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Biography
Dr. Áine Ní Léime is Assistant Professor in Ethics, Business and Society at the Discipline of Management in the School of Business and Economics. Shehas a PhD in Sociology and Social Policy from the University of Dublin, Trinity College. Her current research and teaching interests are in employment, gender and ageing, precarious employment and business and diversity, ethics and corporate responsibility. Prior to this, she was a Research Fellow in the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology at the University of Galway and has teaching and research in several aspects of ageing, including creativity, volunteering , gender and ageing.
Research Interests
My research and teaching interests include: ethics and corporate responsibility, businesss and diversity, extended working life, sociology of ageing, gender and employment, creativity and ageing, end-of-life care, equality issues, research methodologies, (including life-course and life history) and critical theory.
Teaching Interests
Business and SocietyDecent WorkEthics and Corporate ResponsibilityAgeing, Gender and Work
Education/Academic qualification
BA, MA, PhD.
External positions
Senior Researcher, National University of Ireland, Galway
1 Feb 2018 → …
Accepting PhD Students
- Accepting PhD Students
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The lived experience of hospitality workers in Ireland: A 2025 snapshot
Curran, D., Ward, K., Kulichyova, A., Ogunpaimo, O., O'sullivan, M. & Ní Léime, Á., 1 Apr 2026, University of Galway.Research output: Book/Report › Published Report › peer-review
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Costs of Discrimination and Benefits of Diversity for Business in Ireland, Governmet of Ireland :Department of Children, Equality, Disability Inte Costs of Discrimination and Benefits of Diversity for Business in Ireland
Ní Léime, Á. & Duvvury, N., 1 Apr 2024Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › peer-review
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Digitalisation and Older Workers in Ireland: Policy Challenges and Recommendations: Policy Challenges and Recommendations
O'Sullivan, M., Ní Léime, Á., O'Neill, M. & Wijeratne, D., 1 Sep 2024, Dublin, Ireland: COST Action CA21107. 21 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Digitalisation and Older Workers in Ireland a policy briefing
N Lime, I., 1 Sep 2024, COST Action CA21107.Research output: Other contribution (Published) › Other contribution
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Gender, Transitions and Turning Points: The Life Course and Older Workers’ Trajectories in Different US Occupations
Ní Léime, Á. & Street, D., 2023, Life Course Research and Social Policies. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 19-44 26 p. (Life Course Research and Social Policies; vol. 14).Research output: Chapter in Book or Conference Publication/Proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Activities
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Learning Teaching and Assessment(Internal) (External organisation)
Ní Léime, Á. (Member)
1 Sep 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Celia Sheridan
Ní Léime, Á. (Co-Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Kristal Jericho
Ní Léime, Á. (Primary Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Olaiwola Ogunpaimo
Ní Léime, Á. (Primary Supervisor)
2024 → …Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Research rep (Internal) (External organisation)
Ní Léime, Á. (Member)
1 Sep 2023 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America[
Ní Léime, Á. (Recipient), Nov 2019
Prize: Honorary award
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Marie Sklodowska Curie International Outgoing Fellowship
Ní Léime, Á. (Recipient), Feb 2015
Prize: Honorary award
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