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IERC shortlisted for Best Collaboration Project at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for strategic research partnership last year, the Irish Energy Research Council was shortlisted for Best Collaboration Project at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its comprehensive collaboration with Cork City Council addressing digital urban planning, renewable heat storage, energy communities, and residential retrofit programmes. The partnership's multi-project framework addressed critical knowledge gaps constraining Ireland's decarbonisation progress, bridging academic research capability with municipal implementation requirements whilst creating replicable models for how local authorities can leverage research infrastructure to accelerate climate action and energy transition at community scale.
Capital and Capability: How Irish Associations Can Strengthen the Innovation Funding Ecosystem
IVCA VenturePulse finds Irish SMEs raised €221.7m in Q1 2026, down 58% from a record prior year, with international investors providing 85% of capital. Associations can help members build investor readiness and navigate the evolving funding landscape.
Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing appoints Enoch Perera as president at 2026 AGM
Sri Lanka's national marketing body SLIM has appointed Enoch Perera as president and installed a new Council of Management at its 2026 AGM. The institute's 2026/27 term will focus on professional standards and global engagement.
Malaysian Institute of Management to deepen leadership development as Malaysia rises in ASEAN prominence
Malaysia's Malaysian Institute of Management is deepening its leadership development mandate as the country grows in strategic ASEAN prominence. The institute's next chapter centres on generational knowledge transfer and relevance to evolving organisational needs.
Triathlon Ireland cuts month-end close from five days to five hours with AccountsIQ
Triathlon Ireland has reduced its month-end close from five days to five hours after implementing AccountsIQ and ExpenseIn. The case study shows how non-profit governing bodies can eliminate manual reporting inefficiencies through cloud accounting technology.
Irish Neurological Association holds 62nd annual meeting to advance clinical neuroscience knowledge
The Irish Neurological Association held its 62nd annual meeting in Dublin, uniting clinicians and researchers across the neurology community. The event shows how medical associations drive professional knowledge exchange and trainee development.
Athletics Ireland expands high-performance coaching structure with seven new appointments
Athletics Ireland has expanded its high-performance coaching structure with seven new appointments, backed by €210,000 in additional Sport Ireland funding. The move shows how national governing bodies are building coaching capacity ahead of LA 2028.
Insurance Institute of Ireland shortlisted for Member Engagement & Communications Award at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025
Spotlighted for member-centric innovation last year, the Insurance Institute of Ireland was shortlisted for the Member Engagement & Communications Award at The Association and Institutes Awards 2025, acknowledged for its comprehensive approach to lifelong learning, professional support, and continuous evolution that positions members and staff as central drivers of sector progress and excellence. The institute's engagement strategy addressed persistent challenges within financial services professional development, balancing regulatory compliance demands with career advancement pathways whilst fostering community connection across practitioners navigating increasingly complex insurance landscapes shaped by climate risk, digitalisation, and evolving consumer protection frameworks.
One Island, One Skills Agenda: Why Associations Must Lead Cross-Border Professional Development
EGFSN research finds strong skill commonalities between Ireland and Northern Ireland, with cross-border workers up 62% and 75% holding third-level qualifications. Associations have a clear mandate to build island-wide CPD and professional frameworks.
EFG International CEO Giorgio Pradelli elected chairman of Swiss Bankers Association
EFG International CEO Giorgio Pradelli has been elected chairman of the Swiss Bankers Association, taking office in September 2026 while retaining his CEO role. The appointment underlines the overlap between executive leadership and association governance in banking.
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