News tagged with: plymouth-business-school
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New research finds tourism sector at risk from ‘lone wolf’ terror attacks
A new research paper, led by a tourism expert in the School of Business, has called for urgent action to address shortcomings in tourism risk management
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Parents were better prepared but 2021 lockdown has been the toughest yet
A report by academics at the University of Plymouth found the pressure of home schooling, the time of year, the weather and a sense of ‘lockdown fatigue’ had a negative effect on parents of school-age children
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University academics named on list of world’s Highly Cited Researchers
Two academics from the University of Plymouth – Professor Richard Thompson OBE and Dr Stephen Childe – have been named on a list of the world’s Highly Cited Researchers for 2020
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Survey suggests COVID-19 could have long-term benefits for family life
A survey by University of Plymouth academics showed the COVID-19 lockdown had resulted in more family time, with parents feeling more connected to their children as they were able to achieve a better work-life balance
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COVID-19 and the tourism and hospitality industry
Professor Sheela Agarwal, from the University's Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business, writes about the challenges facing the global tourism sector during and after COVID-19
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University partners with 3 Michelin star The Fat Duck to boost hospitality education
Undergraduate students will get to work with one of the world’s most high-profile chefs and restaurants thanks to a new partnership struck by the University of Plymouth.
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Research asks if ‘Poldark effect’ threatens sense of Cornish identity
A researcher is examining how Cornish people are affected by the rewriting of history and identity in TV programmes like Poldark – and the influx of visitors drawn to the county’s scenic filming locations.
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Low skilled, low paid workers of the world don’t unite, research shows
Workers in low-skilled, low paid employment are not prone to band together and form a common bond, new research has shown.
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Bullying and harassment in the NHS could be costing billions
Bullying and harassment in the NHS in England could be costing the organisation over £2 billion per year, according to new research published in Public Money & Management.
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Research reveals 'crucial' importance of gender balance in bank boards
Women in senior leadership roles in the financial services sector behave in a way that may have made the global banking crisis less likely to happen, according to a University research study.
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Students impress BETA judges in pitch for start-up funding
Ten student businesses have been awarded start-up grants of up to £1,500 after impressing judges as part of the University’s BETA entrepreneurial skills development programme.
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Academics help enhance graduate employment in Africa
The Ghana Entrepreneurship Conference 2018 took place at the University of Cape Coast, harnessing University of Plymouth expertise to address Africa’s problem with graduate employment