The Irish Academy of Management (IAM) has announced Professor Susi Geiger of UCD College of Business as the 2025 Distinguished International Scholar, marking the first time an Irish academic has received this prestigious honour.
Professor Geiger, a leading international expert on markets, organisations, and society, will deliver her keynote address titled “Enacting an Ethics of Care in Academic Research” on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 2–3 pm at the UCD Smurfit School. The event, which will be facilitated by Dr. Nicole Gross of the National College of Ireland, will also be available online and open to participation from scholars, students, and professionals worldwide.
“Integrating an ethics of care into academic research means rethinking how we relate to our research participants, our peers, and society at large,” said Professor Geiger. “It calls for scholarship that is rigorous yet compassionate, analytical yet humane — and for institutions that empower researchers to pursue impact through empathy as well as intellect.”
As one of Ireland’s most influential academic voices, Professor Geiger’s work bridges business, ethics, and social responsibility, exploring how research can foster care, morality, and societal impact. She is widely recognised for her groundbreaking studies on digital and pharmaceutical markets and for her leadership in reimagining the social role of business research.
Professor Geiger is also a member of the World Health Organization’s Technical Advisory Group on Pharmaceutical Pricing Policies and was recently appointed ERC Ambassador for Ireland. She has secured over €10 million in research grants, including a €2 million European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant, making her one of Europe’s most accomplished social scientists.
Her extensive publication record spans more than 80 international peer-reviewed journals and numerous award-winning books, including “Healthcare Activism: Markets, Morals, and the Collective Good” (Oxford University Press, 2021) and the forthcoming “Peak Pharma” (Oxford, 2025).
In her Irish Academy of Management lecture, Professor Geiger will explore how scholars can integrate an ethics of care into their research, offering practical guidance and personal reflections on the importance of moral responsibility in academia. The conversation will also examine academic activism and the crucial role researchers play in addressing societal challenges.
“This recognition not only celebrates Professor Geiger’s remarkable contributions to international scholarship but also underscores Ireland’s growing leadership in ethical, socially engaged research,” said Chair of Irish Academy of Management, Margaret Heffernan, who is also Associate Professor in HRM at Dublin City University Business School.
Members of IAM together with the wider academic, business, and policy communities are encouraged to join in person or online to take part in this important dialogue on the future of responsible scholarship.
The event is free and open to all, offering a rare opportunity to hear from one of Ireland’s most internationally acclaimed scholars.
Event Details:
Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 2:00-3:00 pm
UCD Smurfit School, Blackrock, Co. Dublin
Online Attendance: Available via Zoom (link provided upon registration)
For registration and more information, visit https://iamireland.ie/2025-distinguished-international-scholar-event/.