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A personal journey to the Phd Business Information Systems

As a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF), Michael Twomey’s PhD research journey is a rather personal one.

CUBS academic co-edits new book on Human Resource Development

Dr. Ronan Carbery co-edited a new book published by Edward Elgar titled, Handbook of International Human Resource Development.

Alumni Spotlight: Paul Wycherley, General Manager of Cork City FC.

Paul Wycherley is a BSc Finance graduate and General Manager of Cork City FC following a period in the UK working for the likes of Millwall FC, Queens Park Rangers FC and AFC Wimbledon.

International Conference on Urbanisation and Development

Faculty from Food Business and Development, Centre for Global Development and the UCC International office recently attended the international conference on Urbanisation and Development in Vietnam

New Research Masters in Sports Economics launched

The Department of Economics at Cork University Business School (UCC) Ireland, are pleased to invite applications for a specialist postgraduate research masters in sports economics.

MSc ISBP honoured for sixth year in a row

MSc Information Systems for Business Performance (ISBP) was recently named Postgraduate Course of the Year – IT at the gradireland Higher Education Awards in Dublin.

Irish Academics converge on UCC for the Irish Finance Symposium

The recent Irish Finance Symposium took place on the 24th November 2017 and was hosted by the Department of Economics and Cork University Business School.

‘Craft’ in Food Entrepreneurship

During the 1990s, perfectionism dominated food packaging & presentation. Marketing companies placed emphasis on the final product rather than the ingredients or creating a narrative around food.

BIS Alumni Tom Meade wins prestigious UK IT industry award

Tom Meade, a BIS graduate, has been recognised as chief information officer (CIO) of the year at the recent UK IT Industry Awards in London

Call for Papers: CUBS to host Irish Academy of Management Conference

Cork University Business School will host the 21st IAM Conference in 2018. Scholars are invited to submit papers across broad array of tracks.

Developing the Nation’s Workforce

Speaking ahead of Dr Catherine Kavanagh’s economics lecture last Tuesday evening, Ibec’s Sophie Crosbie argued that Ireland possessed an economy of substance which provides opportunities to graduates

Graduates first to achieve IIBA Business Analysis Certificate

31 BSc Business Information Systems graduates are the first in their Degree Programme to achieve an IIBA Academic Certificate in Business Analysis.

BIS students mentor CoderDojo classes

Following on from their successes last year, students from Cork University Business School’s Business Information Systems Society have once again organised CoderDojo events for kids aged between 8-12

CUBS vie for success at the GradIreland Awards

Four Cork University Business School programmes have once again been shortlisted for postgraduate of the year awards at the annual gradireland Higher Education Awards & Symposium.

UCC International Development Student Showcase

On Friday 10th November, the students of the BSc International Development and Food Policy held their international development showcase in UCC’s Devere Hall.

Enabling entrepreneurship in craft industries

Social media has revolutionised the way in which businesses communicate and conduct marketing campaigns.

CUBS Global Talent Portal

Find international internships, trainee positions and graduate jobs at top global companies.

Recognition of staff for collaboration and achievement

Gerard Horgan, programme administrator on the MSc in Management and Marketing, was recently awarded the UCC Outstanding Colleague Award.

Research unravelling the mysteries of the senses

CUBS researchers Jeremy Hayes & JB McCarthy are involved in a Horizon 2020 consortium promoting the work of the European Research Council(ERC). Read about the fascinating research on human senses.

Dr Frank Crowley to discuss Budget and How it impacts Millennials

On Tuesday October 10, Pascal Donoghue will publish his first budget as Minister for Finance

Applying digital skills in the community at large with BIS student society

The BIS society is one of the largest and most active student societies on campus, whose members are almost exclusively made up of students from the Business Information Systems programme.

Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Quality Produce: Farmers Markets Have It All

The Irish food and drink industry continues to thrive, despite uncertainty posed by Brexit and the threat of protectionist policies being introduced by United States.

Make the most of college life: Join a society

Societies have always been part of the Cork University Business School experience.

Only 3% of Companies’ Data Meets Basic Quality Standards

Harvard Business Review publication by CUBS researchers Tadhg Nagle & David Sammon.

Decision Support, Analytics, and Business Intelligence

CUBS academic, Dr Ciara Heavin, along with her co-author Daniel Power, have recently published a book to address fundamental questions in computerised decision support and analytics

Technology can provide better patient care for less money

Dr Ciara Fitzgerald, Dr Ciara Heavin, and Dr Yvonne O’Connor discuss the new MSc Digital Health programme in the Irish Examiner.

Alumni Spotlight: Aidan Murphy - Co-founder of Galway Hooker Brewery

Aidan Murphy is a BSc Food Business graduate and co-founder of Galway Hooker Brewery, one of Ireland’s leading craft breweries.

Getting Oriented: building student bonds

Students commencing the successful MSc Management and Marketing programme will be introduced to UCC and Cork city through a unique two week early start orientation.

Online interest sparked at this year's Sports Economics Workshop

As those attending the Sportseconomics.org Workshop rose to their feet following Professor Bernd Frick’s keynote address, they did so discussing Frick’s engaging presentation, Conquering the Pitch

Global Business Research Symposium

This summer CUBS will be staging the prestigious Global Business Research Symposium between July 26-28.

Successful Summer camp for future entrepreneurs

It was difficult not to be struck by the level of enthusiasm emanating from the creative zone as the first HEA Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation Summer Camp concluded.

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Dineen - Founder of Amplify Digital Conference

Sarah Dineen is a commerce graduate and the founder of Amplify Digital Conference, Ireland’s Largest Digital Marketing Conference.

"Fergie Time" - Additional Time in the English Premier League

CUBS researcher, Dr Robbie Butler, examines the “Fergie Time” phenomenon before and after Alex Ferguson’s reign.

Innovation Summer Camp

Students from Kerry, Cork and Tipperary will take part in the HEA Summer Camp 2017 at UCC this week.

Resilience and the recent financial crisis

Dr Bernadette Power and CUBS researchers examine the the exit patterns and behaviour of businesses before and after the financial crisis.

‘Nobody took me seriously’: Irish woman on starting a farm machinery company at 16

Former BComm student, Marie Martin, invented a top selling product to improve farm safety and to help farmers to protect their health.

Health, Risk and Globalisation

Prof. Matthias Beck’s engaging paper at the CUBS Research Symposium illustrated just how globalised the waste management industry has become, and the myriad of resulting health consequences.

From Smart Power and Innovation to Health Research

The CUBS research symposium highlights the multi-disciplinary nature of the school and create exciting opportunities for collaboration in the future.

Thinking Outside The Wooden Box

CUBS students step in and offer their expertise as part of the Business Growth and Innovation module.

Catching up with Dr. Stephen Onakuse

We decided to catch up with Dr. Onakuse to celebrate his accession to the board of Agrinatura.

Good news for UCC business education

The Irish Management Institute (IMI), which merged with UCC in 2016, achieved 25th in Europe in the 2017 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings.

Food Entrepreneurship Challenge

It was difficult not to be struck by the sense of excitement that was brewing in the library’s creative zone on Friday, May 19th.

Meet The Recently Engaged PhD Power Couple Jun Gao and Sheng Zhu

Sheng Zhu and Jun Gao who met while both studying for their masters in Financial Economics, recently announced their engagement.

OPEN DAY: Leaving Cert students learn how to #MakeITWork with BIS at University College Cork

On Friday May 12th Business Information Systems #MakeITWork event in UCC

Economics win Employability Award

The BA (Hons) Economics and UCC Careers Services have won big at the GradIreland Awards earning the Employability Award from the Association of Higher Education Careers Services Awards for Excellence.

Monex Scholarship Programme Launched

Kerry-based firm, Monex Financial Services, announced details last week of a new scholarship programme for Killarney students accepted into third-level studies at Cork University Business School(CUBS)

Alumni Spotlight: Paul Moore- Co-founder, Rebel Chilli

Paul Moore set up the Rebel Chilli sauce brand while studying BIS at CUBS.

Innovation Voucher success story

Key technology research and development by Dr Simon Woodworth, has helped Irish startup company AimSteady develop its unique training-aid device.

Making the Whole Solution Greater than the Sum of its Parts

As much as our eyes are on the latest FinTech developments, many financial institutions are operating with technology that was put into place 20-30 years ago.

BIS Winners in the Inaugural Fexco Payments Innovation Challenge 2017

Congratulations to BIS students who have taken 4 of the 5 available prizes in the inaugural Fexco Payments Innovation challenge including first prize in the prototype category.

Collaborative housing as an area of growth

Bridget Carroll, researcher, co-organised the seminar, "Community-led housing - Making it happen".

Prize-Giving Ceremony 2017

Congratulations to award recipients today at the College of Business and Law Prize-Giving Ceremony

Alumni Spotlight: Emerald de Leeuw - CEO, EuroComply

Emerald de Leeuw is a BIS graduate and the CEO of EuroComply, a software company that helps companies manage their Data Protection compliance.

Analysis: Irish Food Policy and Brexit

A British 'cheap food' policy could prove very costly for Irish beef producers.

First year BIS students raise €2,230 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

A collaborative project undertaken by a group of 23 first year Business Information Students (BIS) in UCC has raised €2,230 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Cork.

Celebrating student creativity: BIS Anthology Launch

The 19th annual edition of the anthology, which showcases the creative work by BIS students, was officially launched at a special event in the Glucksman Gallery at UCC.

BSc Finance Students reach final of KPMG Case Competition

Congratulations to four of our 2nd Year BSc Finance Students who have reached the national final of the KPMG Case Competition.

CUBS CONFERENCE - SHAPING IRELAND'S FUTURE

Up to 900 delegates are expected to attend the inaugural Cork University Business School (CUBS) Conference, ‘Shaping Ireland’s Future’, on Monday, March 6th in Cork Opera House.

The Role of Financial Regulation in Protecting Consumers

Speech by the Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland - Professor Philip R. Lane

Alumni Spotlight: Ciara Crosson - Founder of Weddingdates.ie

Ciara Crossan, is a BIS graduate and the founder of Weddingdates.ie, a website which enables couples to book their wedding venue online.

Alumni Spotlight: Ross O’Dwyer - Co-Founder, Pundit Arena

Bcomm graduate, Ross O’Dwyer, is a co-founder of Pundit Arena alongside fellow UCC alumni Richard Barrett.

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