The BIS discipline distinguish themselves by publishing research in numerous national and international high-quality peer-reviewed conferences and journals, specifically the top basket AIS journals, securing significant external research funding from external sources, and by assuming important roles to academic and industry forums. Members of the Discipline have published their research in leading journals such as Information Systems Research, European Journal of Information Systems, Information Systems Journal, Journal or Strategic Information Systems, and Journal of Information Technology.
The BIS Discipline has significant experience in securing national and international research funding, totalling over €6m in the last 3 years. Recent awarding bodies include the Irish Research Council, Enterprise Ireland, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), the Royal Irish Academy and the European Union, under schemes such as Horizon 2020 amongst others.
In 2025 the University of Galway and the Business Information Systems discipline were delighted to welcome the newly recruited ROSETTA Fellows, an exceptional cohort of emerging researchers dedicated to advancing the understanding of digital responsibility and the role of technology in society. Their arrival marks an exciting milestone for the University and the discipline, strengthening our international collaborations and research capacity in Information Systems. The ROSETTA programme is centred on developing future leaders in Information Systems who will explore the development, use, and regulation of technology through a time-based and human-centred perspective. Their research spans critical aspects of digital life—from the experiences of children and people with disabilities to the transformation of work, healthcare, and social inclusion for older people. By bridging disciplines and fostering collaboration across academia, industry, and policy, the ROSETTA Fellows’ work will contribute to shaping a more ethical, inclusive, and sustainable digital future.
