Introduction

J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at University of Galway is delighted to launch our new Impact and Innovation: Year in Review Report. This report looks at our strategic developments around the 2023/24 academic year and beyondand offers insights from a wide variety of members of our School community

The report is centred on our four key strategic priority areas of research and impact, teaching and learning, external engagement and internationalisation, and is shaped by our core values. Our Impact and Innovation report is filled with inspiring stories of transformation, growth, and global impact. 

We hope you find the report both insightful and enjoyable to read.

Read our Impact and Innovation: Year in Review 23/24 Report

Featured articles include

Meet our Alumni: Eileen O’Mara

In the fast-evolving landscape of financial technology, few embody the spirit of leadership and innovation like University of Galway alumna, Eileen O’Mara. As chief revenue officer at Stripe, Eileen leads a global team that helps millions of companies — from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups — use Stripe to accept payments, grow revenue and accelerate new business opportunities.

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Meet Our Alumni: Brian Molloy

Having worked for over 30 years in the private sector, MBA graduate Brian Molloy joined the Department of Social Protection in 2019, where he delivered large-scale transformation across a number of Department services.

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University of Galway and Deloitte Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership

University of Galway and Deloitte Ireland unveiled a new five-year strategic partnership in February this year, which sees Deloitte commit €550,000 to create opportunities for students to benefit from the company’s professional expertise, leadership and future career opportunities.

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Mapping Matters - Launching a School Map of Sustainable Development

Led by Dr Ann O’Brien and Dr David Kreps, the SDG integration mapping project uses existing and new processes to explore how faculty in the School integrate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their teaching, engagement activities and research. Profiles are searchable by SDG goal, target and keyword. 

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Launching Ireland’s First Free Voluntary Tax Clinic

As the first programme of its kind in Ireland, the Tax Clinic stands as a ground-breaking endeavour helping people from marginalised or under-represented sections of society to understand their entitlements, their tax rights and responsibilities and how to manage their own tax affairs.

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