in Fintech’ Conference taking place in Naples

Friday, 13 May, 2022

Dr Illia Kovalenko awarded PhD from UCD Smurfit School

Dr Illia Kovalenko was awarded a PhD from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School for his thesis, “Essays on Portfolio Optimization and Estimation Risk,” which offers valuable contributions to the field through its development and assessment of new portfolio management strategies.

Monday, 9 May, 2022

Professor Mary Lambkin named All Ireland Marketing Champion 2022

Professor Mary Lambkin was named the All Ireland Marketing Champion at the 2022 All Ireland Marketing Awards, organised by The Marketing Institute of Ireland.

Tuesday, 26 April, 2022

Why Is Dublin A Top Choice For MBA Careers In Technology?

From global tech giants like Google and Meta to a vibrant startup scene, find out why Dublin is the place to be for career opportunities and MBA jobs in technology

Friday, 22 April, 2022

UCD Business Alumni win big at the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards

Back for its 14th year, the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2022 returned to the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road with Ireland’s premier businesswomen, most influential leaders and their supporters coming together to celebrate the power of Irish business.

Tuesday, 19 April, 2022

Aviation Finance Scholarships propel industry research

Dr Xuanyu Yue is believed to be the world’s first PhD graduate in Aviation Finance

Thursday, 14 April, 2022

This Working Life: ‘Retiring as a high jumper was a challenge so I launched myself into something new’

Deirdre Ryan Director of Sustainability & Quality Assurance Origin Green Programme, Bord Bia, talks to the Irish Independent

Thursday, 31 March, 2022

Accountancy Invention Recognised with 2022 NovaUCD Invention of the Year Award

Dr John McCallig, Assistant Professor in Accountancy at UCD College of Business has been named recipient of the 2022 NovaUCD Invention of the Year Award.

Wednesday, 23 March, 2022

Chasing Greatness

Elite runner joins UCD Smurfit School to achieve success on the track and in the classroom

Monday, 21 March, 2022

Aspire Scholarships Open Doors to Emerging Business Talent

Dublin, Monday, March 21, 2022: “Receiving recognition for my accomplishments to date has given me the confidence to set new, more challenging goals to become the best version of myself,” said Ifeloluwa William Funmilayo.

Friday, 4 March, 2022

Smurfit Wins CFA Research Challenge 2022

Tuesday, 1 March 2022, Dublin - The UCD Smurfit School participated in the CFA Research Challenge represented by students from the MSc in Finance programme. The Challenge took place in Davy Stockbrokers where Trinity College, UCC, NUIG, QUB and TU Dublin also took part.

Tuesday, 1 March, 2022

UCD Smurfit Executive Development win InBusiness Recognition Award

UCD Smurfit Executive Development were awarded the InBusiness Recognition Award for Executive Development for the second year in a row. The Awards are run in partnership with Chambers Ireland.

Friday, 25 February, 2022

The end of greenwashing: Eco-friendly investing gets real

Sustainable investment has increased dramatically, with great policing of standards

Friday, 11 February, 2022

Kilometres that Count UCD Business Alumni Challenge 2022 begins on 11 February 2022

The UCD College of Business global community is getting active again for 2022 and invites all students, staff, faculty and alumni around the globe to join in the 30-day, active wellbeing challenge commencing Friday, February 11, 2022

Saturday, 5 February, 2022

UCD Smurfit School offers a soft landing on home turf

The business school is empowering career switchers and returning emigrants with scholarships and tools to become leaders of the post-pandemic recover

Friday, 4 February, 2022

Three AMBA & BGA Excellence Award wins for UCD Smurfit School

UCD Smurfit School achieved top accolades at the 2022 AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards winning Silver for both Best Culture, Diversity and Inclusion Initiative and Best Innovation Strategy (Alumni Relations), and Bronze for Best Business School Partnership.

Thursday, 3 February, 2022

Why Wispa’s ‘shrinkflation’ is a question of costs

Professor of Marketing Damien McLaughlin chats to Newstalk on the chocolate bar’s downsizing

Thursday, 3 February, 2022

E.U. move to label gas and nuclear ‘green’ prompts charges of ‘greenwashing’

Professor Andreas Hoepner speaks to the Wasington Post

Monday, 31 January, 2022

Equip yourself with an MBA to successfully navigate global challenges

Muireann McCarthy, McKinsey & Company’s European Strategy Manager, talks about her experience on the UCD Smurfit School MBA

Tuesday, 11 January, 2022

The Journal and UCD Smurfit School have an MBA scholarship worth €35k for one reader

Find out about our current MBA Scholarship in partnership with The Journal.ie, closing 31 January 2022.

Tuesday, 11 January, 2022

Stacey Jamieson talks about her inspirational journey from a career in research science, to pursuing an MBA

“I want to stay one step ahead by future-proofing my employability. An MBA qualification sends a clear and positive message.”

Friday, 17 December, 2021

UCD Smurfit School named CEMS School of the Year

Friday, December 17, 2021—UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been named the 2020/2021 CEMS School of the Year for the first time during a virtual ceremony today. CEMS is the global strategic alliance of 34 leading business schools, over 69 multinational organisations and 8 NGOs that together offer the CEMS Master in International Management.

Wednesday, 15 December, 2021

UCD Smurfit School ranked in Top 30 European Business Schools by Financial Times

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been ranked 28th globally in the latest Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings for 2021.

Monday, 13 December, 2021

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards Winners Announced for 2021

Dublin, Monday, 13 December 2021: Ireland’s leading business journalists were recognised today at the 14th UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards held virtually today. The awards, which recognise excellence in business journalism – in print, broadcast and online formats – were run in conjunction with the Business Journalists Association of Ireland.

Wednesday, 1 December, 2021

Ireland’s top (sustainable development) goal scorer

Bohemian FC striker and League of Ireland Premier Division top scorer for the 2021 season, soccer star Georgie Kelly knows a thing or two about leading from the front. But it’s his off the-pitch leadership and commitment to an entirely different type of goal that’s catching people’s attention away from Dalymount Park.

Tuesday, 30 November, 2021

UCD Business faculty issue Open Scientists’ Letter on Financing Fossil Fuels

Encouraging the Financing of New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure by including Fossil Gas in the EU Green Taxonomy is not Compatible with a 1.5°C World.

Tuesday, 30 November, 2021

UCD Smurfit School announces 2021 Business Journalist Awards Shortlist

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has announced the shortlist for its 2021 Business Journalist Awards. The awards, now in their 14th year, are run in conjunction with the Business Journalist Association of Ireland (BJAI).

Monday, 22 November, 2021

Two Quinn School entries Win First Place at UConn Case Competition

Rory Morrin (BComm1) and Hugh O'Gara (BComm3) represented Quinn School and won first place with their respective teams from other business schools worldwide. Two UCD Quinn School students were invited by the University of Connecticut to take part in the virtual 2021 University of Connecticut International Business Case Challenge Competition.

Friday, 5 November, 2021

Three UCD Smurfit School entries shortlisted for AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2022

AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2022 have announced the shortlists in ten categories for this year’s awards that celebrate excellence among business schools, students, graduates, suppliers, and employers that share AMBA & BGA’s values of ambition, impact and integrity.

Friday, 5 November, 2021

Olivia Maguire announced as College of Business UCD Alumni Award Winner

The 2021 UCD Alumni Awards recognise the outstanding accomplishments of UCD’s diverse and remarkable alumni community and we are proud to announce that this year the UCD College of Business Awardee is Olivia Maguire, BComm 1997, MBS 1998.

Thursday, 21 October, 2021

UCD Business Alumni nominated for CEMS Alumni of the Year Award

Dr Enrico Fontana, UCD Smurfit School MSc in CEMS International Management Alumnus ’08, has been nominated for the CEMS Alumni of the Year Award in the Mid-Career Alumni Category

Tuesday, 19 October, 2021

Environment emergency overtakes technological advancement as the most significant challenge to global business

Survey of over 4,000 CEMS alumni professionals in 75 countries

Monday, 11 October, 2021

UCD Smurfit School Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Thirty years ago today, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School opened its doors for the first time to welcome students to Ireland’s first campus solely dedicated to graduate business education.

Monday, 4 October, 2021

Irish Times Innovation Awards 2021

UCD Smurfit School sponsors the prestigious Irish Times Innovation Awards 2021

Wednesday, 29 September, 2021

Winners of the U21 & PwC Innovation Challenge 2021 Announced

Eunice OreOluwa Fasan, 2021 Graduate in MSc Business Analytics tops table in prestigious competition

Tuesday, 21 September, 2021

Women in FinTech Conference tackles gender imbalance in the field

The Women in FinTech Conference will take place from September 22-23, 2021 and welcomes those interested in understanding the current and future challenges of women working in FinTech

Monday, 20 September, 2021

MSc in Financial Data Science course equips students with in-demand skills

Dr Richard McGee, Assistant Professor of FinTech in the UCD School of Business, speaks with the Irish Times about how UCD provides routes to leadership roles in fintech with new master’s programme

Friday, 17 September, 2021

UCD Smurfit School Director selected as first business school leader to prestigious Gender Diversity List

Professor Gerardine Doyle selected to the Yahoo!Finance HERoes 100 Women Future Leaders List

Monday, 13 September, 2021

Top 3 for UCD Smurfit School’s MSc in International Management in FT Global Ranking

Highest ever ranking achieved by a UCD Smurfit School programme, ranked 1st in world for international mobility

Monday, 6 September, 2021

UCD Smurfit Executive Development and Leinster Rugby Launch New Course Offering

UCD Smurfit Executive Development and Leinster Rugby Launch New Course Offering. The First Three-Day Course Kicks-Off in October 2021

Monday, 30 August, 2021

UCD Smurfit School launches 14th Annual Business Journalist Awards adding new podcast category

Entries are now being sought for the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Business Journalist Awards. The Awards celebrate excellence in online, print and broadcast journalism and this year a Business Podcast of the Year category has been added in response to the genre’s growing popularity.

Thursday, 26 August, 2021

Brennan awarded Irish Academy of Management Fellowship

Professor Niamh Brennan, Michael MacCormac Professor of Management at UCD and Founder/Academic Director of the UCD Centre for Corporate Governance, was conferred with the Irish Academy of Management Fellowship

Wednesday, 18 August, 2021

Paralympics 2020: Alumni trio fly the flag for Ireland at Tokyo Games

Three graduates from University College Dublin are among the 29 athletes selected to represent Ireland at the 2020 Paralympic Games

Tuesday, 27 July, 2021

AI has changed the way the world works – and offers rewarding careers

Alessia Paccagnini, Assistant Professor at the UCD Smurfit College of Business explains to The Irish Times the impact Artificial Intelligence is having on our everyday lives

Tuesday, 20 July, 2021

Transformation of work to renew focus on leadership skills, say experts

Karan Sonpar, Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the UCD College of Business speaks with The Irish Times as part of a special Report on the Future of Work

Thursday, 15 July, 2021

The office of tomorrow will balance spaciousness, connection and flexibility

Maeve Houlihan, Associate Dean and Director, UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business speaks with The Irish Times about human-centred collaboration in the office of tomorrow

Monday, 12 July, 2021

New scholarship launches to support Ireland’s pandemic recovery

UCD Smurfit School investing in future of country with four new full-time MBA scholarships

Thursday, 8 July, 2021

After a year of Zoom job interviews, has recruitment changed forever?

Pandemic restrictions ruled out face-to-face job interviews for long periods, forcing organisations to adapt to online recruitment processes and many may never go back to the old methods

Tuesday, 6 July, 2021

UCD Smurfit School: New skills for a new business world

Cutting-edge topics of agile, project sustainability and governance feature in revamped UCD Smurfit School Project Management Programme

Thursday, 1 July, 2021

Why more and more non-business graduates are choosing to study at UCD Smurfit School

UCD Smurfit School's Head of Student Recruitment and Admissions, Elaine Aherne, speaks with The Irish Times about how a UCD Smurfit Masters can improve employability and attractiveness to employers

Monday, 28 June, 2021

Early-Stage Venture Developing a Software Platform to Augment Human Memory Wins NovaUCD’s 2021 Student Enterprise Competition

NovaUCD announced that EOFIS, an early-stage student venture, which is developing a software platform to augment human memory, has been declared overall winner of the 2021 NovaUCD Student Enterprise Competition

Friday, 25 June, 2021

Professor Eamonn Walsh: 1960 - 2021

It is with deep sadness that the UCD College of Business and our wider UCD community mourns the passing of Professor Eamonn Walsh, PwC Professor of Accountancy.

Monday, 21 June, 2021

UCD Smurfit School retains prestigious GNAM Membership

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has retained membership in the prestigious Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) for the standard three years term of membership

Friday, 18 June, 2021

New MBA Scholarship launched by Business & Finance Awards and UCD Smurfit School

2021 applications now open for Ireland’s top MBA programme. The new Business & Finance Awards UCD Smurfit School MBA Scholarship will support one high-calibre applicant

Friday, 18 June, 2021

Coca-Cola HBC Launches 2021 #YouthEmpowered Programme

Webinar series will feature UCD Quinn School alumna and 2021 EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Aimee Connolly

Wednesday, 16 June, 2021

Diversity in the Workplace Pride Month Webinar

UCD Smurfit Women, Inspiring More will host a Pride Month Webinar: Diversity in the Workplace on June 25th with Sara R. Phillips, Chair of the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) and Aongus Hegarty, President of Dell Technologies for International Markets

Thursday, 10 June, 2021

Executive Courses in Leadership Communication take Centre Stage

Seb Murray garners views from Professors who say the subject is of critical importance to leaders, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic

Thursday, 3 June, 2021

Nineteen faculty, staff and student researchers will present their research at the annual UCD College of Business Research Symposium 2021

UCD College of Business Research Symposium 2021 - Latest research on sustainability, enabling humanity, health and wellbeing, disruptive technologies

Monday, 31 May, 2021

Smurfit Executive Development Announce Winner of 30% Club Diploma in Corporate Governance Scholarship - Marie Gleeson

Marie Gleeson served for over 20 years in the Irish Navy reaching the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Her career highlights include command of the LE AOIFE from 2013 – 2015 and service on a UN mission in Chad.

Thursday, 27 May, 2021

MSc in Project Management students raise over €44k for 10 Irish charities

Masters in Project Management students at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School presented their end-of-semester projects which raised funds and awareness for ten Irish charities.

Thursday, 27 May, 2021

UCD Business Impact scoops Covid Comms Award

The UCD Business Impact podcast was awarded 'Best In-House Team' at the Covid Comms Awards which were held virtually on May 27, 2021. The team consists of David Corscadden, Beth Gormley, Mike Liffey, Emmet Oliver, Bard Ovenden and Tara Walsh.

Monday, 24 May, 2021

Investigating the gender gap in early-stage funding

UCD Smurfit students’ research featured as part of CEMS Business Research Insight (BRI) Projects

Thursday, 20 May, 2021

Covid-19 pandemic accelerates emerging trends in corporate governance

EY partner Vickie Wall recently completed the UCD Smurfit School diploma in corporate governance and speaks with The Irish Times about her experience

Wednesday, 5 May, 2021

Five trends in green finance

UCD faculty and researchers offer expertise in The Irish Times Green and Sustainable Finance Special Report

Tuesday, 4 May, 2021

Addressing the data sciences needs of financial services

Professor John Cotter explains to The Irish Times how the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s new MSc in Financial Data Science has fintech at its core

Thursday, 29 April, 2021

Top tips for National Workplace Wellbeing Day

To mark National Workplace Wellbeing Day on April 30, we asked leading UCD College of Business faculty to offer advice to help maintain healthy habits and identify areas that may need improvement

Tuesday, 27 April, 2021

UCD to host largest EU Research Group on Fintech, Cryptocurrencies and Cybersecurity

To address rapid changes in the industry, academics from 12 of the world’s leading business schools will take part in the Conference organised by UCD College of Business Professors Alessia Paccagnini, Valerio Potì and Andreas Hoepner

Friday, 23 April, 2021

UCD Smurfit School students enter U21 RISE Competition

Two students from UCD College of Business are participating in the U21 RISE competition and showcase of student achievement in sustainability and social innovation

Monday, 19 April, 2021

UCD College of Business to host world renowned marketing scholar

UCD College of Business will welcome Professor Jagdish N. Sheth, the Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business in the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, USA for an online conversation on Tuesday, 27th of April at 14:00

Friday, 9 April, 2021

Gender inequality study shows women strongly under-represented on marketing academic journal boards

Research by Professor Andrea Prothero identifies structural systemic and institutional biases that perpetuate inequality for female academics

Wednesday, 7 April, 2021

Meeting the challenges of a changed world - the pandemic and climate change are among factors changing insurers’ business models

Professor Cal Muckley discusses the challenges shaping the insurance industry with The Irish Times as part of a Special Report on the sector

Thursday, 1 April, 2021

“In my 20s, I would have said it was a meritocracy. As I’ve gotten older, I realise how important it is to have equity”

Helen Doody, UCD College of Business North American Advisory Board member, tells current MBA student and contributing writer Caitlin McBride for The Currency, how she’s been changed by a career in finance

Monday, 29 March, 2021

MBA student Caitlin McBride leads communication for predicted record breaking Irish Daffodil Days

Current Full-Time MBA student and communications expert Caitlin McBride led the ambassadors communications strategy for the 2021 Daffodil Days which raises essential funds for the Irish Cancer Society

Tuesday, 23 March, 2021

UCD Business faculty raise alarm on new EU proposal which lists fossil fuels as sustainable finance

Open Letter to EU Commission: Gas Attack in Taxonomy

Monday, 15 March, 2021

NFT art: The bizarre world where burning a Banksy can make it more valuable

In a recent article in The Conversation, Paul J Ennis, Assistant Professor at UCD College of Business, helps us delve into the tricky world of blockchain or 'NFT' art

Thursday, 11 March, 2021

2021 Africa Business Conference features African Ambassadors and Business Philosophies

The vibrant partnership with UCD College of Business and Proudly Made in Africa proudly continued with the 2021 Africa Business Conference

Thursday, 11 March, 2021

How an MBA can bring career success

UCD Smurfit School MBA student Dr Fardod O'Kelly and alumna Catherine O'Brien MBA ‘17, Accenture Senior Manager in Strategy and Consulting, speak with The Irish Times as part of a Special Feature on MBA Postgraduate Education

Wednesday, 10 March, 2021

Davy crisis deepens 'to risk reputation of State'

Corporate Governance expert Professor Niamh Brennan, UCD College of Business, discusses the investigation of the stockbroking firm

Tuesday, 9 March, 2021

'Rehiring employees will offer risk and rewards. How should companies navigate a delicate time for all concerned?'

In Ireland, the COVID-19 adjusted unemployment rate for January 2021 was 25%, including those on the Pandemic Unemployment Payment. The involuntary and unpredictable interruption of the employment relationship could accompany intense negative emotions on the health of the employee employer relationship.

Monday, 8 March, 2021

Business Case Study runner-up in 2020 UCD Impact Competition

Professor Cal Muckley and team recognised for Elder Financial Abuse project

Monday, 1 March, 2021

UCD College of Business takes home category win at The Case Centre Awards

Ciaran Heavey and Dorota Piaskowska win Strategy and General Management Category

Tuesday, 23 February, 2021

Healthcare leaders share impact of Aspire Scholarship

UCD Smurfit School Aspire Scholarship Programme now open for 2021

Monday, 22 February, 2021

Women on the MBA: What it's really like

UCD Smurfit School upcoming event features MBA students sharing real experiences for those considering an MBA

Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

UCD Smurfit School Alumna Micaela Connery Honored as 2021 AACSB Influential Leader

Sixth annual initiative recognises 25 business school graduates for contributions to society

Monday, 8 February, 2021

Push the boundaries of your career with an MBA from UCD Smurfit school

For many people returning to education can be a daunting prospect, we caught up with Jacqueline Robinson, EMBA graduate and General Manager at St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network, to learn more about her experience at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

Friday, 5 February, 2021

Whether it's flexible working or the four-day week, the pandemic is opening minds to new ways of doing business

Experts believe the pandemic is forcing businesses to put theory into practice — and the results are clear

Monday, 1 February, 2021

'Disrupting 'the cosy club': Are gender quotas the solution to achieving diversity in Irish boardrooms?

For Professor Niamh Brennan, the Michael MacCormac Professor of Management at University College Dublin and Founder/Academic Director of the UCD Centre for Corporate Governance, improving diversity generally on boards brings definite benefits from a corporate governance perspective

Friday, 29 January, 2021

How to Succeed in Fixing Settlement Fails

Thought leadership paper by Brian Ruane, CEO BNY Mellon Clearance & Collateral Management

Wednesday, 27 January, 2021

New study finds that Eastern European migrants don’t drain Western European healthcare services

The study was led by Dr Sabina Stan, Senior Social Scientist at the European Research Council group of Labour Politics and the EU’s New Economic Governance regime at the UCD College of Business, and co-authored by Professor Roland Erne

Monday, 25 January, 2021

Professor Karan Sonpar speaks with The Irish Times on getting through lockdown number three at work

‘It’s really important for leaders to be there for their people at the moment,’ and the key is staying focussed

Friday, 22 January, 2021

Looking at career options? TheJournal.ie and UCD Smurfit School have an MBA Scholarship for one reader

The newly launched two-year, part-time Modular Executive MBA begins in August 2021

Thursday, 21 January, 2021

UCD Smurfit School leaps 23 places in The Economist’s 2021 Full-Time MBA Ranking

Ranked in world’s top 35 for student quality; top 50 for faculty quality and student and faculty diversity, the ranking marks a jump of 23 places from the previous ranking of 90th in 2019

Tuesday, 19 January, 2021

Pandemic presents a rare opportunity to redefine leadership

New CEMS report sets out priorities for business leaders, educators and young professionals in a Post-COVID World

Friday, 8 January, 2021

UCD Smurfit Students and Alumni launch new initiative to address gender equity

UCD Smurfit Women, Inspiring More will host its first event on January 19 to promote the continued strong trajectory of women from education to industry

Wednesday, 23 December, 2020

Dr Laurence G. Crowley, CBE: 1937 – 2020

It is with deep sadness that the UCD community marks the passing of Dr Laurence G. Crowley, CBE, founding Chairman of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Friday, 11 December, 2020

Comfort4Covid recognised in COVID-19 Group Awardees at Volunteer Ireland Awards

UCD alumni-developed project, Comfort4Covid, was recognised in the COVID-19 Group Awardees at the Volunteer Ireland Awards

Monday, 7 December, 2020

Open Letter: Experts sound alarm on ‘critical oversight’ in EU Commission process for Green Deal

As reported in the Financial Times, a group of scientists led by UCD College of Business Full Professor of Operational Risk, Banking & Finance Andreas Hoepner have warned that there is disconnect between EU climate goals and finance rules

Monday, 7 December, 2020

UCD Smurfit School ranked in Top 25 European Business Schools by Financial Times

UCD Smurfit School’s 3-year average is an impressive 22nd in Europe and shows consistently strong performances at the highest level in this prestigious, combined ranking

Friday, 4 December, 2020

From beer breweries to fashion firms, the circular businesses reducing waste

UCD's College of Business Dr. Orlagh Reynolds and Dr. Hakan Karaosman speak with The Irish Times on the circular economy in a Special Report on The Future of Sustainability

Wednesday, 18 November, 2020

UCD Business alumni nominated for CEMS Alumni of the Year Award

UCD Smurfit School MSc in Business Sustainability Alumni Deirdre Ryan has been nominated for the CEMS Alumni of the Year Award in the Mid-Career Alumni Category

Monday, 16 November, 2020

COVID-19: Researchers examine impact across business and society

The ERC MISFIRES project and UCD Centre for Business and Society (CeBaS) presented the first of two Research Mornings highlighting the work of College faculty currently researching topics around the impact of COVID-19

Tuesday, 10 November, 2020

Does the Devil Wear Prada? Lessons in supply chain sustainability from luxury fashion

The global luxury fashion industry’s environmental and social costs, highlighted by NGOs and consumer groups, are a huge burden on society. A five-year ongoing research project undertaken by Professor Donna Marshall and Dr.Hakan Karaosman, suggests a way forward

Thursday, 5 November, 2020

UCD Professors only academics appointed to EU Commission Platform on Sustainable Finance

Professor Andreas Hoepner and Dr. Theodor Cojoianu have been the only finance professors to be appointed to the EU Commission's Platform on Sustainable Finance

Tuesday, 3 November, 2020

Hard data critical to achieving equality and diversity goals

Professor Cal Muckley speaks with The Irish Times on the importance of statistical data as a first step in establishing diversity goals in an organisation

Monday, 2 November, 2020

The struggle for transparency in times of COVID-19

Policy Manager for European Public Health Alliance to deliver annual UCD Smurfit School Laurence Crowley Lecture

Tuesday, 27 October, 2020

How an Executive MBA was the catalyst for a pharma start-up

The UCD Smurfit Executive MBA gave Sharon Cunningham the confidence to co-found a cancer treatment company.

Monday, 26 October, 2020

UCD Smurfit School jumps to ten-year high in Financial Times 2020 Executive MBA Ranking

In the highest ranking of the programme since 2011, the Executive MBA programme at UCD Smurfit School has been ranked 62nd globally and 33rd in Europe

Wednesday, 21 October, 2020

Fordham Gabelli School International Conference: Future of Business Education with Academic and Industry Perspectives

Professor Gerardine Doyle, Director of Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, was a featured speaker at the Fordham Gabelli School Centennial celebration virtual conference, the Future of Business Education with Academic and Industry Perspectives

Friday, 16 October, 2020

UCD College of Business awarded five-year EQUIS re-accreditation

UCD College of Business has been re-accredited for a further five years by the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and is recognised in the top 1% of business schools globally

Thursday, 15 October, 2020

Professor Gerardine Doyle named President of the European Institute of Advanced Studies in Management

Described as the European 'Network of Networks for Researchers and Doctoral Students in Management', Professor Doyle is only the second ever female President of the nearly 50 year old network

Monday, 5 October, 2020

The Pandemic Stress Test: U.S. Government Securities Clearance and Repo

A thought Leadership paper released by Brian Ruane, former UCD Smurfit School Advisory Board Member and CEO, Clearance & Collateral Management, BNY Mellon

Monday, 28 September, 2020

UCD Smurfit School’s Masters in International Management programme ranked 8th in the world by Financial Times

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s Masters in International Management Programme has been ranked 8th in the world in the prestigious 2020 Financial Times Masters in Management rankings

Monday, 28 September, 2020

Working remotely requires more individual contact, not less

UCD's College of Business, Professor Karan Sonpar speaks with The Irish Times on best-practice for remote working

Wednesday, 23 September, 2020

World’s top 10 for MSc in Supply Chain Management

UCD Smurfit School’s Masters in Supply Chain enters the QS World University Ranking in prestigious top ten; MSc in Management rises 3 places to 33rd

Wednesday, 16 September, 2020

Professor Karan Sonpar and Professor Federica Pazzaglia win ‘Best Overall Paper Award’ at the Academy of Management 2020 Conference

Their paper, “Identity Work of Persistent Liminars following Voluntary Career Change," was awarded the honour at the Academy of Management 2020 Conference from the Careers Division

Tuesday, 15 September, 2020

UCD Smurfit School professor to join Research Board of HR Analytics ThinkTank

Dr María Jesús Belizón has been invited to join the Research Board of HR Analytics ThinkTank, the first academic-industry led initiative in the space of HR Analytics

Monday, 14 September, 2020

Examining leadership and collaboration in the Irish response to the pandemic

UCD Smurfit School and Royal College of Physicians Ireland gather business and health leaders to chart a course forward

Friday, 11 September, 2020

Charting a course for healthcare, society and the economy

UCD Smurfit School and Royal College of Physicians Ireland host Covid-19 webinar

Thursday, 27 August, 2020

What does the store of the future look like?

Prof Damien McLoughlin, speaks with The Irish Times on how the pandemic has accelerated ecommerce trends but customers still value in-store experiences

Friday, 21 August, 2020

Current Plan for Autumn 2020 Trimester - Message from Director UCD Smurfit School

Professor Gerardine Doyle outlines current plans for Autumn 2020 Trimester at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. This information was originally sent to students by email, August 2020,

Thursday, 20 August, 2020

Double recognition for Professor Mark Pagell in the field of Operations and Supply Chain Management

Professor Mark Pagell, Chair in Global Leadership and Professor of Sustainable Supply Chain Management has been recognised by the Journal of Operations Management and the Academy of Management’s Operations and Supply Chain Management Division (OSCM).

Wednesday, 19 August, 2020

CEMS MIM Students to collaborate with University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (UCT GSB) is the first business school in sub-Saharan Africa to join the CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education. The collaboration will provide the opportunity for CEMS MIM students at UCD Smurfit School who wish to gain part of their business education from a leading South African university.

Thursday, 13 August, 2020

Professor Brian Fynes: 1959 - 2020

It is with deep sadness that the UCD Community mourns the passing of Professor Brian Fynes, Professor of Supply Chain Management at UCD College of Business.

Friday, 7 August, 2020

Autumn Trimester Guidance for UCD Smurfit School Students 2020 2021

The UCD College of Business, including the UCD Smurfit School, has agreed details of how teaching, learning and assessment will be conducted for the coming Autumn Trimester, in line with university and public health guidance. This information was originally sent to students by email, August 2020,

Tuesday, 4 August, 2020

UCD Business joins EU project to inform net-zero and COVID-19 economic recovery

Icebreaker One, an independent, global non-profit, is today announcing the launch of the first phase of Project Cygnus, a major new initiative to support regions and countries in their economic recovery from COVID-19 while accelerating their net-zero carbon emission goals.

Tuesday, 4 August, 2020

It’s a myth that companies must put shareholders first – coronavirus is a chance to make it stop

Donncha Kavanagh, Professor of Information & Organisation, University College Dublin and Jeroen Veldman, Senior research fellow, City, University of London, allow us to reimagine the corporation, its supporting institutions, and the processes by which stakeholders can meaningfully be represented in an article featured on The Conversation.com

Thursday, 30 July, 2020

UCD research finds investors are ‘kept in dark’ on coronavirus impact

Listed companies accused of ‘regressing to silence’ in academic study of profit warnings. Professor Niamh Brennan, speaks to Niall Brady of The Sunday Times about the research findings

Wednesday, 22 July, 2020

Leadership Lessons Series - 2020 MBAs hear firsthand from the UCD Smurfit School community of business leaders

In possibly the most challenging business and social environment to be experienced by our generation, the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Advisory Board members and Management Team are engaging with the MBA class of 2020 and the incoming MBA cohort via a series of virtual Leadership Lessons

Tuesday, 21 July, 2020

STUDENT VIDEO TESTIMONIAL: Why I Chose Dublin For My MBA

In this video interview, UCD Smurfit School MBA student Bailey Talkington tells us about why she chose Dublin for her MBA

Monday, 20 July, 2020

UCD Business researcher makes FT's Top 100 Business School Research with Social Impact List

Dr Darren Thomas Baker, Assistant Professor of Business in Society at UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business, was included in the prestigious Financial Times Top 100 Business School Research with Social Impact List

Friday, 17 July, 2020

Irish anticipated EU's Apple move after US Senators' tax hearings

UCD Quinn School lecturer Emmet Oliver writes in The Irish Independent on the events that led to the Apple case ruling

Wednesday, 15 July, 2020

Improve performance and progress will follow

A key strength of leadership is turning an increasingly challenging situation – whether that is managing staff remotely or dealing with financial difficulties from the Covid-19 outbreak – into an opportunity. Colm Murphy, Head of Coaching at UCD Smurfit Executive Development speaks with the Sunday Business Post

Thursday, 9 July, 2020

Quantity over quality: CEMS study finds global teams likely to communicate more, but quality may be compromised

Resilience, empathy, and ability to communicate have become more important for leaders of globally dispersed teams since crisis, while results-focus and technical skills have become less important

Monday, 6 July, 2020

Ireland must reassure US firms with an eye to European markets

‘Two things our government should be investing in are education and sustainability’ - Prof Donna Marshall, PhD head (vice-principal) of research, innovation and impact at UCD College of Business in an Irish Times Special Report

Friday, 3 July, 2020

Ireland’s largest firms displaying unexpected ‘resilience’ in COVID-19 crisis so far- says ISIF chief in UCD Podcast

Speaking in the UCD Business Impact podcast, Eugene O’Callaghan, head of the Ireland Strategy Investment Fund (ISIF), said he had been surprised by how resilient Ireland’s medium and large business segment had been

Tuesday, 30 June, 2020

UCD Smurfit School partners with Fordham University for dual degree programme

Collaboration will allow Irish students to develop New York City connections and business experience

Tuesday, 30 June, 2020

UCD Smurfit Executive MBA makes historic top quartile placement in QS World University Ranking

Ranked 32nd globally, the highest-ever placement by UCD EMBA programme in a global ranking

Monday, 29 June, 2020

The Economist ranks UCD Smurfit School's EMBA 57th in the world

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) programme ranked 57th globally in The Economist’s prestigious Executive MBA rankings

Monday, 29 June, 2020

Professor Brian Fynes awarded prestigious EurOMA Fellowship Award

Dr Brian Fynes, Professor of Supply Chain Management at the UCD College of Business, is to be awarded the prestigious European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) Fellowship Award

Thursday, 25 June, 2020

Future of work: Remote, creative and a store of meaning

Collaborative approaches key to dislocated workplace culture. An Irish Times Special Report on the Future of Work featuring key insights and comments from Dr Maeve Houlihan, Associate Dean and Director at UCD's Lochlann Quinn School of Business

Monday, 22 June, 2020

How My MBA Helped Me Launch My Own Pharmaceutical Company

Sharon Cunningham co-founded Shorla Pharma, a pharmaceutical company developing new cancer treatments. Read how she built it after her MBA

Thursday, 18 June, 2020

MBA programmes at Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, ‘A qualification that students can trade as a global currency’

Prof Cal Muckley, academic director of the MBA programmes at Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School highlights the career opportunities that this period of uncertainty can still offer

Tuesday, 16 June, 2020

Cora Sutton-Smith, our 30% Club Diploma in Corporate Governance UCD Smurfit Scholarship recipient for 2020

Smurfit Executive Development Announce Winner of 30% Club Diploma in Corporate Governance Scholarship

Monday, 15 June, 2020

UCD Smurfit School's MSc in Finance ranked 41st in Global Financial Times Ranking

The UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School Masters in Finance programme ranked 41st in the world and 35th in Europe in the prestigious Financial Times Global Master in Finance rankings published today.

Tuesday, 9 June, 2020

How An MBA Will Prepare You To Lead In A Post-Coronavirus World

Communication, remote working, and a digital mindset will all rise to prominence in a post-coronavirus business world. Here’s how an MBA can help you hone these

Friday, 5 June, 2020

UCD Business Impact podcast launches in response to Coronavirus economic crisis

UCD College of Business experts offer key insights into business challenges during Covid-19, an Irish Times feature

Thursday, 28 May, 2020

Professor Marshall elected as first Irish President of IPSERA

IPSERA is the largest international supply management knowledge network

Monday, 25 May, 2020

Study warns that companies providing safe workplaces are 20% more likely to go under than those that don’t

Recently published in the journal Management Science, Professor Mark Pagell examined the short- and long-term survival of more than 100,000 Oregon-based businesses over a 25-year period

Friday, 22 May, 2020

Brennan to be admitted to Royal Irish Academy

Professor Niamh Brennan, Michael MacCormac Professor of Management at UCD and Founder/Academic Director of the UCD Centre for Corporate Governance, has been admitted as a Member to the Royal Irish Academy on Friday, 22 May 2020.

Friday, 22 May, 2020

April numbers highlight the damage done to the Irish economy as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown but there are some hopeful signs

Several features of this crisis differ from the last recession and give cause for some optimism about the pattern of future recovery, according to Marketing Professor Mary Lambkin of UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, author of the report.

Thursday, 21 May, 2020

Moving up the rankings: UCD Smurfit Executive Development

Open enrolment and customised programmes rise in FT’s European top 50

Wednesday, 20 May, 2020

Big data key to Irish food industry overcoming Covid-19 challenges

Big data offers insights as consumer habits change and shoppers move online

Wednesday, 13 May, 2020

UCD Business team shortlisted to compete for €5 million Science Foundation Ireland Future Innovator Prize

Greenwatch aims to detect greenwashing through AI and is co-funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Monday, 11 May, 2020

UCD Smurfit Executive Development ranked European Top 50 by Financial Times

UCD Smurfit Executive Development has for the first time been ranked in both the Open Enrolment and Customised programmes in the prestigious 2020 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings.

Thursday, 7 May, 2020

Brexit planning serves Irish food industry well in Covid-19 challenges

Prof Damien McLoughlin and Paul Kelly of IBEC speak with The Irish Times on what lies ahead for the Irish food and drink sector

Tuesday, 5 May, 2020

UCD Smurfit School MBA Alumni making a difference in the COVID-19 battle

MBA alumni lead across industry and healthcare, connecting people, businesses and supplies in the fight against COVID-19

Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Study: COVID-19, How does it affect you?

Researchers at UCD College of Business engage in a European study about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people’s daily lives

Monday, 27 April, 2020

Preparing for an entirely new world

The Covid-19 crisis will bring about profound change in the way businesses operate. Professor Andreas Hoepner speaks with The Irish Times

Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

Go on a diet this Earth Day, a fossil fuel diet

Professor Andreas Hoepner encourages individuals to reach out to their insurance and pension companies to demand that they immediately stop investing, and never again refinance, fossil fuels

Monday, 20 April, 2020

‘UCD Business Impact’ podcast launches in response to Coronavirus economic crisis

UCD academic, industry and alumni leaders discuss global business issues in a new 30 minute podcast series hosted by former Business Post editor and current UCD Quinn School lecturer Emmet Oliver

Thursday, 16 April, 2020

How Gigable’s gig economy platform is adapting to the coronavirus crisis

John Ryan, CEO of Gigable and UCD Smurfit MBA Alumnus, has been adapting his platform to connect freelancers with businesses and has recently partnered with Revolut

Wednesday, 8 April, 2020

MBA Alumni launch campaign to digitally connect COVID-19 patients

Digital tablets will enable critical patients to communicate with families

Wednesday, 8 April, 2020

Smurfit MBA students take 3rd in international IBM Technology Case Competition

A group of four full-time MBA students have placed third with the challenge focused on tracking groups during on-campus emergency

Monday, 6 April, 2020

UCD Smurfit School Banking and Finance faculty secure €500,000 Horizon 2020 research award

Professor of Finance in the Business School Valerio Poti, Head of the Banking and Finance Subject Area Professor Don Bredin and Assistant Professor Dr. Alessia Paccagnini this week secured a Horizon 2020 (H2020) Cost Action award in the Financial technology (FinTech) domain.

Wednesday, 1 April, 2020

Board Member on the frontlines of COVID-19 crisis in NYC

Michael Dowling leads the largest healthcare network in the state of New York

Thursday, 26 March, 2020

Are Irish insurance firms doing enough?

Experts differ with regard to the speed of innovation in Irish insurance companies. Prof Cal Muckley contributes to an Irish Times Special Report.

Wednesday, 25 March, 2020

Covid-19: The Economic & Financial Implications of this Unprecedented Shock

UCD lecturer and alumnus, Jim Power, delivers virtual lecture to welcome back MBA students

Monday, 23 March, 2020

Message from Tony Brabazon, Dean, UCD College of Business

Student Message from the Dean of UCD College of Business to our student community

Thursday, 19 March, 2020

COVID-19 Online Form to Fastrack Testing for GP Patients

UCD Smurfit School MBA alumnus, Dr Knut Moe, created a free website to accelerate the testing process

Tuesday, 10 March, 2020

UCD Smurfit School Aspire Scholarship applications open for 2020

The Aspire Scholarship Programme provides talented graduates from across the country with financial support to pursue a Masters at Ireland's leading business school.

Wednesday, 26 February, 2020

5 Biggest Trends Impacting International Business In 2020

Trump’s second election, Brexit negotiations, and globalization—2020 is set to be an interesting year. Professor Eamonn Walsh, UCD Smufit School, and Nicola Sullivan, EMBA student, discuss the biggest trends impacting international business.

Monday, 17 February, 2020

The consumer economy has finally recovered from the “lost decade”

The latest Consumer Market Monitor (CMM), published by the Marketing Institute of Ireland and UCD Smurfit School shows that the Irish consumer economy has remained strong over the past three years despite a faltering in confidence due to widespread worries about a negative fallout from Brexit.

Friday, 14 February, 2020

UCD Smurfit School MBA alumna wins Entrepreneurial Venture Award in AMBA Excellence Awards

Sharon Cunningham develops innovative oncology products for women’s and paediatric cancers

Thursday, 6 February, 2020

Dr Rhona Mahony addresses UCD Smurfit School MBA students on leading through adversity

Advocate for business and medicine disciplines to engage at postgraduate level at the IMPACT MAKERS: UCD Smurfit MBA Speaker Series.

Thursday, 23 January, 2020

Ireland top of the class in aviation education

Ireland is home to a variety of top-class aviation industry education and training options aimed at aspiring high flyers.

Monday, 20 January, 2020

MSc in Aviation Finance student wins Airfinance Journal and CDB Aviation Scholarship

Airfinance Journal is delighted to announce Sally Yan Wang as the awardee of the Airfinance Journal and CDB Aviation Scholarship for 2019/20.

Saturday, 11 January, 2020

Sustainability hits fashion capital

UCD Centre for Business and Society features in Milan, Italy

Friday, 10 January, 2020

UCD Reaches Semi Finals in World's Most Prestigious MBA Case Competition

UCD Smurfit School came away from the John Molson MBA International Case Competition, the world's most prestigious MBA case competition, as divisional winners and semi-finalists.

Monday, 6 January, 2020

MBA Career Change: How I went from the newsroom to the boardroom

How do you make a successful MBA career change? UCD Smurfit alumna Edel Kennedy tells us how she went from journalism into the sustainable energy industry with her MBA

Monday, 9 December, 2019

UCD Smurfit School jumps to 21st place in FT European Business Schools 2019 Rankings

The Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings are a “ranking of rankings” measuring schools’ quality and breadth of programmes

Friday, 6 December, 2019

Will artificial intelligence take over the world?

Professor Mike O'Neill explains that, while a technology might exhibit behaviour which is seemingly intelligent or might have a good performance on a specific task or a specific problem, outside of that problem it won’t function and can’t work

Tuesday, 3 December, 2019

Bitcoin digital currency as an investment asset

Assistant Prof Vassilios Papavassiliou talks Bitcoin in the latest edition of International Banker

Monday, 2 December, 2019

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards 2019 recognises six journalists for excellence in business journalism

Karlin Lillington becomes the ninth Outstanding Achievement Awardee

Monday, 18 November, 2019

UCD Smurfit School EMBA rises in Financial Times rankings

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s Executive MBA programme is ranked 66th in the world in the prestigious Financial Times Executive MBA ranking.

Friday, 15 November, 2019

What Can An MBA Teach You About Digital Transformation?

From tech giants like Google and Apple to traditional companies changing their ways, MBA students at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School get to see digital transformation first-hand

Thursday, 14 November, 2019

Irish Online Shopping To Reach New High Of €16 Billion

The latest Consumer Market Monitor (CMM), published today by the Marketing Institute of Ireland and UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School shows that Irish consumers are continuing to spend.

Thursday, 14 November, 2019

Opening up the supply chain

Revelations of exploitation and child labour scandals in some of the world’s biggest companies have helped put supply chain transparency into the spotlight

Thursday, 14 November, 2019

Bringing sustainability into the supply chain

Many Irish firms are taking steps to reduce carbon emissions in their supply and logistic chains, with the added benefit of it impacting the bottom line.

Tuesday, 12 November, 2019

UCD Smurfit School announces 2019 Business Journalist Awards Shortlist

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has announced the shortlist for its 2019 Business Journalist Awards scheme. The awards, now in their 13th year, are run in conjunction with the Business Journalist Association of Ireland (BJAI) and are sponsored by Bank of Ireland.

Thursday, 7 November, 2019

Leaders of Irish Sports, Politics and Entertainment Headline UCD Business London

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Comedian Jarlath Regan and All-Ireland Football Champions gather for fundraising event

Tuesday, 5 November, 2019

The key to success in business? ‘Handling rejection'

US ambassador to Ireland Edward Crawford addresses entrepreneurs at UCD Smurfit School

Monday, 4 November, 2019

UCD Smurfit School Professor wins Irish Sustainable Finance Person of the Year Award 2019

Professor Andreas Hoepner wins honour at Climate Finance Week Ireland

Thursday, 31 October, 2019

UCD Smurfit School MBA ranked among world’s best in The Economist rankings

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s Full-Time MBA programme ranked 90th in world in The Economist's 2019 ranking of full-time MBA programmes.

Monday, 28 October, 2019

UCD Smurfit School’s Masters in International Management retains Financial Times' ranking of 7th in the world

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s Masters in International Management programme retained a ranking of 7th in the world from the Financial Times’ 2019 Master in Management Ranking.

Friday, 25 October, 2019

Bridging the pension gap

"There are not enough people in pension schemes. CSO statistics have shown that there are less people with pensions now than there were 10 years ago", comments Professor John Cotter.

Thursday, 24 October, 2019

How to get public value from health innovation

Expert says the billions being spent on crumbling health systems are not helping

Thursday, 24 October, 2019

Education key to successful inclusion strategy

UCD Smurfit School's Dr Linda Yang discusses the importance of cultural competence in the classroom and workplace.

Tuesday, 22 October, 2019

UCD Business professors join EU Energy Efficient Mortgages Pilot Scheme Council

Prof. Andreas Hoepner and Dr. Theodor Cojoianu bring environmental finance expertise to help the mortgage industry reach climate targets

Monday, 21 October, 2019

Rights at Work: Pay Trends in Ireland and Collective Bargaining

Prof Bill Roche and Asst Prof Valentina Paolucci discuss current pay trends in Ireland in the latest Office Block Podcast

Monday, 14 October, 2019

IDA’s CEO appointed as Adjunct Professor at UCD Smurfit School

IDA’s CEO Mr Martin Shanahan has been appointed as Adjunct Professor at UCD Smurfit School

Thursday, 10 October, 2019

A sporting chance to row in with the top business leaders

Output Sports CEO Dr Martin O’Reilly on the UCD Smurfit Senior Leadership Programme

Wednesday, 9 October, 2019

UCD Smurfit School Professor fights elder financial exploitation with artificial intelligence

Algorithm recognises key indicators of elder financial exploitation in major US bank

Friday, 20 September, 2019

MISFIRES Conference at UCD tackles the broken healthcare system

Experts discuss patient activists, digital health records, accessible and affordable medicine

Tuesday, 17 September, 2019

Output Sports’ CEO Wins Best Business Idea Award

UCD Smurfit Executive Development alumnus named Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur

Friday, 13 September, 2019

Generation great expectations

There is much talk of the challenge presented by multi-generational workplaces, but is this hype or reality? Associate Professor Maeve Houlihan comments in this Irish Times article

Monday, 2 September, 2019

UCD Moore Centre for Business fuses latest technology, business practice in new world-class facility

€20 million invested to further enhance UCD undergraduate business education

Thursday, 15 August, 2019

Irish households expected to spend €6.5 billion on holiday trips this year

The latest Consumer Market Monitor report shows that the recession is well and truly over if the level of spending on holidays by Irish households is anything to go by

Wednesday, 14 August, 2019

UCD Smurfit School Launches 13th Annual Business Journalist Awards

Excellence in online, print and broadcast journalism sought for awards

Thursday, 1 August, 2019

UCD Moore Centre: the future of business education

New three-storey facility features latest advances in interactive learning environments

Tuesday, 30 July, 2019

Time capsule to capture moment in UCD history

New UCD Moore Centre for Business launches ‘call for ideas’ for time capsule

Monday, 29 July, 2019

Want to learn good corporate governance? There’s a diploma for that

UCD offers courses for companies who care about good behaviour and ethics in business

Tuesday, 23 July, 2019

‘Sustainable Greystones’ inspires students to tackle global challenges

UCD Smurfit School professors discuss sustainability and project management with young innovators

Tuesday, 16 July, 2019

Operational risk key to business success as cyber security and climate change threats increase

Operational risk has become the biggest challenge to businesses, says UCD Smurfit School Professor Andreas Hoepner in this Irish Times article.

Thursday, 11 July, 2019

Green and Clean

Professor Andreas Hoepner discusses strides in more sustainable business models

Tuesday, 9 July, 2019

Skilling up to move up

Smurfit Executive Development Director shares how having the right skills is now critically important for career progression

Monday, 1 July, 2019

Human resource management in the 21st century

The gig economy, machine learning and international teams: UCD Smurfit School’s MSc in Human Resource Management prepares graduates to hit the ground running in this high-demand field

Thursday, 20 June, 2019

Looking for a well-paid job with exceptional career prospects?

Look no further than supply chain management, says UCD Smurfit’s Enrico Secchi – though you’ll need the expert training to stand out from the crowd.

Wednesday, 19 June, 2019

Industry and academic leaders gather in Dublin to discuss the Future of Work

CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education brings the world’s top 28 business schools and industry to Dublin

Monday, 3 June, 2019

UCD Smurfit Executive Development ranked top 25 in Europe by Financial Times

UCD Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked 24th in Europe and 43rd in the world for its Open Enrolment programmes according to the prestigious 2019 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings which have been published today.

Thursday, 30 May, 2019

UCD Smurfit School Masters in Strategic Management prepares leaders for market disruptions

Redesigned programme will prepare students for current technological and business challenges

Monday, 27 May, 2019

UK imports to overtake Irish new car sales for first time

Second-hand imports set to hit 105,000 in 2019, as new car market falls to 104,000

Monday, 20 May, 2019

Who will the 1.6 million teens marching for climate want to work for?

Prof Andreas Hoepner and Dr Theodor Cojoianu talk to the Irish Times about how firms will have to change to attract staff in a low carbon world

Wednesday, 15 May, 2019

UCD Smurfit School students top €500K for charity through innovative course module

MSc in Project Management students experience live learning, value of impact

Tuesday, 14 May, 2019

UCD Business students first Irish recipients of Model UN Best Delegate Awards

Jessica Toal and Eimear Hickey were awarded the highest prize out of 3,500 students in front of the UN General Assembly

Friday, 10 May, 2019

Project management sector expects growth of 22 million new jobs by 2027

UCD Smurfit School’s Project Management programme prepares students for international teams, and provides practical skills to excel in any industry

Wednesday, 8 May, 2019

How to fund your business programme

Bursaries and scholarships can help you realise your goals but make sure you seek out information on available grants and funds

Tuesday, 7 May, 2019

Buying in to the Future of Retail

The new masters in Marketing and Retail Innovation at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School will prepare students for rewarding careers in the retail sector

Tuesday, 30 April, 2019

Ireland’s oldest accounting masters adapts to changing business environment

The programme produces well-rounded graduates who consistently perform above national averages in professional accountancy examinations.

Thursday, 25 April, 2019

Blockchain Technology Will Eventually Have Mass Appeal

UCD College of Business Assistant Professor Paul Ennis discusses Blockchain Technology in this Irish Times Special Report

Wednesday, 24 April, 2019

Professor Niamh Brennan recognised for substantial contribution to UK academic accounting and finance life

First academic outside the UK to receive British Accounting and Finance Association Distinguished Academic Award

Wednesday, 17 April, 2019

Smurfit MBA students win IBM Technology Case Competition

A group of five full time MBA students has won the 2019 IBM Technology Case Competition in Georgetown University, Washington DC.

Friday, 12 April, 2019

Brexit clouds have a silver lining for Ireland

Professor Eamonn Walsh discusses the upside of Brexit in the Irish Times.

Tuesday, 9 April, 2019

Teeling Whiskey’s 24-year-old single malt named the world’s best

UCD Business alumni family overcame competition from renowned industry leaders

Monday, 8 April, 2019

Smurfit Executive Development Announce 2019 Winner of 30% Club Diploma in Corporate Governance Scholarship

We are delighted to announce the 2019 scholarship recipient, Sinead Ryan whose wealth and variety of experience will further enhance the profile of participants on this prestigious programme.

Friday, 5 April, 2019

Game Of European Thrones: An Essential Guide To Management Styles In Europe

UCD Smurfit School Professors Federica Pazzaglia and Karan Sonpar reveal traits of Irish managers

Friday, 5 April, 2019

Bord Bia and Trainline CEO’s honoured as UCD Business Alumni of the Year 2019

Tara McCarthy and Clare Gilmartin join a list of prominent business graduates of UCD’s Smurfit graduate and Quinn undergraduate schools who have previously been honoured at the UCD Business Alumni Awards

Friday, 29 March, 2019

Ditching the Guilt and Self-Blame

Assistant Professor Darren Baker Thomas features in The Irish Times World of World Column.

Friday, 29 March, 2019

UCD Smurfit School MSc in Project Management Programme accredited by IMCA Board

The Institute of Management Consultants and Advisers is pleased to announce IMCA Board approval of the application for accreditation of the MSc in Project Management programme taught at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Wednesday, 27 March, 2019

Scholarships announced for Masters in Marketing and Retail Innovation Programme

Applications now open for 50% tuition scholarships for new, dynamic course

Monday, 25 March, 2019

Mastering the art of successful negotiation

Successful negotiations are not always about winning, they are mainly about getting the best long-term outcomes and frequently about making sure that the other side walks away with something as well.

Friday, 22 March, 2019

A strong grounding in corporate governance

Niamh Brennan, the founder of UCD’s Centre for Corporate Governance, believes knowledge is key in the day-to-day duties of a company director.

Thursday, 14 March, 2019

World experts converge in Dublin to Build Health Literate Societies

UCD Smurfit School Director chairs European Health Literacy Conference

Tuesday, 5 March, 2019

Dr Linda Dowling-Hetherington receives UCD Teaching and Learning Award

Dr Linda Dowling-Hetherington, Director, Assurance of Learning, College of Business, who received a Teaching Excellence Award at the recent ceremony.

Tuesday, 26 February, 2019

UCD Smurfit School Aspire Scholarship Programme celebrates 10 year milestone

The Aspire Scholarship Programme provides talented graduates from across the country with financial support to pursue a Masters at Ireland’s leading business school

Friday, 22 February, 2019

Diversification: is it a worthwhile risk for companies to take?

Ronan Powell UCD Smurfit School Professor of Corporate Finance offers expert opinion on M&A's

Friday, 15 February, 2019

Consumer Market Monitor 4th Quarter 2018

Property Market Grows 8%, With Almost Half of Homes Bought With Cash.

Friday, 15 February, 2019

Is leadership development worth the investment?

The apparent ineffectiveness of leadership development programmes is a key concern for organisations worldwide.

Thursday, 14 February, 2019

Want to win a Smurfit MBA scholarship? Here's how.

Danielle Courtney, winner of the IMAGE MBA Scholarship 2018 shares her story.

Tuesday, 12 February, 2019

Increase job effectiveness with the UCD Smurfit Graduate School MSc in Project Management

Friday, 8 February, 2019

Labour Court requests meeting over nurses' dispute

UCD Smurfit School Professor of Industrial Relations, Bill Roche discusses the Irish nurses dispute

Monday, 4 February, 2019

Thinking about an MBA? UCD Smurfit graduates on what you need to know

Globally ranked, internationally connected and with an active engaged alumni, Ireland’s top MBA promises career rewards

Wednesday, 30 January, 2019

Drones - Privacy main concern despite opportunities technology presents

Research carried out by students of the MSc in Management Consulting at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School on behalf of PwC, reveals that the majority (88%) of Irish business leaders and consumers believe that the public perception of drones is negative.

Monday, 28 January, 2019

‘UCD’s MSc in Aviation Finance has more than lived up to expectations'

Two MSc Aviation Finance students speak to the Irish Times about their experience on the programme

Monday, 28 January, 2019

UCD’s Smurfit School Full-time MBA Climbs Five Places in FT Global MBA Ranking

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s full-time MBA programme has been ranked 89th in the world and 25th in Europe, according to the 2019 Financial Times Full-Time Global MBA Rankings

Friday, 25 January, 2019

The Smurfit MBA: Personally transforming students

MBA Academic Director, Professor Cal Muckley, speaks to the Irish Times about the experiential, transformational and international aspects of the Smurfit MBA programme

Tuesday, 22 January, 2019

UCD Moore Centre for Business will transform the future of business learning

The new wing at the UCD Quinn School uniquely combines the physical and virtual to empower the next generation of business leaders

Friday, 18 January, 2019

Sustainable Finance: Investing in a brighter future for the world

Investors are not just looking at the bottom line – they want to see environmental returns

Friday, 18 January, 2019

Squaring the circle of public-service pay a perennial challenge

Any pay increase for nurses will have a knock-on effect across the public service.

Thursday, 20 December, 2018

Banks Monitor Older Customers for Cognitive Decline

Financial institutions are watching older customers for any early signs that cognitive impairment could put them at risk of financial exploitation.

Wednesday, 19 December, 2018

Preparing for the retail resurrection

Masters programme aims to prepare new leaders for the transformed retail environment

Friday, 14 December, 2018

The public good

Professor Niamh Brennan discusses how corporations are being urged to prioritise long-term value over short-term profit

Friday, 14 December, 2018

New opportunities for UCD Smurfit School students through collaboration between the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and the CEMS MIM programme

Students enrolled in the CEMS MIM at the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School will soon be able to apply to study at Cornell for their term abroad

Friday, 7 December, 2018

As Trump showed, a well-executed strategy can help achieve success

UCD College of Business Professors Federica Pazzaglia and Karan Sonpar discuss the power of a strong strategy

Thursday, 6 December, 2018

The robot will see you now: could AI streamline the recruitment process?

Anne Keegan, Professor of Human Resource Management, discusses the future of AI in the recruitment process

Monday, 3 December, 2018

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards 2018 – Ten journalists recognised for excellence in business journalism

Tony Connelly becomes the eight Outstanding Achievement Awardee

Monday, 3 December, 2018

UCD Smurfit School improves ranking to 23rd place in latest Financial Times review of top European Business Schools

Continued improvement in this combined ranking signifies consistently strong performance across a broad range of programmes and independently validates UCD Smurfit School’s status as Ireland’s top graduate business school.

Monday, 26 November, 2018

Looming deadline for Home Renovation Incentive drives household spending

Friday, 16 November, 2018

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School announces 2018 Business Journalist Awards Shortlist

Ireland's top business journalists across media spectrum have been recognized for their outstanding contributions.

Thursday, 25 October, 2018

Humanitarian crusader is awarded the UCD Alumni Award in Business

Jane Ann McKenna is this year’s UCD Alumni Award Winner in Business

Monday, 15 October, 2018

UCD Smurfit School Executive MBA programme ranked 68th globally

The part-time Executive MBA programme at UCD Smurfit School has been ranked 68th in the world and 35th in Europe, according to the highly reputed 2018 Financial Times Top 100 Global Executive MBA Rankings, published today.

Wednesday, 3 October, 2018

Conference on Fintech and financial risk management: evolution or revolution?

On 10th September 2018, an FMC conference entitled “Fintech and Financial Risk Management, Evolution or Revolution” was held at the Institute of Banking (Citi building) in Dublin.

Wednesday, 3 October, 2018

Professor John J. McConnell Receives Honorary Doctorate

Congratulations to Professor John J. McConnell who received an Honorary Doctorate at the recent UCD College of Business graduation ceremony.

Monday, 1 October, 2018

UCD Smurfit School Launches First Masters in Retail Leadership

Ireland’s first Masters Programme in Retail Leadership launched on Monday, 1st of October 2018 at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Monday, 10 September, 2018

Our MSc in International Management ranked 7th in the world by Financial Times 2018 Ranking

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s full-time MSc in International Management has been ranked 7th in the world according to the Financial Times 2018 Global Masters in Management (MiM) ranking, published today.

Wednesday, 29 August, 2018

UCD Smurfit School Launches 12th Annual Business Journalist Awards

UCD Smurfit School has launched the 12th Annual Business Journalist Awards today, in association with Bank of Ireland, to recognise excellence in Irish business journalism.

Friday, 24 August, 2018

Consumer Market Monitor Q2 2018

The number of imported second-hand cars has doubled in two years up to 100,000 from 50,000 in 2015.

Sunday, 19 August, 2018

The Sunday Interview Anthony Brabazon

“In the real world, a lot comes down to the performance incentivisation systems. That’s where the rubber hits the road”

Tuesday, 24 July, 2018

MSc International Business Consultancy Project

On the afternoon of Tuesday 24th of July, the students of the MSc in International Business completed their final report presentations to their mentors and client company representatives as part of their Consultancy Project module.

Friday, 6 July, 2018

Irish Start-up Coining it in Dubai

Dublin based start-up Coindrum has solved the coin conundrum for holidaymakers and is now offering its solution in the world biggest international airport - Dubai.

Monday, 2 July, 2018

UCD College of Business remains Ireland’s only Triple accredited Business School

Ongoing investment and commitment to five year strategy key to retaining and enhancing the reputation of Ireland’s most respected business educator

Monday, 25 June, 2018

Conference on Fintech and financial risk management: evolution or revolution?

The Financial Mathematics and Computation Cluster (FMC2) and the Central Bank of Ireland will host a conference on Fintech and financial risk management: evolution or revolution?

Thursday, 14 June, 2018

Smurfit course aims to give executives toolkit for digital transformation. School partners with Boston University for course on digital strategy and leadership.

UCD Smurfit Executive Development Digital Strategy & Leadership with Professor Venkatraman Boston University, Short Course in September 2018, is profiled in The Irish Times today.

Thursday, 14 June, 2018

UCD Smurfit School Professor appointed to European Union’s expert group to develop sustainable finance activities and standards

Thursday, 7 June, 2018

Corporate governance a cornerstone of prudent management

Professor Niamh Brennan, Diploma in Corporate Governance interview in The Irish Times today.

Monday, 21 May, 2018

Consumer Market Monitor Report, 1st Quarter 2018

Despite the rebound in Irish consumer spending, professional and technical services still lag 13% behind 2007 peak

Thursday, 17 May, 2018

Smurfit Executive Development innovates to keep place in Global Top 50

School cites quality of faculty and programme participants as key to success

Wednesday, 16 May, 2018

Professor Anthony Brabazon appointed College Principal and Dean of UCD College of Business

University College Dublin (UCD) has announced the appointment of Professor Anthony Brabazon as College Principal and Dean of UCD College of Business.

Monday, 14 May, 2018

UCD Smurfit Executive Development retains Top 50 Financial Times ranking among the world’s elite Executive Education providers

UCD Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked 48th in the world, for its Open Enrolment programmes, according to the prestigious 2018 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings, which have been published today.

Tuesday, 1 May, 2018

Ireland’s Call: We need 50,000 more Data Scientists. DatSci Awards returns for their third year.

Next Generation announce Deloitte as title sponsor and a scholarship with UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Tuesday, 1 May, 2018

Core announces UCD Smurfit School Alumna Chloe Barton & colleague Ciara Brennan from AIB as winners of the 2018 Cannes Young Lions ‘Core Young Marketers’ prize

Chloe Barton and Ciara Brennan from AIB have been named as the winners of the ‘Young Marketers’ category of IAPI’s Cannes Young Lions Competition 2018 which is sponsored by Core, Ireland’s largest marketing communications group.

Saturday, 28 April, 2018

Investec Ireland and Roche Europe Chiefs honoured as UCD Business Alumni of the Year 2018

Michael Cullen and Padraic Ward were honoured at the UCD Business Alumni of the Year 2018 awards dinner at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin, on Friday, April 27th.

Friday, 27 April, 2018

The MBA Rugby World Cup has returned to UCD Smurfit School

A reception was held to mark the Lady's and Men's Rugby teams who recently returned from the MBA Rugby World Cup which took place in the US. They finished 3rd and 1st respectively.

Thursday, 19 April, 2018

Congratulations to the MSc Students presented with prize awards for their outstanding academic achievements

UCD Smurfit School Prizes Evening 2018, hosted by Professor Michael O’Neill, took place on Wednesday 11th of April in the Laurence Crowley Boardroom. It celebrated the successes of high achieving students from the Smurfit Class of 2016/2017.

Monday, 9 April, 2018

Chatbots bring big business opportunities, but don’t forget to establish trust

Research carried out by students of the MSc in Management Consulting at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, on behalf of PwC, confirms that when shopping, customers often fail to find the information they need. Nine out of ten (90%) respondents believe that chatbots will be effective in providing basic information about a product, service or company; a further 44% believe that they would be useful for more complex tasks such as making changes to bank accounts.

Monday, 26 March, 2018

New research to focus on impact of EU policy on labour movements

Five-year project led by Prof Roland Erne of UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

Thursday, 8 March, 2018

UCD Smurfit School MSc Finance Students Win Ireland CFA Research Challenge 2018

The CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst Institute) Research Challenge took place in Davy Stockbrokers Dublin on Thursday 8th March 2018.

Tuesday, 27 February, 2018

UCD Smurfit School 2018 Aspire Scholarship Programme now open for applications

Up to 12 50% Scholarships available for MBA and MSc programmes at Ireland’s top business school

Monday, 19 February, 2018

Irish consumers spent €3 billion with online retailers abroad in 2017

- Retail sales up 7% to €40 billion in 2017 - Online retail spending at €5 billion, 60% going out of the country - Disposable income reached €102 billion in 2017, above 2007 peak

Thursday, 8 February, 2018

UCD College of Business Alumnus and Professor, Michael MacCormac, posthumously recognised by US-based AACSB as 2018 Influential Leader

Pioneer of one of Europe’s first MBA programmes honoured for leadership and impact on Business Education

Tuesday, 9 January, 2018

Congratulations to our EMBA team of Andrew Gebelin, Ruth Lalor, Gearoid O' Briain, Maria Barry and Paul Donnelly and their Coach Prof. Pat Gibbons.

Friday, 22 December, 2017

Honorary Doctorate

Congratulations to Matthew Spiegel (Yale University) who received an Honorary Doctorate at the UCD College of Business graduation ceremony.

Wednesday, 20 December, 2017

UCD Smurfit School ‘Executive Agenda’ study finds firms “woefully underprepared” for tangible macro-economic risks but optimistic about growth prospects

Only one in four major companies have contingencies for post-Brexit trade barriers

Monday, 18 December, 2017

UCD Smurfit Executive Development admitted to elite international Executive Education Network

Full Membership of UNICON confirms status of providing world-class Executive Development at UCD Smurfit School

Monday, 4 December, 2017

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards 2017 – Winners Announced

open eir sponsored awards recognise excellence in business journalism for 11th year - Ingrid Miley becomes seventh Outstanding Achievement Awardee at UCD Smurfit Business Journalist Awards

Monday, 4 December, 2017

UCD Smurfit School rises five places to 24th in latest Financial Times ranking

UCD Smurfit School has been ranked 24th in the Financial Times European Business Schools Rankings 2017, published today.

Wednesday, 29 November, 2017

UCD Researchers Awarded €4 million in European Research Council Funding for Archaeology and Business Projects

Ancient tales of migrations will be tested in the archaeology project for the first time using recent advances in genetic and isotopic methods. The business project will refocus the issues of market failures and market design from economic principles of supply and demand towards collaboration and participation. 10 new research positions to be created.

Monday, 13 November, 2017

CMM Q3 2017

Spending on household goods of all kinds is booming, despite the shortage of housing, rising rent etc. Spending on this category has been growing in double digits for the last four years, and is up by 12.7% in real terms for this year.

Thursday, 26 October, 2017

MBA ranking affirms global standing of UCD Smurfit School

UCD Smurfit School’s EMBA programme has been ranked 74th in the world in the latest Financial Times Top 100 Rankings

Wednesday, 18 October, 2017

Smurfit Executive Development: Making Global Waves

Smurfit Executive Development is now ranked in the world’s Top 50 and continues to grow both in courses offered and student numbers

Monday, 16 October, 2017

What are ICOs and why are investors flocking to them?

Initial coin offerings – or ICOs – have become enormously popular with investors, explains Dr. Paul Ennis and Professor Donncha Kavanagh, UCD.

Monday, 16 October, 2017

Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2017

UCD Smurfit School Executive MBA programme ranked 74th globally in latest Financial Times ranking improving 15 places on last year

Tuesday, 10 October, 2017

We're in the death rattle of the supermarket business

Professor Damien McLoughlin comments on the significant changes taking place in the grocery market

Wednesday, 4 October, 2017

A Professional Connection Built on the Global Network

For a Smurfit and Yale graduate , the Global Network was a powerful tool, making a connection that led to a new career path.

Thursday, 28 September, 2017

Radical research centre opened by UCD

Yesterday marked the launch of a brand new and very different type of research centre at UCD College of Business.

Wednesday, 27 September, 2017

New research centre at UCD College of Business launched to support organisations develop responsible business practices.

Centre for Business & Society (CeBaS) launches with debate by leading international and national speakers on “Ireland’s Corporation Tax: What does the future hold?”

Friday, 22 September, 2017

UCD Smurfit School retains its AMBA accreditation.

UCD Smurfit School retains its AMBA accreditation and remains the only business school in Ireland to hold the prestigious ‘Triple Crown’ of accreditation.

Sunday, 17 September, 2017

"I'm a bit of an old warhorse now. It's a hell of an innings"

At 81, Michael Smurfit looks back on his highs and lows and says he would go into tech if he were young'

Friday, 15 September, 2017

Despite Brexit Uncertainties, Ireland’s 2017 economic performance set to surpass 2016

Spending in the consumer economy was up by 3% in Q1 2017, and all the signs are positive for continuing growth—a growing population, increasing employment, and rising incomes, and the drop in the value of Sterling is enhancing buying power in many sectors

Monday, 11 September, 2017

Goldilocks' three bears could teach us to fight off approaching Tigers

In this Independent.ie article, Professor Niamh Brennan expresses concern that we could slip back into CEO hubris

Monday, 11 September, 2017

Michael Smurfit: Great leadership - and life - is all about risk

Michael Smurfit insists corporate chiefs need to be first into battle - and shouldn't think about getting into politics, like old friend Donald Trump.

Monday, 11 September, 2017

UCD Smurfit School’s MSc in International Management ranked 15th in FT Global Ranking

Highest ever global ranking for a UCD Smurfit School programme with three courses now ranked as Top 50 globally

Thursday, 31 August, 2017

Why do some companies succeed while others fail?

To increase your firm’s chance of success, enhance your strategic decisions. Here are five examples from Professor Karan Sonpar and Federica Pazzaglia of best practice.

Tuesday, 22 August, 2017

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has launched its 11th Annual Business Journalist Awards scheme, in association with open eir

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has launched its 11th Annual Business Journalist Awards scheme, in association with open eir, to recognise excellence in Irish business journalism. Broadcast, print and online business journalists are invited to submit entries via www.smurfitschool.ie/bja, before the closing date of Wednesday, 13th September 2017.

Monday, 31 July, 2017

Part-time degree allows participants work full time

Innovative course aims at providing quality and flexible higher education opportunities to mature students

Thursday, 13 July, 2017

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School offers gateway to success

Value for money and accreditation key elements for participants

Tuesday, 20 June, 2017

Project Alliances - the way to effective major projects?

Project Alliances can provide significant performance benefits and has been found to be the most efficient and effective way to manage large and complex projects under uncertain conditions.

Monday, 19 June, 2017

UCD Smurfit School's MSc in Finance ranked 36th in Global Financial Times Ranking

UCD Smurfit School has had its full-time MSc in Finance programme ranked 36th in the world and 31st in Europe, in the prestigious Financial Times Top 60 Global Master in Finance rankings.

Friday, 9 June, 2017

Your Business: Digital Platform cleans up by helping firms play by rules

Michael O'Dwyer set up SwiftComply in 2016 along with co-founders, Lindsey Nguyen and David Gibbons. With eight full-time staff and an expected annual turnover this year of more than €1m, their online compliance business is creating quite a stir both here and in the US.

Tuesday, 6 June, 2017

Increase in consumer spending in Ireland - but still in the shadow of Brexit

The latest Consumer Market Monitor (CMM), published by the Marketing Institute of Ireland and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, showed that spending in the consumer economy performed reasonably well in Q1 2017, up by 2.5%.

Friday, 26 May, 2017

Don't scapegoat ODCE for collapse of FitzPatrick trial

The collapse of the Seán FitzPatrick trial was a bad day for the Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement (ODCE). UCD Professor Niamh Brennan discusses the case in the Irish Times.

Friday, 26 May, 2017

The European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant Award

Congratulations to Professor Roland Erne, of our HRM and Employment Relations Group, on being awarded a European Research Council Consolidator Grant

Monday, 22 May, 2017

Samsung, Shame, and Corporate Atonement

For the past several months, South Korea has been roiled by accusations of corruption in its government and major businesses. Rosa Chun, professor of business ethics and corporate social responsibility at UCD Smurfit School writes about corporate redemption, guilt and shame culture.

Monday, 15 May, 2017

UCD Smurfit Executive Development Open Enrolment Programmes ranked 48th in the world by the Financial Times Executive Education Ranking

Wednesday, 10 May, 2017

MSc Project Management students charity success

13 study teams across the UCD Smurfit School MSc in Project Management were assigned a project - choose a charity, engage with them, raise funds and/or awareness, use AGILE techniques to run the project, and document the process.

Wednesday, 10 May, 2017

Innovative Masters that puts theory into practice

Learning the theory of entrepreneurship and innovation is one thing. Putting it into practice by starting up a high tech firm at the same time is quite another.

Friday, 28 April, 2017

Gaining a broader perspective: global focus of the Smurfit MBA

UCD Smurfit School has set itself the ambitious target of offering the most global MBA qualification in Europe. The stated mission is to deliver the next generation of globally aware business leaders who will excel, inspire and deliver meaningful contributions to the societies and economist they work in.

Thursday, 20 April, 2017

Future of Globalization: A Recovering European Union

Global Network Perspectives asked Faculty across the 29 schools in the network: "What do you think the future of globalization looks like? How will this affect the economy in your country or region? How is your school preparing students for this world?"

Friday, 31 March, 2017

Aer Lingus and Total Produce Chiefs honoured as UCD Business Alumni of the Year

Stephen Kavanagh and Rory Byrne are to be honoured this evening at the UCD Business Alumni of the Year 2017 awards dinner at the InterContinental Hotel, Dublin.

Friday, 10 March, 2017

Innovative masters that puts theory into practice

Surgeon develops the skills to take his novel medical device from concept to creation with the PT MSc in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Design at UCD Smurfit School.

Thursday, 9 March, 2017

UCD Smurfit School Launches the Aspire Scholarship Programme for 2017

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School launches its Aspire Scholarship Programme for the eighth consecutive year.

Friday, 3 March, 2017

Zendfast co-founded by UCD Smurfit School Professor Supply Chain Management

IRELAND’s top tech and supply chain entrepreneurs and academics have pooled their efforts and skills to launch a new, disruptive technology that does for same-day deliveries what Uber did for the taxi industry world-wide.

Monday, 20 February, 2017

Consumer spending in Ireland takes a Brexit hit

The latest Consumer Market Monitor (CMM) showed that the continued recovery of the Irish consumer economy through 2015 and 2016 slowed significantly, but still ended in positive territory.

Monday, 6 February, 2017

Global Business Education is the Best Antidote to Economic Nationalism

The Global Network for Advanced Management is a network of 29 leading international business schools dedicated to driving innovation and creating value through exchange and engagement.

Friday, 3 February, 2017

Any task imaginable will benefit from good project management

A project can be a new product, service, or efficiency gain, says MSc programme director Dr Virpi Turkulainen. Read more in this Irish Times interview.

Sunday, 29 January, 2017

UCD Smurfit ranked 70th in the prestigious Financial Times Global MBA Rankings

UCD Smurfit School’s full-time MBA programme has been ranked 70th in the world and 22nd in Europe, according to the 2017 Financial Times Full-Time Global MBA Rankings

Tuesday, 24 January, 2017

UCD Smurfit School welcomes Norman C.T. Liu as Adjunct Professor

UCD Smurfit School welcomes Norman C.T. Liu as Adjunct Professor joining the faculty to deliver Europe’s first Masters in Aviation Finance.

Thursday, 19 January, 2017

"Austerity and Recovery in Ireland: Europe's Poster Child and the Great Recession"

UCD Smurfit School hosts launch of a landmark book assessing Ireland’s experience facing austerity in the aftermath of the financial crisis and analysing the recovery experienced in recent years.

Thursday, 8 December, 2016

Economics pioneer awarded honorary degree

Professor Michael J. Brennan, one of the leading pioneers of the massive growth in the area of financial economics, is awarded Honorary Degree at the recent UCD Conferring Ceremonies.

Thursday, 8 December, 2016

The Smurfit MAcc: more than an accounting degree

Accounting exam ‘is about judgment and how students use their technical knowledge'.

Monday, 5 December, 2016

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards 2016

The awards ceremony, in its tenth year and sponsored by open eir, was held in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel to recognise the quality and diversity of Irish business journalism.

Sunday, 4 December, 2016

UCD Smurfit School ranked 29th in latest Financial Times Ranking

Continued progress towards achieving Top 50 Global Status as UCD Smurfit School is ranked 29th in latest Financial Times Ranking.

Thursday, 24 November, 2016

Consumer spending in Ireland feeling the pinch following Brexit

The recovery of the Irish consumer economy that was powering ahead through the first half of 2016 has slowed significantly in recent months.

Friday, 18 November, 2016

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards - 2016 Shortlist

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has announced the shortlisted business journalists for the 2016 Business Journalist Awards, now celebrating 10 years.

Thursday, 3 November, 2016

UCD Smurfit School/Investec Breakfast Briefing

Elections, bailouts, divergent Central Bank policies - how can Ireland navigate the coming challenges? This was the topic of discussion at the UCD Smurfit School/Investec Breakfast Briefing on Wed Nov 2nd.

Thursday, 6 October, 2016

UCD College of Business launches strategy to become top 50 business school

UCD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS STRATEGY TO ACHIEVE TOP 50 GLOBAL BUSINESS SCHOOL STATUS WITHIN FIVE YEARS.

Thursday, 6 October, 2016

UCD Smurfit School Chair calls for Ireland to be global hub following Brexit

UCD Smurfit School Chair Niall FitzGerald KBE calls on Irish government to seize unique opportunity to position Ireland as a global hub for research following Brexit referendum.

Tuesday, 13 September, 2016

What Aristotle Can Teach Firms About CSR

Article in the Harvard Business Review by Rosa Chun, Professor of Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School.

Monday, 12 September, 2016

MSc in International Management ranked 22nd in the FT Global MiM Ranking

UCD Smurfit School’s MSc in International Management has been ranked 22nd in the Financial Times Global Masters in Management (MiM) Ranking.

Monday, 22 August, 2016

UCD Smurfit School Launches 10th Annual Business Journalist Awards

UCD Smurfit School has launched the 10th Annual Business Journalist Awards today, in association with open eir, to recognise excellence in Irish business journalism.

Monday, 25 July, 2016

Round Table: Networking is crucial for every woman in business

Studies show women are still falling behind when it comes to financial planning and reaching top management positions. But many have beaten those odds.

Monday, 25 July, 2016

Consumer Spending In Ireland Unaffected By Brexit - Latest Q2 CMM Report

Latest Q2 Report of the Consumer Market Monitor produced by UCD Smurfit School and the Marketing Institute of Ireland.

Friday, 22 July, 2016

Professor Mark Pagell joins JSCM editorial team

Professor Mark Pagell has been chosen by the JSCM Editor Search Committee as one of the new editors of the Journal of Supply Chain Management.

Wednesday, 20 July, 2016

Lessons in Leadership

Leaders learn and develop through interaction and reflection on experience, writes Dr Annette Clancy - Lecturer, UCD College of Business.

Wednesday, 20 July, 2016

Brexit could sink the EU's corporate accountability drive

'After Brexit, the ‘rest of the world’ will include the UK. This could make it an attractive potential tax haven' - Article by Aideen O'Dochartaigh, IRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UCD Quinn School of Business.

Thursday, 14 July, 2016

Bringing the benefits of happiness to business

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School students learn about the power of happiness.

Sunday, 3 July, 2016

Innovation replacing efficiency

Eco innovation is replacing eco efficiency in technology, according to one of Ireland’s leading experts on sustainability, Dr Aideen O’Dochartaigh.

Monday, 27 June, 2016

Mobile App to accelerate PT Recruitment Process wins UCD's 2016 Start-Up Programme for Students

Skillar, an early-stage UCD student venture, has won the 2016 UCD Startup Stars Programme. Skillar is developing Quik, a new mobile application to accelerate the part-time recruitment process.

Monday, 27 June, 2016

Project Setbacks can have a Positive Impact on Collaborative Value

Setbacks and failures are an integral part of any innovation process. How can firms turn their prior setbacks and failures into a future success? Dr. Dorota Piaskowska's addresses this question in a recent study.

Friday, 24 June, 2016

MBA 50 Years Gala Dinner 2016

Last Friday June 17th, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School marked a key milestone as it celebrated 50 years since the graduation of the first UCD MBA class of 1966 with a special Gala Dinner on the school campus.

Tuesday, 24 May, 2016

Brexit debate obscured by misleading statistics

Trade figures may greatly exaggerate the impact on Ireland of the UK leaving the EU says Prof. Eamonn Walsh in Irish Times Article.

Tuesday, 24 May, 2016

MBA: Offering a 'more rounded perspective' to postgraduates

Prof. Karan Sonpar in Irish Times Article - 'We take people out of their comfort zones and make team players out of them'..

Tuesday, 24 May, 2016

UCD Smurfit School's MSc in Finance ranked in Financial Times Global Ranking.

UCD Smurfit School’s full-time MSc Finance programme has been ranked 34th in the world and 29th in Europe, according to the prestigious 2016 Financial Times Top 50 Global Master in Finance Ranking.

Thursday, 19 May, 2016

Consumer Market Monitor Q1 2016

Employment growth raises consumer confidence to highest levels in a decade.

Monday, 9 May, 2016

Glanbia CEO Siobhán Talbot is Ireland's most senior businesswoman

The one-time dairy co-op now a global food business selling protein products to bodybuilders.

Monday, 9 May, 2016

Smurfit Executive Development ranked amongst the world's best by the FT

Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked 69th in the world and 34th in Europe, according to the prestigious 2016 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings.

Monday, 9 May, 2016

Lifting lid on Irish Water reveals unusual governance

Professor Niamh Brennan, UCD College of Business, takes a look at the current governance at Irish Water.

Tuesday, 12 April, 2016

UCD Smurfit School introduces Europe's first Masters in Aviation Finance

IAG’s Willie Walsh launches programme among Irish global leaders in aviation.

Tuesday, 12 April, 2016

Fixing the broken media model with additional services

Professor Mary Lambkin comments, "Traditional outlets need to augment their content with add-ons to compete".

Tuesday, 12 April, 2016

ICON and Alexion Chiefs honoured as UCD Business Alumni of the Year 2016

Ciaran Murray and Julie O'Neill are honoured as at the UCD Business Alumni of the Year 2016.

Tuesday, 12 April, 2016

Aircraft leasing: flying into the future

Ireland is flying high when it comes to aircraft leasing - but we can't take future success for granted,

Thursday, 7 April, 2016

Dean's Speaker Series with Rick Devine of TalentSky

On Wednesday April 6th we welcomed Rick Devine, CEO of TalentSky from California, who gave an interesting talk about his company as part of the Dean’s Speaker Series.

Thursday, 7 April, 2016

Ethics & responsible leadership in a digital age

Students studying the CEMS MIM at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School (UCD) had the opportunity to explore the topic of ‘Ethics & responsible leadership in a digital age’.

Thursday, 24 March, 2016

Continued expansion of Faculty at UCD Business

Continued expansion of Faculty at UCD Business reflects its ability to attract the very best international and national academic staff.

Tuesday, 22 March, 2016

Reinforcing Ireland's Global Leadership in Aviation Finance

The sector is set to boom over the next two decades, and our MSc will equip the next generation.

Tuesday, 22 March, 2016

The Key to Success - The Smurfit MBA Image Scholarship

Want to give your career a major kickstart? The Smurfit MBA may just be the ticket. IMAGE Magazine, in association with UCD Smurfit School, is offering one female candidate a scholarship covering 50% of fees for the full-time or executive MBA.

Tuesday, 8 March, 2016

Innovators in search of problems to solve

Graduates of the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School’s MSc in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design gain more than a much sought-after Smurfit masters: many of them will also have created their own technology business as part of the degree.

Friday, 26 February, 2016

Aspire Scholarship Programme 2016

For the 7th consecutive year, graduates from across Ireland are being given the opportunity to secure a scholarship as part of the Aspire Scholarship Programme to attend Ireland’s leading business school, beginning this September.

Thursday, 25 February, 2016

Article: 'Financial Sleuthing' by Prof. Niamh Brennan

There has been a significant increase in the demand for forensic accountants in recent years and Prof. Niamh Brennan explains the breadth of skills and services a forensic accountant can bring to the table in Februarys' edition of Accountancy Ireland.

Monday, 8 February, 2016

Consumer Market Monitoring Q4 2015

The Q4 2015 CMM report shows that consumer spending is making a significant contribution to Ireland’s economic growth.

Monday, 1 February, 2016

'Ireland is well placed to grow Financial Services jobs by one third'

Opinion piece in the Sunday Independent by Dr. Cal Muckley of UCD Business, entitled ‘Ireland is well placed to grow Financial Services jobs by one third’.

Friday, 29 January, 2016

Utilising digital technology to realise our creative and imaginative potential

Dr. Niamh O Riordan explains how universities have played an important role in Ireland being identified as a standout digital economy.

Monday, 25 January, 2016

UCD Smurfit School maintains global top 100 position in FT MBA ranking

Ranking is latest in a series of major international accolades for Ireland’s top business school.

Monday, 25 January, 2016

The elements that go to making the best of the MBA

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School is marking 50 years of graduates.

Thursday, 14 January, 2016

Debt Management agency speeds Ireland's economic recover

Recent article in the Financial Times on how the National Treasury Management Agency are supporting Ireland’s recovery – with comment from Dr. Tom Conlon of UCD Business.

Thursday, 14 January, 2016

UCD Business Insights

UCD Business Insights brings together contemporary views and expert insights from the UCD Business Community which impact on business and society.

Tuesday, 12 January, 2016

Other People's Money: Masters of the Universe or Servants of the People?

Dr. Eleanor O'Higgins, UCD Business, reviews John Kay's recent book 'Other People’s Money: Masters of the Universe or Servants of the People?'.

Friday, 18 December, 2015

UCD College of Business retains major international independent accreditation, EQUIS

UCD College of Business among elite business schools, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge, INSEAD and IMD, with five year renewal of international accreditation, EQUIS.

Thursday, 17 December, 2015

Dr. Alessio Cozzolino wins Best Dissertation at INFORMS

Dr. Alessio Cozzolino presented with Award by Sinan Erzurumlu, Chair of the Technology and Innovation Management Section at INFORMS, during the 2015 Annual Meeting.

Thursday, 17 December, 2015

UCD Business Welcomes New Faculty

UCD Business welcomes 6 new Faculty members to the University.

Monday, 7 December, 2015

UCD Smurfit School remains only Irish Business School in Prestigious FT Rankings.

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School has been ranked 36th in the Financial Times’ rankings of the top graduate business schools in Europe.

Tuesday, 1 December, 2015

Multinational corporations important players in the background of COP21

Goals will not be be achieved without significant engagement and investment from the private sector, particularly from multinational corporations.

Tuesday, 1 December, 2015

UCD Smurfit School unveils unique Aviation Finance course

Tuesday, 1 December, 2015

Developing next generation of international business leaders

Future generations of global business leaders can gain a head start in the multilingual, multicultural and internationalised business world through the UCD MSc in international management/CEMS MIM.

Tuesday, 1 December, 2015

Dean's Speaker Series - Niall FitzGerald

Niall FitzGerald, KBE, challenges students to think about their views with a talk on “Ten Ways to Commit the Perfect Brand Murder”.

Tuesday, 1 December, 2015

Future Business Leaders Demand Bold Action on Climate Change

A global survey of students from top-ranking business schools finds widespread consensus that business must lead on solutions to climate change and sustainability to attract and retain talent.

Monday, 30 November, 2015

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards - Winner Announced

Nine of Ireland’s leading business journalists from The Irish Times, Irish Independent, The Sunday Times, and The Sunday Business Post honoured at the annual UCD Smurfit Business Journalist Awards in association with eir.

Monday, 30 November, 2015

CEMS Graduation Ceremony, St. Petersburg

Congratulations to the CEMS graduating class of 2015 who received their CEMS diploma at a Graduation Ceremony in St. Petersburg.

Sunday, 29 November, 2015

UCD Cantillon Research Centre Announces Creation of International Advisory Board

Esteemed Group of scholars, policy makers, leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists from Industry to provide expertise and counsel to the centre.

Wednesday, 18 November, 2015

Celebrating Achievements and Recognising Greatness

University College Dublin honours outstanding Alumni

Monday, 16 November, 2015

Consumer Market Monitor Q3 2015

"Big Ticket" spending - new cars, homes and furniture driving miraculous economic recovery

Friday, 13 November, 2015

2015 UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards Shortlist announced

On Tuesday Nov 10th, UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School announced the shortlisted business journalists for the 2015 Business Journalist Awards.

Wednesday, 4 November, 2015

Professor Rosa Chun receives prestigious Best Paper Award

Professor Rosa Chun receives prestigious Best Paper Award at the 22nd International Vincentian Business Ethics (IVBEC) Conference.

Monday, 2 November, 2015

Accounting for the banking crisis

Professor Eamonn Walsh on the pre-2007 limitations of accounting regulations and how the banking sector can avoid the same mistakes.

Monday, 19 October, 2015

A new model to make medicines affordable for all?

The Laurence Crowley Lecture Series Event on Nov 5th will discuss the subject of 'making highly effective biotechnology drugs affordable'.

Thursday, 24 September, 2015

UCD College of Business alumnus receives AACSB's inaugural Influential Leaders Award

Congratulations to UCD College of Business Alumnus, Philip Berber, who was named in the 2015 list of Influential Leaders by AACSB.

Monday, 14 September, 2015

CEMS Masters in International Management ranked 4th by Financial Times

The CEMS Masters in International Management programme has climbed to fourth place in this year’s Global Masters in Management (MiM) ranking, produced by the Financial Times.

Thursday, 20 August, 2015

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards 2015

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School launched the 9th annual Business Journalist Awards yesterday, in association with eircom Wholesale.

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UCD’s MSc in Sustainable Finance Programme now recognized by CFA’s prestigious Certificate in ESG Investing Recognition Programme

Monday, 13 January, 2025

Professor Joe Peppard Recognized in The Case Centre’s Best-Selling List 2024

Wednesday, 8 January, 2025

UCD Smurfit School shortlisted for 3 AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards

Tuesday, 7 January, 2025

AI against Greenwashing

Monday, 6 January, 2025

Authentic, personalised and professional: creating a CV that resonates with recruiters

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024

Forty-seven UCD Smurfit School students awarded prestigious CEMS Master in International Management (MIM)

Friday, 13 December, 2024

UCD 49th in the world and No 1 in Ireland for sustainability, reports QS ranking

Monday, 9 December, 2024

Winners Announced at 17th UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards 2024, sponsored by Bank of Ireland

Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

Coding and digital skills vital to entrepreneurship in students

Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

How a cousin’s disability inspired an inclusive housing organisation

Monday, 2 December, 2024

UCD wins at the Association for Business Psychology Workforce Experience Awards

Monday, 2 December, 2024

UCD Smurfit School Secures Ireland's Top Spot in Financial Times European Business School Rankings

Friday, 29 November, 2024

University College Dublin and Kaplan, Singapore celebrate the opening of a new collaborative space for students and academics

Tuesday, 26 November, 2024

UCD Smurfit School Business Journalist Awards Shortlist Announced, Awards Sponsored by Bank of Ireland

Monday, 25 November, 2024