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University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics A School of Business & Economics for the public good. We are a globally engaged School of Business a

16/10/2026

Wholesome pre-graduation content. 🎓🥺

Class of 2026, today is your day. A day to celebrate how far you’ve come, reflect on your journey, and feel grateful for the memories you’ve made, the people you’ve met and the experiences that have shaped your time at university.

It’s also a moment to recognise just how much you’ve grown, not only academically, but personally, too.

Take it all in. You’ve earned this.
Congratulations from all at University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics.❤️

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Bringing accountancy and finance to life through industry insights 📊 University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Busin...
15/10/2026

Bringing accountancy and finance to life through industry insights 📊

University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics welcomed Anthony Clogher from Medtronic to the Accountancy & Finance programme for a guest lecture with students.

Hosted by Mary Barrett and Kelley Hession ACA, the session explored government grant accounting, an overview of Medtronic and what a typical day in the life of an accountant looks like.

Connecting students with industry professionals gives them valuable insight into how their learning applies in practice, the variety of roles available to graduates, and the skills and knowledge needed to build a career in accountancy and finance.

Thank you to Anthony and the Medtronic team for sharing their experience and expertise with our students.

Discover more about Accountancy and Finance at University of Galway here: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/business-public-policy-law/cairnes/subjectareas/accountancy-finance/

How can we design a future that helps people feel more connected and supported?Empathy Jam Galway is bringing together G...
15/10/2026

How can we design a future that helps people feel more connected and supported?

Empathy Jam Galway is bringing together Galway residents, technologists and experienced mentors for a day of user experience (UX) research, design and collaborative problem-solving.

Taking place at PorterShed on Market Street, the event will challenge participants to develop creative solutions that improve everyday life. Along the way, they’ll learn and practise UX design methods, working together to turn ideas into practical solutions.

The event is a collaborative initiative involving innovation specialist Diarmaid Ó Fátharta and University of Galway academics Mairéad Hogan of University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics and Karen Young of the School of Computer Science.

Sponsored by itag & itag Skillnet, Genesys, lIBERTY and Rent The Runway, Empathy Jam Galway offers an opportunity to explore how user-centred design can help shape better experiences and futures.

📅 Saturday 7 November
📍 PorterShed, Market Street, Galway
🕘 Registration from 9am | Event: 9.30am–5.30pm
🎟️ €10, including lunch and refreshments

Find out more: https://empathyjam.lovable.app

Questions? Email [email protected]

NEW EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COURSE | Lead AI with confidence, accountability and control. of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of...
14/10/2026

NEW EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COURSE | Lead AI with confidence, accountability and control.

of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics is delighted to partner with Saros Consulting to deliver the AI Governance & Leadership Executive Education Course, a five-day programme designed to help organisational leaders govern AI responsibly and turn strategy into practical action.

Bringing together academic expertise and industry experience, the programme features Prof. Eoin Whelan and Prof. Rónán Kennedy from University of Galway, alongside Lee Bristow, Director of Cyber and AI Governance, and Ray Armstrong, Co-Founder and CEO, from Saros Consulting.

Across five intensive days, participants will explore AI strategy, governance, risk and emerging regulation, including the EU AI Act. They will also develop practical, board-ready outputs to take back to their organisations, including an AI Charter, a governance operating model and a 90-day implementation roadmap.

Designed for board directors, C-suite executives, senior managers and other leaders responsible for AI strategy, governance, risk and digital transformation, the programme focuses on the real decisions organisations face as they adopt AI.

📅 30 November – 4 December 2026
📍 University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics

Find out more and register:
https://stories.universityofgalway.ie/ai-governance-leadership-executive-education-course/index.html

13/10/2026

A visit to Aerogen, in motion 🎥 | Take a look behind the scenes of our recent visit to Aerogen, where our Marketing Masters students had the opportunity to step inside one of Galway’s leading medtech companies and get a closer look at the people, work and career opportunities within the organisation.

The visit brought our students together with Amy Flynn, Global Corporate Communications, and John Kennedy, Global Corporate Communications Associate, both University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics alumni and graduates of our Marketing MSc programmes.

Students also heard from Rosa Quadros, Dave Mescal, Head of People & Organisational Development, Ciara Power, Global Corporate Communications, and Michelle McLoughlin, Senior Specialist, People Operations, at Aerogen.

From hearing about careers and professional journeys to exploring the work taking place across marketing, communications and people development, the visit gave our students a valuable opportunity to connect what they learn in the classroom with the realities of working in industry.

It was particularly great to see our alumni Amy and John back on campus and sharing their experiences with the next generation of Marketing Masters students.

A huge thank you to Amy, John, Rosa, Michelle, Dave and Ciara for welcoming our students and giving them such an insight into life and careers at Aerogen.

And thank you to our J.E. Cairnes School marketing academics, Dr Declan J. Fleming, Dr Patricia McHugh and Dr Sinead Duane, for organising the visit and creating these opportunities for our students to engage directly with industry.

🎓 Your moment is almost here! A little throwback to last year's graduation as we get ready to celebrate our Business und...
13/10/2026

🎓 Your moment is almost here! A little throwback to last year's graduation as we get ready to celebrate our Business undergraduates this Friday at the University of Galway. 💚

Years of hard work, exams, deadlines and memories have led to this moment. Now it's nearly time to celebrate everything you've achieved.

Class of 2026, we can't wait to celebrate with you.

Graduating on Friday? Share your celebrations and tag us in your photos, Stories and Reels. We'd love to see your special moments!

12/10/2026

There are so many ways to make the most of your time at university. Getting involved is a chance to have fun, meet new people and grow in confidence. You’ll build friendships and skills along the way—skill for life and work.

Explore the activities on the University Skills Passport (USP) platform usp.universityofgalway.ie and try something new!

How can we design a future that helps people feel more connected and supported?Empathy Jam Galway is bringing together G...
12/10/2026

How can we design a future that helps people feel more connected and supported?

Empathy Jam Galway is bringing together Galway residents, technologists and experienced mentors for a day of user experience (UX) research, design and collaborative problem-solving.

Taking place at PorterShed on Market Street, the event will challenge participants to develop creative solutions that improve everyday life. Along the way, they’ll learn and practise UX design methods, working together to turn ideas into practical solutions.

The event is a collaborative initiative involving innovation specialist Diarmaid Ó Fátharta and University of Galway academics Mairéad Hogan of University of Galway - J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics and Karen Young of the School of Computer Science.

Sponsored by & itag Skillnet, and Rent The Runway, offers an opportunity to explore how user-centred design can help shape better experiences and futures.

📅 Saturday 7 November
📍 PorterShed, Market Street, Galway
🕘 Registration from 9am | Event: 9.30am–5.30pm
🎟️ €10, including lunch and refreshments

Find out more: https://empathyjam.lovable.app

Questions? Email [email protected]

12/10/2026

One month in Galway, and Elea is having the best craic! 💚

Studying at J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics on Erasmus from Germany, Elea is making the most of her time in Galway and sharing a glimpse of life here along the way.

From the city’s atmosphere to the people and experiences that make it special, there’s plenty to discover when you study abroad in Galway.

Thanks to Elea for letting us share her video! 🇮🇪

Thinking about studying abroad? Galway could be your next adventure.

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J. E. Cairnes School Of Business & Economics, University Of Galway, University Road
Galway
LTF-35-B16

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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