David Burn

David Burn

academic Ireland

David Burn is the current president of the University of Galway, having taken on the role during a time of significant scrutiny regarding the university's partnerships, particularly its links to Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology. He has been at the center of discussions regarding the institution's approach to research agreements and commitments to social justice, especially in light of ongoing conflicts in Gaza.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,653
Power
5$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,653 $5,100 5$
Totals 1 5,030,000 4,653 $5,100 5$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Ms Fouéré called on the new president of the university, Prof David Burn, and other management 'to fulfil the University’s promise of divestment and to sever all ties with Technion and the Israeli regime'. 5

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Actor declines degree from University of Galway over contract link to Israeli tech institute – The Irish Times