Whistleblowing ImpactHomeAboutNews & EventsTopicsShow search boxSearch textSearch MENUWe are a collective of university academics researching whistleblowing from a social sciences perspective. We are based at the University of Galway, Warwick Business School UK and other locations. Recent changes in law offer whistleblowers protection, and mandate organizations to implement new whistleblowing systems. Our research examines system best practice so that workers speaking out can be protected. But we also focus on what happens when the laws and systems fail.Our research aims to benefit: Whistleblowing workers and their families, with understanding of the potential impacts of whistleblowing: the financial, mental health, and career costs.Whistleblowing supporters and advocates, with research-based insights into post-disclosure survival.Managers in organizations, HR and compliance professionals, with best practice in speak-up arrangements.Politicians and civil servants involved in developing new whistleblower legislation, with insights into the infrastructures that better protect whistleblowers.We have developed clear and practical guides, reports, articles, and videos based on our research. Feel free to use. We just ask that you cite our work, and we would really appreciate your feedback. See practical advice for those involved in or considering whistleblowing.We regularly support organizations working in whistleblowing internationally. Get in touch with the research team.Let us know if you would like information on other free and practical whistleblowing resources.Latest News & Events >14 March 2024Dutch Whistleblowing Authority Huis Voor Klokkenluiders launches new video inspired by our workThe Dutch Whistleblowers Authority provides advice and support for persons who want to report a possible wrongdoing within the context of their work-related activities. The Authority also conducts investigations into ...14 March 2024European Commission-funded project begins: BRIGHT: Building Resilience through Integrity, Good Governance, and Honesty TrainingProfessor Kate Kenny alongside Professor Wim Vandekerckhove from EDHEC Business School begins a groundbreaking project funded by the European Commission. The European Whistleblowing Institute (EWI) has secured funding for the "...8 March 2024Professor Kate Kenny invited to speak at Open University event: Voice and ProtestProfessor Kenny gave a talk entitled, "Her Fearless Speech? Gender and Speaking Out", aimed at mapping the landscape of gender and whistleblowing based on existing research studies, and proposing a ...More News & EventsAbout >The Research TeamFunders & PartnersTestimonials
We are a collective of university academics researching whistleblowing from a social sciences perspective. We are based at the University of Galway, Warwick Business School UK and other locations.
Recent changes in law offer whistleblowers protection, and mandate organizations to implement new whistleblowing systems. Our research examines system best practice so that workers speaking out can be protected. But we also focus on what happens when the laws and systems fail.
Our research aims to benefit:
We have developed clear and practical guides, reports, articles, and videos based on our research. Feel free to use. We just ask that you cite our work, and we would really appreciate your feedback.
See practical advice for those involved in or considering whistleblowing.
We regularly support organizations working in whistleblowing internationally. Get in touch with the research team.
Let us know if you would like information on other free and practical whistleblowing resources.