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Interested in studying events management? Are you considering working in the events industry for your future career? Are you considering going to university to study a degree or masters in events management and would like to find out more information? If you are reading this page, the chances are you probably are. Our members are frequently approached for further information by potential students, their parents, teachers, careers advisors, and others. We have therefore provided answers to some of the typical questions we receive below: ​ Why study events management? What is events management? Can I study events management at university? Do I have to decide straight from school/college? What courses are currently available? What do degrees in events management include? How would I be assessed on an events management course? Where do graduates from events management courses go after they graduate? Where can I find out more information? Does AEME offer events management courses? Why study events management? Why study event s management ? ​ For some students at school or college, going to university is one of the options to consider as their next step and choosing to study events management can be a route into the global events industry. Other routes into events management include direct entry (getting a job in the industry) or event apprenticeships . The Power of Events Careers Hub provides an overview of the different routes. ​ Studying events management at university through a foundation degree, foundation year, Higher National Diploma (HND), degree or masters, has been available in the UK since 1996, with thousands of graduates now working successfully in industry who have studied events management or other subjects. What is events m anagement? ​ Events management is the overarching term that draws together the processes to plan, develop and manage events and the business behind this. The events industry includes many different event types, including exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, parties, weddings, fashion shows, special events, sporting events, music, cultural and entertain­ment events including concerts and festivals. ​ A number of online resources are available to help you understand what the event industry involves, including The Power of Events , which provides further information about the different sectors and a careers hub outlining the five rout es into the industry, and UKEVENTS which provides lots of detailed information and news about the industry. ​ Can I study events management at univ ersity ? ​ Yes! Many universities offer events management degrees, some offer dedicated events management foundation degrees, degrees or diplomas, or by including events management in related subjects, including tourism, hospitality, leisure, business and management, or sport management courses. You can choose to study events management full-time straight from school or college, to continue your education to degree level (and potentially to masters level) in a subject that you are passionate about. Many of our AEME members offer courses in events management – other providers are available too, as you will see on UCAS and in other directories. Do I have to decide straight from school/college? Not necessarily, no. A sizeable number of people also return to study each year as mature students, to add to their knowledge, skills, and qualifications. In addition to degrees, an increasing number of people take up the opportunity to build on their undergraduate qualifications and study events management through postgraduate or masters level qualifications, either on a part-time or full-time basis. What courses are currently available? Many of our members offer degree and masters courses in events management within the UK and overseas – you can find details about them through our Members Directory . UCAS provides details about courses currently available in the UK. Other directories are also available nationally and internationally. What do degrees in events managem ent include? Degrees in events management offer business and management-related study, with a particular focus on the events industry. They are offered as three years full-time, or as sandwich degrees over four years, including a placement. Foundation year and foundation degrees are also available at some providers. In addition to studying subjects such as management, marketing, finance, human resources, operations, and strategy, found in other business and management degrees but in many cases contextualised to the events industry, events management courses also cover events-specific subjects relating to the planning and management of events, including, for example, event design, project management, sustainable event management, accessible events, health and safety, risk management, event production, contemporary issues, and exploring the role of events in society. Wherever you choose to study events management, courses have a strong core content. In the UK courses are developed and mapped against government benchmark statements , and they will also have unique aspects to their delivery depending on the specific expertise at your chosen provider. How would I be assessed on an events management course? Events management courses are applied management courses, with teaching and assessment offering the opportunity to develop events management-specific knowledge and skills, alongside developing higher-level critical thinking. ​ You may be assessed through a range of methods, including presentations, reports, essays and exams, personal and professional reflection, together with pitches, proposals, plans, live briefs, portfolios, live events, real-life assignments, and other authentic assessments designed to develop industry-specific knowledge and skills. The exact assessment method will be decided by the course team as the most appropriate to assess the module and course learning outcomes. ​ Courses are developed by balancing theory and practice, drawing on a body of knowledge, including research and professional expertise of their course teams. This is supplemented with other experiences, including guest speakers to provide current views on contemporary issues and industry practice, site visits to events and venues, and networking with industry professionals. ​ Courses also build in the opportunity to undertake work experience, from short-term paid or voluntary experience, with many offering longer-term work placements, and some may also include the opportunity to study abroad. ​ Where do graduates from events management courses go after they graduate? ​ Studying events management can lead to a wide range of careers. The Prospects website provides further information on what events management graduates do. Many of our AEME member websites also provide profiles of graduates from their events management courses. ​ Where can I find out more information? ​ There are a range of online sources where you can find out more information about studying events management, including at the colleges and universities that offer courses. We have pulled together the links below to help you get started in finding out more information about the courses and options available: ​ UCAS , the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, is the dedicated admissions service for higher education in the UK. UCAS has an even ts management subject guide and lists all events management courses available at undergraduate and postgraduate level, together with apprenticeships and other advice and guidance to help potential students and their parents make informed choices. ​ Complete University Guide provides a searchable database of universities and courses, and league tables to enable you to consider a range of information when choosing your course. ​ Discover Uni is an official government source of information on university courses across the UK. ​ Prospects provides expert information and advice on graduate careers, including a section on events management courses , advice on what you can do with an events management degree and profiling jobs, including event manager . ​ UniGuide , part of The Student Room, provides independent guidance for students considering university. ​ Unifrog is a study destination comparison site, accessible through subscribing schools and colleges, that helps students compare every university course, every apprenticeship, and Further Education courses (heck whether your school or college subscribes). ​ WhatUni? is a university and course comparison site providing further details about the opportunities available at university. ​ Does AEME offer events management courses? ​ No, AEME (Association for Events Management Education) does not offer courses directly. We exist for our members to share best practice in events education and research, and to provide a voice for events education. You will find many of our members’ offer courses that are listed in some of the sites listed above – please visit our members directory where you can follow the links to find out more about the organisation/team behind the courses. ​ Disclaimer: The information in this guide is provided in good faith to help site visitors, including potential or existing students, parents, teachers, careers advisors and other interested stakeholders find out further information about studying events management. It was developed by Glenn A J Bowdin (UK Centre for Events Management, Leeds Beckett University), on behalf of AEME (Association for Events Management Education). As events management educators and researchers, we firmly believe in the value of events management education, and higher education, as a route into, and development through, the events industry, and this guide is written from this perspective. However, potential students should undertake further research and seek advice including from parents/carers and teachers, and make study and career choices based on their own individual circumstances. What is events management? Can I study at uni? Do I have to decide now? How would I be assessed? Where do event grads go? Further info Does AEME offer courses? What courses are available? What do degrees include?

Successful AEME Panel at the AGF Green Events Innovation conference By Adrian Bossey Last Updated: 11th March 2024 AEME Sustainability SIG arranged a successful academic panel at Green Event Innovations 16 (GEI16) with A Greener Future at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on 27th February 2024. The 1-hour panel considered ‘Supporting sustainable employability skills for current and future generations of festival and event managers’. GE16 was completely sold out, so our panel was very busy. It was chaired by Adrian Bossey and featured panel members Andrew Lansley, from the University of Gloucester, Dimitri Lera from University of Essex and Dr Jane Lovell from Canterbury Christ Church University. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Photo credit: Shotaway, 2024 ​ Firstly, Adrian introduced our joint White Paper with ATHE/CHME on the future of Tourism, Hospitality and Event (THE) education in the UK. Then the panellists concisely presented a diverse range of employability practices at their institutions. Following this there was a broad based discussion with questions from a range of industry practitioners, as well as Professor Jane Ali Knight from Edinburgh Napier University. After our session, we received positive feedback and some more questions from attendees and Dimitris was able to catch-up with one of his recent graduates who was (entirely co-incidentally) working on the event for the Royal Lancaster Hotel. Attendees came to GEI from across the world and so there were some great networking opportunities and really interesting presentations from speakers including Jarvis cocker, who ended his with a song. Other academics, and some PG students, were also in attendance, including those from Oxford Brookes University and Falmouth University. The panel follows on from our successful AEME contribution at GEI15, so we hope it may become a regular event.

About The Association for Events Management Education (AEME) was established on April 21st 2004 with the aim to advance events education within the UK and overseas. Our objectives are: To provide a voice for events education. To support and raise the profile of the events discipline through the sharing of education and best practice. To provide a discussion forum for issues effecting events education and industry. To establish communication opportunities between events stakeholders. To encourage the development and dissemination of the events management body of knowledge. To support, undertake and disseminate events research. To encourage international exchange of ideas and best practice in events. ​ AEME is a Partner in UKEVENTS (formerly BVEP, the Business, Visits & Events Partnership), a Partner of The Power of Events, a Founding Partner in the Institute of Event Management (IEM) and a Member of Events Industry Forum (EIF). Welcome Executive Committee Adrian Bossey Chair Adrian Bossey is Head of Subject at the School of Entrepreneurship, Falmouth University and a former artist manager who has both; managed the main stage headline act at Glastonbury Festival and written a chapter for The Routledge Handbook of Festivals (2018). Adrian has worked in academia for 17 years and is currently responsible for all academic delivery across the School. He conceived short on-line courses for the live music industry in partnership with A Greener Festival and Attitude is Everything. Adrian was Executive Producer at AMATA for 6 years; working with artists including Belarus Free Theatre, Shobana Jeyasingh Dance and Elton John. His research interests include potential digital futures for live performance in the staging and consumption of music festivals. Dr Tim Brown Executive Committee Member Tim Brown, is Programme Leader of Events Management and Senior University Teaching Fellow at the University of Chester. Tim has over 15 years’ experience working in the events industry, and since 2009 Tim has taught in higher education at undergraduate and postgraduate level, specialising in the operational delivery and logistics of events. Tim completed his PhD in 2018 and his research focused on charity fundraising events. Tim’s research interests include: Charity fundraising events; Events management and operations; Virtual and Hybrid Events, Event logistics; Experiential learning in events; Event marketing; Economic impact of events; Event technology Socio-cultural impacts of events. Dr Diana (Dee) Clayton Executive Committee Member Dee is an events researcher/educator specialising in people and organisations and teaches across Hospitality, Tourism and Events modules. In addition, Dee has a professional HR Leadership background, with 20 years specialist knowledge and strategic expertise, across diverse industries and geographies. Dee's PhD (University of Exeter) focuses on how and why festival volunteers share knowledge and was funded by the ESRC through the South West Doctoral Training Centre. Dee's teaching and education experience is across all levels of undergraduate and postgraduate study and has attained Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Dee is a keen advocate of the student experience and academic quality / integrity standards. Dr Mandy Curtis Secretary (Joint) Senior Lecturer in International Event Management with University of Brighton and Event Director at 18 Hours. Mandy gained a History of Art & Archaeology Degree (Africa and Asia), a PhD: Human Geography and has a PGCE. She has spent 24 years in events, education and research, with a focus on diversity, inclusion and community. Fotios Vasileiou Executive Committee Member Lecturer in Events, Entertainment, Fashion, Music, Films, Luxury Events and Programme Leader in BA in Events Management and BA in Events and Entertainment Management at University of Sunderland in London. ​ Fotios worked in the industry before becoming a University Lecturer in 2003. His research interests include: Emotional Geography and the Impact of Place in the Learning Process; Discrimination of Beauty and Aesthetics; Student Engagement through Teaching; Fashion Events. He has a multidisciplinary background with studies in Management, Computer Science, Psychology, Education, Events, Fashion and an MRes in History of Education by Royal Holloway. He is Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Jane Tattersall Executive Committee Member Principal Lecturer and Subject Group Leader for Events Management at Sheffield Business School, with over 20 years' prior industry experience retail, adventure activities, events delivery and consultancy in public, private and non-profit sectors. She has been delivering events management education at Sheffield Hallam University since 2004, specialising in event design, risk management and for the last 12 years has led student live event projects, as well as continuing industry work with events and festivals throughout the year. Jane is undertaking professional doctorate research into tacit knowledge management in independent music festivals Dr Karen Davies Vice Chair Karen Davies is Senior Lecturer in Events Management in the School of Tourism, Hospitality and Events. Following her degree and MSc in Leisure and Tourism Management she spent 6 years working for the Local Authority in Swansea as part of the Special Events Department where she project managed and assisted on a number of different events, including Proms in the Park, Swansea MAS Carnival and the National Eisteddfod of Wales 2006. Glenn Bowdin Treasurer Glenn Bowdin is Principal Lecturer in Events Management at the UK Centre for Events Management, Leeds Beckett University. His academic qualifications include an MPhil, which focussed on the evaluation of quality costs, a topic which he is pursuing for his PhD. He is co-author of Events Management (Routledge, 2011). Glenn has been a member of Executive Committee since AEME's formation in 2005 and has served as Chair and Treasurer. Glenn represents AEME with UKEVENTS (formerly the Business Visits & Events Partnership) where he is currently one of the Vice Chairs and Treasurer. Daniel Baxter Executive Committee Member Daniel’s research interests lie in the area of event tourism specifically the role they can play in developing destinations. His PhD is focusing on evaluating the economic impact of Homecoming Scotland 2014. Prior to becoming a lecturer, Daniel worked in the commercial Events and Tourism industries for various international companies. He continues to engage with industry to enhance all aspects of the student experience whilst at GCU. Jenny Flinn Secretary (Joint) Jenny is a Lecturer in Events Marketing at the University of the West of Scotland. She has worked in academia for over 15 years, developing, delivering and leading programmes at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level. Jenny has been a member of the Executive Board of AEME since 2009. Jenny plays a key role in developing relationships with industry and is actively engaged in helping to bridge the gap between events management education and industry with much of her teaching adopting an experiential learning approach. She is currently undertaking a Professional Doctorate examining how universities and industry can collaborate to enhance the student experience and contribute to the professionalisation of events management. Dr Mary Beth Gouthro Executive Committee Member Mary Beth is a senior academic in the department of Sport & Event Management at Bournemouth University's Business School. Her main research interests span the event and festival experience; event evaluation and aspects of customer satisfaction in events. Mary Beth is originally from Canada and her professional background draws from a cross section of industry experience that spans working with charities, corporate organisations and government. She has overseen the planning and management of corporate events held in Canada, the USA and UK. Mary Beth is also a fellow of the HEA and is passionate about enhancing the learning experience of students studying events. Dr Caroline Jackson Executive Committee Member Caroline has over 30 years of experience designing, delivering, teaching and researching events. She has been a founding member of organisations involved with furthering the importance of events, including the Association for Events Management Education. Having worked in leisure, providing events from county shows to international sports events, she moved into academia.

Working With Students Event Management Student Awards Hear from some of last year's winners: Last Year's winners: ​ Katy (Chor Man) TSE University of Surrey --Student of the Year Postgraduate Cameron Hughes Edinburgh Napier University - Student of the Year Undergraduate Adam Sidaway Sheffield Hallam University - Student of the Year Undergraduate Tabita Stupar University of Sunderland in London - Student of the Year Undergraduate Rachael Bailey University of Surrey - Student of the Year Undergraduate Georgia Burrows Leeds Beckett University - Most Inspirational Student ​ ​ AEME Student Awards 2022 This year the Student Awards will run again, but wth some additional categories! ​ Watch this space for more info! Student work Community arts festival in the heart of St Leonards-on-Sea Brighton University March 2021 Students put on a successful ticketed online event, attended by 90 people. 'That was excellent - thank you so much.' 'Is there a link to add a donation? That was definitely worth more than £5!' Attendees Robert Gordon University Aug-Sep 2021 In 2021, our students are working as consultants with seven local Aberdeen charities to develop a fundraising campaign which will be responsive to the challenges of Covid-19. Students will work with their charity client to meet current challenges faced by the third sector and develop a flexible campaign for delivery between August – October. Robert Gordon University In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, students have transformed Aberdeen Student Festival into a digital event. This year the festival will celebrate ‘escapism’ and raise funds for two local Aberdeencharities, MISS and Childline. Sheffield Hallam University Students bring virtual events to life in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for local charities including a murder mystery, a dog show and cook-along demonstrations. Falmouth University An online music festival hosted by students at Falmouth University celebrating local and rising music artists. Student Bursary More information about our student bursary coming soon.

JOIN AEME Become an AEME member Join the network of event professionals and educators LEARN MORE Press Release - White paper on the future of Tourism, Hospitality and Event (THE) education in the UK unveiled The white paper, published today, sets out the implications of shifting government policy which risks affecting economy, recruitment and adding to skills shortage. A White Paper jointly commissioned by the Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), the Council for Hospitality Management (CHME) and the Association for Events Management Education (AEME) has been launched in the UK today. It reports on the future of Tourism, Hospitality and Events (THE) Management education in the United Kingdom (UK), in the context of increased stakeholder pressure and shifting government policy. It outlines implications on the Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) sectors, at various levels, including funding, enrolment, progression pathways, and graduate outcomes. Please read the press release for further information. ​ Read more ... Successful AEME Panel at the AGF Green Events Innovation Conference AEME Sustainability SIG arranged a successful academic panel at Green Event Innovations 16 (GEI16) with A Greener Future at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on 27th February 2024. The 1-hour panel considered ‘Supporting sustainable employability skills for current and future generations of festival and event managers’. GE16 was completely sold out, so our panel was very busy. It was chaired by Adrian Bossey and featured panel members Andrew Lansley, from the University of Gloucester, Dimitri Lera from University of Essex and Dr Jane Lovell from Canterbury Christ Church University. ​ Read more ... Call for Papers #AEME24 The Value of Events and Events Education - 20:20 Reflecting on the past and shaping the future. DEADLINE EXTENDED: 22 March 2024 We invite conceptual or empirical papers on the conference theme, and particularly encourage work that reflects upon the last 20 years of events education or looks forward to the next 20 years. The aim of the forum is to encourage open discussions about the evolution of events higher education and how we can respond to the changing environment and needs of events education and the industry. We therefore welcome papers that reflect on the development of events education or consider the future of events and events education, and how to shape the next 20 years. Events education is a wide and diverse discipline, and our forum will reflect that. So, we invite colleagues from events, or other fields, to contribute conceptual or research-based papers on a range of topics related to events education and events management. Read more ... Press Release - Progressing Policy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Education ​ The Government has much to say about the value of tourism, hospitality, and events to the UK economy. A study produced in 2021 showed that in 2018 (Office for National Statistics (ONS)(1), the tourism industries contributed £127.5 billion to the UK’s economy. This equated to 6.7% of all GVA in the UK in 2018. In the same year 3.9 million people were employed in the tourism industries. The ONS calculated that the tourism direct gross value added (TDGVA) for 2018 was £71.7 billion(2). In 2019 economic output of the hospitality sector was £59.3 billion, which was around 3% of total UK economic output. Hospitality businesses represented 3-5% of businesses in each country and region. In the three months to March 2020, there were 2.53 million jobs in the hospitality sector in the UK, representing 7.1% of total UK employment. The hospitality industry has higher proportions of younger workers, foreign-born workers, part-time workers and workers from minority ethnic backgrounds compared to other sectors. (3) Reports by Cities Restart(4) and UKEVENTS5 placed direct spend on business events between £19.4bn and £31b in 2019, with leisure events adding a further £30bn. Post COVID 19 business events is expected to increase by 43% by 2026. In support, UK Sport’s analysis of 12 major sport events in 20226 (excluding the Commonwealth Games) revealed a 6:1 return on investment distributed across host towns and cities. While there may be some cross-over in the data based on different definitions of THE, collectively this data highlights the significant contribution that these industries make to the UK economy, outperforming other sectors. Effective training and education are critical to sustain and grow these sectors, and to create new jobs and further economic impact. Despite this, current education policy does not reflect this. Tourism, hospitality and events qualifications are under threat – both within Further Education and Higher Education – as a result of both direct policy decisions and the consequences of others. In response, The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE) (ATHE), Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME), and AEME (Association for Events Management Education) (AEME) have commissioned a study to evaluate the importance, impact and trajectory of qualifications across the three subject areas. Please read the press release for further information. ​ Read more ... SIG Research Projects Announced AEME’s Special Interest Group Research Fund aims to promote the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) to focus on specific areas of interest in the field of Events Management. The fund is designed to support the undertaking of high-quality research and educational activities related to the scope and aims of AEME . Proposals were invited from AEME colleagues as part of their institutional membership with AEME. The projects for 2023-4 are outlined on the page below. ​ Read more ... Reflections on The Opportunities and Challenges for Events Management Education Our AEME Exec Members Glenn Bowdin and Dr Tim Brown delivered the opening keynote for AEME (Association for Events Management Education) 2023 at University of Gloucestershire on Thursday and opened up the conversations about the direction of travel for events management education. ​ In this reflection, Glenn highlights some of the opportunities and challenges raised. ​ Read more ... Progressing Policy for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Education This one day national conference on Wednesday 18th October 2023 focuses on training, education, skills and employability in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events Sectors. The event is a joint conference, organised by The Association for Tourism in Higher Education, The Council for Hospitality Management Education and The Association for Events Management Education and kindly hosted by the University of West London. ​ Find out more ... ATHE/AEME/CHME Open Letter to Government The Association for Tourism in Higher Education (ATHE), working in partnership with The Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME) and The Association for Events Management Education (AEME) have produced an Open Letter to government which responds to policy changes affecting Further and Higher Education in the UK. The letter, which highlights the importance and value of tourism, hospitality and events to the economy, sets out six points which we are asking Government to consider. We would like to ask colleagues to sign and support this letter, and to share it more widely. The Letter can be found here - https://chng.it/5L6TN2rxhJ AEME 2023: Registration Now Open The Association for Events Management Education (AEME) is delighted that registration is now open for the 19th Annual Forum, hosted by the University of Gloucestershire from the 5th to 7th July 2023. Visit our conference site for further information about the programme and to book. ​ Find out more ... AEME Exec Member Appointed Vice Chair and Treasurer of UKEVENTS Glenn Bowdin, Treasurer and Executive Committee Member of AEME, has been appointed as a Vice Chair and Treasurer of UKEVENTS. Read more... AEME Members Education Panel at GEI15 (Green Events & Innovations) AEME members were pleased to take part in an Education panel at GEI15 (Green Events & Innovations) recently at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on February 28th 2023. The UK’s foremost conference for sustainability at live events is in its 15th year and held in conjunction with AGF (A Greener Future). Read more... AEME Members Education Panel at GEI15 (Green Events & Innovations) AEME members were pleased to take part in an Education panel at GEI15 (Green Events & Innovations) recently at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on February 28th 2023. The UK’s foremost conference for sustainability at live events is in its 15th year and held in conjunction with AGF (A Greener Future). Read more... Proud UKEVENTS Member AEME has been a proud member of the British Visits and Events Partnership (BVEP) for a number of years and support the rebrand to UKEVENTS Read more... AEME 2023: Call for Papers The Association for Events Management Education (AEME) is delighted to announce that the 19th Annual Forum will be hosted by the University of Gloucestershire from the 5th to 7th July 2023. The forum will focus on the theme of creating inclusive events via participation, pedagogy and practice. Read more ... AEME Announced As A Partner for The Power of Events ​During challenging times for both the events industry and Higher Education sector, we are pleased to announce that AEME have become a Partner Organisation for The Power of Events. The Power of Events aim to showcase, respect and value the power of the UK events industry. ​ For further information, click here. ​ 28 July 2022 ​ AEME Student Awards 2022 - Winners Announced ​AEME is delighted to announce the winners of the AEME Student Awards 2022. ​ For further information, click here . ​ July 2022 ​ AEME 2022 Hosted by the Events, Tourism and Hospitality Department at the University of Northampton, this year the #AEME2022 Forum will be at the new University of Northampton Waterside campus on 6 & 7 July. The theme will be New Horizons: Working Together for a Better Future, focusing on stakeholders and relationships. For further information and the Call for Papers, please visit the conference website by clicking on the image below. DEI Advisory Group AEME has been a member of the UKEVENTS for a number of years and we now sit on their Advisory Group for DEI, set up by our own Caroline Jackson to tackle issues of diversity, equity and inclusion from a sector-wide perspective. READ MORE... AEME Forum 2021 #AEME2021, the 17th AEME Events Management Educators Forum, was hosted by the University of Brighton, in partnership with the New Carnival Company and the Open Road carnival project. Click on the image below to visit the archived conference website. AEME Student Awards 2021 AEME is delighted to announce the winners of the AEME Student Awards 2021. Read more .... Sustainability SIG Daniel Baxter and Mary Beth Gouthro have been representing AEME at the Meeting and Incentive Travel (M&IT) working group that is looking to drive the sustainability agenda across the events sector. READ MORE... Read our latest newsletter

Researcher Network The AEME Researcher Network highlights areas of research interest of some of our members. To learn more about a researcher, please click on their surname. If you are a researcher based in an AEME member and would like to be included in the AEME Researcher Network, please submit your details through this form . Title First Name Surname Member Institution Areas of research interest Dr Emma Abson Sheffield Hallam University All aspects of leadership in events, women in events, women in event leadership Dr Julian K. Ayeh Oxford Brookes University Technology facilitated consumer behaviour; digital transformation; innovation management Adrian Bossey Falmouth University Potential digital futures for accessible live performances at music festivals. Glenn Bowdin Leeds Beckett University Service quality management, cost of quality; issues relating to the planning, management and evaluation of events; events management graduate careers; events management education; future thinking in events; research available for the UK events industry Dr Tim Brown University of Chester Events; Virtual Events; Hybrid Events; Meta Events; Charity Events Dr Alyssa Eve Brown University of Sunderland Experience, Quality, Social Media, Niche Events, Music Festivals, Communitas Dr Nicola Cade University of Essex Mega-events; cultural trauma; resilience; Rio's favelas; socio-cultural impacts from events; cultural tourism; dark tourism and dark events; social capital; resistance; social change Dr Julia Calver Leeds Beckett University Creativity in Business; Creative Partnerships; Creative Entrepreneurship; Participatory and Community Arts Events; Circus Dr Libby Carter Birmingham City University Event legacy, social impact, narrative, ceremonies Dr Dee Clayton Oxford Brookes University Knowledge management and knowledge sharing, specifically focused in the field of Event Studies and amongst volunteer resources. Professor Katherine Dashper Leeds Beckett University Animals; EDI; Ethnography; Gender; Work and organisations Dr Emma Delaney University of Surrey MICE tourism, convention bureau management, management of association conferences, venue management, role of the PCO Dr Laura Dixon Liverpool John Moores University End-of-life care, migration, gender & sexuality, national identity Claire Drakeley University of Northampton Decision making, event medical, EDI, risk management, contemporary issues Professor Thomas Fletcher Leeds Beckett University Sport, race and ethnicity, racism, social justice, equality, diversity, inclusion, human rights Dr Jenny Flinn University of West of Scotland Events education, work based learning, professionalisation, social value, experience design, metaverse events Dr Ashley Garlick University of Sunderland Strategy, strategy as practice, emergency planning, risk management Dr Lindsey Gaston Liverpool John Moores University Teaching and learning, inclusion, gender, sexuality, sport Dr Barbara Grabher University of Brighton Critical Event Studies, Event-based Regeneration, Gender and Events, Anthropocene, Heritage, Anthropology of Events Dr Alex Grebenar University of Central Lancashire Event experiences, music events, virtual events, vinyl records Dr Marcus Hansen Liverpool John Moores University Accessibility; Mega-events; Inclusion; Human Rights; Social Impacts Amber Herrewijn NHL Stenden University Sustainability, Business Events, Scenario planning, Dr Jaffer Idris Sheffield Hallam University Cultural & religious events Dr Allan Jepson University of Hertfordshire Wellbeing outcomes in contemporary leisure Dr James Kennell University of Surrey Dark events, policy, politics, memory, event impacts Professor Gary Kerr Edinburgh Napier University Accessibility; Science Festivals; Dementia; Wellbeing Dr Ian Lamond Leeds Beckett University Conceptual foundations of event studies; Events of dissent; Events that mark the end of life; Fandom events; Socio-spatial theory and event studies. Dr Claire Leer University of Northampton LGBTQ+ events, drag events, safe space, diversity, inclusivity, wellbeing Dr Anahita Malek Buckinghamshire New University Social Innovation and community engagement in Events, Women in Events Professor David McGillivray University of West of Scotland Mega sport events and human rights; (para) sport events and disability rights; festivals, events and public space; creative research methods Dr Laura Nelson University of Sunderland Wellbeing, Festivals, Events Professor Chiara Orefice University of Westminster Event experience design, event sustainability, stakeholder value co-creation, event ecosystems, institutional perspectives Rebecca Pickles Sheffield Hallam University The importance of grassroots music venues, the use of creativity and creative engagement, events used as drivers for social change, gender diversity within music festivals Dr Louise Platt Manchester Metropolitan University Placemaking, community festivity, processional cultures, qualitative research, urban experiences/events, creative cities/cultural cities Karen Radcliffe Manchester Metropolitan University Medical provision, festivals, event student teaching Dr Giulia Rossetti Oxford Brookes University Festivals, wellbeing, edutainment, storytelling, cultural capital, learning, event tourism, learning at events Charlotte Rowley Sheffield Hallam University Leadership, Gender, Equality, Diversion, Inclusion, protected characteristics. Dr Jonathan Skinner University of Surrey Guiding, choreography of events, stadium, festivals, murals, heritage and hotels, dark tourism Katrin Stefansdottir Sheffield Hallam University Conferences; Learning - Development and Sharing of Knowledge; Career Development; Communities – in Events setting; Experience, Design, and Co-creation; Impact, Value, Evaluations and Outcomes Jane Tattersall Sheffield Hallam University Festivals, Ancient Celebrations and Rituals, Tacit Knowledge Gozde Turktarhan University of Chester Branding, event management, tourism management Dr Michael Williams University of Brighton Music events, the spectacle, fan communities and identity and politics. I am also interested in the use of digital technologies in the production and consumption of events. Dr Timothy Yeardley Leeds Beckett University Events and hospitality management and leadership, training and development, HRM, sports event management, events in the metaverse, esports Dr Emmy Yeung University of Chester Authenticity, Cultural Heritage, Wellbeing, Tourism, Events

Research SIG AEME Research SIG Lead Claire Drakely, University of No rthampton For further information contact: claire.drakeley@northampton.ac.uk Th e aim of this special interest group is to linked to the AEME objective: To support, undertake and disseminate events research. ​ Research is vital to the development of our sector and our subject and there is a lot of fantastic research work happening that we want to support and engage with to optimise the impac t in practice as well as in the classroom. The Research SIG seeks to collaborate across AEME, across the sector and beyond to support and promote research activity through the following strands of activity: Terml y online research chats – invite to all and any researchers in events (or related fields) to share what they are looking at in an informal setting. Critical Friends – a mentoring/match-making collaboration where researchers can get some friendly, supportive feedback. Annual mapping exercise – who’s doing what out there, voluntary response – aim is to identify any communities of interest and any potential gaps Research Support – additional sessions and events such as Writing Retreats and Online Symposia. We also encourage all researchers to submit abstracts for the annual AEME Forum ​ If you are interested in being involved in any or all of the above, please submit your expression of interest via this form . ​ We have now established our Researcher Network so please have a look to see what is currently being explored in our sector. If you would like to be added to the list, please add your details via this form . ​ Meetings information will be shared on the aeme@jiscmail.ac.uk list. ​ Activities ​ Meetings for 2023-24: November 2nd 2023, 10.00-11.00 March 1st 2024, 11.30-12.30 June 18th 1014, 10.00-11.00 ​ ​ ​ ​

Team Members Dr Jepson Wellbeing outcomes in contemporary leisure Read More ​ Drakeley Decision making, event medical, EDI, risk management, contemporary issues Read More Dr Calver Creativity in Business; Creative Partnerships; Creative Entrepreneurship; Participatory and Community Arts Events; Circus Read More Dr Carter Event legacy, social impact, narrative, ceremonies Read More Dr Delaney MICE tourism, convention bureau management, management of association conferences, venue management, role of the PCO Read More ​ Turktarhan Branding, event management, tourism management Read More ​ Rowley Leadership, Gender, Equality, Diversion, Inclusion, protected characteristics. Read More Dr Brown Events; Virtual Events; Hybrid Events; Meta Events; Charity Events Read More Dr Idris Cultural & religious events Read More Dr Cade Mega-events; cultural trauma; resilience; Rio's favelas; socio-cultural impacts from events; cultural tourism; dark tourism and dark events; social capital; resistance; social change Read More Professor Orefice Event experience design, event sustainability, stakeholder value co-creation, event ecosystems, institutional perspectives Read More Dr Grabher Critical Event Studies, Event-based Regeneration, Gender and Events, Anthropocene, Heritage, Anthropology of Events Read More Dr Yeardley Events and hospitality management and leadership, training and development, HRM, sports event management, events in the metaverse, esports Read More Dr Clayton Knowledge management and knowledge sharing, specifically focused in the field of Event Studies and amongst volunteer resources. Read More Dr Grebenar Event experiences, music events, virtual events, vinyl records Read More Professor Dashper Animals; EDI; Ethnography; Gender; Work and organisations Read More Dr Nelson Wellbeing, Festivals, Events Read More Dr Hansen Accessibility; Mega-events; Inclusion; Human Rights; Social Impacts Read More Dr Williams Music events, the spectacle, fan communities and identity and politics. I am also interested in the use of digital technologies in the production and consumption of events. Read More ​ Pickles The importance of grassroots music venues, the use of creativity and creative engagement, events used as drivers for social change, gender diversity within music festivals Read More

< Back Dr ​ a.s.jepson@herts.ac.uk ​

< Back Professor ​ Co-editor of Leisure Studies; on editorial board for Event Management, Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, and World Leisure Journal k.dashper@leedsbeckett.ac.uk ​

< Back Prof ​ Co-editor of Leisure Studies; on editorial board for Event Management, Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure and Events, and World Leisure Journal k.dashper@leedsbeckett.ac.uk ​

AEME 2017 14th AEME Events Management Educators Forum Event Futures: innovation, creativity and collaboration 5th - 7th of July 2017, Cardiff, UK ​ ​ ​ The Welsh Centre for Tourism Research, Cardiff Metropolitan University is proud to be hosting the 14th annual Association for Events Management Education (AEME) Forum at the Cardiff School of Management CALL FOR ABSTRACTS We invite submissions from scholars and practitioners from the multitude of disciplines involved in the field of event studies and event management. The overarching theme of the conference is Event Futures, but we openly invite submissions on all of the following themes:​ Event stakeholders, impacts and evaluation. Event design, technology and innovation.​ Consumers, co-creation and the event experience. Event education and pedagogy. Future directions in event research. Inclusivity and accessibility for events. Conference website: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/aeme2017