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Mary Curtin is an Assistant Professor in the Kemmy Business School at the University of Limerick, specializing in Accounting and Finance. Her research bridges gender, land ownership, family businesses, and sustainable agriculture in Ireland.
She holds a first-class BA in Law and Accounting (2019) and a multidisciplinary PhD (2023) from the University of Limerick, focusing on the gender asset gap in agriculture. Curtin is actively involved in projects like AllEcoSys and collaborates with the BioFin and ReNu2Cycle teams.
Mary Curtin's publications explore themes such as the gender asset gap, patriarchal barriers in land inheritance, financial challenges for female farmers, and policy reforms for equitable agriculture. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing gender equality and sustainable practices.
- KBS Thesis-in-Three winner
- UL Picture this Research Competition winner
- Matheson Postgraduate Scholar Awardee
- Kemmy Business School/Northern Trust Outstanding Scholar Awardee
- Mason Hayes and Curran Company Law Prize 2019
- A and L Goodbody Solicitors Prize 2016
She mentors PhD students and contributes to public discourse through media appearances and her podcast Fields of Change – cultivating tomorrows farm. Curtin also holds certifications in sustainability and agribusiness, reinforcing her interdisciplinary expertise.
