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Are alcohol-free live music events really a good idea?

Research suggests that prohibiting alcohol at live music venues because of Covid-19 might have unforeseen circumstances, writes CUBS PhD student Daragh O'Leary in RTE Brainstorm

‘Stepping into the working world was a notable jump’

BSc Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship graduate Liam O’Connell is a Jameson brand ambassador based in Australia. Read about Liam's career path in the Irish Times.

‘Take some time to consider the path you want to take’

MSc Management and Marketing graduate Cian O’Connor is part of Aldi’s Graduate Area Manager Programme. Read about Cian's career path in the Irish Times.

Pandemic creates a different school of thought

Cork University Business School is reacting to the 'new normal' in college life. Professor Thia Hennessy talks to the Irish Examiner about what this means.

Covid-19: How Northern Ireland has fared better than the Republic of Ireland

Op-ed in the Irish Times, co-authored by Dr Eoin McLaughlin, highlighting the importance of demographic adjustment with Covid-19 stats, using the case of Ireland to show why this matters.

Entry Points for CUBS 2020 Undergraduate Programmes Released

Cork University Business School looks forward to welcoming new students to all our programmes over the next month.

Five cost-effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint at home

The Act4Eco learning platform aims to help consumers use energy more efficiently and to save money. CUBS researchers provide five quick tips on how this can be achieved in The Conversation.

Payday loans: clampdown was vital, but credit unions must expand after coronavirus to fill gap

The cost of accessing small personal loans can be eye-wateringly high for those who need it most, write CUBS faculty Dr Olive McCarthy and Dr Noreen Byrne in The Conversation.

Dr Eoin McLaughlin Wins Prestigious International Sustainable Development Research Society Award

A paper co-authored by Eoin Mclaughlin has been announced as the best sustainable development article of 2019 by The International Sustainable Development Research Society.

Do consumer warnings on financial products work?

Dr Olive McCarthy and Dr Noreen Byrne examine the range of protections given to consumers accessing credit and financial products online in this RTE Brainstorm piece.

President of Host in Ireland Talks Data and Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs

As lockdown measures began to be relaxed across Ireland, Garry Connolly was in a reflective mood when we spoke to him about the future of the data industry in Ireland.

CUBS student inspiring others to change food system

BSc International Development and Food Policy student, Sophie Healy Thow has been listed by Food Tank as one of the most inspiring young people affecting change in the international food system.

Covid crisis shows need for basic income scheme

There is no doubt that the Covid crisis has forced governments to contemplate and implement policies that they would not consider in normal times, writes Dr Declan Jordan in the Irish Examiner.

Global business travel will not be killed off by coronavirus

New research by CUBS faculty Prof. Anthony McDonnell and Dr Stefan Jooss features in The Conversation.

Desire to complement scientific knowledge with business skills drew Mike O’Connor to CUBS

As someone who is eager to speak about sustainable development and the future of agriculture, the MSc Co-operatives, Agri-Food & Sustainable Development feels like an ideal fit for Mike O’Connor.

Pandemic Underlines Importance of Communication in Business

As Ireland comes out of lockdown, businesses across the country are beginning to adapt to the new normal.

Dr Sheng Zhu to speak at Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings on Economic Sciences

Dr Sheng Zhu, a recent graduate of the Financial Economics PhD programme at the Department of Economics, CUBS, has been selected to speak at the 7th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences.

Three CUBS Faculty win IRC New Foundations Grants

Three CUBS faculty members have won grants under the Irish Research Council’s New Foundations scheme.

FenuHealth co-founder makes student entrepreneur awards final

BSc Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship student, Kate Madden is just one of seven people and the only woman to be selected for the awards.

CUBS Faculty Examine the Threat Posed by Future Pandemics in a World Impacted by Climate Change

Dr Eoin McLaughlin and Professor Matthias Beck recently published an article on the Economic Observatory, providing a scholarly assessment of the coronavirus crisis and the environment.

FDC Group Scholarship provides Martina Ryan-Doyle with insights that lay beyond the classroom

Martina Ryan-Doyle saw the MSc Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development at CUBS as a means of providing her with the theoretical knowledge that would complement her practical skills.

Stimulus package should focus on getting cash to businesses directly

The government stimulus package must enable as many businesses as possible to survive through this year, writes Dr Declan Jordan in the Irish Examiner

Pursuit of Sustainable Ideals Brought Christine Olupot to CUBS

Motivated by her desire to promote environmental and commercial sustainability, Christine Olupot wanted to enrol in a course that resonated with her ideals.

Getting back to business after the Covid-19 shutdown

This is not the time to bury your head in the sand, and there are supports to help and experts to talk to, writes CUBS Lecturer Eimear McGeown in the Irish Times

Why do so few Irish women get jobs as government ministers?

Recent general elections have increased female representation in Irish politics, but there's still glacial progress in attaining high office, writes Dr Maeve O'Sullivan in RTE Brainstorm

Minister Harris needs to address the immediate huge hole in our colleges' finances

The higher education sector is facing a crippling financial crisis that threatens to undermine the sector for several years, writes Dr Declan Jordan in the Irish Examiner.

Scholarship Opportunity Central to Caoife De Hora’s Decision to Enrol in CUBS Postgraduate Programme

Soon after being accepted onto the MSc Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development programme, Caoife De Hora successfully applied for an FDC Group Scholarship.

Does working from home mean more housework for women?

The pandemic has amplified Irish women's disproportionate shouldering of cleaning and caring compared to their male counterparts, writes CUBS PhD student Lauren Bari in RTE Brainstorm.

Ambition Driving BIS PhD Students to Success

The curriculum offered at CUBS seeks to strike a balance between the theoretical, methodological and practical elements of IS research.

Golf app offering live scoring and pace of play monitor teed up by BIS graduate

Business Information Systems graduate, Aidan Power brought his hobby and his IT background together to create PowerThru Golf, a software start-up specialising in technology solutions for golf clubs.

A lesson in economics from Mo Salah, Kevin de Bruyne and Sadio Mané

Winning in fantasy football is as much about knowing how to solve economic problems as picking an underpriced star, write Stephen Brosnan and Robbie Butler in RTE Brainstorm.

The 'unique resources' which help family businesses beat a crisis

Family businesses have many characteristics which make them more resilient than other types of firms in a crisis like this, writes Dr Linda Murphy in RTE Brainstorm

How to measure the demographic impact of a pandemic

New research on the Spanish flu in Ireland shows how pandemic mortality rates are sensitive to a country's demographic make-up

Ambitious Research Strategy Lays Out CUBS’ Determination to Become International centre of Excellence

After a great deal of study, analysis and review, Professor Mathias Beck and Dr Sean Lucey launched the College of Business and Law’s Research Strategy 2020 - 24.

Will working from home help save the environment?

New research by CUBS and UCC shows remote working, reduced car commuting and effective policy design could improve the Irish environment.

'We've heard of moneylenders meeting customers at the post office as they collect their social welfare'

Dr Olive McCarthy and Dr Noreen Byrne of CUBS say while new Central Bank rules for moneylenders are welcome, they don’t go far enough.

When it comes to predicting the outcome of matches, do football pundits know their stuff?

CUBS economists Mr David Butler, Dr Robert Butler and Dr John Eakins set about finding out.

Coronavirus will increase economic inequality in Irish society, says CUBS study

Younger, male, less educated, non-nationals, self-employed and those located outside Dublin are economically most exposed under Covid-19 restrictions, a CUBS report has indicacted.

FSIC team announced as winner of Credit Union Research Prize 2020

CFCFE awards the Prize this year to a team from the Financial Services Innovation Centre at Cork University Business School.

UCC awarded funding for maternity care research during COVID-19 pandemic

CUBS researchers to participate in a pilot project that aims to reduce the number of hospital check-up visits for pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘I had a desire to be a part of one of Ireland’s most exciting industries’

Read about BSc Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship student, Denis O’Sullivan in That's Farming.

UCC study reveals cost provided by voluntary cancer support services

CUBS and UCC researchers have conducted the first ever Irish study of the cost of cancer care provided by a community-based cancer support service.

Desire to forge a career in sustainability drives Ashley Amato’s ambition

Ashley Amato found that the MSc Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development programme challenged her to think differently about sustainability and how it could benefit communities.

CUBS Food Entrepreneurship Challenge

The Food Entrepreneurship Challenge (FEC) is a yearly competition organised by the Department of Food Business and Development, Cork University Business School.

Why the US dollar remains crucial for Hong Kong’s economic prosperity

Increasing economic tensions between the US and China continue to threaten Hong Kong’s economy, writes Dr Damian Tobin in The Conversation.

Seán Noonan and Judy Walsh - Quarantine in the Caribbean

When UCC alumni, Seán Noonan and Judy Walsh set off on the trip of a lifetime, little did they know that their travel plans would be thrown into disarray by the onslaught of a global pandemic.

Accounting Student nominated for USI Student Representative of the Year 2020

The Department of Accounting and Finance would like to wish 3rd Accounting Student the very best of luck in the forthcoming USI Student Awards ceremony.

Diversity in Business is Win Win

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, the BIS Athena Swan Committee invited several high profile speakers to the Boole Library’s Creative Zone at UCC.

It's not just the pandemic curve - squash the infodemic curve too

Many techniques working in Covid-19 fight can be applied to curb false virus ‘facts’, write Dr Tadhg Nagle and Dr Andrew Pope in the Irish Times

How social distancing and remote working will impact Irish life

New CUBS research looks at how social distancing and remote working will impact occupations, sectors and regions across Ireland

CUBS PARTAKES IN GLOBAL RESEARCH PROJECT ON FOOD CONSUMPTION

How has COVID-19 changed consumer attitudes and behaviour regarding food? This is a topic which is relevant for all of us and new cutting-edge research aims to provide us with answers.

How governments can make politically correct investments

Showing how borrowed money will be spent on projects with a positive long run impact could make post-pandemic government spending more palatable, Eoin McLaughlin and Fergal O'Connor in RTE Brainstorm

What should our healthcare system look like after the pandemic?

The coronavirus outbreak has exposed key weaknesses in Ireland's healthcare system, which we must learn from for the future writes Dr Brian Turner et al in RTE Brainstorm.

How are Irish Family Firms responding to Covid 19?

Family firms are the backbone of our economy, and part of our social, historical and economic fabric.

How can Ireland value, protect and resource an older workforce?

There are many barriers facing older workers in the workforce, but there are also many benefits to employing them. Opinion piece in RTE Brainstorm by Dr Maeve O'Sullivan et al.

What are the ethics around research during a global pandemic?

Feeding the insatiable need and demand for "covidata" is presenting researchers with new challenges. Read Dr Ciara Heavin's opinion piece in RTE Brainstorm.

IMI retains its position in the global Financial Times rankings

IMI (Irish Management Institute) has retained its position amongst the world’s top 100 in execution education for Open and Custom programmes, according to the latest Financial Times global rankings.

Covid’s lesson: the improbable can very quickly become the possible

Business leaders must ensure strategy allows for unexpected events, writes Professor Thomas Lawton in the Irish Times.

Professor Thia Hennessy Describes How CUBS Adapted to the "New Normal"

When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar formally announced the closure of schools, colleges and childcare facilities on Thursday March 12, faculty and staff at CUBS had to immediately adapt their ways of working.

48 Hours Later: CUBS Faculty & Staff Recall How They supported students amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Recent experiences in crisis management prove vital as Covid-19 began to sweep its way across the globe.

Engaging events provide CUBS alumni opportunity to network

More than 160 CUBS alumni connected with CUBS leadership and faculty at two events earlier this year.

BIS Anthology Virtual launch

The annual BIS Anthology recognises and embraces the universal human need to perceive the world around us, to make sense of it, and to share our sense-making with others.

UCC Alumni Spotlight: Will Moylan - Brand Ambassador, Malaysia

Since graduating from the BComm International, Will Moylan has been busy kickstarting his career with Jameson’s Graduate Programme.

Society is still not doing enough to support women in the workforce

Women stand to be disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 crisis when it comes to leadership roles in firms and organisations, leading academics have warned.

Dr Eoin McLaughlin’s Covid-19 Article Goes Viral

An article published by Dr Eoin McLaughlin on TheConversation.com has been read by over 165,000 people and syndicated by publications across the globe.

How are Ireland's credit unions coping with the pandemic?

Credit unions have put wide-ranging measures in place to support and protect their members, writes Dr Olive McCarthy in RTE Brainstorm

Keeping staff motivated in a crisis

If an organisation can maintain its sense of unity and purpose, it could find itself in a position to perform more efficiently than before the lockdown.

CUBS launch Online Consultations to support students considering postgrad possibilities

We can't predict the future, but we can provide you with the proven insights, experience and tools to achieve your potential.

Politics of a pandemic: How Covid-19 changes could open doors to a better Ireland

Dr Stephen Onakuse's gripping op-ed in The Journal examines the possibility of creating a better Ireland

The low-paid workers keeping Ireland running during the pandemic

Opinion: we rely on some of our most precarious and lowest-paid workers to keep the country operating during this coronavirus crisis

A message from the Dean, Professor Thia Hennessy

The unprecedented events of the past week have challenged everyone associated with Cork University Business School to think and act differently.

BIS Programme Combines Self-expression with Practical Skills

The BIS programme at CUBS is unique in that it allows students to combine their love of tech with practical business skills that enables graduates to pursue dynamic careers in numerous sectors.

Coronavirus and Spanish flu: economic lessons to learn from the last truly global pandemic

As news of the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) emerged, global financial markets reacted pessimistically and behaved in ways not seen since the 2008 financial crisis.

International Women's Day 2020

Inspired by some of history’s most prominent and influential female writers, Cork University Business School at UCC have created a moving video to celebrate International Women’s Day

Food Security MSc to offer scholarships

CUBS will offer full scholarships to two students from developing countries on the 2020/21 intake of the MSc Food Security Policy and Management. The scholarships – open to students who are citizens

Living Leeside: 'When I first arrived, I thought this is where God lives'

Dr Stephen Onakuse recalls his first impressions of Cork in the Echo.

Aideen Driscoll Leverages Masters in Accounting to Pursue Diverse Career at KPMG

When Aideen Driscoll first graduated from CUBS with a Masters in Accounting, she didn't fully appreciate the diverse range of career options available to her.

Alternative Marketing on the International Stage Paves Way for Mark Hogan’s Career Success

Being given the time and space to develop your career “off-Broadway” can be extremely rewarding, particularly when it exposes you to unconventional experiences and ideas.

AIB CEO Describes How The Banking Industry Can Help Tackle Climate Emergency

Colin Hunt, CEO of AIB, spoke candidly with Professor Thia Hennessy, Dean of Cork University Business School, about the challenge posed by the climate crisis.

Accounting Student on ESB Inter-Colleges Challenge Team

Niamh Hand, who is currently a second year student on the BSc (Accounting) degree, was part of the UCC team who were recently awarded second place in the ESB Inter-Colleges Challenge.

THE ORNUA/UCC CENTRE FOR CO-OPERATIVE STUDIES ESSAY COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED

MSc in Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development student, Mike O’Connor, has been announced as the winner of the Ornua/UCC Centre for Co-operative Studies Essay Competition.

4 questions to check the pulse of Election 2020 health policies

All questions around health should be to do with the funding and implementation of the Sláintecare plan writes Dr Brian Turner in RTE Brainstorm

UCC Event to Hear How the Banking Industry Can Help Tackle Climate Emergency

Colin Hunt, CEO of AIB, will candidly discuss the future of the banking industry and the role it can play in tackling the climate emergency with Professor Thia Hennessy, Dean of CUBS.

Why the new social welfare scheme for artists won't work

The Government needs to start investing at a grassroots level if it really wants to help artists. CUBS PhD student, Daragh O'Leary's opinion piece in RTE Brainstorm

Kerry Group and CUBS build on past alliances at alumni event

Over seventy alumni attended a UCC networking breakfast in Kerry Global Technology Innovation Centre in Naas, Co. Kildare, last Wednesday 22 January.

Finance for the Future

On Wednesday 8th January, nearly 100 Leaving Certificate Students from both local and regional schools came to Brookfield Health Science Complex, to hear about the merits of the BSc Finance programme.

Accounting Students come 2nd in Irish Tax Institute - Fantasy Budget 2020 Competition

Three 4th year BSc Accounting Students, Avril Bergin, Jerry Clancy and Niamh Clifford came second in the Irish Tax Institute Fantasy Budget Competition.

Prioritising Business Culture Key to Jasma Nongmaithem’s Career Success

No two students share the same path to enrolling at Cork University Business School. Every student has their own individual ambition, desire and motivation for choosing to come here.

Students from MCI Management Center in Austria visit UCC

On 24 January 2020 Dr. Fergal Carton and Dr. Joe Healy from the Cork University Business School hosted a visit to the University by the MCI Management Center in Innsbruck, Austria

Ryanair, Vodafone and The Young Offenders to feature at CUBS Conference 2020, UCC

Leading executives from Vodafone and Ryanair will join cast members from the Young Offenders on stage at the Cork Opera House for the fourth annual CUBS Conference, UCC on Tuesday, March 10th next.

Accounting Seminar 2020 - A Balanced View

The Department of Accounting and Finance recently held a very successful Accounting Seminar for Leaving Certificate Students who are considering studying the BSc Accounting Programme in UCC.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Sharon Cunningham, Co-founder of Shorla Pharma

Read our alumni profile with Sharon Cunningham, Co-founder of Shorla Pharma and the winner of Ireland's Best Young Entrepreneur 2019.

Moving ‘beyond compliance’: promoting sustainable behaviours in business

For the second consecutive year, a research paper by Dr Bernadette Power’s research team has been recognised at the Irish Academy of Management Conference.

2020 Brings Promise of Bright Future for CUBS Students

2019 saw the government pledge to invest €25 million in a new home for CUBS in Cork city centre, and news of a $1 million philanthropic donation to help develop the next generation of business leaders

Lived Experience Key to Killian O’Keeffe’s Ambition to Support People With Dyslexia

For many of us, there is a certain amount of alchemy attached to the entrepreneurial journey.

CUBS Emerging Alumni of the Year to recognise recent graduates

A new annual event will celebrate early-career CUBS graduates who have made an impact on the world of business, entrepreneurship and public life.

Student Blog: Breaking Down Blockchain Technology

CUBS PhD Researcher Zainab Alshabeeb highlights how blockchain technology can be used in our everyday lives.

Learning applied: How Ray Lahart developed a successful career in the food industry

Ray Lahart is someone that doesn’t just know what he wants, but is the type of person who builds a cohesive plan that will help him secure his goals.

The quasi-religious rites and rituals of the 12 Pubs

Dr Stephen O'Sullivan writes about the quasi-religious behaviour of those who take part in the 12 Pubs procession in RTE Brainstorm

Entrepreneurial CUBS student brings innovative new product to market

Guided by passion and resilience, Luke Pottinger’s entrepreneurial journey can be characterised as being filled with a mixture of risk and opportunity.

Putting Theory into Practice: The Story Behind the Remarkable Rise of Legit Fit

In today’s dynamic work environment, there is a growing number of people working in fields not directly associated with the discipline in which they graduated.

In election year, Government is deaf to the warnings

Faculty Dr Declan Jordan discusses the economic implications of last week's Fiscal Advisory Council report in the Irish Examiner

How Rachel O’Donnell Turned Theory Into Practice at Brook Foods

For some students, the work placement module can often act as an extended interview, where they have an opportunity to showcase their talent to management teams.

Bringing festive cheer to children in Cork's Direct Provision centres

Every December for the last few years, CUBS lecturer Michael Fitzgibbon has dressed as Santa Claus, bringing joy and colour to the world of refugee children living in Direct Provision.

MSc in Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems (MIMAS) visit Dell Techologies

On 22 November 2019 the MSc in Management Information and Managerial Accounting Systems (MIMAS) class visited Dell Technologies as part of their Business Research and Communication Skills Course.

How workplace resilience impacts individuals, teams and firms

As workplaces become increasingly stressful and turbulent, resilience is required now more than ever. PhD candidate Lorraine Dillon explains in her RTÉ Brainstorm contribution.

UCC business students to benefit from $1m philanthropic donation

Cork University Business School (CUBS) have received a $1,000,000 philanthropic gift from an anonymous donor. The donation will support scholarships, learning through practical experience initiatives

Empowering business to address the needs of people with disabilities

In an online world dominated by websites that are designed to bolster, filter and convert internet traffic into results, designers can struggle to incorporate the needs of people with disabilities.

Showcasing the achievements of CUBS outstanding researchers

As a forward-thinking research-led business school, Cork University Business School prides itself on pushing boundaries, enhancing knowledge and supporting faculty to deliver cutting edge high impact

The jury’s still out on new State pension scheme

Prof Mark Hutchinson writes about the State's new auto-enrolment pension scheme in the Cork Echo.

The long and winding road to changing Irish banking culture

Faculty Clíodhna Mackenzie on RTÉ Brainstorm explores the question - just why do financial institutions here and elsewhere continue to repeat the mistakes of the past?

UCC Alumni Spotlight: Niall Horgan and Diarmuid McSweeney, Gym+Coffee

BComm graduates Niall Horgan and Diarmuid McSweeney are two of the founders of Gym+Coffee, an athleisure company that has gone from strength to strength

Lessons from Logan Roy and Succession for family businesses

As the hit TV show demonstrates, deciding the future of any family business can be quite complex - Catherine Duggan opinion piece on RTÉ Brainstorm

Five CUBS programmes shortlisted at the 2020 GradIreland Awards

Five programmes at Cork University Business School have been shortlisted for awards at the annual gradireland Higher Education Awards & Symposium.

CUBS awarded Irish Aid grant as part of the Vietnam Ireland Bilateral Exchange Programme

CUBS to commence phase 2 of the ‘Building Capacity in Evaluating Investment Efficiency of Agricultural Project’.

CUBS Practitioner-Researcher Develops Prototype to Calculate the Rate of Surgical Site Infection

Carmel Hooton from the MSc Data Business, has developed a prototype Surgical Site Surveillance System that accurately measure the rate of surgical site infections.

1,000 days on, why is Donald Trump still US president?

The toxic triangle may explain why conduct and behaviour that would see any other person held to account does not apply here. Clíodhna Mackenzie on RTÉ Brainstorm

Why social media is depressing the rich

Analysis on RTÉ Brainstorm by Daragh O'Leary on the effect of daily social media use on levels of life satisfaction which are more negative in the most economically developed countries

Fintech solutions for a sustainable future

The financial services sector has placed an increasing focus on sustainable initiatives, bringing what were once seen as fringe concepts into the mainstream.

Lessons in digital transformation with Tony Moroney of Beta Digital

There was a touch of serendipity about Tony Moroney’s recent guest lecture at Cork University Business School.

Athena Swan awards for University College Cork

UCC’s efforts to promote gender equality have been recognised with two significant awards

Growing a Sustainable Brand - one artisan food business worth its salt

“We began by boiling seawater in our kitchen until we eventually made salt” - Maebh O'Malley, CUBS graduate and Marketing Manager for Achill Island Sea Salt.

Why Ireland needs real decentralisation

Economist Dr Frank Crowley gives his perspective on decentralisation with this RTÉ Brainstorm contribution.

Dr Siobhán Lucey awarded the ERASMUS+DELTA Scholarship

CUBS faculty Dr Siobhán Lucey is one of the first UCC scholars to be awarded the ERASMUS+DELTA Scholarship by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education.

What can be learnt about business growth from Ireland’s newest kind of entrepreneur, the Artisan Food Entrepreneur?

To listen to Molly Garvey discuss the intricacies of Irish farmhouse cheese producers is to be introduced to a food subculture where passion, persistence & flavour are as important as turning a profit

What is open Innovation?

Analysis: open innovation allows companies to use and benefit from valuable knowledge and expertise outside their own organisation. Dr Gill Barrett on RTÉ Brainstorm

How can Ireland address its 'compo culture'?

There's a perception that insurers can afford to pay, but it's ordinary businesses who end up paying through higher premiums - something has to give.

Scholarship to help promote women in top roles launched

Earlier this year CUBS embedded a 30% Club scholarship into the Executive MBA at University College Cork.

Vulnerabilities in the food chain & how we can protect the industry

Dr Seamus O’Reilly outlines the major threats facing the food industry & identifies steps to tackle them head on in the September issue of the Safefood newsletter.

Developing the talent pool to help businesses counter cyber crime

Cyber threats are everywhere and hardly a week goes by without news of the latest data breach

Can outsourcing improve corporate innovation?

Faculty Dr Jane Bourke article on outsourcing & innovation in the Irish Times

Prof Matthias Beck’s Expertise Recognised by the Oxford Bibliography

Prof Mathias Beck pens entry on technological and hybrid disasters in the Oxford Bibliography.

Sustainable production and consumption key to tackling climate change

Faculty Dr Stephen Onakuse op-ed features in the Journal.ie

Just why are the ECB and the IMF so important?

The incoming leaders of these institutions face major challenges around economic performance, climate change and the growth of populism, Dr Ella Kavanagh explores why they matter to us.

UCC welcomes higher education strategic funding

€25 million has been allocated to develop Cork University Business School in the heart of Cork city as part of the HSIEF - a strategic scheme for capital investment.

Cork University Business School students design & develop apps for Community Groups

Three CARL-projects with CUBS-students have resulted in the creation of apps for tourism and wildlife purposes.

"My placement was the kind of position that I knew would progress my career"

When Payal Idnani first came to Cork University Business School, UCC, to enrol in the MSc Management and Marketing, she didn’t know what to expect.

Alumni Spotlight – Melissa Deane, Wedding Planner

From the BCOMM to the Big Apple: UCC Alumni Spotlight on New York-based Melissa Deane living the American dream.

Musgrave collaboration helping to build critical business skills

The relationship enjoyed by Cork University Business School and Musgrave is both mutually beneficial and long established.

8 tips for Irish companies looking for new international markets

Faculty Prof. Thomas Lawton gives eight insights for Irish companies thinking of exporting or investing abroad on RTÉ Brainstorm

Who attends fee-paying secondary schools?

PhD researcher Tracy Bradfield examines how the decision by parents to send their children to fee-paying schools is influenced by location, parental education & occupation on RTÉ Brainstorm.

Cork needs buses not rail to drive its growth

Economist Dr Declan Jordan suggests a well-functioning city bus network holds the key to Cork realising the ambitions set our for in Ireland 2040. His opinion piece features in the Irish Examiner.

Behind the US and China's conscious economic decoupling

Opinion: after four decades of relatively stable economic co-operation, what's causing the trade tensions between the world's two largest economies? Dr Damian Tobin features on RTE Brainstorm.

Taking to the global stage: a spotlight on the JMUCC student experience

Hosted annually, the John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition prepares the world’s brightest undergraduate business students to become leaders.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Barry Murphy, Deputy General Manager of the FDC Group

Read our alumni profile below with Barry Murphy, Deputy General Manager of the FDC Group and a proud member of the UCC BComm class of 1995

CUBS students lead the charge for Ireland at World University Games

Rob Slevin, 2nd year Commerce, and David Coffey, 3rd year Accounting, starred in the Irish soccer team’s victories over South Korea and Uruguay at the World University Games in Napoli last weekend.

International Development students share their placement experiences from around the world

Read students' blog posts from India, Malawi, Vietnam and more

The Ornua/UCC Centre for Co-operative Studies €1,000 Essay Prize

Current students & recent graduates are invited to compete for the 2019 Ornua/UCC Centre for Co-operative Studies Essay Prize valued at €1,000.

Percentage of women in senior organisational roles continues to be below what it should be in Ireland

A leading University professor has expressed a “great concern” about the under-representation of women in senior business roles.

The natural networker: Alumni spotlight on Pádraig Haughney

Describing himself as a “natural networker”, Pádraig Haughney has an enviable ability to subtly lead conversations in such an engaging way that he prompts follow up questions.

New scholarship announced to help promote women in senior project management & leadership roles

The Department of Management & Marketing, Cork University Business School, UCC with the 30% Club has established this Scholarship to help promote in senior project management & leadership roles.

Exploring the potential of rural engagement

Coming from an agricultural background, Fiona O’Rourke is passionate about investigating the pressing issues facing rural Ireland, particularly those surrounding rural isolation and engagement.

Deloitte UCC Executive MBA Graduate of the Year Award 2019

John Buckley has been awarded the Deloitte University College Cork Executive MBA Graduate of the Year Award 2019.

The student perspective of the inaugural Jack Murphy Scholarship programme

Last year, Cork University Business School and the FDC Group invited students from two masters programmes to apply for the inaugural FDC Group Jack Murphy Scholarship.

10 ways you really can ‘do your bit’ for sustainability

Faculty Dr Claire O'Neill features in the Irish Examiner with practical tips on what we all can do to change our consumption habits.

MSC CO-OPERATIVES, AGRI-FOOD & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STUDENT PROFILE: Frank Jiang

“Frank” Yizhou Jiang took a rather circuitous route to enrolling in the MSc in Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development at Cork University Business School.

Realising the future value of work placement opportunities on the MSc IEB

Designed to meet the needs of industry, the MSc in Innovation in European Business provides graduates with the tools to understand and manage dynamic organisations.

BSc Accounting launches their fun graduate interview in Carpool College Courses

Eight years after graduating from the BSc Accounting at Cork University Business School, Billy O’Donovan couldn’t resist Dr Sandra Brosnan’s invitation to take part in a Carpool Karaoke inspired video

MSc Co-operatives, Agri-Food & Sustainable Development student profile: Christopher Moran

After a number of years working in the humanitarian and voluntary sectors, Christopher Moran set his sights on pursuing a masters in Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development

CUBS to host entrepreneurial Summer School for 2nd level students

Cork University Business School is opening its doors to 2nd levels students this July to offer a fantastic programme of entrepreneurial activities.

I run a small business - should I be worried about cybersecurity?

Faculty Dr Simon Woodworth, programme co-director for the new MSc in Cyber Risk for Business, features on RTE Brainstorm with his piece on the importance of cyber security for SME's.

New Food Security MSc to offer scholarships

CUBS will offer full scholarships to three students from developing countries on the MSc Food Security Policy and Management, which will receive its first intake of students in September 2019.

New business school for Cork city centre, as UCC and Dairygold sign contracts

University College Cork (UCC) and Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited (“Dairygold”) have signed contracts for the acquisition of Dairygold’s property in South Terrace for €17.25 million.

Time to decide on third-level funding

Faculty Dr Declan Jordan features in the Irish Examiner on funding Ireland’s third level institutions

Alumni profile: BIS Graduate Fiona Neville

The BIS programme at CUBS, UCC, has a proven track record of providing graduates with a platform to establish professional networks and fast tracking careers.

Celebrating Creativity and Individuality: 21 years of the BIS student Anthology

Each year the Business Information Systems (BIS) programme in invites students to showcase their creative work in its annual Anthology publication which this year is celebrating its 21st anniversary

€3 Million FEXCO-UCC Research Collaboration Launched

A collaboration with Fexco & UCC led by CUBS Prof. Philip O’Reilly to put Ireland on the world map as a fintech innovation hub

A food World War: are we ready for the ration book?

Cork University Business School faculty Prof Mary McCarthy, Dr Clare O’Neill and Dr Shadi Hashem co-contribution to RTE Brainstorm.

The new MSc in Strategic Marketing and Practice programme

Cork University Business School (CUBS) has announced plans to enroll students in a new MSc in Strategic Marketing and Practice, with classes beginning in September, 2019.

Future proofing your career

Last month, the Department of Business Information Systems (BIS) at CUBS invited Jean O’Donnell, AIB’s Technology Engagement Lead, to speak with students interested in pursuing a career in IT.

Bracing for Brexit

CUBS faculty Professor Thomas Lawton played host to visiting Tuck School of Business students in the UK and Ireland to better understand the challenges facing businesses as Brexit looms.

Dr Edward Lahiff receives funding for Vietnam project

COALESCE-funded research will investigate the social inclusion of rural migrants in Vietnam

BIS Student Profile: Daire Feeney

Business Information Systems (BIS) student Daire Feeney talks about rugby, study & his extra-ordinary placement opportunity.

Majority of small businesses not interested in scaling

Featured in the Irish Times, study co-written by faculty Dr Jane Bourke shows most Irish ‘micro-businesses’ keen to stay at similar scale to current levels.

Big ideas: Small Irish businesses more innovative than UK and US counterparts

Micro-businesses in Ireland are more innovative than their UK and US counterparts, according to research from Cork University Business School, University College Cork. Story in Irish Independent.

Small Businesses 'content with size'

Three in five small businesses are failing to implement digital technology such as cloud computing, a UCC study has found. Report in Irish Examiner.

Dr Peter Cleary interview on Newstalk "Talking History" radio programme

Dr Peter Cleary, Senior Lecturer in Accounting at CUBS was recently interviewed on Newstalk "Talking History" radio programme.

Top business talent share their secrets to success

Attracting a thousand-strong audience, the third annual CUBS Conference played host to world-class panellists and award-winning speakers. Full story in Independent Thinking

The big impact of Brexit on Ireland's small businesses

Faculty Jane Bourke's opinion piece in RTE's Brainstorm on the impact of Brexit on small businesses

US Postgraduate Testimonial Series: MSc in Food Business and Innovation

Current student Jessica Jasewicz, from the USA, gives her perspective on the MSc in Food Business & Innovation as part of the UCC International testimonial series

Brexit mess still offers opportunity for Irish firms

The Brexit roadshow rolls on & last week’s commotion in the House of Commons shows just how difficult it is for businesses to cope with the uncertainty it. Declan Jordan feature in the Irish Examiner

A PHD JOURNEY WITH DEEPER SIGNIFICANCE

As a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF), Michael Twomey’s PhD research journey is deeply significant.

Seven steps to developing a high-performance mindset

Which would you rather have: talent or drive? Ability or ambition? These questions were part of the running theme from last week's Cork University Business School (CUBS) 'Leading the Way' conference.

Mix hard and soft management practices to harness business success

In a world where the immediate pressure is always on maintaining productivity, how do you create an environment that promotes innovation among your workforce? Jane Bourke features in the Irish Times

CUBS conference: Graduates urged to be respectful online

Graduates have been urged to be mindful of their social media profiles as they enter the workforce.

Online giants threat to retail banking model, CUBS conference hears

Amazon, Facebook & Google are the biggest threat to retail banks in the future as they move to financial services, Patrick Kennedy, Chairman of the Bank of Ireland speaking at the CUBS Conference

Brexit Could Be A Silver Lining For Cork

That's according to the Dean of Cork University Business School who was speaking at the 2019 CUBS Conference

Will higher GAA ticket prices mean less fans at matches?

Faculty Dr John Eakins explores the economics behind the rise and fall of spectator demand for hurling and football games in RTE's Brainstorm

Aurora programme inspire female leaders in higher education

CUBS faculty, Dr Lee-Ann Burke and Dr. Siobhán Lucey, were recently selected to attend the prestigious Aurora Leadership Programme run by the Advance HE (UK)

Scholarships for BIS students as part of Johnson and Johnson's WISTEM2D Programme

Second year Business Information Systems (BIS) students Amy Dolan & Michelle Condon awarded prestigious scholarship.

Aideen O’Driscoll awarded 30% Club UCC Executive MBA Scholarship

Aideen O’Driscoll has been announced as the recipient of the inaugural scholarship this year. The 30% Club UCC Executive MBA Scholarship is designed to help promote women take on leadership roles .

CUBS celebrates International Women’s Day

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the many empowering women we have at Cork University Business School.

Triple Sporting Success for CUBS Accounting and Finance Students

The Department of Accounting and Finance were delighted to have so many of their students on the recent successful Fitzgibbon and Sigerson Cup Teams.

Bringing the best leaders together

Ambitious Economic student Barry O'Sullivan launches Executive Summit April 2019, bringing Ireland's best leaders together.

Two out of five jobs in Republic at risk of being lost to automation

Recent report findings from research by Dr Frank Crowley and Dr Justin Doran feature in Irish Times article

CUBS Alumni Profile: Honor Moore: Partner in Deloitte

As part of our series of alumni profiles, Honor Moore, Partner in Deloitte, speaks to us about her successful career & her strong connection with UCC.

Global Food Authenticity Expert to speak in UCC on subject of Food Fraud Prevention

University College Cork, Musgrave, Teagasc and Michigan State University are exploring policies and practices to protect food supply chain integrity.

Maximising The Benefits Of Establishing A Quality Network

Is there anything more cliché than the concept of networking and golf?

CUBS Conference 2019: Leading the Way to a Brighter Future

CUBS Conference 2019 set to inspire future business leaders as students and guest speakers unite for third annual event

CUBS student success as 2019 Collingwood Cup Champions

UCC were crowned the 2019 Collingwood Cup Champions following an extra time victory in Markets Field.

UCC to open business school for 4,000 students in city centre

University College Cork is to open a 4,000-student strong Business School in Cork city centre in what is another huge boost for the region.

Families sought for UCC food study

Families are being sought for an international UCC food study that is being led by faculty & research Dr Claire O’Neill.

A Sort of Homecoming, CUBS Professor on his circuitous route to Cork

The Ireland of the early 1990s struggled to provide ambitious graduates with the same kind of opportunities that existed in metropolitan cities like London or New York.

It's Accrual World

Our Department of Accounting & Finance recently held their successful Accounting Seminar for Leaving Certificate Students considering studying the BSc Accounting programme

Becoming a leader: how to take that book-learning and make it happen

Business feature in The Irish Times by Prof. Sebastian Green & Dr Patrice Cooper on the challenges of becoming a leader.

Future Finance Leaders

Over 80 Munster Leaving Certificate students participated in the recent BSc Finance Forum event.

New Year’s Resolutions for a Sustainable Home - Five Simple Steps

Marketing lecturer and researcher Dr Claire O'Neill features in The Westmeath Examiner with practical steps to contribute to global sustainability.

Christmas events organised for 300 children living in Direct Provision in Cork

When we first sat down with Mike FitzGibbon, our intention was to write a brief summary of the Christmas and Easter parties he and his colleagues organise for children living in Direct Provision.

An international student perspective on a Christmas in Cork

During the last week of term, a festive atmosphere descends on campus as students begin to relax while they look forward to Christmas.

Research re-ignites debate on interest rates capping for moneylenders

Neither consigned to history or fiction, the sound made by moneylenders as they knock on doors continues to reverberate across Irish society.

Buying into sharing economy not a sure bet

Marketing lecturer Dave Alton explores the branding implications of the sharing economy in the Irish Times

I'm sticking with you: the culture of street stickers

Dr Stephen O'Sullivan looks at what street stickers have to say about the relationship between public space and communication culture on RTE Brainstorm l

Blockchain and black swans: Food defense scares highlight the technology’s potential, say Irish researchers

Blockchain technology has the potential to play a key role in protecting a key role in protecting food integrity, however, it is only part of the solution.

Student Blog: BIS Student attends Space Studies Program

Business Information Systems student Cian O’Regan reflects upon the incredible networking opportunities and learning applied at his summer placement in the International Space University.

What to do with a conundrum like Kilkenny?

Dr Frank Crowley's RTE Brainstorm opinion piece on how one of the key challenges of our time nationally & internationally is how to manage lagging regions without constraining leading regions

IMI Highest New Entrant to European Business Schools Rankings in 2018

IMI has entered the Financial Times’ European Business Schools Rankings for the 1st time in its history, becoming the highest new entrant across Europe in 2018.

Ireland’s Largest Business School Takes Residence at Landmark Building in Cork City

An Tánaiste Simon Coveney, TD officially opens new UCC Centre for Executive Education

First of two capital projects now open

The official opening of the UCC Centre for Executive Education marks the beginning of an exciting period for everyone at Cork University Business School at UCC.

Are Food Supply Chains Under Threat?

Research undertaken by Dr Seamus O’Reilly explores the inbuilt vulnerabilities associated with modern food supply chains.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Brian Mehigan, Kerry Group Chief Strategy Officer

As part of our series of alumni profiles, Brian Mehigan, Chief Strategy Officer with Kerry Group, sat down to speak with us about his career, strategic development and the future of the food industry.

Social Entrepreneurship in the Ballyhoura Development Area

A collaborative research project will add knowledge in the fields of social entrepreneurship, social innovation and rural development as part of a PhD Training Network in 7 European countries.

Ireland’s largest business school opens doors to a top education

The University College Cork Centre for Executive Education is located at the landmark building 1 Lapp's Quay in Cork city.

Innovation and Collaboration Land David Meaney Prestigious International Award

Alumni David Meaney (MSc Innovation and European Business) has been awarded a French Government Medal and an NUI Prize for Distinction in Collaborative French-Irish Degree programmes in 2018.

Recipients of the Jack Murphy scholarship meet their mentors

Industry mentors met recipients of the Jack Murphy Scholarship, set up by FDC Group in partnership with Cork University Business School at UCC.

Five CUBS programmes shortlisted at the 2019 GradIreland Awards

Five programmes at Cork University Business School have been shortlisted for awards at the annual gradireland Higher Education Awards & Symposium.

Operate in a different digital sphere

The ability to think critically in a business environment can often prove to be a powerful combination.

Number of women CEOs is sobering reading

GENDER diversity in senior organisational roles has improved across many countries, yet there continues to be a deep-rooted inequality that prevents the rise of more women to top positions

A 'new' type of start-up: co-operatives in Ireland

Since the foundation of the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society in 1894, the co-operative movement has evolved beyond its agricultural roots to serve a wide-range of industries.

Student Blog: Paul Harte on the MSc Corporate Finance

Corporate Finance student, Paul Harte discusses his time as an undergrad and now post grad student at University College Cork

Negotiating the first steps to networking on the international stage

Patience and endurance are key to establishing international networks. Dr Stephen Onakuse features in The Irish Times

Raising the profile of CUBS: Research leads Business

As a forward-thinking research-led business school, we pride ourselves on pushing boundaries, enhancing knowledge and supporting faculty to deliver cutting edge high impact research.

CUBS ready to be part of big game

Professor Thia Hennessy tells Pádraig Hoare about her plans to put Cork University Business School (CUBS) on the global educational map, and what that will mean for the city.

Student blog: BIS grad reflects on his time at University College Cork

“Only a fool leaves UCC with just a degree” - Darragh Meaney BSc Business Information Systems graduate, reflects on his time at UCC as part of the new Cork University Business School.

Runaway health sector spending putting public finances and economy at risk

Economics faculty Seamus Coffey opinion feature on health spending in The Irish Times

'It's good for business' - meet the Co Meath teen sisters named in top young CEOs in Ireland and UK

Food Marketing & Entrepreneurship student and UCC Quercus scholar Kate Madden & her sister Annie awarded top honours

New Development Studies programme launched in Vietnam in partnership with Food Business & Development

A new programme in International Development Studies in conjunction with UCC was launched on 17 September 2018 in the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam.

Marketing for the greater good

CUBS Lecturer Dave Alton encourages business to develop a strategic approach to digital marketing & build a brand message that resonates

Minister Donohoe appoints four members to the Credit Union Advisory Committee

Senior Lecturer Dr Olive McCarthy at Cork University Business School, UCC, was recently announced as one the new members to the Credit Union Advisory Committee (CUAC)

Irish Research Council Scholarships awarded to PhD students

Congratulations to James Duggan & Jennette Koehn who were awarded Irish Research Council (IRC) PhD scholarships that were announced yesterday by the IRC & John Halligan TD

New scholarships to promote women in business

A new scholarship programme designed to help promote women take on leadership roles within companies and organisations has been developed in collaboration with the 30% Club.

Could the financial crash happen again?

Accounting & Finance faculty Dr John O'Brien examines the threats to the Irish economy 10 years after the financial crash caused a worldwide recession.

Analysing Ireland’s health spending

Economics faculty Dr Brian Turner is guest columnist for the Medical Independent

E&S Society promotes the experience of entrepreneurship

The Entrepreneurial and Social Society is an important stepping stone for students who see entrepreneurship as a future career path.

Carol Kulik says businesses are experiencing ‘gender fatigue’

Carol Kulik told an event on gender equality at Cork University Business School in UCC that it was hard to keep the issue “on the boil”.

Nevermind the budget: Forecasting is the way forward for the HSE

In her award-winning paper, CUBS Researcher Ruth Gibbs highlights a need for policy makers to move away from annual budgets and adopt a forecasting model to account for the impact of economic cycles.

Does Management Matter?

The 21st Irish Academy of Management Conference will take place at UCC from the 3rd to 5th September 2018. It is the IAM's largest conference to date with over 240 delegates in attendance.

Remembering Dr Brendan Richardson

A memorial Mass to honour the memory of Dr Brendan Richardson (Department of Management and Marketing) will be held in the Honan Chapel on Wednesday, September 5th at 1.00 pm.

Leading international expert claims article in Irish Constitution does not reflect reality for most women

Ahead of her appearance at the Human Resources Research Centre event on Monday Sept 3, Professor Kulik suggests Article 41.2.1 of the Irish Constitution clearly does not reflect women’s lived reality.

UCC economist: No-deal Brexit will knock Ireland back into recession

Dr Declan Jordan, economist at Cork University Business School, UCC warns of recession with a no-deal Brexit. He is the organiser of what will be the biggest conference ever held in Cork City.

Creating a new breed of healthcare professionals for the digital world

The MSc Digital Health at UCC is taking applicants for its second class intake.

Winning business insights for the SME sector

The first speaker in a three-year programme of events, Dave Alton kicked off InterTradeIreland’s All-Island Innovation programme at UCC.

CAO Points 2018

CAO Points Required for Entry to 2018 undergraduate programmes have been released

What do you do if you don’t know what kind of career you want?

MSc Management & Marketing student Katie O’Riordan is currently completing her work placement with PwC.

Gender diversity key to business success

The critical role of gender diversity in the workplace is the topic of a conference to be hosted by the Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC) September 3.

Leading the way to entrepreneurship at UCC

Jennifer Chadwick, Quercus Scholar, benefits from her time on the Washington Ireland Programme

How west Cork used creativity to beat the recession

Opinion: west Cork's success in its areas of strength shows that the model of focusing on innovation in regional areas makes sense.

LEADING GENDER DIVERSITY EXPERT TO VISIT CORK

The Human Resources Research Centre (HRRC) at UCC will host a major conference in September discussing issues that companies face in relation to gender diversity

Targeting the #InstaFamous generation

Faculty Dave Alton features in The Irish Times on winning digital business in the attention economy

CUBS Alumni Profile: Ruth Cotter, Chief Human Resources Officer at AMD

Read our alumni profile with Ruth Cotter, Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP of Worldwide Marketing & Investor Relations at AMD, and a proud member of the BA Economics & History class of 1992.

Dr O'Shaughnessy's research is shining a light on the wider impact of social enterprise

Dr O’Shaughnessy’s pioneering research on social enterprise confirms their capacity to bring an entrepreneurial dimension to solving a range of contemporary social and environmental issues.

The New Centre for Executive Education in Cork

The Lapps Quay development comes at an exciting time for Cork, as the Cork University Business School at UCC is poised to become Ireland’s largest provider of executive education.

Social media use in the artisanal food sector

Phd Student researcher Conor Drummond has published his findings in the Industrial Marketing Management journal

Teagasc and Musgrave join forces to fund a 4-year PhD to ensure safer food supply chains

New project to protect the integrity of the Irish agri-food system to be address by 4-year PhD research funded by Teagasc and Musgrave and awarded by Cork University Business School at UCC.

UCC Team of Entrepreneurs in All-Island Final

Educational collaboration between Science and the Business School in the area of Biomedical Entrepreneurship has enabled this team to reach the All-Island Student Entrepreneur Awards.

Why cars and motorways aren't the keys to Cork's future

Cork has great potential and its relatively small size means the city can manoeuvre and ensure it positions itself more easily than larger cities.

The rise and rise of the gig economy

How did part-time work, zero-hours contracts and independent contracting become the norm?

Programme for CUBS Postgraduate Research Symposium Unveiled

Now in its second year, the Cork University Business School Postgraduate Research Symposium demonstrates the wide range of exciting postgraduate research currently being undertaken across the School.

Returning to study is a chance to apply your insights

Although many people find the prospect of returning to education daunting, Dr Carolanne O’Mahony found a wide range of supports in place at Cork University Business School to help ease the transition.

Successful Launch of new CUBS HR Research Centre

The successful launch of the new Human Resource Research Centre (HRRC) at Cork University Business School, UCC took place on May 16th with over 100 guests in attendance

Where has all the talent gone? Perhaps you need to strengthen your peripheral vision

Prof. Anthony McDonnell delivered the recent IMI Talent Forum on Talent Management, among a series of IMI programmes available in Cork for those seeking to invest in their careers.

The Economic and Societal Impact of University College Cork

Learn more about the Economic & Societal Impact of University College Cork in a recent report co-authored by Professor Mark Hutchinson and Mr David Hogan of Cork University Business School.

Creation of an exciting new scholarship for up to 20 students

Cork University Business School & the FDC Group are proud to announce the creation of a scholarship programme for up to 20 students over the next five years, to be known as The Jack Murphy Scholarship

It was an obvious choice to study co-operatives at UCC

As a visiting international student with a passion for food systems and sustainable development, Sydney Mokel was drawn to the area of agri-food and co-operative studies

Disposing Disposables: how social enterprise & UCC institutions are ditching waste & making life better

Ireland generates at least 200 million single use cups - which end up in landfill - every year.

Will the new-look championship mean more cash for the GAA?

The hurling and football championships herald the start of summer, but the new formats also bring a lot of anticipation about what this means for the GAA's finances

5 Reasons to study MSc Food Business and Innovation

Combining the best of two popular programmes, this one-year masters enables our graduates to pursue a career in management or marketing in the food sector.

Alumni Spotlight: Eoin Leonard - Owner I3PT

Eoin Leonard is a UCC Executive MBA graduate, Owner of I3PT, and has been nominated for an 2018 EY Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Sharpen your analytical skills in the MSc Economics

In today’s data driven economy, the ability to develop and interpret raw data, statistics and economic analysis is crucial.

Call for Abstracts - Postgraduate Research Symposium

The Cork University Business School is holding a Postgraduate Research Symposium to showcase and share the on-going postgraduate research activity in the School

Alumni Spotlight: Eleanor Hayes – MTV Events Manager

Eleanor Hayes is a BSc Finance graduate and Events Manager with iconic entertainment channel, MTV.

How do we measure the impact of research?

Economics PhD researcher Stephen Brosnan features on RTÉ Brainstorm with a focus on evaluating research impact.

Innovation Hub for Financial Services to be set up by Central Bank of Ireland

In a speech at UCC today hosted by Cork University Business School and the Financial Services Innovation Centre, Derville Rowland (Central Bank of Ireland) announced a new fintech Innovation Hub.

Career of incoming international student comes full circle

After investigating her options, Vicky Zhang's demand for an innovative food business programme with a global perspective was met by the MSc Food Business and Innovation at CUBS.

Changing the gig economy for the better

Uber. Deliveroo. Airbnb. Trip Advisor. Facebook. Work, life and business are changing rapidly in the era of the so called sharing economy.

Alumni Spotlight: Tom Meade- Digital Director (CIO) at the Registers of Scotland

Tom Meade is a BIS graduate and Digital Director (CIO) at the Registers of Scotland.

What's it like to work as an Economist?

The MSc Economic and Enterprise Development has been a launching pad for recent graduate Rory McGuckin, who is now part of the Real Estate Finance team at AIB.

Want to win the talent war? Get your hiring practices right

A wrong hire is an expensive mistake - but it can be avoided. Prof. Anthony McDonnell discusses in the Irish Times

Phd Fellowship - Dairy Industry Competitiveness: An International Statistical & Econometric Approach

The Teagasc PhD Walsh Fellowship is a funded research opportunity in the Irish dairy sector as part a collaborative research project

BSc Finance students set for world stage

Cork University Business School will be represented at the KPMG International Case Competition in Kuala Lumpur after a team of 2nd year finance students triumphed at the national finals in Dublin.

5 Reasons to study Agri-Food and Sustainable Development

To help convey what differentiates the MSc Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development from similar programmes, Dr Olive McCarthy has created this handy five-point guide.

Creativity, curiosity and courage

The creativity to see beyond what is, and imagine what might be. The curiosity to constantly explore, experiment, and discover.

We need the arts at the heart of our policies for long-term gain

Economist Dr Frank Crowley gives his perspective on how the Irish capacity for artistic creativity will be at the heart of Ireland's resilience to global automation in a RTÉ Brainstorm feature piece

The Government’s much-vaunted 2040 plan is a manifesto for sprawl

Economist Declan Jordan examines the substance of the Government's National Development Plan - Project Ireland 2040 in the Irish Examiner

Student Focus: Conor Wixted

Profile on young farmer Conor Wixted, who will commence in the MSc Co-operatives, Agri-Food and Sustainable Development at UCC this September

Over 20 Years Strong - European Masters in Food Studies

Proud to host the recent European Master in Food Studies board meeting at CUBS with academics partners and senior executives from Nestle, Unilever, Mondelez, Tetra Pak, and Heineken among others.

The future of work in Ireland

Brainstorm St Patrick's Day: on a weekend spent celebrating our nation’s history, what are the trends likely to affect the Irish workforce over the coming years?

Reviewing your data quality is more important now than ever

Dr Tadhg Nagle feature article in the Irish Times examines why data should be treated as an asset.

CUBS Alumni Profile: Andrew Keating, Bank of Ireland CFO

Read our first alumni profile with Andrew Keating, Bank of Ireland CFO and a proud member of the UCC BComm class of 1992.

Professor Thia Hennessy appointed Dean of Cork University Business School

The appointment of Professor Thia Hennessy as Dean of Cork University Business School comes at a very exciting time for everyone associated with CUBS.

Hazardous Waste Research, and the hazards of doing research

CUBS Researcher contributes to Oxford Bibliographies Online, a “Wikipedia for Academics"

Bringing industry and research together in the MSc Health Economics Practice

Industry-led work integration sees start-up Advanced Medical Services work closely with graduates from the Health Economics Practice programme at Cork University Business School

All Island Innovation Programme for SME's

The Dept of Management and Marketing, together with its partners from QUB, DCU and NUI, Galway, have secured funding from InterTradeIreland to deliver the three-year All Island Innovation Programme.

The Agri-food sector is growing, with sustainability at the fore

Graduates of the MSc Co-operatives, Agri-food and Sustainable Development will be able to directly address these issues in our new programme focussed on sustainability and agri-business.

CUBS Conference to explore the changing ‘Workforce of the Future’

Following the success of the inaugural Cork University Business School (CUBS) Conference in 2017, CUBS is pleased to announce details of its 2018 conference, titled ‘Workforce of the Future’

Breakthrough in research communications with a silly but serious approach

Organised by CUBS faculty JB McCarthy and Jeremy Hayes, the absorbing ERC=Science2 event demonstrated how academics can use alternative methods of communication to engage with a wider audience.

Top-scoring accounting graduates give start-ups the competitive edge

Every organisation needs someone to keep track of things.

Talent Management in the GAA: the Goal is Lifelong Involvement

Speaking at the GAA Games Development Conference, CUBS Prof Anthony McDonnell shared insights from his field as part of a lifelong involvement with the GAA

The Business of Science Communication: Storytelling and Humour

In an age dominated by social media news feeds, researchers across every discipline face challenges communicating their findings to the public.

MSc Students Doing Applied Research for Cork City Council

On Tuesday 6th February, students from the MSc Economic and Enterprise Development programme presented their findings to the economic development committee of Cork City Council.

From Botswana to the Phd Business Information Systems

International researcher Resego Morakanyane has moved to Cork to study BIS, and it was Dr Audrey Grace’s willingness to take the time to respond to any query that convinced him to begin his PhD

Why are Irish electricity prices so high?

Analysis: there are a number of underlying factors behind the high cost of electricity for Irish homes, especially our dependency on imported fossil fuels

2018 UCC Alumni Achievement Awards

Each year UCC honours alumni who have achieved outstanding success in their chosen fields. Alumni are are invited to consider nominating a distinguished UCC alumnus for this year's Alumni Achievement

Repeat offenders: why banks engage in illegal conduct

Management & Marketing lecturer Dr Clíodhna MacKenzie gives her view on why banks repeatedly engage in illegal conduct.

Call for Abstracts: UCC to host European Regional Science Congress in 2018

In August this year, UCC and Cork University Business School will host the world’s largest conference in regional science and the call for abstracts is currently open

Phd Fellowship: Economic Modelling of Agricultural Land Markets

The Teagasc PhD Walsh Fellowship is a fully-funded research opportunity in the area of economic modelling and agricultural land markets.

Your business can benefit from making new year’s resolutions

Dr Michelle Carr explores the challenges of performance management and target setting for organisations

From Kinsale to Kenya

Sophie Healy-Thow, Food Security campaigner & one of the most influential teens on the planet.

How to work for the next big thing

MSc Management & Marketing alum Owen Barnes reflects on his masters experience at CUBS and being recruited by the world’s leading tech firms.

Benchspace becoming city’s creativity and design centre

Although Benchspace may have only opened their doors in October, the organisation is fast becoming a centre for creative design in Cork.

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.

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

‘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.

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.

Call for Papers: European Technology Assessment Conference 2017

The Health Information Systems Research Centre (HISRC), Business Information Systems, in the Cork University Business School are delighted to announce the 3rd European Technology Assessment Conference

S-Help Final Event Friday, January 27th

This international conference for practitioners and academics, which explored current and emerging approaches in Emergency Management, showcased the results of the S-HELP project,

Call for Papers: CUBS to host Global Business Research Symposium

CUBS will host the annual GBRS "The Quest for Stability" from July 26-28, 2017. Scholars are invited to submit theoretical, applied & empirical papers, & case studies from across business fields.

European Innovator of the Year Award

Congratulations to Emerald De Leeuw.

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.

Dr David McKevitt receives the Hans Ovelgönne Purchasing Research Award

On December 6th Dr. David McKevitt received the Hans Ovelgönne Purchasing Research Award from the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM)

MSc Management & Marketing students raise €4755.33 for the Irish Guide Dogs

MSc Management & Marketing students have been fundraising for the Irish Guide Dogs For The Blind over the past 12 weeks.

Quercus Scholarship Award Winners

Students from the BSc Accounting and BSc Finance programmes accepted Quercus Scholarship Awards at a recent UCC ceremony.

MSc Corporate Finance students win award for Community Research

A team of MSc Corporate Finance students were recognised for their work as part of the UCC Community-Academic Research Links (CARL) programme.

Alumni Spotlight: Sarah O'Connor - Co-Founder, Cool Beans

Queen Bean Sarah O'Connor, co-founder of award winning Irish start-up food company Cool Beans, chats to us about her days as a Bcomm student.

Official Opening of State Street Advanced Technology Centre by Minister Eoghan Murphy T.D.

Official Opening of State Street Advanced Technology Centre by Minister Eoghan Murphy T.D on Friday 2nd December 2016

MSc ISBP win again at the gradireland Higher Education Awards

MSc Information Systems for Business Performance named 'Postgraduate Course of the Year – IT' at gradireland Awards

MSc Corporate Finance wins Award

MSc Corporate Finance wins Postgraduate Course of the Year - Business, Finance & Management

BIS, UCC Project Tests DS Tools to Enhance Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery

Members of An Garda Síochána joined with emergency services & local authority representatives to test a decision support toolset designed to reduce the impact of large-scale disaster on public health

Supply Chain Management Student Wins the 'Best Lean SCM Black Belt Project Prize' for 2016

SCM postgraduate student Eilís Mahon (Commercial Director, Bandon Vale Cheese) has been awarded the 'Best Lean SCM Black Belt Project' for 2016.

CUBS scout for city centre building is a landmark success

Cork University Business School feature in the 2016 UCC Independent Thinking Magazine

CUBS HOSTS OPEN DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Cork University Business School recently hosted an open day attracting over 60 international students from Dublin, Limerick and Cork.

FEXCO LAUNCHES DEBUT PAYMENTS INNOVATION CHALLENGE

CONNECT@FEXCO challenges students from UCC & IT Tralee to develop the next generation in payments technology

Dr Thomas Mc Dermott's book published recently

Dr Thomas McDermott's co-edited book, The Economics of Climate-Resilient Development was launched recently in London where he is a visiting fellow at the London School of Economics

Prof Eoin O'Leary is presenting at the A Nations Rising Conference

Prof Eoin O’Leary is presenting at the “A Nations Rising” conference in NUI Galway, from 10-12 November 2016. He is contributing to a session entitled Economy, Society and the Well-Being of Citizens

Four CUBS programmes shortlisted for postgrad course of the year awards at Grad Ireland HEA Awards 2016/17

Four Cork University Business School (CUBS) programmes shortlisted for postgrad course of the year awards at Grad Ireland HEA Awards 2016/17 which take place on November 24th, 2016

Outstanding success for UCC Master of Accounting graduate

Master of Accounting graduate takes first place in Chartered Accountants Ireland exams

12th January set for UCC Accounting Boot Camp

The Department of Accounting, Finance and Information Systems at University College Cork are running their immensely popular Accounting Boot Camp for transition year students in January 2017.

Dr Eoin O'Leary wins the Moss Madden Memorial Medal

Dr Eoin O'Leary won the Moss Madden Memorial medal for the best research paper on regional science

UCC's Finance graduates among highest paid in University

Graduates of the BSc and Masters degrees in Finance are amongst the highest paid alumni of the university according to salary data compiled by Emolument.com

CAO Points 2016

CAO Points Required for Entry to 2016 undergraduate programmes have been released

Economics student thanks UCC - "I love UCC and sport was a great way of getting to know people"

John Power is a well-known Kilkenny hurling star, but in the past couple of years he has also donned a jersey for a Cork side.

Ultan Sherman Awarded "2015 Outstanding Paper" at Academy of Management Conference

Dr. Ultan Sherman's paper was awarded by Group & Organization Management journal at the annual event in California.

Professor Mark Hutchinson featured in Sunday Business Post

Professor Mark Hutchinson is speaking about hedge funds at the Sunday Business Post Pensions and Investments Summit on September 22 at the Gibson Hotel, Dublin.

UCC CREDIT UNION SUMMER SCHOOL 2016

Images from the UCC Credit Union Summer School held on campus recently. The event is organised by the Centre for Co-operative Studies and ACE as part of the Pathways suite of programmes.

New paper published in Public Choice Journal

John Considine and Justin Doran have recently had their paper published in Public Choice, a leading journal in the area of the intersection between economics and political science

Dr Audrey Grace appointed to HIMSS Europe Governing Council

HIMSS Europe has appointed three new board members including Dr Audrey Grace, into the HIMSS Europe Governing Council who will provide strategic advice and guidance

Conor Drummond, MSc student has paper accepted at the IMP Conference 2016

MSc Management and Marketing student, Conor Drummond's paper has been accepted at the Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Conference 2016.

Dr Brendan Richardson recipient of a JMM 2015 Reviewer Award

Dr Brendan Richardson is one of the recipients of the Journal of Marketing Management 2015 Reviewer Awards.

UCC wins 2 knowledge transfer awards

UCC have won the Research2Business Collaborative Impact Award for the collaboration between Statistical Solutions & Dr Brian O’Flaherty, from the Cork University Business School.

UCC hosts ICT start-ups

Europe’s top young entrepreneurs founded international tech start-ups in a UCC-led European Virtual Accelerator programme called EU-XCEL hosted by UCC this month.

Claire O'Sullivan Rochford conferred as a Fellow of the ICAI

Claire O'Sullivan Rochford was recently conferred as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. The award was presented by Liam Lynch, President of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

College of Business and Law Prize giving Ceremony. Prize winners 2016. Deloitte prize.

The Deloitte Economics Prize 2016 for BSc. Finance (By Deloitte)

MSc ISBP: Best IT Postgrad Course in Ireland for 4th year in a row

UCC’s MSc Information Systems for Business Performance (ISBP) once again came out on top at the 2016 GradIreland Awards, as it was named “Postgraduate Course of the Year – IT”.

UCC and DIFC launch new Foundation Pathway programme

Foundation Pathway Programme is a collaboration between Univeristy College Cork and Dublin International Foundation College.

David Alton & Grace O'Rourke PhD students awarded bursaries to attend the 2016 Academy of Marketing Doctoral Colloquium

David Alton's paper "Being the 12th Man: Playful Ritual in the Communal Construction of Fan Identity"and Grace O'Rourke's paper "The Upcycling MovementA Study of a Consumer Movement with Collaborative

CUBS programmes shortlisted for PG awards 2016

It appears that CUBS has had 4 postgraduate programmes shortlisted for the GradIreland Postgrad awards 2016.

BIS Anthology launched

This year’s Anthology, the 18th edition, is titled ‘Out of Self’ and invites our students to showcase some of their creative work, to express and manifest those sides of themselves less visible...

Peer Leaders acknowledged for their invaluable work

Peer Leaders were acknowledged by Dr. Eleanor Doyle, head of School, and other members of staff for the invaluable work they undertook with first year Peer Learners.

UCC Executive MBA - Open Evening 21st April

We are holding an Open Evening on 21st April 2016.

UCC Executive MBA - Open Evening 21st April

We are holding an Open Evening on 21st April 2016.

BA Economics through transformational learning visit

BA (Hons) (Economics through Transformational Learning) News - The Davy Professional Site Visit

MSc Management and Marketing most popular postgraduate course in UCC

The Msc Management and Marketing is the most popular postgraduate course in UCC for 2016 according to the Irish Times newspaper.

Instagrow emerge as winner in the MSc MIMAS Competition

“Instagrow” emerged as winners of the annual MSc MIMAS systems development project competition.

Richa Arya's journey from India to UCC

Richa Arya's journey from India to UCC to her current job has been full of adventure.

January 2017 - Open for Applications

We are now accepting applications to our January 2017 UCC Executive MBA.

January 2017 - Open for Applications

We are now accepting applications to our January 2017 UCC Executive MBA.

CUBS Team into the Irish Final of the CFA Institute Research Challenge

The CFA Institute Research Challenge is a global contest that tests the skills of aspiring stock analysts.

Pepsico UCC mentoring programme

Members of Pepsico's Women's Inclusion Network have offered to provide mentoring support to female students at UCC with the aim of helping to improve their employability skills...

MSc Management & Marketing students raise €1,210 for CUH Charity Children's Unit

The table quiz was held in the Market Tavern Bar by the MSc class on Thursday 11th February 2016 in aid of CUH Charity Children's Unit. They raised a total of €1,210.

John Molson International Case Competition (JMUCC)

A team of four final year BComm students will represent the College of Business and Law at the John Molson International Case Competition (JMUCC) in Concordia University, Montreal from February 16th –

Researchers from Accounting and Finance secure research funding from HSE- 12th February ’16

The Health Service Executive’s Cost Accounting and Funding Unit and Cork University Business School announced a significant research project today.

Researchers from Accounting and Finance secure research funding from HSE- 12th February ’16

The Health Service Executive’s Cost Accounting and Funding Unit and Cork University Business School announced a significant research project today.

MSc MIMAS is celebrating their 20th Anniversary this academic year

The MSc Management Information & Managerial Accounting Systems (MIMAS) degree programme is the only Post-Graduate qualification that combines IT and accounting disciplines

Griffin Murray awarded MBS Student of the Year for 2014-2015

he award for ‘Student of the Year’ was made to Mr Griffin Murray for achieving the highest overall results for the MBS Management and Marketing, 2014/2015.

UCC and ZJU Technology Centre

University College Cork (UCC) and Zhejiang University (ZJU) in China announced a collaboration to launch a technology centre at UCC.

EMC and UCC Boole Labs

Silicon Republic today published an article on the newly launched Boole Business Labs.

Deloitte Innovation Centre (UCC)

Deloitte and the Department of Accounting, Finance & Information Systems at UCC have collaborated to create an innovative, flexible and collaborative space for learning and student group-work projects, to further enhance and support the student learning experience at UCC.

OSTC Financial Trading Lab

OSTC Financial Trading Lab Opened at Cork University Business School

The 32nd annual UCC Business Conference

The 32nd annual UCC Business Conference took place on January 23rd in the Hayfield Manor.

Semester 3 Begins

Our Executive MBA Students have started Semester 3

Fiona Buckley, Head of Operations Cork Southwest for Failte Ireland delivered an invited guest lecture to the MSc in Management and Marketing programme

Ms Fiona Buckley, Head of Operations Cork Southwest for Failte Ireland delivered an invited guest lecture on International Visitor Insights, Trends and Strategies..

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