Damian Gallagher

Dr. Damian Gallagher is a Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at Ulster University Business School, within the Department of Global Business & Enterprise at the Magee Campus in Derry~Londonderry. His academic career spans research and teaching in specialized areas of business and marketing, particularly focusing on the intersection of entrepreneurship and sports marketing.

His research interests include:

• Research methodologies
• Small business marketing
• Marketing of small sports clubs
• Sports marketing
• Social integration in educational contexts

Gallagher's scholarly work demonstrates a strong focus on applying marketing principles in sports organizations and entrepreneurial contexts. His research explores how small sports clubs leverage social media for value co-creation, examines strategic marketing approaches in organizations like the Gaelic Athletic Association, and investigates the interface between entrepreneurship and marketing theory. His work also extends to social integration through student societies in higher education, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to business research.

Among his notable recognitions are the prestigious Fulbright Northern Ireland Public Affairs Scholarship (2013-14), during which he conducted research at the University of South Carolina's Department of Sport and Entertainment Management. He was also awarded the Inter-Disciplinary PhD Competition Winner prize in 2018.

Gallagher serves in significant academic leadership roles including as Chair of the Academy of Marketing Sports & Events Marketing Special Interest Group, board member of the Northern Ireland Sports Forum, and editorial board member for several prominent journals including the European Journal of Marketing and the International Journal of Sports Marketing & Sponsorship. His extensive peer review work spans numerous sport, marketing, and small business journals.