The iconic flame made its way through its way to Bournemouth from Poole on the 13th July and remained overnight in Bournemouth before heading onto Christchurch on Saturday 14th July. Dr. Debbie Sadd, Dr. Dorothy Fox and Alexis Major, all from the School of Tourism had the opportunity to carry the flame as it made… Read more » about School of Tourism becomes part of history with the Olympic Torch
Monthly Archives: July 2012
Rami Mhanna meets Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button as part of the Santander Scholarship Programme
Back in October it was announced that Rami Mhanna was a successful applicant of the Santander Scholarship. Each successful applicant was awarded up to £5,000 to travel to a university in the Santander Overseas Network to build or develop relationships. As a PhD student in the School of Tourism Rami is interested in the… Read more » about Rami Mhanna meets Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button as part of the Santander Scholarship Programme
PhD Success for Maeve Marmion
Last week, after a successful defence of her thesis, Maeve Marmion was awarded her PhD subject to some minor amendments. Maeve’s PhD titled “Understanding Heritage: Multiple Meanings and Values”, aimed to explore the ways in which people understand and value heritage through a focus on the lay rather than the expert view. Maeve conducted focus… Read more » about PhD Success for Maeve Marmion
BU School of Tourism at the Olympics and Paralympic Games
With less than a month to go until the Olympics get underway, Bournemouth University School of Tourism is heavily involved in the Games. From Gamesmakers, to Torchbearers, volunteers, venue managers and researchers, the School of Tourism is heavily involved in London 2012. The School of Tourism has 3 lecturers who were nominated to be Torchbearers…. Read more » about BU School of Tourism at the Olympics and Paralympic Games