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Reaccreditation of HTM programmes by Institute of Hospitality
The Institute of Hospitality has reaccredited our Hospitality and Tourism Management programmes which means our programmes continue to meet accepted international benchmark standards.
The accreditation also means our programmes have been judged yet again to be relevant to the needs of the industry and meet recognised levels and standards of professional knowledge, skills and understanding.
Institute of Hospitality accreditation is designed to promote internationally recognised quality standards, assists in the mobility of labour and facilitates global recruitment.
Our accredited programmes are:
- BA (Hons) Hospitality and Tourism Management
- BA (Hons) Management and Hospitality and Tourism Management (extension to December 2025)
Dr Konstantinos Tomazos, senior lecturer, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Department of Work, Employment and Organisation, said, “We are honoured to be accredited by the Institute of Hospitality. The Institute assigns an internationally recognised quality standard to our programmes here at the University of Strathclyde Business School. Our continuous relationship with the Institute recognises our commitment to blend practical learning with academic rigour and our continuous efforts to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends that open up global employment opportunities to our graduates.”
Strathclyde academics nominated for SAGE prize for Innovation/Excellence
Dr Francis Portes Virginio, The Leverhulme Trust Early Career fellow, along with co-authors Professor Paul Stewart and Dr Brian Garvey, have been nominated for the SAGE Prize for Innovation/Excellence 2024 for their paper "Unpacking Super-Exploitation in the 21st Century: The Struggles of Haitian Workers in Brazil" which was published in Work, Employment and Society journal.
The winner of the SAGE Prize - awarded annually to one paper in each of the BSA's prestigious journals: Cultural Sociology, Sociological Research Online, Sociology and Work, Employment and Society - will be announced in April. The prize will be awarded to the paper published in the previous year's volume judged to represent innovation or excellence in the field.
The link to the paper is here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09500170211060748
Hunter Centre PhD student selected for Emerging Research Leaders Programme
Zakia Jabeen, a third-year doctoral researcher at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, recently had the opportunity to be selected for the Emerging Research Leaders Programme - Policy Engagement workshop programme.
She received a funded spot at the training workshops with the costs of tuition, board, and accommodation covered by SRAEHL (Scottish Research Alliance for Energy, Homes, and Livelihoods).
The workshop was delivered by SPRE—Scottish Policy and Research Exchange - at The Burn, near Edzell, between January 29 and 31.
Zakia’s research focuses on understanding the strategic capabilities of social enterprises with a zero-waste agenda in India. She said, “The workshop was an invaluable experience, providing insights into effective policy engagement strategies for emerging research leaders. The programme also offered opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborative dialogue on one of Scotland’s most pressing issues: forging pathways towards an equitable and sustainable net-zero future.”
Strathclyde Consulting Case Study competition
Four business school students took first and second place in the student-run Strathclyde Consulting Case Competition run by Strathclyde Consulting Society.
Aswin Kumar and Darshan Chatrathi secured first place, embracing the role of consultants for Braveheart Bytes, a Scottish fast-food chain. As part of the challenge, they had to navigate real-world challenges and showcase their analytical skills.
Darshan said, “The diversity of ideas and the collaborative spirit exhibited by our fellow participants made this journey memorable. It's inspiring to witness such a high level of talent and passion within our academic community.
“Taking on the challenges presented by Braveheart Bytes was no small feat. We delved deep into the intricacies of the fast-food industry, identified key opportunities, and crafted a comprehensive strategy that set us apart. The experience was not just about winning but about the journey of growth and learning. We extend our gratitude to the Strathclyde Consulting Society for organizing this exceptional event. Their dedication to fostering a platform for experiential learning and professional development is commendable. This competition has undoubtedly enriched our academic journey.”
Aswin added, "Participating in the Strathclyde Consulting Society case competition was a thrilling journey. It showcased the dynamic collaboration among teams and the invaluable guidance from experienced judges. My heartfelt appreciation to Strath Consulting for providing such an engaging case study. This experience truly reflects the exceptional learning environment at Strathclyde Business School."
Second place went to MBA students Amith Narayanan and Nicolo Gerard Cruz. Amith said, “Participating in the annual case competition by Strathclyde Consulting Society was an incredibly rewarding experience for me. It was the first time, that I attended a case competition and it was unforgettable! Not only did I get the chance to compete, but I also had the pleasure of forming new friendships along the way. The presentation delivered by the teams and the comments of judges were indeed insightful and I am certain it will help me in the future.
“Nicolo and I were delighted to compete in the event as a team and have a podium finish. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the participants and winners! A big round of applause and gratitude to the Society for orchestrating such a fantastic event and affording me the opportunity to learn and grow.”
Nicolo added, “this was a challenging yet meaningful experience that enhanced my MBA journey. It was a pleasure working and presenting with Amith on this and we were able to apply the tools and knowledge we learned in class. It was a very rewarding opportunity.”
The Cost of Sustainability event
Professor Iain Black, Department of Marketing, was a panellist at the Material Source Studio Glasgow’s ‘The Real Cost of Sustainability’ event.
Hosted by David Smalley (Material Source Studio Glasgow), Iain and fellow panellist Alison McRae (Senior Director, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce) shared insights relating to sustainable practice with around 50 delegates from multiple sectors and areas of expertise. This surrounded lively discussions, highlighting imperatives to action, shifting mindsets and the need for innovation to balance care with costs and control. You can read all about the event and key outcomes here.
Economics students’ success at Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics conference
Césarine Boinet, third year PhD student in Economics, was awarded the prize for the best PhD presentation at the recent Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics (SGPE) Conference. A great achievement and nice accolade to add to her CV alongside the £100 prize money.
The prize has been awarded by the SGPE Executive Committee, following nominations from attending academics, for Césarine’s presentation at the SGPE Conference on January 11, entitled ‘The Child Penalty: Gender Norms and Occupational Sortings.’ Césarine is supervised by Agnese Romiti and Jonathan Norris and is one of several students funded via an Inspiring Children's Futures CDT scholarship.
First year SGSSS-funded PhD student Kathrin Fuerst (supervised by Markus Gehsitz and Stuart McIntyre) was nominated and commended by the awarding panel for her presentation ‘Economics of Crime and Offender Rehabilitation: The effect of disclosure requirements for criminal records on recidivism’.
Second year SRSS REA funded PhD student Annie Ta (supervised by Jonathan Norris and Otto Lenhart) was nominated for her presentation ‘The long legacy of war on health: Evidence from Cambodia’.
In total, six Economics students from Strathclyde presented at the SGPE Conference and were among 44 PhD students drawn from the eight participating Scottish Universities. A strong contingent of University of Strathclyde staff from the Department of Economics were in attendance, alongside staff from the other participating Universities and the full current cohort of SGPE MSc students.
It’s particularly impressive to see that all the students shortlisted for this award are based at Strathclyde.
Excellent news all round for our Economics’ students - well done to Césarine, Kathrin and Annie.
Finance academic’s commentary article for Academy of Social Sciences
The Academy of Social Sciences launched a new project to foreground the social sciences in informing policies across the political spectrum and showcasing research evidence relevant to public policy last year in advance of a likely UK General Election this year.
Election 24: ideas for change based on social science evidence, draws on the expertise of distinguished social scientists, many of whom are Fellows of the Academy, to identify positive and constructive policy suggestions on many key policy areas including the cost-of-living crisis; climate change and living standards; health and social care; immigration; and higher education, amongst others.
A new ‘Election 24 hub’ pulls together a range of comment pieces from Academy Fellows and other social scientists on many key themes. The latest commentary is from Dr Biwesh Neupane, Senior Lecturer in Finance, Strathclyde Chancellor’s Fellow, Department of Accounting and Finance, together with colleagues Professor Hisham Farag and Professor Santosh Koirala, University of Birmingham.
The article can be read here: https://acss.org.uk/sovereign-wealth-fund-navigating-the-dichotomy-of-good-and-evil/
New book edited by Professor Tom Baum
Professor Tom Baum, Department of Work, Employment and Organisation, is joint editor of a book just published by Routledge, A Sustainable Tourism Workforce: Current issues.
He worked on this project with Shelagh Mooney (Auckland University of Technology), Richard Robinson (Northumbria University and the University of Queensland) and David Solnet (University of Queensland).
This book brings together issues of social justice and the neglect of a sustainable orientation to the tourism workforce. This has resulted in an impoverished, unsustainable, and transient workforce that does not meet the aims of UN sustainable goals within the sector or indeed the UNTWO Code of ethics towards its employees.
The introductory review and 15 chapters in this volume each make a unique and distinct contribution to knowledge. The opening review presents a critique of current definitions of sustainability in an employment, and specifically in a tourism employment context, acknowledging and critiquing extant literature. Additionally, the introductory review offers concluding remarks that the authors hope will influence and guide future research endeavours.
The book is aimed at educators, students and policymakers interested in information and guidance on managing sustainable tourism. Several chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Sustainable Tourism.
Details of the book can be found here A Sustainable Tourism Workforce: Current issues - 1st Edition - Shelag (routledge.com)
Department of Marketing welcomes guest speakers
The Department of Marketing has welcomed a range of diverse guest speakers for the 3rd Year ‘Strategic Marketing in an International Context’ class. Collaborating with class coordinator Michelle Fisher, each speaker provides an interesting internally-focused case study for students.
Police Scotland Superintendent June Peebles and her colleague Danie Russo presented on Police Scotland’s International strategy and the work they are doing in global markets, specifically Malawi, Zambia and Colombia. The team were heading back to Malawi the day after the class talk to support local forces in their development of policy with particular reference to child protection and women’s rights.
UK India Business Council (UKIBC) Managing Director, Kevin McCole has been a regular guest speaker for the past three years and gives an interesting context to developing business links in India for UK businesses as well as hosting delegations from India for partnership development with UK businesses. Kevin discusses the different approaches some organisations, including JCB, Pavers and MG, have to internationalisation.
Scottish Enterprise, Senior Marketing Manager, Rob Catterson has been involved as a guest speaker on this class for the past two years. Rob is responsible for Brand Scotland and provides a detailed insight into global marketing from the context of a government agency, looking at the development and execution of the strategy and advocacy of branding a country.
The class benefits from the esteem of the guest speakers and the ability for students to contextualise theoretical underpinning to real life examples. Guests answer a series of enlightened and intelligent questions from the students, whilst students demonstrate interest in further career development and internships with the companies represented.
The Department of Marketing are grateful to the guest speakers and look forward to working with them again in the future.
SEED visit to Scottish Leather Group
Strathclyde Executive Education and Development’s Sean Fallon and Shona MacPherson, one of the University’s External Engagement Officers, made a site visit to the Scottish Leather Group recently.
Mark Cowan (Chartered CIPD) HR Director at Scottish Leather Group, welcomed them and gave them a site tour, telling them about the intricate processes and skills required to produce fine leather. The SEED team was keen to discuss where they could provide educational support in relation to Graduate Apprenticeships.
Scottish Leather Group strongly support our Graduate Apprenticeship programme at the University of Strathclyde and is dedicated to the development of new talent, alongside nurturing their existing workforce.
New Women Entrepreneurship Research Club
The Women Entrepreneurship Reading Group at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship aims to give students and researchers access to rich discussions as well as insight into exciting current research being undertaken.
The Women Entrepreneurship Reading Club intends to be a platform dedicated to fostering knowledge exchange and discussions among PhD students and junior researchers interested in the field of women entrepreneurship.
Over the past years, research on women entrepreneurs has gained significant popularity and relevance. The club’s aim is to investigate the experiences, challenges, and achievements of female entrepreneurs, as well as the wider socio-economic impact of their businesses. This field of research not only encourages self-reliance but also plays a role in enhancing society by illuminating the unique perspectives and contributions of women entrepreneurs.
The sessions predominantly cover different aspects of Gender and Entrepreneurship, Women's Economic Empowerment, Intersectionality and Diversity, Institutional and Policy Environment as well as Entrepreneurial Strategies and Success Factors. The field is dynamic and evolving, with ongoing research and discussions aiming to deepen the understanding of the unique challenges, opportunities, and contributions of women in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Through regular meetings, participants will explore cutting-edge research papers, explore emerging trends, and foster critical thinking. By actively participating in this collaborative effort, members will have the opportunity to expand their network, exchange ideas, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in women entrepreneurship.
Each session will be delivered by a PhD researcher or academic, chaired by the convenor, Nasreen Hasan. The format of the reading group is flexible and can be adapted based on the preferences of each researcher.
Speakers will often provide some preparatory reading materials for attendees and members will most likely find that they get more out of the reading group sessions if they have been able to spend a little time with the materials prior to the session.
This collaborative initiative is led by PhD students from the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, focusing on this specific field. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please email us at Nasreen.hasan@strath.ac.uk. The group is open to anyone, including staff and students from Strathclyde and beyond, as we believe diverse perspectives fuel innovation and drive transformative change.
Department of Marketing’s dissertation event
The Department of Marketing joined together to celebrate Dissertation submission in February. Sharing drinks and donuts at an event held in the Business School’s Cathedral Wing, staff and students joined together to reflect on this important milestone in the university journey. As one of many Honours Events hosted annually by the Department, this is always a highlight in the academic year and welcomed a high turn-out of students and their dissertation supervisors.
Success for young entrepreneurs from Bishopbriggs Academy at Young Enterprise Scotland National Finals
Strathclyde Business School was delighted to host the Dunbartonshire Company Finals for Young Enterprise Scotland at the Technology and Innovation Centre on March 11.
Six teams from Bearsden Academy, Bishopbriggs Academy, Boclair Academy, Douglas Academy, Dumbarton Academy and Lomond School took part in the Dunbartonshire Regional Final for the Company Programme at University of Strathclyde, which saw Bishopbriggs Academy take the crown with their business “Bonnie Wee Cards”, a company making greeting cards featuring witty Scottish phrases. The pioneering young entrepreneurs from Bishopbriggs Academy will now be heading to Hampden Park to take part in the Young Enterprise Scotland National Finals.
The Young Enterprise Scotland Company Programme is an immersive programme which provides a real-life learning opportunity that introduces young people from S5 and S6 to the realities of the world of work.
For more details visit https://yes.org.uk/news/regional-finals-2024-07-03-2024
Academic joins accreditation panel
Professor Tom Baum, Department of Work, Employment and Organisation, chaired an accreditation panel on behalf of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) to review programmes in the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi).
PhD opportunity in Department of Work, Employment and Organisation
Full funding for a PhD in Missing and marginalised voices: Exploring LGBT+ Networks as a Catalyst for Employee Voice and Intersectional Representation in the Workplace which focuses on marginalized employee voices in the workplace is available. It starts in Oct 2024 and the deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 3, 2024. If this is of interest and you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tasos Hadjisolomou: a.hadjisolomou@strath.ac.uk
MSc Sustainable Finance guest lectures
MSc Sustainable Finance students have enjoyed a number of guest lectures recently including:
Ben Taylor, Global Markets Leader, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, EY; Dr Arthur Krebbers, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Climate and ESG Capital Markets, NatWest; Gavin Templeton, managing director, Pollination; Lorna Logan, Senior Investment Analyst and Co-Portfolio manager, Stewart Investors; and Graeme Pitkelthy, Unilever, Chief Financial Officer, Unilever.
Strathclyde professor speaks at Miners’ Strike commemoration event
Emeritus Professor Phil Taylor of the Department of Work, Employment and Organisation gave an invited presentation to a Conference commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Miners’ Strike at the University of Cardiff on March 2. It attracted over 100 people including former miners, women from the miners’ support groups, and Women Against Pit Closures, employment lawyers and academics and was reported in the Welsh media and on the BBC.