Student Experience

Derek Robbins will address the Independent Transport Commission on 21st February 2017 on the Impact of rising levels of tourism on transport in the UK.

Derek Robbins will address the Independent Transport Commission on 21st February 2017 on the Impact of rising levels of tourism on transport in the UK.  Derek Robbins has been invited to address the Independent Transport Commission at their Winter Discussion Evening on 21st February 2017 on the Impact of rising levels of tourism on transport in… Read more » about Derek Robbins will address the Independent Transport Commission on 21st February 2017 on the Impact of rising levels of tourism on transport in the UK.

Professor Adam Blake to contribute to The Future of Tourism in Post-Brexit Britain debate Central London Tuesday 21st February 2017

The Future of Tourism in Post-Brexit Britain Exploring Opportunities and Meeting Challenges at National and Local Levels  Central London Tuesday 21st February 2017 KEY SPEAKERS: Deirdre Wells OBE Chief Executive UKinbound Professor Adam Blake Professor of Economics & Econometrics, Faculty of Management Bournemouth University Giles Smith Deputy Director for Tourism, Heritage and Cultural Diplomacy Department for Culture, Media and Sport Patricia Yates Director… Read more » about Professor Adam Blake to contribute to The Future of Tourism in Post-Brexit Britain debate Central London Tuesday 21st February 2017

Call for papers and Themes : 4-6th September 2017 BU Tourism and Hospitality Conference Bournemouth University The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations

Join BU Tourism and Hospitality Conference Bournemouth University The Visitors’ Economy: Strategies and Innovations 4-6th September 2017  Call for papers/abstracts and Call for Themes/Tracks Please submit your ideas and suggestions https://goo.gl/ckcuHU Register on https://thevisitorseconomy.eventbrite.com

New Publication: Tourists’ representations of coastal managed realignment as a climate change adaptation strategy

Johanna Schliephack, and Janet E. Dickinson 2017 Tourists’ representations of coastal managed realignment as a climate change adaptation strategy Tourism Management Volume 59, April 2017, Pages 182–192 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2016.08.004 Highlights •Tourists have a poor understanding of managed realignment. •Managed realignment is anchored to existing ideas of coastal protection. •There is some variation in the representation aligned to amenity use values. •The representation… Read more » about New Publication: Tourists’ representations of coastal managed realignment as a climate change adaptation strategy

Dr Susanna Curtin Expedition to Costa Rica

Expedition to Costa Rica Dr Susanna Curtin Expedition to Costa Rica  On the 1st November 2016, Dr Susanna Curtin joined Drs. Rick Stafford, Anita Diaz and Phillipa Gillingham on a ten-day student expedition to Costa Rica.  Although Costa Rica is a renowned world leader in conservation with 25% of its landmass designated to a national park system… Read more » about Dr Susanna Curtin Expedition to Costa Rica

Merry Christmas from Food Studies preparing gluten free mince pies

Over the last few years, the interest and market in gluten-free products has expanded considerably. Increasingly space in supermarkets is being given over to “free from” products. There was a time, not that long ago, when gluten-free food was only available on prescription – it was a medical need for a small minority of people… Read more » about Merry Christmas from Food Studies preparing gluten free mince pies

When Mikaela met the local Tourism industry in Bournemouth

THE ICE B R E A K E R – by Bournemouth University Student Mikaela Yurukova from http://tourism-awards.co.uk/bournemouth/the-ice-b-r-e-a-k-e-r-by-bournemouth-university-student-mikaela-yurukova/ 26 mins agoRichard BlunderfieldPress Release THE ICE B R E A K E R You have probably heard the word ‘icebreaker’ once or twice over the course of your first years at college, university, or even at your… Read more » about When Mikaela met the local Tourism industry in Bournemouth

Bournemouth University marketing students in Google challenge success

Bournemouth University marketing students in Google challenge success A team of Bournemouth University students made it to the semi finals of an international Google marketing challenge. The team of BU students, from the Events Management and Events and Leisure Marketing courses, were challenged to deliver a digital marketing campaign for a company or project of… Read more » about Bournemouth University marketing students in Google challenge success

Student Research Assistants – positions available

Student Research Assistants – positions available http://blogs.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/2016/11/18/student-research-assistants-awarded-projects/ These positions are now open – please apply if you are interested The following ones are on tourism and hospitality – Feel free to inform colleagues Student Research Assistants – awarded projects Fusion Investment Fund, Student Engagement, student research Rachel All assessments are now in and the awarded Student Research Assistantships… Read more » about Student Research Assistants – positions available