Best CUBS UCC Podcasts (2024)

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'You need to add the spark, you need something different' – how hackathons & innovation help bring new thinking 10:21

2y ago10:21

10:21

CUBS students Katie O’Reilly and Damilola Odili, both took part in a 3-day hackathon this year aimed at designing digital solutions to help meet the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, and they spoke to two of their supervisors, Dr. Stephen McCarthy and Dr. Wendy Rowan, about how innovation and new thinking can help spark the development…

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Sancho Machimbarrena on Working to Make an Impact on the World & Making Food More Sustainable 10:37

2y ago10:37

10:37

Gastronomist, Sancho Machimbarrena, spoke to his supervisors on the Food Business and Innovation Masters programme, Dr. Lana Repar and Dr. Joe Bogue, about his project to harvest insects so they can be integrated into food products, like protein shakes or sauces, as well as finding out about the FBI programme and how it helps students establish the…

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'Don't second guess yourself and always ask for help' Amy McMahon on her FDC Work Placement Programme 2:51

2y ago2:51

2:51

FDC Group Scholar, Amy McMahon, gives some personal insights into her experience on the work placement programme and has some valuable advice for students on how to make the most of the experience. For more, visit CUBSUCC.com.By CUBS UCC

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Four CUBS Students on their Experience of the FDC Scholarship Programme 6:35

2y ago6:35

6:35

Amy McMahon, who completed her work placement with the FDC Group, speaks to fellow FDC Group Scholarship holders, Fiona Barry, Dylan Lane and Siobhan O’Driscoll about their experience with the company and gives some tips for students looking to apply for the scholarship programme. For more, visit CUBSUCC.com.…

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The Start-Up Experience at IGNITE 10:01

2y ago10:01

10:01

CUBS student, Abhay Raj, who joined the UCC IGNITE programme for start-ups to develop his business idea called WheelsonShare, spoke to IGNITE’s Director, Eamon Curtin, about the benefits of the programme and why start-ups are an ideal environment for gaining work experience. For more visit CUBSUCC.com and https://www.ucc.ie/en/ignite/…

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'Communication, communication, communication' - Jodean Remengesau on her Work Placement at the Quay Co-Op Cork 4:17

2y ago4:17

4:17

Jodean Remengesau gives her thoughts and insights on her work placement at the Quay Co-Op Cork and she says, 'communication, communication, communication' is key. Jodean also discusses overcoming language and social barriers and how reading a room and social interactions with people are so important. For more, visit CUBSUCC.com.…

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Jodean Remengesau at the Quay Co-Op Cork 9:38

2y ago9:38

9:38

Jodean Remengesau, who completed her work placement with the Quay Co-Op in Cork, spoke to her placement manager, Simon Tiptaft, about the experience. For more information, visit CUBSUCC.comBy CUBS UCC

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Is there a 'say-do' gap when it comes to sustainability in Ireland? 36:29

4+ y ago36:29

36:29

While climate change and sustainability are the biggest issues facing the planet, is there in fact a ‘say-do’ gap between talk and action? On this episode of Insights, we look at the approach to sustainability in agriculture and food in Ireland asking how this vital industry needs to adapt and change in light of current issues and external pressure…

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The Truth About Whistleblowers 33:33

4+ y ago33:33

33:33

While society lauds whistleblowers for their bravery and integrity, the truth is that, despite protective legislation, whistleblowing is still a fraught experience often ruining lives and careers. Why is that and how can society, organisations and businesses ensure that whistleblowing can be more accepted and does not always have to address deep-se…

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Michael Twomey and a PhD CF Story Like No Other 38:48

4+ y ago38:48

38:48

On this episode of Insights, the CUBS UCC podcast, we find out about the remarkable journey of Michael Twomey, a cystic fibrosis sufferer who set out to improve the lives of those impacted by the genetic disorder through his PhD research. Not only that, but he is now looking to develop an app arising from his research, and he has achieved all of th…

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Why it's time to stop blaming governments and look at our own consumption and sustainability 26:09

4+ y ago26:09

26:09

While the environment is the most important issue affecting our lives, and we may decry harmful policies of governments and multi-nationals, what about our own consumer lives and how does our daily behaviour influence the future of the planet? These are the questions being asked by Dr. Stephen Onakuse, a lecturer in food business and development at…

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The PhD Journey 45:25

5y ago45:25

45:25

The PhD journey is one you’ll never forget with many highs and some lows along the way and on this episode of Insights, discover more about whether a PhD is for you and get some tips and advice from three PhD candidates at CUBS UCC whose research covers social entrepreneurship in Ballyhoura, rented farm land, and the artisanal food sector in Irelan…

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Thia Hennessy on the plans and exciting times ahead for the new CUBS Business School 3:12

5y ago3:12

3:12

It’s exciting times for CUBS UCC with plans afoot for the new Business School in Cork city centre after €17.25m was invested in a new site at Union Quay that has planning permission for a 200,000 sq ft building. Thia Hennessy, Dean of CUBS UCCC, spoke to Anthony McDonnell, Professor of Human Resource Management and presenter of the Insights podcast…

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Thia Hennessy and the impact of Brexit on Irish food & agriculture 21:26

5y ago21:26

21:26

As a no-deal Brexit looms larger and larger on the horizon, we all hold our breaths not knowing just how it will impact our lives. But for Irish agriculture, so reliant on the UK with 40% of our food exports destined for the UK, how can this vital industry safe-guard itself from the consequences of Brexit? Thia Hennessy, Dean of CUBS UCC is also a …

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Are Irish business owners content to stay small? 24:38

5y ago24:38

24:38

Dr. Jane Bourke joins Anthony McDonnell on this episode of Insights, to explain why Irish small businesses are content to keep their business to their current scale, with only 1 in 4 looking to grow into a national or international business. Jane co-authored the study – Micro-Business Report in Ireland – which surveyed 1,500 Irish micro-businesses …

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Leadership and Respect in Business 39:16

5y ago39:16

39:16

The latest episode of Insights, the CUBS UCC podcast, is focusing on the topic of leadership and the importance of respect for relationships in work. More recent ideas about leadership emphasise the importance of relationships as central to leadership effects. This suggests that the impact of leadership arises from the nature and characteristics of…

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Strategic Marketing Insights & Practice 57:44

5y ago57:44

57:44

To coincide with the launch of the new MSc in Strategic Marketing and Practice at Cork University Business School, marketing lecturer, Dave Alton speaks to three of Cork's experts for their insights into best practice in the marketing industry. Declan Carey, Chairman of Cork City FC, discusses sports marketing, Paula Cogan Head of Sales at the Doyl…

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The true cost of money lenders in Ireland 29:15

5+ y ago29:15

29:15

Why is it that some moneylenders in Ireland can charge interest rates of up to 287% and in most cases targeting those from lower socio-economic backgrounds? Dr Olive McCarthy and Dr. Noreen Byrne of CUBS released an influential report last November which looked into the need to introduce rate restrictions on high cost credit in Ireland and they joi…

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What jobs will be safe from the robots? 32:42

5+ y ago32:42

32:42

On this week’s episode of Insights, we turn our attention to the Future of Work, asking are the robots taking over and what will our future jobs look like? Presenter, Anthony McDonnell, spoke to Ronan Carbery, co-director of the HR Research Centre and Senior Lecturer in Management at CUBS, Ultan Sherman, Lecturer in Management, and James Duggan, Ir…

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Brexit uncertainty and the storm clouds for 2019 32:19

5+ y ago32:19

32:19

What will 2019 bring for Irish businesses and the economy? With so much uncertainty around Brexit, plenty of question marks and external threats remain. Presenter, Anthony McDonnell, spoke to CUBS alumni, Gerard Brady, who is Head of Tax and Fiscal Policy at IBEC, to find out how Irish business is coping and planning for the year ahead. He also dis…

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From Kerry to the World 12:55

5+ y ago12:55

12:55

This week on Insights: the CUBS podcast, presenter Anthony McDonnell speaks to CUBS alumni, Brian Mehigan, who was recently appointed Chief Strategy Officer to the Kerry Group and who was their CFO for sixteen years. The Kerry Group is one of the world’s leading food manufacturers and distributors and their story is a remarkable one of growth, visi…

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The CUBS Way 10:55

5+ y ago10:55

10:55

This week on Insights: the CUBS podcast, presenter Anthony McDonnell speaks to present and past Deans of CUBS, Thia Hennessy and Ciaran Murphy. Anthony finds out about the school’s plans for future growth and the importance and need for deeper ties to business in the Cork region, as well as the emphasis and importance placed on applied learning in …

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Why gender inequalities and biases still exist in the Irish workplace 12:51

5+ y ago12:51

12:51

Why does there continue to be a deep-rooted inequality in Ireland preventing the rise of more women to top positions in management? Professor Carol Kulik of the University of South Australia was a guest speaker on gender diversity organised by the HR Research Centre at University College Cork in September, when she gave insights into Australia's ex…

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The Rise of Populism: is Ireland next? 27:36

5+ y ago27:36

27:36

On the first episode of Insights: the CUBS podcast from UCC, we’re discussing the topical and thorny issue of populism and the reason for its rise in regional areas, asking if it could happen in Ireland too? Joining presenter, Anthony McDonnell, was Declan Jordan CUBS’ Senior Lecturer in Economics and Co-Director of the Spatial and Regional Economi…

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Coming Soon 0:33

5+ y ago0:33

0:33

Insights is the new monthly podcast from CUBS, the Cork University Business School, bringing you the latest news and events from CUBS as well as finding out about some of the most interesting and ground-breaking research being carried out in the school that is making an impact not just in Cork, Munster and Ireland but beyond. For more information g…

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CUBS UCC Podcasts

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Insights: the CUBS podcast

Cork University Business School at UCC

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The CUBS Work Placement Experience

CUBS UCC

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'You need to add the spark, you need something different' – how hackathons & innovation help bring new thinking 10:21

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Sancho Machimbarrena on Working to Make an Impact on the World & Making Food More Sustainable 10:37

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'Don't second guess yourself and always ask for help' Amy McMahon on her FDC Work Placement Programme 2:51

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Four CUBS Students on their Experience of the FDC Scholarship Programme 6:35

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The Start-Up Experience at IGNITE 10:01

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'Communication, communication, communication' - Jodean Remengesau on her Work Placement at the Quay Co-Op Cork 4:17

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Jodean Remengesau at the Quay Co-Op Cork 9:38

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Is there a 'say-do' gap when it comes to sustainability in Ireland? 36:29

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The Truth About Whistleblowers 33:33

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Michael Twomey and a PhD CF Story Like No Other 38:48

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Why it's time to stop blaming governments and look at our own consumption and sustainability 26:09

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The PhD Journey 45:25

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Thia Hennessy on the plans and exciting times ahead for the new CUBS Business School 3:12

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Thia Hennessy and the impact of Brexit on Irish food & agriculture 21:26

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Are Irish business owners content to stay small? 24:38

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Leadership and Respect in Business 39:16

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Strategic Marketing Insights & Practice 57:44

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The true cost of money lenders in Ireland 29:15

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What jobs will be safe from the robots? 32:42

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Brexit uncertainty and the storm clouds for 2019 32:19

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From Kerry to the World 12:55

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The CUBS Way 10:55

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Why gender inequalities and biases still exist in the Irish workplace 12:51

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The Rise of Populism: is Ireland next? 27:36

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Coming Soon 0:33

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