UCD Business Impact
UCD College of Business
The ‘UCD Business Impact’ Podcast from UCD College of Business features thought leaders from the world of academia and industry discussing the most compelling issues affecting our lives from a business perspective.
These conversations will offer insight, spark curiosity and challenge you to rethink how you do business in a changing world.
Hosted by Emmet Oliver, financial editor and journalist; and lecturer at UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business.
These conversations will offer insight, spark curiosity and challenge you to rethink how you do business in a changing world.
Hosted by Emmet Oliver, financial editor and journalist; and lecturer at UCD Lochlann Quinn School of Business.
Episodes
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Dec 20, 2021 • 36min
S2 Ep7: Laura Slattery and Donal O'Donovan - Business News in Review: Looking back at the biggest business stories of 2021
Laura Slattery, journalist at the Irish Times, and Donal O’Donovan, Business Editor at the Irish Independent and Chairman of the Business Journalists Association of Ireland, look back over the leading business stories in 2021.
Dec 6, 2021 • 29min
S2 Ep6: Dr Paula Carroll - The Great Energy Trilemma
On the back of COP26 and with a record number of Amber Alerts on the national electricity grid, energy consumption is at the forefront of minds for both business and home owners alike. Dr Paula Carroll, UCD Centre for Business Analytics and UCD Energy Institute, discusses both the challenges and many opportunities facing the energy sector as we aim for a more sustainable energy future.
Nov 22, 2021 • 28min
S2 Ep5: Molly O'Dwyer - The Science of Social Media
UCD Quinn School alumnus Molly O'Dwyer discusses the importance of listening to what your audience wants, finding your authentic voice and the importance of wading through the sea of social media analytics to find tangible KPIs that tell your story and help you to hit your digital goals.
Nov 8, 2021 • 29min
S2 Ep4: Robert Kiely - Life in the Alibaba Family
UCD Business alumnus Robert Kiely discusses his leadership role in Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, and the growth of the eCommerce revolution in a fast-paced, dynamic part of the world.
Oct 25, 2021 • 30min
S2 Ep3: Professor Niamh Brennan - Era of Uncertainty
In April 2020 Professor Niamh Brennan launched our podcast, offering an expert assessment of the economic impact after Ireland entered its first lockdown. Fifty episodes on, we welcome Niamh back again and she explains how the pandemic has changed our world forever—discussing climate change, business adaptation and what lies ahead for society.
Oct 11, 2021 • 29min
S2 Ep2: Breege O’Donoghue - The Retail Store of Tomorrow
Legendary Penney's/Primark retailer and UCD Business alumna Breege O'Donoghue reveals what it takes to rise to the top of the Irish and global retail scene, the importance of evolving with your customer and what the future of retail looks like.
Sep 29, 2021 • 35min
S2 Ep1: Professor Anthony Brabazon - The Business of Education
Ahead of a series of milestone anniversaries, Professor Anthony Brabazon explores the global history of the UCD College of Business and looks ahead to the future of business education and developing business leaders of tomorrow.
Jul 19, 2021 • 41min
S1 Ep49: Dr Paul Dylan-Ennis - The Great Crypto Debate
Assistant Professor Paul Dylan-Ennis delves into the hidden realms of the subculture that drives the volatile world of cryptocurrencies and discusses whether the currencies are good for the economy and society.
Jul 5, 2021 • 30min
S1 Ep48: Alan Duffy - Banking on It
HSBC Ireland’s CEO and UCD Smurfit School alumnus Alan Duffy discusses adapting to Covid, zero rates and fintech disruptors.
Jun 21, 2021 • 36min
S1 Ep47: Professor Anne Keegan - The Gig is Up
Professor of Human Resource Management Anne Keegan delves into the secret world of the gig economy and discusses changes on the horizon to make work more fair in this growing sector.
