Business - Research

School of Global Business

The School of Business is research active in a range of areas including Sustainability, Sports Performance Analytics, Sports Coaching, Employability Skills development in HEIs, Impact of Mindfulness in Student experience in HE, Assistive Technologies, Taxation and Valuation of Private Company Shares, Gender Equality, Digital Marketing Strategies Adapted by Education Institutes in Developing Countries and AI for Ecommerce.



STLR (Student Transformation Learning Record - pronounced ‘Stellar’) is an exciting learning initiative that allows students to gain formal recognition for learning experiences gained inside and outside the classroom. Employers today need employees with well-developed transversal skills.



The School is piloting an initiative to focus on improving student engagement by embedding mindfulness in the curriculum. Research shows that mindfulness can favourably influence attention, self-awareness and overall wellbeing, and this project offers TU Dublin students the opportunity to learn mindfulness as part of their educational experience. Sessions are delivered in set lectures and their impact researched. Particular focus is given to the cultivation of students’ skilfulness and graduate attributes in our interconnected world.



To discuss research opportunities or link with any of our researchers please email annmarie.mullane@tudublin.ie



School of Marketing and Entrepreneurship

There are a number of Special Interest Groups and Research Centres operating in the School of Marketing.



The Business Society Sustainability Research Centre is a designated research centre committed to critical and creative analysis and reflection on the impacts of business on the wider society and the impact of the wider society on business. Central to these impacts is the theme of sustainability understood not only in its ecological sense but also in the sense of the ability of business to maintain ethical and political legitimacy through creating value in the long-term. The centre engages in a diversity of analytical perspectives and encourages an iterative dialogue between academics, practitioners and policy-makers. Further information: Dr Brendan O’Rourke at (e) brendan.orourke@tudublin.ie.



The Institute for Minority Entrepreneurship was established to offer minority groups in Ireland equal opportunity through entrepreneurship education and training. This engagement programme is underpinned by studies of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurship opportunity in a range of minority contexts. Further information: Professor Thomas Cooney thomas.cooney@tudublin.ie.



The Consumption & Leisure Studies Group (cls) aims to bring together academics researching in the areas of consumption, consumer society, media studies, and sport and leisure studies Further information: Dr. Paddy Dolan paddy.dolan@tudublin.ie and Dr. Olivia Freeman olivia.freeman@tudublin.ie.



The Digital Marketing Research Group (DMRG) is dedicated to the advancement of academic knowledge and industry application of the wider topic areas of digital marketing strategy, analytics, and technology. The DMRG aims to facilitate national and international leading scholarly and industry research in the field of digital marketing, addressing the needs of business and society in the thematic areas of digital advertising and social media, mobile marketing, platform and cloud services, web data management, and innovative digital technologies. The group provides an inclusive and outward looking environment for research development, fostering interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research to achieve maximum impact in real-world applications. Further information: Roisin Vize roisin.vize@tudublin.ie



School of Management, People and Organisations

Welcome to the Research Hub of the School of Management, People and Organisation. Here, we delve into the forefront of knowledge creation and dissemination in the dynamic realms of management, human resources, and organisational behaviour. Our dedicated team of researchers is committed to exploring the intricacies of contemporary challenges facing businesses and organisations worldwide, while also pushing the boundaries of theoretical understanding.



With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world impact, our research endeavors span a wide spectrum, ranging from strategic management and leadership studies to organisational psychology and workforce diversity. We believe in fostering an environment where innovative ideas flourish, and where scholarly inquiry meets practical relevance.



Through rigorous empirical investigations, insightful theoretical developments, and impactful industry partnerships, we strive to contribute meaningfully to both academic scholarship and managerial practice. Our diverse array of research initiatives reflects our commitment to addressing the multifaceted complexities of modern organisations, as well as our dedication to fostering positive societal change.



Whether you are a fellow researcher, a student eager to explore the cutting edge of management theory, or a practitioner seeking evidence-based solutions to organisational challenges, we invite you to explore our research endeavors and join us in shaping the future of management, people, and organisations.



School of Business Technology, Retail, and Supply Chain

The TU Dublin Retail Research Unit brings together a number of staff from the School of Retail and Services Management. As well as its main mission, focussed on academic research, the Unit has amassed considerable experience in conducting retailer client research, consultancy and sectoral competitiveness analysis. Previous work conducted in the Unit include national and European projects involving national market sizing, supply-chain competitiveness and managing cultural diversity within retailing in Europe.



The Unit has expertise in the following disciplinary areas for which it offers a range of research, consultancy and training solutions:



Retail Store Performance Management

Category Management

Retail Location Analysis

Suppy-Chain Management

Store Branding, Environment Design & Atmospherics

Performance Measurement and Analysis

Public Policy Research on the Competitiveness of the Sector



As the foremost educational authority on retail in Ireland, we are pleased to count a wide range of organisations as training and educational partners of the School of Retail and Services Management. Organisations such as IBEC/Retail Ireland, GS1 Ireland, European Retail Academy, Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, BWG Foods, Dublin Airport Authority, Xtravision,Hickey’s Pharmacies are some of those with which the School has ongoing relationships which influence the research agenda of DIT Retail Research Unit.



We welcome any opportunities to collaborate or discuss related matters with retailers, academics or other representative interests. Please contact Principal Researcher: John.Murray@tudublin.ie.



School of Accounting, Economics and Finance

Faculty and research students have published in a wide range of peer reviewed international publications and have been recognised for the quality of their research by international peers at important international conferences. They are also engaged in leadership roles with key international academic associations, chairing international conferences, serving as expert evaluators, and journal editorial roles. Engaged scholarship is central to our approach and many of our researchers are actively engaged with stakeholders from their research through participation on national committees and boards, contributing to policy development, engaging with professional bodies and providing consultancy support to public and private organisations.



Research is also conducted in a collaborative environment and our researchers are involved in national and international projects. Many of our researchers are engaged in interdisciplinary research projects, a number of which involve extensive involvement of industry partners as well as other research organisations.



Our research is underpinned by an applied focus, which is enshrined in our mission as a Technological University, always keeping in mind the value and benefits of our outputs at regional, national, and international levels. We continue to build on our research strengths in key thematic areas delivering quality research and graduating research students of the highest calibre.