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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Technology doesn’t change organisations, people do.” Professor Joe Peppard shares his insights with The Sunday Times in the recent article, “Eight Ways to Make Your Business Transformation a Success,” exploring what it takes to make transformation work in practice. eu1.hubs.ly/H0yxJnp0

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Prof Susi Geiger's newly published handbook "The Handbook for Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Studies" was recently launched at the EASST conference. The Handbook comprehensively explores the political economy of pharmaceutical innovation, production, marketization, regulation and use.

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Nearly a third of workers in Ireland now use AI at work, but the gains are going to employers, not staff, new study finds. The findings come from the Working in Ireland Survey (WIIS) 2025, led by Prof. John Geary UCD College of Business. www.smurfitschool.ie/news/nearlya... #AI #FutureOfWork

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr Steven McCartney who has received the 2026 IAM Outstanding Business Educator Award from the Irish Academy of Management, recognising an innovative approach to integrating artificial intelligence into business education. www.smurfitschool.ie/news/drsteve...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In the latest hashtag#UCDSmurfitAI video series, Dr. Hippolyte Lefebvre, Assistant Professor in Management Information Systems, discusses how successful AI adoption is dependent on strong data management, governance and responsible use. Watch here: youtu.be/4tgmkmHElWU?...

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Effective data management unlocks AI in business

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made EEA-ESEM 2026 at UCD such a success! UCD College of Business and UCD School of Economics were delighted to host 1,200+ economists and finance researchers from around the world for five days of research, ideas and connections. www.eea-esem-congresses.org

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A fantastic atmosphere on campus this week as we welcomed our Executive MBA participants for Foundation Week. A busy and inspiring week, with opportunities for introductions, information sessions, team building, networking and academic learning. #UCDSmurfitMBA

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The UCD Smurfit School School Business Journalist Awards sponsored by Bank of Ireland opened for submissions today, celebrating excellence in Irish business journalism across audio, broadcast, online, and print media. www.smurfitschool.ie/news/busines...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

UCD is delighted to host the European Economic Association (EEA) meeting, and European Meeting of the Econometric Society (ESEM), 17–21 August 2026. Over 1,000 researchers and economists are joining us for five days of research and discussion. More info: www.smurfitschool.ie/news/ucdtoho...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

As the world contests workers’ rights, Europe holds firm. Dr Mary Parkinson speaks to The Irish Times - “The EU continues to be a good place to work because worker protection is treated as a critical component of healthy organisations and labour markets," www.irishtimes.com/special-repo...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

What Does OpenAI And Anthropic Going Public Mean For The Future of AI? Assistant Professor Yu Zhang discusses in this recently published BlueSky Thinking article. Read here: bluesky-thinking.com/birds-eye-wh... #UCDBusinessFaculty #UCDSmurfitAI #AI

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

“Italian leadership is deeply rooted in a belief in culture, identity and tradition". Professor Federica Pazzaglia shares her views in a recent Forbes article highlighting leadership lessons from Italy. Read more here: www.forbes.com/sites/sallyp... #UCDBusinessFaculty #Leadership #Italy

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

"Understanding the interconnectedness of environmental, economic, geopolitical and societal challenges and their impact on the environment and on human and animal wellbeing – that's really the key.” Prof Gerardine Doyle in recent "Faces of Our CommUNAty interview" www.una-europa.eu/stories/gera...

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Gerardine Doyle: “Understanding interconnectedness is really the key.” | Una Europa

One Health Summer School academic lead Gerardine Doyle explores the value of interdisciplinary thinking, shifting from One Health theory to practice, and what she hopes participants will take away fro...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We were delighted to recently host the biannual Global Network Week, welcoming 30 Executive MBA participants from leading business schools around the world as part of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM). #GNAM #UCDSmurfitMBA

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

As the Irish Ambassador for the European Research Council (ERC), Prof Susi Geiger recently co-hosted the ERC Scientific Council Meeting in Dublin, together with Prof Luke O'Neill. As part of the event, she welcomed the Taoiseach, Mr Micheal Martin, and the Minister James Lawless TD.

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

AI holds the key to faster battery tech development. In a recent Financial Times opinion piece, Professor Andreas Hoepner explores how the opportunity to transform materials discovery could outweigh risks of high energy consumption. Read here: www.ft.com/content/2dbd...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) recently came together to promote a ‘Carer-Inclusive’ Higher Education sector at the Inaugural HEI Carers Network Conference, raising awareness of the need to build sustainable, carer-inclusive HEIs. Read more: www.smurfitschool.ie/news/irishhi...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

In the latest #UCDBusinessImpact podcast, UCD alumnus Larry McGrath shares his journey from a career in investment analysis to moving to one of the companies he assessed. A fascination with healthcare led Larry to steer investor relations at CVS Health. Listen here: www.smurfitschool.ie/podcast/

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"Negotiating in the era of EU Pay Transparency: Articulate Your Value with the UCD Smurfit Executive MBA" Join us for an exclusive webinar, June 18th @ 1pm, on how to communicate your value and position yourself for career success. Register here: events.smurfitschool.ie/embawebinar2...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome the MBA Class of 2016 back to campus for their 10-year reunion. A wonderful evening reconnecting and celebrating a decade since graduation. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the occasion so special. View the full photo gallery here: lnkd.in/dwcVERzA

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

"Building Ireland's First Luxury Group: VYKO Strategy" UCD CEMS alumna Ashley McDonnell built a career with LVMH, Dior and Puig before returning home to found VYKO Ireland’s first luxury group. She shares her career journey in the latest #UCDBusinessImpact podcast www.smurfitschool.ie/podcast/

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Congratulations to Prof Bill Roche, Chair of Industrial Relations and Human Resources at UCD College of Business - recently honoured for his internationally recognised research with his admission as a Member to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA). www.smurfitschool.ie/news/anexper...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Dr Alessia Paccagnini features in the Financial Times Professor's Pick's series, offering opinion on geopolitics after examining the article: Iran war could slow global growth to weakest since pandemic, IMF warns. Read more: www.smurfitschool.ie/news/busines...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

UCD Smurfit School was delighted to host an exclusive case study discussion led by Professor Laura Alfaro, Warren Alpert Professor at Harvard Business School, organised by the HBS Alumni Club of Ireland in partnership with Ibec and AIB. www.smurfitschool.ie/news/ucdsmur...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We were delighted to host the CEMS Academic Committee meeting at UCD Smurfit School, bringing together Academic Directors from the 33 schools across the CEMS Alliance for discussions on curriculum innovation, quality assurance, cross-school initiatives and the future development of the CEMS MIM.

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

The UCD Business Alumni Conference – Impact Makers Summit 2026 – took place this week, bringing together alumni, faculty and industry leaders for an afternoon of discussion, networking and insight-sharing at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. Thank you to all who joined us!

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Join the ranks of our exceptional UCD Smurfit Scholars! Each year, we are proud to offer merit-based scholarships to outstanding candidates pursuing an MBA or Masters programme. With deadlines fast approaching, don't miss the chance to be considered. Learn more: www.smurfitschool.ie/admissions/s...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

AI pollution and research: Are online research surveys dead? Associate Professor Marius Claudy discusses in QS Magazine. Read the full article here: magazine.qs.com/qs-insights-... #AI #Research #UCDSmurfitAI

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Electric buses should be cheaper than diesel, but when? Assistant Professor Annunziata Esposito Amideo discusses in The Irish Times Special Report for Sustainability. “We have to include in the picture electrification of the private transport as well". Read here: www.irishtimes.com/special-repo...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

“The Executive MBA at UCD Smurfit School is already giving me the skills to take on more complex challenges” - Rory O'Sullivan, 2025 recipient of the Business & Finance Awards UCD Smurfit School MBA Scholarship, covering 100% tuition fees. Apply for 2026 here: www.smurfitschool.ie/businessandf...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Thank you to Citi for recently hosting our MBA students. The session provided a mix of insight and practical relevance, covering topics such as the growth of Citi’s Dublin operations, effective approaches to ESG in Finance, the evolving cyber landscape in 2026, and the real-world application of AI.

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School played a central role in advancing both macroeconomic research excellence and gender equality as it recently co-hosted the 'Women in Macro' Event with event partners, the Central Bank of Ireland. www.smurfitschool.ie/news/ucdsmur...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Why did the world’s most sophisticated risk managers miss the warning signs of a multi-billion dollar commodity shock? In the latest #UCDBusinessImpact podcast Prof Valerio Poti dissects the abrupt end of market calm following the escalation in the Middle East. www.smurfitschool.ie/podcast/

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

UCD Smurfit School proudly supported the ESG Investment Award at the Business & Finance ESG Awards. Professor Paula Carroll presented the award to BVP Investments Limited for its strong commitment to ESG principles. Read more: www.smurfitschool.ie/news/ucdsmur...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

UCD Business Alumni recently hosted Gregory Harrington's "One Step Closer" masterclass at the new KPMG HQ in NYC. Through the lens of music, Gregory shared valuable insights on motivation, discipline, and business excellence. The event ended with a lively networking reception.

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

"Global Turmoil and the Greatest Oil Shock: The Future of Aviation Finance" - the topic of this week's #UCDBusinessImpact podcast with former GECAS CEO and UCD Smurfit School Adjunct Professor Norm Liu. www.smurfitschool.ie/podcast/

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

You cannot resist disruption. And today, that disruption has a name: AI. In a recent interview with IMAGE Media, Assistant Professor Luca Pistilli discusses why disruption is no longer an occasional event, but a constant condition. Read here: www.image.ie/agenda/you-c...

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'You cannot resist disruption': Professor Luca Pistilli on how to adapt to the ever-changing world of business | IMAGE.ie

Luca Pistilli, academic director of the UCD Smurfit School MBA Programmes knows that the business landscape his students are entering is fraught with.

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

"Our graduates understand their responsibility to themselves, to business, and to wider society" - Associate Prof Andrew Keating speaks to The Irish Times about the MSc in International Management and CEMS Masters in Management (MIM) joint degree. Read more here: www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/20...

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Unique UCD degree prepares next generation of business leaders

‘Our graduates understand their responsibility to themselves, to business, and to wider society’

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Professor Karan Sonpar was recently invited by the Academy of Management to speak at an event hosted by Başkent University in Ankara, Turkey. He delivered a keynote on 'Rethinking the Future of Research in the Age of AI' and joined a panel on early-career academic development. #GlobalEngagement

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

‘Navigating academic career paths' was the theme for the recent UCD College of Business EDI Committee panel discussion featuring Professors @susigeiger.bsky.social and Federica Pazzaglia. #UCDSmurfitCommunity #WomenInAcademia

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

In the latest #UCDBusinessImpact podcast, Dr. Andrew Keating talks about the CEMS Master in International Management at UCD Smurfit School. As Ireland's only member of this top-ranked global alliance, the programme prepares students for global careers. Listen here: www.smurfitschool.ie/podcast/

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

"Cracking Irish Cartels: Competition Economics and Market Regulation" In the latest #UCDBusinessImpact podcast, Assistant Prof Catarina Marvão unpacks the hidden world of Irish cartels and how firms behave, and misbehave, when market discipline is absent. Listen here: www.smurfitschool.ie/podcast/

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Celebrating the Year of the Horse at UCD Smurfit School! We were delighted to mark the occasion on campus, surrounded by wonderful company, positive energy, and a shared sense of optimism for the year ahead. #YearOfTheHorse #UCDSmurfitCommunity #LunarNewYear

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Delighted to announce that the The Full-Time MBA programme at UCD Smurfit School has been ranked 73rd globally in the highly reputed Financial Times 2026 MBA Rankings. It remains Ireland’s only Full-Time MBA programme ranked in the prestigious top 100 list. www.smurfitschool.ie/news/ucdsmur...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

UCD Smurfit Careers Network has partnered with Wonda to launch a world-first immersive, AI-enabled interview simulation for MBA students, rolling out this week as part of the LEAP programme. Learn more: www.smurfitschool.ie/news/ucdsmur...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

How can leaders navigate the tension between #AI automation and developing core critical human skills? Lorna Conn, CEO of Cpl discusses in the latest #UCDBusinessImpact podcast episode. Listen here: www.smurfitschool.ie/podcast/

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

“We need to rethink the role of pharma industry in the entire value chain" - Prof Susi Geiger speaks to @irishtimes.com about the spiralling price of new drug therapies - the topic for discussion at this year's Laurence Crowley Lecture Series on Jan 19 at 6.30pm. www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/20...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Cash cows of Irish PR: the six-figure salaries and bumper profits of the sector’s power brokers. Prof John Cotter speaks to the Business Post. Read more www.businesspost.ie/companies/ca...

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

What OpenAI’s Leadership Changes Reveal About Its Strategic Direction. Associate Professor Alessia Paccagnini speaks to @forbes.com Read the full article here: www.forbes.com/sites/sallyp... #AI #OpenAI #UCDBusinessFaculty @ucddublin.bsky.social

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ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social @ucdsmurfitschool.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

A fantastic day celebrating the best of Irish Business Journalism! Congratulations to all winners and special thanks to our sponsors @bankofireland, MC @antonsavage.bsky.social and to our esteemed judging panel for their expertise and dedication #SmurfitAwards www.smurfitschool.ie/news/winners...

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