Women on the MBA: MBA journeys and shared experiences | 12 March 2026 The globally ranked UCD Smurfit MBA provides an unequalled opportunity to unlock and develop your leadership potential, accelerate your career, and build your global network. On 12 March 2026, UCD Smurfit School hosted a panel discussion with current students and alumni to share their journeys and experiences in the MBA. The webinar was specifically focused on women interested in undertaking an MBA. The panel discussion was chaired by Professor Federica Pazzaglia, Associate Dean, UCD College of Business & Director, UCD Smurfit School, who was joined by current students and alumni panellists: - Anna Cairns, Year 1 EMBA Student, General Manager at Kinvara Skincare - Lucy Chadwick, Year 2 EMBA Student, Global Partnerships Manager at Forte Healthcare - Emer Dunne, EMBA Graduate 2023, Global Media Director at WaterWipes - Ananya Singh, MBA Graduate 2023, Senior Product Manager at Genesys Gillian Coghill, Full-Time MBA Manager MBA and Mairead Mulvey, MBA Admissions Manager gave an overview of the Full-time MBA and Executive MBA (EMBA) Programmes. Learn more about the UCD Smurfit School MBA programmes at www.smurfitschool.ie/mba