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Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
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Accessibility & LanguageWhistleblowing Impact
Welcome to Whistleblowing Impact
Whistleblowing Impact is a collaborative platform connecting researchers, students, practitioners, and policy actors interested in speaking up about wrongdoing. It provides access to thematic resources, case studies, teaching materials, and updates across law, public policy, organisational studies, and ethics. The platform encourages dialogue between research and practice on the legal, organisational, and governance dimensions of reporting concerns. Activities associated with this space are supported by the European Commission (Horizon Europe and CERV), Science Foundation Ireland, and the University of Galway Hardiman Fund, with previous support from the British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, ESRC UK, ACCA, and Harvard University.
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Professor Kate Kenny
University of Galway, Whitaker Institute and J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics
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Dr Bashir Alao
Postdoctoral Researcher, J.E Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway
Dr Taymi Milán
Postdoctoral Researcher, J.E Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway
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Phd (c) John Devitt
Doctoral Candidate, J.E Cairnes School of Business and Economics, University of Galway.
Whistleblowing Research Conference 2026
18 May 2026Whistleblowing Research Conference 2026
Researchers from across the world will gather in Montréal for the Research Conference on Whistleblowing, hosted by Whistleblowing Canada in collaboration with Université du Québec à Montréal and University of Ottawa on 27–28 May 2026. Taymi Milan and Kate Kenny will present their paper, “It’s Time to Talk About Time: Toward a Theory of Temporal Justice in Whistleblowing.”
WIN Report on Civil Society and Whistleblowing Released
20 May 2026Whistleblowing International Network (WIN) launched its new report, Civil Society on the Frontlines of Whistleblowing: Global Perspectives and Challenges, on 20 May 2026. The report examines the vital role played by civil society organisations in supporting whistleblowers and advancing protections worldwide.
Seminar Explores Big Tech, Whistleblowing and Democratic Suspicion
6 May 2026On 6 May 2026, the University of Galway hosted the seminar “Big Tech and Democratic Suspicion” at the Biz Hub, Áras Cairnes. The seminar featured Thomas Olesen, Professor of Political Science and Centre Director at Aarhus University.
How Effective is Whistleblower Protection in the EU?
18 May 2026How Effective is Whistleblower Protection in the EU?
A new report, How Effective is Whistleblower Protection in the EU?: Trends, Gaps and Emerging Practices across Member States, examines the current state of whistleblower protection across the European Union. Authored by Corina Rebegea and Marie Terracol, with contributions from Ida Nowers, the report was published by Transparency International, Transparency International Ireland and the Whistleblowing International Network on 21 April 2026.
From civil disobedience to networked whistleblowing: What national security truth-tellers reveal in an age of crackdowns
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From civil disobedience to networked whistleblowing: What national security truth-tellers reveal in an age of crackdowns
The new article by Professors Kate Kenny and Iain Munro, published in The Conversation, examines how national security whistleblowers are reshaping contemporary forms of accountability in an era of intensified surveillance, political repression and weakened institutional protections.
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