Joan BallantineView profile
Professor
Professor Joan Ballantine is a faculty member in the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics at Ulster University's Business School in Belfast. Her research focuses on accounting education innovation, sustainability integration in curricula, gender equality in public sector leadership, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies in professional accounting. She holds a professorial role and contributes to policy-related studies involving entrepreneurship, performance measurement frameworks, and organizational behavior in both private and public sectors. Her work spans over three decades, addressing topics such as AI's role in education, pandemic-driven assessment adaptations, and the governance of public sector institutions. Notable contributions include comparative studies on hybrid entrepreneurship environments across European universities and gender audits evaluating policy effectiveness in Northern Ireland. She actively engages with professional bodies to refine accounting standards and pedagogical practices through dialogical and participatory approaches. Professor Ballantine's research often intersects with practical policy applications, emphasizing actionable insights for educational reform and organizational change. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges accounting disciplines with gender studies, information systems, and public policy, reflecting her commitment to addressing contemporary challenges faced by both academia and professional practice.
