Back in Early June, Andrew Hares was awarded his PhD due to some minor changes. His examiners commended Andrew on his research and were impressed by the quality of the thesis. Andrew’s thesis was titled “Tourist understanding of and engagement with the climate change impacts of holidays” and a brief description is included below: The… Read more » about Andrew Hares PhD Success
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MSc Event Management Students raise over £1700 for Charity
Back in March as part of their Event Management degree the Masters students had to host live events. The events varied from conferences, to food festivals to charity events. One group of students hosted an event called “Carnival Blowout” aimed at students to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Trust. As well… Read more » about MSc Event Management Students raise over £1700 for Charity
Making Waves: The International Conference on Events and 10th AEME Educators Forum
Next week Bournemouth University will be welcoming over 100 guests to the University for the International Conference on Events and 10th AEME Educators Forum. The conference will be held at the EBC and will be attended by Event Management academics and professionals from around the globe. The conference has an extremely varied programme across the… Read more » about Making Waves: The International Conference on Events and 10th AEME Educators Forum
Rami Mhanna visits Russia as part of the Santander Travel Grant
Last year we bought you the story of Rami Mhanna receiving a Santander Scholarship. Below he shares his experiences of travelling to Russia as part of his grant: As part of Santander Travel Grant, I am visiting Russia in order to do a research about Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. I started by visiting Moscow State… Read more » about Rami Mhanna visits Russia as part of the Santander Travel Grant
Dorothy Fox shadows officials at the Edinburgh Marathon in preparation for Bournemouth’s first Marathon
On 6th October 2013 Bournemouth will host its first ever Marathon Festival run by GSI events. The course includes some of the most stunning views in Bournemouth & Poole as well as both piers as part of the 26.2 miles route. Bournemouth University will be managing two of the 6 sectors. School of Tourism lecturer,… Read more » about Dorothy Fox shadows officials at the Edinburgh Marathon in preparation for Bournemouth’s first Marathon
Sport students reflect on overseas activity and participation in international management game in The Netherlands
In April 2013 Dr Tim Breitbarth, senior lecturer in sport management, visited BU’s new Erasmus partner Hanzehogeschool Groningen. Led by a local colleague, he also contributed to organise and run an intensive international student management game in further cooperation with colleagues from Coventry University and German Sport University. Overall, 140 students from 10 countries participated… Read more » about Sport students reflect on overseas activity and participation in international management game in The Netherlands
BU scholars intensifying links to German Sport University Cologne
Dr Tim Breitbarth and Dr Andrew Adams, both senior lecturers in sport management, visited the elite sport university as part of on-going teaching and research collaboration. Besides teaching extensively on various international Masters and undergraduate programmes and advising PhD researchers, collaborative work with the Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management and the Institute… Read more » about BU scholars intensifying links to German Sport University Cologne
Richard Gordon presents at 3rd Fire Safety and Technology Forum
Back in May, Richard Gordon MBE was a key note speaker at the 3rd Fire Safety and Technology Forum. Richard is currently Director of the International Disaster Management Centre at Bournemouth University. The purpose of the event was to provide high-quality education, technology and networking opportunities for fire safety and other related responsibilities. Last month… Read more » about Richard Gordon presents at 3rd Fire Safety and Technology Forum
School of Tourism Highlights at next week’s Festival of Learning
Next week, Bournemouth University will be hosting the Festival of Learning across its different campus’. Over the two weeks the Festival is on, there will be over 100 events to choose from. Many of the events are free and are delivered by BU staff keen to share their enthusiasm and experience with you. Highlights offered… Read more » about School of Tourism Highlights at next week’s Festival of Learning
“Don’t eat poo and die, eat poo and live: An investigation into the things that we eat and the things that we don’t” event as part of the Festival of Learning
As part of the Festival of Learning, Sean Beer will be hosting an event titled “Don’t eat poo and die, eat poo and live: An investigation into the things that we eat and the things that we don’t”. This free event takes place on Wednesday 5th June from 7pm -9pm on the Talbot Campus. This… Read more » about “Don’t eat poo and die, eat poo and live: An investigation into the things that we eat and the things that we don’t” event as part of the Festival of Learning