Organisation profile
Overview of our Research
Research of J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics for the Public Good
The School’s research strategy is focused on generating high-quality research output and impact that seeks to identify solutions to and inform decisions about the grand challenges facing business and society leaders, public policy makers, and citizens in our region, nationally and internationally.
Our Purpose: Our distinctive areas of research excellence focus on the following thematic areas:
Research Centres and Institutes
- Centre for Entrepreneurial Growth & Scaling - CEGS
- Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit
- Irish Centre for Social Gerontology - ICSG
- Health Economics and Policy Analysis Centre - HEPAC
- Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability
- Centre for Digital Responsibility
- Institute for Lifecourse and Society - ILAS
Research-led Disciplines
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Tom Acton
- J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, Business Information Systems - Personal Professor
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Agentic AI in Hospitality and Tourism: Opportunities, Risks, and Research Pathways
Ali, F. & Ali, L., Apr 2026, In: Journal of Travel Research.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Analysing the impact of complex multimorbidity on health-related quality of life
Walsh, S., Gillespie, P., Hobbins, A., O'Neill, C., McCarthy, C., Moriarty, F., Clyne, B., Boland, F. & Smith, S. M., 2026, In: Quality of Life Research. 35, 40Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Burnout in Hybrid Work Environments: Unpacking the Role of Technostress, Psychological Detachment, and Organisational Supports
Whelan, E., O'Brien, A. J. & McCarthy, A., 2026, In: Internet Research.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
Activities
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University of Malta
Malone, S. (Visiting researcher)
May 2026Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution
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Destrictive Communication
Werner, V. (Speaker)
14 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation (Unpublished) › Oral Presentation at a National/International Refereed Conference
Prizes
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1st Among 140 start-ups at Ignite Ideas (an Open Innovation contest organised by Nestle)
Griva, A. (Recipient), Jun 2019
Prize: Honorary award
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1st Among 60 teams at the Digital Gate (an Open Innovation contest organised by Athens International Airport)
Griva, A. (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Honorary award
Press/Media
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Interview about attempts by US President to influence interest rates
19/01/26
1 Media contribution
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Contribution to media article about capital expenditure and borrowing by local governments
16/01/26
1 Media contribution
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