Dr Niall Connolly

School of Business

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Biography

Niall is an Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Niall is a Funded Investigator  with CONNECT, the SCF Research Centre for Future Networks and Communications.

Niall's research interests are in technology adoption, with a focus on enabling sustainable technology adoption in both private and public settings. The work covers strategic alignment of digital strategies with organisational goals, governance structures, business models, business model innovation, corporate venturing and climate for creativity.

Niall's is currently studying:

  • How neutral host networks can be optimised for economics, access and carbon footprint;
  • How "place based" manufacturing can be supported through technology - using garment manufacturing as a use case.;
  • Developing digital capability within the manufacturing sector;
  • Measurement and performance of innovation ecosystems.


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