Level I BA Tourism Management students recently spent seven days in Malta as part of their studies. The students were investigating tourism development, planning, operations and tourist behaviour during the field trip. During the trip students met with a number of tourism industry professionals, including representatives from Visit Malta, Air Malta, The Malta Hotels and… Read more » about Tourism students on field trip to Malta
Monthly Archives: April 2014
External Examiner of a PhD from Brazil
Due to the marvels of technology, today I examined a PhD by a Brazilian Student from the Federal University of Parana (UFPR), South East Brazil. Graziela Scalise Horodyski, a PhD Candidate from the Faculty of Geography, defended a thesis entitled “Tourism Experience and Consumption: Souvenirs in Curitiba-PR”. The session started with a 30 minute presentation… Read more » about External Examiner of a PhD from Brazil
On Everest, climbers pay to take risks while Sherpas take risks to get paid
Yeganeh Morakabati, Senior Lecturer at School of Tourism and John Fletcher, PVC Research and Innovation at Bournemouth University have written an article about the thrill-seeking tourists and risky business for Sherpas on Mount Everest. “Climbing season on Mount Everest was due to enter its busiest time of year: the May “weather window”. But all has… Read more » about On Everest, climbers pay to take risks while Sherpas take risks to get paid
School of Tourism undergraduates highlight research at national gatehering of BCUR
School of Tourism had an impressive presence at last week’s BCUR (British Conference of Undergraduate Research) gathering held at Nottingham University www.bcur.org. Now in its fourth year, the 2014 conference was the biggest yet with 350 undergraduate students from university’s all over the UK and beyond. The students were joined by other undergraduates from: London… Read more » about School of Tourism undergraduates highlight research at national gatehering of BCUR
School of Tourism graduates nominated for Employee of the Year!
Hannah Parsons (Events Management 2012) and Jesse Banovic (Leisure Marketing) have both been nominated as the Heart 2014 Employee of the Year in the NatWest Venus Awards Dorset 2014. We are so proud and wish them all the best! To vote for Hannah please follow this link http://vala.venusawards.co.uk/vote/24 To vote for Jesse please follow this… Read more » about School of Tourism graduates nominated for Employee of the Year!
Students from School of Tourism went to Germany
Students from School of Tourism went to Germany for a one-week study and work experience in a multi-cultural setting on a superb campus for the first time. Students worked in 15 groups mixed with students from other universities over three and a half intense days on a real case (setting up a sports university in… Read more » about Students from School of Tourism went to Germany
Spotify comes to Bournemouth University – with a chance to win £10k!
“Music for every moment. Play, discover, and share for free.” Spotify is an increasingly popular digital music streaming service. Allowing people across the globe to access millions of songs, it has been rivalling services such as iTunes since it’s inception in 2008. The free service allows subscribers to stream, discover and share music. Spotify is… Read more » about Spotify comes to Bournemouth University – with a chance to win £10k!
Hotbox – New DJ event at the Old Fire Station
A group of 2nd year event students organised a live event at the Old Fire Station recently. Kirsty Simms, one of the students tells us more about it below. The Old Fire Station club is a venue known and loved by students and non-students alike. It’s unique setting and diverse range of events draws a… Read more » about Hotbox – New DJ event at the Old Fire Station
Student campaigns for improved sports facilities for the disabled in Milton Keynes
Sports Psychology and Coaching Sciences student Curtley Ewins is calling for the Milton Keynes to implement better sporting facilities for the disabled. Curtley has started a campaign to encourage disabled residents to participate in sport. He is currently on placement from Bournemouth University. For the full article please click the following link MKWEB … Read more » about Student campaigns for improved sports facilities for the disabled in Milton Keynes
Graduate Creates “A Portrait of Boscombe”
Leisure Marketing graduate Nadia Amura is close to completing her personal project entitled “A Portrait of Boscombe.” Living and working in Boscombe, Nadia views the area as one filled with hardworking, friendly and creative people – but is very aware of the negative opinions and prejudices associated with the district. By taking pictures and telling… Read more » about Graduate Creates “A Portrait of Boscombe”