Guest speakers

Daring and Doing! How to improve your creativity!

School of Tourism student and social media assistant Divya met with Dr. Margaret Collins and asked her about creativity, how to become more creative and what it means for work. Margaret is a professional coach who regularly runs workshops in creativity, most recently to a group of students at School of Tourism. During your career,… Read more » about Daring and Doing! How to improve your creativity!

Award winning, international event management company came for a visit

The Let’s Talk Events & Leisure industry insight series were happy to welcome Jo Mitchell and Martina Berlin – both Event Managers at Quintessentially Events  a multi-award-winning, international event management company delivering exceptional events around the world for leading luxury and lifestyle brands and discerning individuals.   Jo and Martina shared their perspectives and experiences… Read more » about Award winning, international event management company came for a visit

“Life in front of and behind the camera; a Paralympian’s perspective on disability”

Welcome to a talk where Kate Grey will share her experiences of training, studying and competing as a Paralympian for Beijing in 2008 and preparing for London 2012. Although Kate was not able to qualify for London 2012 due to illness she was able to take an active role on reporting the games for the… Read more » about “Life in front of and behind the camera; a Paralympian’s perspective on disability”

Guest Speaker Programme 2014

Welcome to the guest lecture programme 2014. All staff and students are welcome to attend regardless of programme or level. The guest speakers are from a wide range of businesses and will therefore have generic business interest. For example, Jenni Winter from Ericsson is a Global Talent Management Consultant, Alistair Turner is a Public Relations… Read more » about Guest Speaker Programme 2014

Geronimo Inns inspire students

Ed Turner, Commercial Director for Young & Co’s Brewery and Managing Director of Geronimo Inns Limited delivered an interesting and inspirational presentation to students at School of Tourism.  Ed previously worked as Retail Operations Manager for Mitchells and Butler for 10 years and clearly has a proven track record of managing, directing and leading successful… Read more » about Geronimo Inns inspire students

Ever organised a children’s party? Crafty Arty World Group takes the connotation of children’s events to a whole other level

Thursday the 17th October Let’s Talk Events & Leisure had the pleasure to welcome Emily Hall, Business Development Manager and Tony Jacques, Marketing Director from Crafty Arty World Group. Crafty Arty World Group has grown organically at a rapid pace the past years and experienced a steep learning curve. Starting as a local company organising… Read more » about Ever organised a children’s party? Crafty Arty World Group takes the connotation of children’s events to a whole other level