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
Student Experience
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
Sport students participate in international management game in The Netherlands co-organised by BU staff
In April, Dr Tim Breitbarth, Senior Lecturer in Sport Management, visited Hanzehogeschool Groningen, a Dutch Erasmus partner university of the sports group since 2012. The extended visit was almost overdue since senior academic Gerco van Dalfsen, who is also the European Association for Sport Management General Secretary, visited Bournemouth in October last year, and is… Read more » about Sport students participate in international management game in The Netherlands co-organised by BU staff
Bournemouth University has become the latest ITT Centre of Excellence
ITT has recently announced that Bournemouth University has become the latest ITT Centre of Excellence. ITT created the Centres of Excellence status to recognise leading universities keen on working particularly closely with the Institute. Universities with Centre of Excellence status will be able to use a dedicated logo, receive support in organising industrial placements, have… Read more » about Bournemouth University has become the latest ITT Centre of Excellence
Social Media for the terrified event as part of the Festival of Learning
On Monday 3rd June, Debbie Sadd will be hosting a free “Social Media for the Terrified” workshop as part of the festival of learning taking place this June at Bournemouth University. This interactive workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to find out more about how to use social media. The half-day activity will comprise… Read more » about Social Media for the terrified event as part of the Festival of Learning
Rafa Haddad PhD success
Last week Rafa was awarded her PhD subject to some minor changes being made to her thesis. Rafa’s PhD is titled “A critical analysis of the experiences of female business owners in the development and management of tourism-related micro and small handicraft businesses in an Islamic society: The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan” Her PhD is… Read more » about Rafa Haddad PhD success
Students pass BiiAB personal licence certification course
Students pass BiiAB personal licence certification course Last week 14 of our School of Tourism students took the BiiAB personal licence certification course. Today we found out that all of them passed the course. Passing the course allows the holder to apply for the very sought after personal alcohol licence issued by the UK government… Read more » about Students pass BiiAB personal licence certification course